You fire up Spotify every day, create playlists for every mood and can’t imagine a journey without your music. Think you know the platform like the back of your hand? Think again.
In this article we explain the tips you need to know to get the most out of Spotify and a bonus tip on how to pay less for your subscription 😉
1. Spotify codes for physical and instant sharing
Forget the tedious search for the right track or artist. To share a favorite song instantly, use Spotify Codes. It’s this little visual, similar to an audio barcode, that you’ll find under each track, album, artist or playlist.
How does it work?
- On Spotify, go to the content you want to share and tap the three little dots (…).
- The visual with the code appears. All your friend has to do is open Spotify, go to “Search”, touch the camera icon and scan your screen.
- The music starts instantly at home.
It’s the perfect way to introduce a sound at a party, or to integrate it into a poster, or even a business card for the more creative!
💡 Thanks to Spotify subscription sharing, enjoy a completely legal and secure way to access millions of ad-free tracks and podcasts, while easily sharing your subscription with family or friends.
2. Personalized “Time Capsule” (Playlist in a Bottle)
It’s one of the platform’s most poetic and original features. The “Playlist in a Bottle” concept lets you create a playlist today that will be digitally sealed in a bottle. You won’t be able to rediscover it until a year from now.
How does it work?
Spotify guides you with inspiring questions like “a song that reminds you of your favorite person” or “a track you absolutely must hear live in 2026”. It’s an incredible way to capture your musical state of mind and give yourself a gift to your future self.
3. Recovering an Erroneously Deleted Playlist
It’s every user’s nightmare: accidentally deleting that perfect playlist, the fruit of years of music curation. Don’t panic, there’s a back-up function!
How does it work?
This option is not in the application, that’s the secret.
- Log in to your account on the Spotify.com website from a computer.
- Click on your profile in the top right-hand corner and go to “Account”.
- In the left-hand menu, select “Recover playlists”.
- The list of your recently deleted playlists appears. A simple click on “Restore” and it will magically reappear in your library. You can thank us later.
4. Activate the “Hidden Premium Discount”.
The best feature isn’t always technical, it’s sometimes financial. Did you know that the price of your Spotify Premium subscription is not fixed?
Spotify itself encourages sharing with its “Duo” (for 2) and “Family” (up to 6 separate Premium accounts) offers, which are far more profitable than a solo account. But what if your loved ones already have an account, or you can’t set up a group?
This is where the ultimate trick comes in. Specialized, secure platforms have been developed to connect users wishing to share the free seats in their subscriptions. Sharesub, the leader in this field, makes it easy and totally legal to join an existing “Family” group.
The result is clear: instead of paying €10.99 for your individual Premium account, you get exactly the same features (your own account, playlists, offline mode, no ads) for around €3 a month. That’s a saving of over €90 a year, without changing your habits. It’s by far the best “hidden” feature for enjoying Spotify without breaking the bank.
5. Using Advanced Search Filters
Spotify’s search bar is more powerful than it looks. Using a few operators, you can go from being a listener to a true musical archaeologist.
How does it work?
Type these commands directly into the search bar:
year:1980-1985to display only titles from this period.genre:funkto explore a specific genre.artist:"Daft Punk" NOT "Get Lucky"to find tracks by an artist excluding a specific title.
Combine them (artist:queen year:1975-1980) to become a search expert and unearth forgotten nuggets.
Your Spotify Experience, Enhanced
Now you’ve got everything you need. By mastering these tips, from advanced search to playlist retrieval, you’re already using Spotify better than 99% of people.
But don’t forget that the smartest of all these features is the one that lets you enjoy all the benefits of Premium, for the price of a coffee.
