Spotify Jam Coming To Android Auto Platform: Listen To Music Together In Cars Without Complicated

JAKARTA - Spotify is again expanding the reach of its collaborative features by bringing Spotify Jam into the Android Auto system. This feature, which was first introduced in September 2023, allows users to listen to and organize playlists with friends in real time. Now, the experience will come live on the vehicle infotainment screen, thanks to the latest update from Google in the Android for Cars App Library.

Announced at the Google I/O 2025 event, Google described a number of important updates to the Android Auto platform, including Gemini AI integration and addition of new media templates for app developers. This new template allows applications like Spotify to bring the Jam feature into the car, both using Android Auto and systems with Google built-in.

With this new feature, users will be able to start or join the Spotify Jam session directly from the car screen via QR code scanning. After joining, the shared playlist can be controlled via mobile phone, allowing each passenger to contribute to selecting the song without the need to touch the vehicle's main screen. This is a smart solution to maintain driver focus and provide equal control to all passengers.

This Spotify Jam feature is made possible thanks to the latest Media Playback template, which allows the appearance of Now Playing' in vehicles with custom interactions. In addition, the new Template Sectioned Item also supports the exploration of content and search for music catalogs without making drivers distracted.

With the combination of these two templates, application developers can now replicate user experiences like those on mobile phones directly in the car. Google states that this template is already available for Android Auto now, and will be extended to Android Automotive OS later this year.

In addition to Spotify Jam, Google is also testing other new features on Android Auto, including the ability to stream videos and run browser apps. These features are still in the testing phase and are planned to be widely released in the coming months.

With Spotify Jam on Android Auto, the experience of listening to music together on the trip has now become more exciting, personal, and safe without having to fight for song control or depending on just one device.