Now, songs you identify using the Music Recognition feature on your iPhone or iPad—via Control Center, Siri, or Shortcuts—sync effortlessly to your “My Shazam Tracks” playlist on Apple Music and Spotify. Available for free on the App Store, this update also brings tighter integration for Mac users, making it a must-grab for anyone who’s ever hummed a tune they couldn’t name.
Before this, Shazam’s syncing was a bit of a mixed bag. Songs you tagged manually in the app landed neatly in your playlist, but those caught through Control Center’s handy Music Recognition button? They stayed stranded, never making it to Apple Music or Spotify. Version 18.9 fixes that, pulling all your discoveries—whether from the app, Siri’s ear, or a quick Shortcut—into one tidy list. It’s a small tweak with big vibes, especially for Mac users who can now see their Shazam history sync across devices via iCloud.
How It Works for You
The update’s star feature is its syncing muscle. Fire up Control Center on your iPhone, tap the Shazam icon (a circle with an “S”), and it’ll ID that song playing at the coffee shop. Now, instead of just a notification, it’ll pop into your “My Shazam Tracks” playlist on Apple Music or Spotify—no extra steps needed. Same goes for asking Siri, “What’s this song?” or triggering a Shortcut from your Mac. To refresh older finds, head to Shazam’s settings, toggle “Sync your songs” off and on, and watch your playlist update. Spotify users might need to reopen the app to see the magic happen.
For Mac folks, it’s a quiet win. Shazam’s desktop app, available since Apple snagged the service in 2018, now plays nicer with iCloud. Turn on iCloud Sync in the app’s settings, and your Shazam history follows you from your MacBook to your iPhone to your iPad—perfect for those who switch devices mid-jam. It’s not about flashy new tricks; it’s about making what’s already there work better.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just polish—it’s practical. Shazam’s knack for nailing song IDs (over a billion via Control Center alone, per Apple’s 2021 stats) is now matched by a smoother handoff to your music apps. For Apple Music fans, it’s a no-brainer: your library grows without lifting a finger. Spotify users get the same perk, though the toggle trick might feel like a minor chore. On the Mac, it’s a subtle boost—less about identifying songs (your speakers aren’t usually blasting in a cafe) and more about keeping your music discoveries in one spot.
The update leans into Apple’s ecosystem strength without overhyping it. It’s pro-innovation—streamlining a tool millions already use—without the corporate cheerleading. For users, it means less fiddling and more listening, whether you’re curating playlists or just chasing that earworm from a TV ad.
Get It Now
Shazam 18.9 is free on the App Store, and the update’s live as of March 5. To unlock the full sync, ensure iCloud Sync is on and your music app of choice is linked in Shazam’s settings. It’s a low-effort upgrade that delivers—especially if your Mac’s your music hub. Expect this to quietly reshape how you track tunes across Apple’s lineup.
