It happens all too often, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

you might set up Shazam to automatically find a song that’s playing around you automatically.

What Is Auto Shazam?

person using shazam on phone

We all know how Shazam works, so what is Auto Shazam all about?

It comes in handy when you’re at a music event or chilling with friends while listening to music.

While it’s so popular, Shazam isn’t the only app that can identify music playing near you.

screenshot of shazam mobile app menu on phone

There are othermusic recognition apps to find songs.

Auto Shazam is certainly one of its standout features.

Others include the ability tolisten to your Shazam songs on Apple Musicand Spotify.

mobile screenshot showing auto shazam is on

There are two ways to do this.

If you have an iPhone, you might do it from your Home Screen.

Or, you’re free to turn Auto Shazam on directly in the app.

mobile screenshot showing auto shazam on

Your Auto Shazams will be grouped by date and have theAuto Shazamlabel.

And for obvious reasonsit’s quicker and easier to Shazam a song on your phone.

And even if your gear is already open, navigating to the app takes too many clicks.

screenshot of shazam app on desktop

The song could’ve finished playing by the time you’ve launched it.

yo note that Shazam’s web platform doesn’t have the Auto Shazam feature.