Spotify just made its AI DJ even smarter — you can now text it your song requests. The streaming giant announced on Wednesday that Premium subscribers can now type messages to the Spotify AI DJ, not just talk to it, marking a major step in how users interact with music recommendations.
Text Your DJ — in English or Spanish
Spotify’s latest update expands its AI DJ’s abilities to handle both English and Spanish requests. That means users can now chat with DJ X or DJ Livi — Spotify’s Spanish-language DJ — to ask for specific songs, moods, or genres simply by typing.
Until now, the AI DJ feature only supported voice-based commands, introduced earlier this year. But this new text-based interaction makes the experience more flexible and discreet — perfect for commuting, working, or listening in quiet places.
Why Spotify AI DJ Makes Sense
Typing to an AI assistant feels familiar to most users today. Thanks to the popularity of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, people are used to multi-modal interactions — switching seamlessly between voice and text.
Even Apple has recently rolled out a version of Siri that supports text input, signaling a broader trend across digital assistants. Spotify’s move fits right in.
Smarter and More Personalized
Along with text requests, Spotify says its AI DJ will now suggest personalized prompts to help you discover what to play next — ideal for when you’re not sure what vibe you’re in the mood for.
You can ask the DJ to mix by:
- Genre (like “play more 2000s rock”)
- Mood (“something chill for studying”)
- Artist (“more songs like Bad Bunny”)
- Activity (“upbeat tracks for running”)
The feature is currently available in over 60 markets worldwide, including both English and Spanish-speaking regions.
How to Try It
To use the Spotify AI DJ:
- Open Spotify and search for “DJ.”
- Tap Play to start your curated session.
- Tap the DJ button in the bottom-right corner.
- Then either speak or type your request.
Spotify’s AI DJ will instantly adjust your playlist based on what you ask for — whether it’s mood, artist, or genre.
The Big Picture
The addition of text requests makes the Spotify AI DJ feel more conversational — and much closer to the chat-based AI tools we’re already used to.
It’s another sign that AI assistants are becoming a core part of everyday entertainment, not just productivity.