How To Turn Off Shuffle Play on Spotify: A Simple Guide

Are you tired of Spotify’s shuffle feature when you just want to listen to your carefully curated playlist in the intended order? The shuffle icon, often a source of both joy and frustration, can sometimes be a nuisance when you’re looking for a specific song sequence. Fortunately, turning off shuffle play on Spotify is a straightforward process, no matter what device you’re using. This guide will walk you through how to disable shuffle play on your computer, phone, and tablet.

Why Turn Off Shuffle?

Before we dive in, let’s quickly recap why you might want to turn off shuffle:

• Intended Playlist Order: Artists often sequence their albums with a specific narrative or musical flow in mind. Listening in order ensures you experience it as intended.
• Specific Song Selection: Sometimes you want to listen to a specific song next, and shuffle throws that plan out the window.
• Personalized Playlists: When you create playlists with a specific sequence, shuffle disrupts the flow and can make for a less enjoyable listening experience.

Turning Off Shuffle on the Spotify Desktop App (Windows/Mac)

The desktop app for Spotify is commonly used, so here’s how to disable shuffle:

1. Open Spotify: Launch the Spotify application on your computer.
2. Start Playback: Begin playing a song from your playlist, album, or podcast.
3. Locate the Shuffle Icon: Below the now playing section (where the song title and artist is displayed) you’ll find playback controls: pause, skip and on the right side of the screen you will find the shuffle icon. It looks like two intersecting arrows.
4. Disable Shuffle: If the shuffle icon is highlighted in green, it means shuffle is enabled. Click on it once to turn it off. The icon will now appear in its default (gray or white) color and shuffle is disabled.

That’s it! Your music will now play in the original order.

Turning Off Shuffle on the Spotify Mobile App (iOS/Android)

For mobile users, the process is similarly simple:

1. Open Spotify: Launch the Spotify app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Start Playback: Select a playlist, album or podcast and start playing.
3. View the Now Playing Screen: Tap the song title at the bottom to open the full playback screen.
4. Locate the Shuffle Icon: Look for the shuffle icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
5. Disable Shuffle: If the shuffle icon is highlighted in green, shuffle is turned on. Tap it once to disable it. The icon will now appear in its default color and shuffle is disabled.

Just like on the desktop version, your songs will now play in the intended order.

Troubleshooting

If for some reason the shuffle icon seems stuck, here are a couple of steps you can try:

• Restart Spotify: Close the app completely, and then reopen it.
• Update Spotify: Make sure you’re running the latest version of the app. Check for updates on the app store or Spotify’s website.
• Check Other Devices: Sometimes, a shuffle setting from another connected device can cause issues. Make sure shuffle is off everywhere.

Conclusion

Turning off shuffle play on Spotify is a quick and easy way to take control of your listening experience. Whether you’re using the desktop app or the mobile app, following these simple steps will ensure your playlists are played in the order you choose. Now, you can enjoy your music, podcasts, and more, just as you intended! Happy listening!