How to Get Started Using Spotify Duo?
Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming services in the world, so it offers several premium subscription plans, including Spotify Duo.
Spotify launched Spotify Duo in July 2020 as a new option for music-loving couples (or any two people living at the same address). Duo lets you share a Spotify subscription with someone but affords you both separate accounts.
Spotify Duo is the perfect music subscription plan for any pair looking for a deal on streaming. It can be canceled at any time, separating your accounts.
What Is Spotify Duo?
Spotify Duo is a subscription plan available for two people who share the same address. Since each of you will have your own Spotify account, you can listen to your Eminem playlist at the same time as your roommate listens to their Metallica playlist.
You do not share login details with your companion; you only share the plan. Because you will be on the same plan, the monthly cost for your premium account is lower than if you had two separate Spotify premium accounts. Basically, splitting the cost of Duo with your partner is cheaper than each having your account. The financial savings, of course, depend on you and your partner splitting the cost of Duo evenly.
The cost for Spotify Duo is US$14.99/month, with equivalent pricing in other countries. You and your co-member must live at the same address, and this will be verified by Spotify. This is an increase from the original $12.99 cost from when it launched.
If you join a Duo account, you must live with the premium plan’s main account holder. You must also have an existing Spotify account to sign up for Spotify Premium Duo.
How to Subscribe to Spotify Premium Duo
When you are the first person to sign up for Spotify Duo, this makes you the plan manager. This means you will be handling the payment of the subscription fee, setting the account’s address, and you can add or remove the other member at your discretion.
To start a Spotify Duo account:
- Visit Spotify.com/duo/.
- Click the get started button.
- Enter all of your details, double-check them for accuracy, and hit the green BUY NOW button.
- Then, follow the instructions to invite your co-member to join your Spotify Duo plan.
If you are not the plan manager but want to take part in the Duo plan, you will need to log into your Spotify account or create one if you haven’t already.
The plan manager can invite you to join Spotify Premium Duo by visiting the Spotify Duo invite page. You can also be invited by email or WhatsApp. After they sign you up, you will receive an email or a WhatsApp message with further instructions.
The sign-up process for Spotify Duo is quick and easy. Within a few minutes, you and your companion will be enjoying all the features the Duo plan has to offer. You can also cancel Duo without penalty.
Are you having issues with Spotify? Before you sign up for Duo, iron out the kinks with these simple fixes for common Spotify problems.
What Does the Spotify Premium Duo Plan Offer?
The Spotify Duo plan offers all of the regular features of the streaming platform.
Make Your Own Awesome Playlists
You can make personal playlists with any songs you choose and share these playlists on your social media accounts (X, Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, and more). You can play your songs consecutively or put your playlist on shuffle for a random experience.
Follow Your Favorites
Spotify allows you to follow your friends or people on the platform with similar musical tastes. This makes for a social environment any music lover would be happy to be a part of.
Find New Music
Spotify will automatically recommend artists and songs you may enjoy based on your music likes and playlists. The streaming service will also create playlists for you, like Discover Weekly and Spotify Daylist to help you find new music.
Enjoy Offline Music Access
With Spotify Premium, you can download your playlists to listen to, even when you don’t have WiFi. This will not use your mobile data, and it gives you access to all of your favorite tunes while on the go.
To download a Spotify playlist on your phone or computer:
- Go to the playlist you want to download. Use a Wi-Fi connection; otherwise, it will use your mobile data (which is fine to use, so long as you’re aware!).
- Click the down arrow button to Download. Your playlist will be downloaded within a couple of minutes. You’ll know it is working when little gray-down arrows appear next to each song on the playlist.
- Enjoy your playlist as often as you like!
This is a good way to download music on your phone without paying per song. If you want to try another application that allows offline access to music on your smartphone, take a look at this list of the best music download apps for Android and iOS.
Read and Learn About the Lyrics of Your Favorite Songs
Spotify has partnerships with lyric websites Genius and SoundHound. These allow you to view the lyrics for selected songs on the mobile application. Some songs even have a breakdown of the meaning of the lyrics, so you can learn more about your favorite tunes. Just scroll down from the song playing and you will see a window with the lyrics. Note, this isn’t available for every song.
Spotify Blends
When the Duo plan launched, there was also the now-discontinued Duo Mix. Don’t worry, though, because Spotify replaced this feature with a similar one called Spotify Blend. A Spotify Blend is a Spotify-curated playlist that combines the music tastes of up to 10 friends. You invite your friend(s), and then Spotify finds songs you both like and makes a playlist out of them. You don’t have to include your Duo plan partner in the Blend, but you absolutely can!
Search for blend in the Spotify app to get started, and select Friends Mix. It’ll automatically create a Blend playlist from your currently connected friends. Select Add more friends to invite more of your friends to the mix!
Is Spotify Premium Duo Worth the Money?
Spotify is definitely offering something different with the Premium Duo subscription plan. Duo is better than sharing one account because all of your recommendations won’t be altered by your partner’s music listening habits. And you get your own Spotify Wrapped!
A Spotify Family Plan is US$16.99/month, so Duo is definitely a better option for households without children.
One Spotify Premium account costs US$10.99/month, so using the Premium Duo subscription plan will save you a few bucks each month. Splitting the cost of the premium plan will help you save money that you can put towards something else you enjoy.