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Listening to Music Together Online

When meeting in person, listening to music together is easy. Online, however, it's a bit trickier. You can share songs or playlists — but if you want everyone to listen to the same song at the same time, you need a service that provides synchronized playback. Depending on whether you use YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Music, there are several ways to make this possible.

Synchronized Music Player

On GroupTube you share a synchronized music player, so you and your friends can listen to the same songs at the same time. When anyone plays, pauses, or skips a track, it is synchronized to everybody. This creates the best listen-together experience possible — whether you're across the room or across the world.

Search and Queue Songs

Search for songs using the built-in search right below the player. You can play songs directly, or add them to the shared queue. Discover new music together, revisit old favorites, and build the perfect playlist as a group. GroupTube supports YouTube, YouTube Music, and Apple Music — so everyone can contribute regardless of their preferred platform.

Listen to Music on YouTube

YouTube is a fantastic platform for listening to music together, because most artists upload their work there for free. It's also in video form, so even more enjoyable to listen to. If all your friends use Apple devices, you can try SharePlay. However, if a single person has an Android or is on their computer — you need a different solution, GroupTube, that works on desktop and mobile! On GroupTube, you share a synchronized player with your friends — search for music videos directly and add songs to the shared queue.

Listen to Music on YouTube Music

YouTube Music is actually the same platform as the "normal" YouTube, so you can use the same app to listen to music together. It's a great choice, as music there is free. It's also in video form, so even more enjoyable to listen to. Search for songs directly and add them to the shared queue.

Listen to Music on Apple Music

Apple Music is now supported on GroupTube, giving you synchronized playback with your friends — no matter what device they're on. With GroupTube, anyone on Android, Windows, or any browser can join the session. All you need is an active Apple Music subscription.

Previously, listening together on Apple Music required SharePlay in conjunction with FaceTime. This approach not only requires an active FaceTime call during your listening session, but it also restricts users to Apple devices only, excluding those on Android or Windows. GroupTube removes these limitations entirely.

Listen to Music on Spotify

Spotify is one of the world's most popular music streaming platforms. It now includes a feature called "Jam", allowing you and your friends to listen to music together in real time. How to create a Jam depends on your device, so it's best to consult Spotify's Jam documentation for detailed instructions. Whether you're on a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, Spotify Jam lets you create a collaborative listening session effortlessly.

It's easy and fun to listen to music together

Whatever way of listening together you choose, the most important thing is that you have a great time with your friends. Decide based on where you already have a subscription and what feels most natural to you — group music listening is always lots of fun!

GroupTube currently supports YouTube, YouTube Music, and Apple Music — with Spotify support hopefully coming soon. Use GroupTube to listen to music together and spend quality time with friends! Enjoy your favorite tracks, discover new artists, share playlists, or just vibe together to the same beats.

GroupTube is completely free and easy to get started with. Be the one person that introduces GroupTube to your friend group!