Spotify on Wednesday was upgraded AI DJ mode — available to Premium subscribers — with a handful of new features, including the ability to send your requests by typing, not just using voice commands.
The feature works with both English and Spanish requests, as Spotify’s Spanish-speaking DJ, named DJ Livi, is now accepting music requests.
The AI DJ feature was updated earlier this year to accept voice requests, instead of just playing tunes that Spotify thinks you’ll like. However, this feature was only available in the English-speaking AI DJ until now.
Texting with an AI assistant is now commonplace behavior, thanks to the growing popularity of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. These services allow multiple inputs, meaning you can either speak, write text, or upload images and files as part of your request. As more and more people get used to switching between input methods, Apple has released a version of the Siri assistant that can also be accessed via text.
It’s a natural next step for Spotify’s AI to accept text input as well, given that users often engage with the streaming service when they’re out and about, commuting, or in a quiet space where they don’t want to disturb others by issuing voice commands.
In addition to the new texting feature, Spotify says the AI DJ will also offer personalized instant suggestions to help inspire you if you’re not sure what you want to listen to next.
To access DJ, simply search for “DJ” on Spotify, then press play to start your chosen music selection. If you want to change the music, you can tap the DJ button in the lower right corner of the screen and then offer your suggestion via voice or text.
Spotify notes that DJ can handle requests that combine genre, mood, artist or activity. The feature is currently live in English and Spanish in over 60 markets worldwide.
