Spotify Users Can Now Use Google Gemini to Play Music on Android

Google Gemini has introduced a new Spotify extension, offering Android users an enhanced way to play and discover music through AI-driven commands.

Feature Overview

The Spotify-Gemini integration allows users to issue commands like:

“Play [Lord Over All] by [Eli-j] on Spotify.”

“Search for the song that goes [You are lord over all].”

“Find a Spotify playlist with [genre/mood/activity] music.”

This extension works for playing specific songs, albums, or playlists, as well as searching for music by lyrics, mood, or genre. Additionally, users can request podcasts, such as “Play the latest episode of [podcast name].” It simplifies the music experience, turning voice commands into actionable tasks.

How to Set It Up

1. Enable the Extension: Open the Gemini app, navigate to your profile settings, select “Extensions,” and toggle on Spotify.

2. Link Your Account: Follow the on-screen prompts to link your Spotify account with your Google account. This requires Spotify Premium to play specific songs.

3. Issue Commands: Once connected, you can request songs or browse playlists. The extension defaults to the last-used music service if multiple are connected.

Things to Note

Platform Limitations: Currently, this feature is only available on Android. It doesn’t support iPhones, the Gemini web app, or use within Google Messages.

Language Setting: Gemini’s language must be set to English.

Gradual Rollout: As a server-side update, it may take some time to become available for all users.

Comparison with YouTube Music

This feature mirrors a similar YouTube Music integration Google introduced earlier. While Spotify commands are comprehensive, they lack features like creating playlists or discovering genre-based radio stations, which are available on YouTube Music.

Google is gradually rolling out more extensions for Gemini, including compatibility with Google Home and other apps like Messages and WhatsApp. This reflects Google’s aim to make Gemini a versatile AI assistant for various tasks.