Shazam Works Independently On Your Smartwatch
Version 14.18 of the Shazam app on Wear OS will let you identify songs independent of the phone version. When you press its iconic blue button on your Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2, Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 6, and other models, the app will find its information. As long as you have a stable Internet connection, it works.
Prior to the update, the song could identify audio automatically. All you had to do was open the app. Now, the process is a bit more manual, as tapping the button is necessary.
When you don’t have an internet connection, it’ll work similarly to its phone counterpart. Shazam will save the recording and try to find the song when you’re back online. Whatever you identify on your watch will Sync across your devices.
You’ll be able to access the same data and listening history whether you open the app on your phone or other devices with the same Google account.
It’s Nice To See Apple’s App And Wear OS Watches Playing Together
Shazam made its way to Wear OS devices in 2015, and Apple acquired it in 2018. At first, I was worried that it’d be trapped behind the brand’s closed ecosystem. It’s no secret that iOS apps have little to zero compatibility with Android devices. It’s great to see that it retains its normal functionality and even pairs greatly with Google’s Wear OS.
Old Shazam features haven’t changed. The app will still recognize songs whether you’re using headphones and earbuds or nothing at al. When you’ve found a song, you can send it to Apple Music, or Spotify and alternatives. This way, you can listen to the full song immediately without needing to search for it within your streaming app.
The updated version is available on the Google Play Store. If you haven’t installed it yet, head there to make the free upgrade.
Shazam Wear OS App Could Add This One Feature
Shazam has yet to appear in the Complications and Tiles features within Wear OS. Typically, they allow you to view information at a glance or quickly launch the app directly from your watch face with a single tap.
You can already add Shazam to your watch face. But you still have to tap it before it listens for audio. If you’re in public and the last seconds or minutes of a song are blasting out, you’re more likely to miss it because you were fumbling around for the right buttons.
We hope for auto-Shazam support or similar features over time. This would make using Shazam on smartwatches even more effortless and user-friendly.
