Today, we’re introducing Now Playing on Snap Map, a brand new manner for Snapchatters to share what they’re listening to with associates. Snap Map is already one of the vital fashionable maps on cellular, with greater than 450M folks utilizing it every month, and Now Playing provides a brand new layer of expression to the expertise.
Starting with Spotify, Snapchatters can hyperlink their account, select who can see their listening exercise, uncover songs by the folks they already discuss to every single day, and save tracks to Spotify from Snap Map, Spotlight, and Sound Pages.
“Music is one of the most personal ways people express themselves, and it becomes even more meaningful when it brings friends closer,” said Snapchat Head of Music, Manny Adler. “Now Playing adds a new layer of expression and discovery to Snap Map, helping Snapchatters share the soundtrack to their day and find new music through the people they already know.”
How it really works
Now Playing lives on Snap Map, the place you may see what associates are listening to in actual time. Tap a observe to discover Spotlight movies utilizing the identical sound, open it on Spotify, or reserve it to your Liked Songs. You can even save songs immediately to Spotify from Spotlight movies and Sound Pages.
Linking your Spotify account
Linking your Spotify account is straightforward. You can join Spotify by entry factors on the Map, Sounds, pal profiles, or in Settings. Once linked, Snapchatters select who can see their Now Playing standing:
Friends — share with your folks on Snapchat
Friends on the Map — share solely with associates you already share your location with
Select Friends — select particular associates
No one — don’t share your listening exercise
Now Playing is out now wherever Spotify and Snapchat can be found, with Canada coming quickly. Link your Spotify account on Snap Map and begin sharing the soundtrack to your day. 🎵👻
