How to Use Shazam to Identify Songs

Hear a song you like but do not know the name? Shazam can tell you what it is in seconds.

At a Glance

Download Shazam

~15s

Search for "Shazam" in the App Store or Google Play Store. Download it for free and open it.

Listen to identify a song

~15s

When you hear a song you like — on the radio, in a store, on TV, or anywhere — open Shazam and tap the big Shazam button in the center. Hold your phone toward the music and wait a few seconds.

See the results

~15s

Shazam will show you the song name, artist, and album. You can also see the lyrics, listen to a preview, or open the song in a music app like Spotify or Apple Music.

View your history

~20s

Shazam saves every song you identify. Tap the Library or History section to see all the songs you have discovered. It is a great way to build a list of new music to listen to.

Quick Tip

On iPhone, you can add Shazam to your Control Center for even faster access. Swipe down and tap the Shazam icon without opening the app.

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