Are you tired of listening to songs in a random order on Spotify? Do you prefer to listen to your music in a specific order or album? If so, you may need to turn off the shuffle or smart shuffle feature on Spotify. In this article, we will guide you through the process of turning off shuffle and smart shuffle on Spotify, so you can listen to your music exactly how you want to.
How to Turn off Shuffle on Spotify
Method 1: Turning off shuffle for one playlist
If you only want to disable shuffle for one specific playlist, here’s how you can do it:
- Open Spotify and go to the playlist that you want to turn off shuffle for.
- Click on the “Shuffle” icon at the bottom of the screen. It should turn green to indicate that shuffle is on.
- Click on the “Shuffle” icon again to turn it off. The color of the icon should change to white, indicating that shuffle is now off.
Why isn’t my shuffle button working?
If you’re experiencing issues with the shuffle button not turning off, try these troubleshooting steps:
- Make sure you are not playing from a filtered playlist. If you are, turn off the filter by clicking on the three dots next to the playlist title and selecting “Filter.”
- Check if the “Repeat” button is turned on. If it is, click on it to turn it off and then try turning off shuffle again.
- Restart the Spotify app and try again.
Method 2: Turning off shuffle for all playlists
If you want to disable shuffle for all your playlists, follow these steps:
- Open Spotify and click on the “Shuffle” icon at the bottom of the screen.
- A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to turn off shuffle for all playlists. Click on “Turn off” to confirm.
- The shuffle button should now be white, indicating that it is turned off for all playlists.
Can I turn off shuffle for some playlists and not others?
No, there is no option to disable shuffle for specific playlists. It is either on or off for all playlists.
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How to Turn off Smart Shuffle on Spotify
Method 1: Turning off smart shuffle for one playlist
Smart shuffle is a feature on Spotify that plays songs in a specific order based on your listening history. To disable smart shuffle for one playlist, follow these steps:
- Open Spotify and go to the playlist that you want to turn off smart shuffle for.
- Click on the “Shuffle” icon at the bottom of the screen. A pop-up window will appear with the option to turn off smart shuffle. Click on “Turn off.“
- The color of the “Shuffle” icon should change to white, indicating that smart shuffle is turned off for this playlist.
Why isn’t my smart shuffle turning off?
If you’re having trouble turning off smart shuffle, try these troubleshooting steps:
- Make sure you have the most updated version of the Spotify app.
- Check if the “Repeat” button is turned on. If it is, click on it to turn it off and then try turning off smart shuffle again.
- Restart the Spotify app and try again.
Method 2: Turning off smart shuffle for all playlists
To disable smart shuffle for all your playlists, follow these steps:
- Open Spotify and click on the “Shuffle” icon at the bottom of the screen.
- A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to turn off smart shuffle for all playlists. Click on “Turn off” to confirm.
- The “Shuffle” icon should now be white, indicating that smart shuffle is turned off for all playlists.
Can I turn off smart shuffle for some playlists and not others?
No, there is no option to disable smart shuffle for specific playlists. It is either on or off for all playlists.
FAQs
How do I know if shuffle or smart shuffle is turned on?
If the “Shuffle” icon at the bottom of the screen is green, then shuffle is turned on. If the icon is white, shuffle is turned off. For smart shuffle, if the “Shuffle” icon has a small light bulb next to it, then smart shuffle is turned on. If the light bulb is not there, then smart shuffle is turned off.
Can I turn off shuffle and smart shuffle at the same time?
Yes, you can turn off both shuffle and smart shuffle by clicking on the “Shuffle” icon at the bottom of the screen and selecting “Turn off.”
Will turning off shuffle or smart shuffle delete my playlist?
No, turning off shuffle or smart shuffle will not delete your playlist. It will only change the order in which the songs are played.
Is there a way to customize the order of my playlist without turning off shuffle/smart shuffle?
Yes, you can manually rearrange the songs in your playlist by clicking on the three dots next to the song title and selecting “Add to Playlist” or “Move to Top.”
Does turning off shuffle/smart shuffle affect my Discover Weekly playlist?
No, turning off shuffle or smart shuffle does not affect your Discover Weekly playlist. It will still be generated based on your listening history.
Conclusion
Now you know how to turn off shuffle and smart shuffle on Spotify. Whether you prefer to listen to your music in a specific order or just want to mix things up, you have the option to control these features on the app. Remember, you can always turn them back on whenever you want. Happy listening!