Shazam

Shazam – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Shazam?

Shazam is a free music discovery app that identifies songs playing around you or within other apps—even with headphones on. It helps you explore artists, lyrics, music videos, and even upcoming concerts.

2. How does Shazam identify songs?

Just tap the Shazam button, and the app will listen to the music and instantly identify the song by matching it against its massive database of tracks.

3. Can Shazam work when I’m using headphones?

Yes! Shazam can identify music playing through your headphones, even if no sound is coming from your phone’s speaker.

4. Does Shazam work offline?

Yes. Shazam saves the audio snippet while offline and identifies the song once you’re back online.

5. What is Auto Shazam?

Auto Shazam allows the app to continuously listen and identify multiple songs—even if you leave the app. Perfect for music discovery during events or while multitasking.

6. What music apps does Shazam work with?

Shazam can open identified songs directly in:

• Apple Music

• Spotify

• YouTube Music

• Deezer

7. Can I use Shazam on social media or other apps?

Yes! Use Shazam from your notification bar to identify music playing in apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

8. What is the Shazam Widget?

The Shazam Widget lets you quickly identify songs right from your phone’s home screen—no need to open the app.

9. Does Shazam track my song history?

Yes, every song you Shazam is saved in your personal history, so you can revisit and rediscover them anytime.

10. Can I watch music videos in Shazam?

Absolutely. You can view music videos directly from Apple Music or YouTube within the app.

11. Does Shazam support song lyrics?

Yes, you can follow along with real-time synced lyrics for many songs.

12. Can I discover concerts with Shazam?

Yes. Browse or search for upcoming concerts by artist, location, or popularity.

13. What other features does Shazam offer?

• Discover trending music with Shazam charts

• Get recommended songs and playlists

• Add songs to Apple Music playlists

• Share songs on Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (Twitter)

• Use Dark Mode

• Check a song’s popularity with its Shazam count

• Find similar songs to the ones you love

14. Is Shazam available on smartwatches?

Yes! Shazam is available for Wear OS smartwatches.

15. Are all features available worldwide?

Some features and integrations may vary depending on your country or region.

16. Where can I learn about Shazam’s privacy practices?

You can read Shazam’s full Privacy Policy here:
👉 https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/