Spotify allows you to access millions of songs free of cost. Along with songs, you can also access podcasts and other content from the content creators. Spotify can be used without any payment and is also in a paid version with extra features.
Spotify comes with specific features. These features mostly enhance the user interaction but sometimes these features become frustrating. One such feature is Spotify suggesting the songs which is irritating at times. Therefore, multiple methods are present to solve the problem.
This article will depict the topics in the following pattern:
- Why Spotify Plays Suggested/Recommended Songs?
- How to Stop/Block Spotify to Play Suggested Songs?
- Turn Off Autoplay
- Disable Enhanced/Smart Shuffle Feature
- Use Playlist in Offline Mode
- Add More Music to Your Spotify Playlist
- Conclusion
Why Spotify Plays Suggested/Recommended Songs?
Spotify works on a specific algorithm that plays songs similar to that on your playlist. It usually plays songs from various artists to keep things fresh and smooth. The algorithm thinks you might like it and it suggests similar songs.
Apart from that, some changes in the settings also stop Spotify from suggesting songs.
How to Stop/Block Spotify to Play Suggested/Recommended Songs?
To block Spotify from playing recommeded songs there are three primary methods. These methods are to turn off autoplay, disable the enhanced/ smart shuffle feature, and use offline mode.
Let us look at each method separately in the article.
Method 1: Turn Off Autoplay
The most effortless method to block Spotify from playing suggested songs is to turn off the autoplay option.Through this method you can enjoy your songs with any interference. Let us look at the steps to turn off the autoplay option in Spotify on mobile devices and desktops.
Turn Off Autoplay For Desktop
To turn off the autoplay feature on the Desktop, follow the steps to get clarity.
Step 1: Open Application
In the first step, open the Spotify Desktop application as shown below:
Step 2: Settings
Navigate to the profile icon on the top right corner as depicted below:
Now, click on the Settings option:
Step 3: Turn Off Autoplay
Scroll down the settings window and you will see the Autoplay option. Turn off that option as shown below:
Turn Off Autoplay For Mobile Device:
The process to turn off the Autoplay option is similar in Mobile devices. Follow the steps and turn off the autoplay mode.
Step 1: Open Application
Open the Spotify application on your mobile device:
Step 2: Open Settings
Navigate to the top left corner on the profile icon and click on Settings and Privacy:
Step 3: Turn Off Autoplay
Scroll down the settings and you will see an Autoplay similar content Option. Turn off that option as shown below:
Method 2: Disable Enhanced/Smart Shuffle Feature
If you want to eliminate the interference of the suggested songs in Spotify, it is better to turn off the Enhanced/Smart Shuffle feature.
Enhanced Mode offers you recommendations based on the songs added to your playlist. Whereas, Smart shuffle as the name indicates lines and shuffles your song playlist. Most people find these features quite frustrating. Therefore, it is better to turn off these features on Spotify.
Smart Shuffle Feature For Desktop
Let us view the process to turn off the Enhanced/Smart Shuffle feature in Spotify.
Step 1: Open Your Playlist
Move to the left pane, and open your Playlist as shown below:
Step 2: Turn Off the Shuffle Feature
If the shuffle icon appears to be green it means that the Shuffle feature is enabled as shown below:
Whereas, the icon with the sparkle indicates a Smart Shuffle feature:
To disable, the Shuffle or the Smart Shuffle feature click on the option to turn it off. The icon turns white when turned off as depicted below:
Smart Shuffle Feature For Mobile Devices
The process is similar to the Desktop. Let us view the steps to have clarity on the process.
Step 1: Open Application
Open the Spotify application as shown below:
Step 2: Go to the Your Library
At the bottom section, move to the third option Your Library, and click on your playlist as shown below:
Step 3: Turn off the Shuffle Option
If the icon is colored green as depicted below:
Click on the icon to turn it off as depicted below:
Use Playlist in Offline Mode
This feature allows you to download the playlist or songs on your desktop or mobile phone without any interruption. This method saves you from suggested songs to be played by Spotify.
Playlist in Offline Mode For Desktop
Follow the steps below to download the songs or the playlist on Spotify.
Step 1: Open the Desktop Application
Open the Desktop application and navigate to the playlist that you want to download:
Step 2: Download the Playlist
Now, you will see a Download option as marked below, through which you can listen to the songs in offline mode:
Step 3: Download Complete
The download symbol turns green as the download completes as illustrated below:
You can enjoy your songs without any interruption!
Playlist in Offline Mode For Mobile Device
The steps are similar to that of a Desktop. Follow the steps to enjoy hassle-free music on your phone.
Step 1: Open Application
Open the Spotify application on your mobile device:
Step 2: Navigate to the Your Library
At the bottom section, move to the third option declared as Your Library, and click on your playlist as shown below:
Step 3: Download
Click on the icon illustrated below:
Step 4: Download Completed
As the download completes, the download button changes to green as illustrated below:
Add More Music to Your Spotify Playlist
Instead of Spotify recommending songs. You can populate your playlist with your favorite songs. A smaller playlist will eventually increase the song suggestions. While a bigger playlist will already have the songs.
Conclusion
To stop Spotify from playing suggested songs the methods are to turn off the autoplay, turn off the enhanced/smart shuffle option, and use the playlist in offline mode. In this article, we explored diverse methods to stop Spotify from suggesting songs.
