Spotify is a popular music and podcast service that originated in Sweden and has gained worldwide recognition. What is it like and what are its features, pros and cons?
How to use Spotify
The application of the same name can be installed in the Play Market. The service is also provided in the form of the site spotify.com, thanks to which it can be opened on a computer. To register, it is recommended to use your Facebook account or enter the requested data yourself.
After authorization, the user has access to limited features of the free subscription. If you want to get full access to the functionality of Spotify, you can purchase a monthly Premium subscription.
There are settings in the top right corner of the app where you can change how the app works by default, such as turning on data saver or even enabling some third-party programs that can interact with Spotify.
Pros and cons of this service
Despite the limited features in the free version, the service has a number of positive aspects. Here are the main advantages:
• Number of songs. More than 60 million songs are available to Russian listeners, and this is the main reason why users prefer Spotify to other platforms.
• Recommendations for preferences. The Spotify algorithm constantly adjusts to the user. Liked songs are mixed with those similar in genre and other characteristics, so that people can discover a lot of new music that matches their taste.
• Public playlists. The service always has the opportunity to find listeners who prefer similar music. On Spotify, you can publish your own playlist that others can listen to and add to their library if they like it.
• Unobtrusive advertising. This should also be considered a plus: the presence of advertising in itself allows you to leave listening to a huge library of songs for free, and the fact that the service has not turned into a continuous advertising platform is very pleasing.
• Availability of lyrics. On most tracks, you can see the lyrics, which are selected from the site Genius.com, which is in partnership with Spotify.
The application has a number of disadvantages. Spotify can be inconvenient for reasons such as:
• Ability to skip only 6 tracks per hour. In those playlists where it is not possible to switch to the desired track, this limitation often interferes. In any case, you can get rid of this minus when buying a Premium.
• Poor sound quality. Free Spotify can only offer 160kbps quality. With a paid account, you can listen to 320 Kbps quality music.
As you can see, the main disadvantages of the service arise in the absence of a Premium subscription.
Additional features
Spotify has a number of features of its own. The service has a useful feature – Spotify Connect. Its launch allows you to remotely control the switching of songs using another device. Connect is connected in the application settings.
Also, Spotify annually pleases users with a personalized selection of Spotify Wrapped, where everyone can find out their results of the year. It is very exciting to find out which artist’s songs were in the first place in listening, what top genres the listener preferred and much more.
