If you’re a Spotify user, you may have noticed the shuffle feature, which plays your music in a random order rather than sequentially. While shuffles can be a fun way to discover new music, there are times when you might want to turn it off and listen to your songs in their intended order. In this article, we’ll show you how to turn off shuffle on Spotify, both on the app and the website.
Disabling shuffle on Spotify is a straightforward process that can be done either through the app or the website.
On the app, simply select the song or playlist you want to listen to and tap the shuffle icon, which is represented by two crossed arrows. The icon will turn grey to indicate that shuffle has been disabled. You can also turn off shuffle by tapping the “Shuffle” button at the bottom of the screen.
On the website, log in to your account and click on the song or playlist you want to listen to. Then, click the shuffle icon to disable it. The icon will turn grey to confirm that shuffle has been turned off. With shuffle disabled, you can listen to your music in the intended order, whether you want to follow along with the lyrics or just prefer to hear your songs in a specific sequence.
How to disable shuffle on Spotify on Android
To disable shuffle on the Spotify app on Android:
- Open the Spotify app on your Android device. You can do this by tapping on the Spotify icon on your home screen or app drawer.
- Once the app is open, tap on the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen. The Now Playing screen will open, showing you the currently playing song and its artwork.
- On the Now Playing screen, tap the Shuffle button in the bottom left corner of the screen. The shuffle button is represented by two curved arrows. When shuffle is enabled, the button will be colored blue. When it is disabled, the button will be white.
- Tapping the shuffle button will toggle shuffle on and off. If shuffle is currently enabled, tapping the button will turn it off. If shuffle is currently disabled, tapping the button will turn it on.
- To confirm that shuffle is disabled, check that the shuffle button is white. You can also check the playback order of the songs in the current playlist or album. If shuffle is disabled, the songs will play in their original order.
- If you want to turn shuffle back on, simply tap the shuffle button again. It will turn blue, indicating that shuffle is enabled.
Alternatively, you can also turn shuffle off by tapping the “Your Library” icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. This will open your library, where you can access all of your saved playlists, songs, and albums.
From the Your Library screen, tap on “Playlists” and select a playlist. When you tap the play button for the playlist, shuffle will be off by default. You can then toggle shuffle on and off as needed by following the steps above.
How to turn off shuffle play on Spotify for iOS
To turn off shuffle play on the Spotify app for iOS, follow these steps:
- Open the Spotify app on your iOS device.
- Navigate to the song or playlist that you want to play.
- Tap the “Now Playing” bar at the bottom of the screen to open the Now Playing screen.
- Tap the “Shuffle” button to the right of the song progress bar. It looks like two curved arrows forming a circle.
- The shuffle icon will turn gray, indicating that shuffle play is turned off.
Alternatively, you can turn off shuffle play by going to the Settings menu in the Spotify app. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Spotify app on your iOS device.
- Tap the “Settings” icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. It looks like a gear.
- Tap “Playback” in the Settings menu.
- Toggle the “Shuffle” switch to the off position.
Once you have turned off shuffle play, the songs in the playlist or album will play in the order they are listed.
How to stop shuffle on Spotify using a desktop computer
To stop shuffle on Spotify using a desktop computer, follow these steps:
- Open the Spotify app on your desktop computer.
- Click on the “Shuffle” button located at the bottom of the screen. It looks like two arrows forming a circle.
- The shuffle feature will be turned off, and the button will return to its original state, which is two arrows pointing in opposite directions.
- The songs in your playlist will now play in the order they were added rather than in a shuffled order.
Alternatively, you can also turn off the shuffle by right-clicking on the “Shuffle” button and selecting “Turn off shuffle” from the menu that appears.
How to disable shuffle on Spotify while using a web player
To disable shuffle on the Spotify web player, follow these steps:
- Go to the Spotify web player by visiting https://open.spotify.com/.
- Start playing a playlist or album.
- Click the “Shuffle” button to the right of the track progress bar. It should be highlighted in blue, indicating that shuffle is currently enabled.
- Click the “Shuffle” button again to disable it. It should no longer be highlighted in blue, indicating that the shuffle is now disabled.
Note that this will only disable shuffle for the current playlist or album. If you switch to a different playlist or album, shuffle will be enabled again by default. To disable shuffle for all playback, you will need to use the Spotify desktop or mobile app.
How to disable shuffle on Spotify while listening to podcasts
To disable shuffle on Spotify when listening to podcasts, you can follow these steps:
- Open the Spotify app on your device.
- Find the podcast episode that you want to listen to and tap on it.
- When the podcast episode is playing, tap on the “Shuffle” icon in the bottom left corner of the screen. This will disable shuffle for the podcast episode.
Alternatively, you can also disable shuffle for all episodes in a podcast series by following these steps:
- Open the Spotify app on your device.
- Find the podcast series that you want to listen to and tap on it.
- Tap on the “Episodes” tab at the top of the screen.
- Tap on the “Shuffle” icon in the top right corner of the screen. This will disable shuffle for all episodes in the podcast series.
How to disable shuffle on Spotify when using a smart speaker
To disable shuffle on Spotify when using a smart speaker, you can follow these steps:
- Open the Spotify app on your phone or other devices.
- Find the podcast episode or playlist that you want to listen to and tap on it.
- When the podcast episode or playlist is playing, tap on the “Shuffle” icon in the bottom left corner of the screen. This will disable shuffle for the podcast episode or playlist.
Alternatively, you can also use voice commands to control playback on your smart speaker. Here are some examples of commands that you can use to disable shuffle:
- “Hey, Google, turn off shuffle on Spotify.”
- “Alexa, disable shuffle on Spotify.”
- “Hey, Siri, stop shuffling on Spotify.”
How to stop shuffle on Spotify when using a car stereo or in-dash system
To stop shuffle on Spotify when using a car stereo or in-dash system, you can use the controls on the car’s audio system to navigate to the Spotify app and disable shuffle. The exact steps will depend on the specific make and model of your car’s audio system, as well as the version of the Spotify app that you are using.
Here are some general steps that you can follow:
- Start the car and turn on the audio system.
- Select the Spotify app from the audio system’s menu.
- Find the podcast episode or playlist that you want to listen to and select it.
- Look for a “Shuffle” or “Random” button on the car’s audio system or on the screen of the app. If you see one of these buttons, tap it to disable shuffle. If you don’t see a shuffle button, try looking for a “Repeat” button. You may be able to disable shuffle by setting the repeat mode to “Off.”
If you are unable to find the shuffle button or the repeat mode option, you may need to use the controls on your phone or other devices to disable shuffle.
How to turn off shuffle on Spotify when using a third-party music player
To turn off shuffle on Spotify when using a third-party music player, you will need to follow the instructions for the specific music player you are using.
In general, most third-party music players have a shuffle or random playback feature that can be turned on or off. To turn off shuffle, you may need to access the playback settings or options for the music player and look for the option to disable shuffle or random playback.
If you are unable to find this option, you may want to consult the user manual or online documentation for the music player or reach out to the manufacturer or developer for further assistance.
How to disable shuffle on Spotify when using a smart TV or streaming device
To disable shuffle on Spotify when using a smart TV or streaming device, follow these steps:
- Open the Spotify app on your smart TV or streaming device. You can usually find the app in the app store or home screen of your device.
- Once the app is open, browse or search for the album, playlist, or song that you want to play. You can use the on-screen keyboard or remote control to enter your search terms or navigate through the app.
- Once you have found the album, playlist, or song that you want to play, select it. This will open the playback screen.
- On the playback screen, look for the “Shuffle” button. This button is usually represented by two crossed arrows or a “shuffle” icon. The button may be located at the bottom of the screen or along the top or side of the screen, depending on the device you are using.
- Press the “Shuffle” button to turn off shuffle mode. The button should turn gray or change appearance to indicate that shuffle is disabled.
- Once shuffle is disabled, the songs will play in their original order. You can use the on-screen controls or the remote control to pause, skip, or repeat tracks as needed.
Note that the exact steps and location of the shuffle button may vary depending on the specific smart TV or streaming device that you are using. If you have any difficulty following these steps, you may want to consult the user manual or seek assistance from the manufacturer of your device.
Conclusion
Turning off shuffle on Spotify is a simple process that can be accomplished in a few steps. Whether you are using a smart TV, streaming device, or any other platform, you can easily disable shuffle mode by navigating to the album, playlist, or song that you want to play and pressing the “Shuffle” button. This button is usually represented by two crossed arrows or a “shuffle” icon and is usually located at the bottom of the screen or along the top or side of the screen.
Once you have pressed the shuffle button, the songs will play in their original order, allowing you to enjoy your music in the way that you prefer. If you have any difficulty following these steps on how to turn off shuffle on Spotify, you may want to consult the user manual or seek assistance from the manufacturer of your device.