Spotify is updating its AI DJ feature with more customization options to fine-tune listener experience. Premium users can now pick from a range of new voices and personalities, and dial down the host-style commentary that plays between tracks.
Voice & Personality Options Expanded
Until now, AI DJ had one primary voice dubbed “X,” modeled on a real Spotify employee. The latest update introduces seven distinct English voices—featuring British, American, Irish, Australian and Indian accents—and two new Spanish voices. Each option is paired with a defined personality: an American voice may sound relaxed and warm (Casey), bold and edgy (Tess), or young with a Southern accent (Lane). Spanish-speakers get either Nico, more grounded, or Fabi, who is witty and friendly, replacing the original voice “Livi.”
Option to Reduce Commentary
For those who love the music mood but not the DJ-style interludes, there’s a new setting to cut back on the chatter. Traditionally, AI DJ introduces songs, gives context and shares insights between tracks; now listeners can limit those interruptions to just an opening and closing cue. It’s ideal for situations when the music should take center stage—hosting parties or background listening without conversations.
Where & How This Rolls Out
These voice and commentary customizations are available starting today—November 10, 2026—for Spotify Premium users in more than 95 markets where AI DJ is already offered. That includes support in several languages beyond English and Spanish, such as French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese. Users can access the AI DJ by searching “DJ” within the app, then choosing their preferred voice and commentary level via the settings under the three-dot menu. Changing music style or mood can still be done while DJ is active by tapping the DJ button again.
Spotify first launched AI DJ in 2023 and has since integrated AI more broadly across the platform, including playlist creation, conversational agents, recommendation prompts, and third-party tools integration. Today, over 94 million Premium users make use of AI DJ globally.
Analysis: Spotify’s update reflects growing expectations around user control in generative AI experiences. By allowing listeners to tweak voice, persona, and pipeline of narration, the company is giving people the ability to tailor their audio space more precisely. Going forward, whether competitors do the same—and whether Spotify refines even more flexible voice models or regional dialects—will be key to defining how people want AI in their ears, not just in their playlists.
