Spotify AI DJ Adds Customizable Voices and 'Less Chatter' Mode for Premium Users
Spotify updates its popular AI DJ feature with multiple voice personalities and an option to reduce commentary, enhancing personalization for 94 million users.
Swedish streaming giant Spotify announced on November 10, 2026, a major update to its popular AI DJ feature. Premium users can now customize their DJ experience by choosing from various voices with distinct personalities and accents, similar to configuring an AI assistant, and opt for less commentary between songs.
The update introduces seven English voice options featuring British, American, Irish, Australian, and Indian accents, along with two new Spanish voices. Each voice has a unique personality: American options include Casey (laid-back and warm), Tess (direct with an edge), and Lane (Southern accent with youthful energy). The Spanish voices are Nico (down-to-earth) and Fabi (witty and friendly). The original voice “X,” based on a real employee’s recordings, remains available, while the new Spanish voices replace the previous “Livi.”
In addition to voice selection, users can now toggle off or limit the DJ’s inter-song commentary, restricting it to brief acknowledgements at the start and end of sessions. Spotify states this allows users to employ the AI DJ in scenarios where they previously might have used a static playlist, such as hosting parties where background music is desired without interruption.
According to TechCrunch, since its launch in 2023, the AI DJ has become one of Spotify’s most popular AI features, used by over 94 million Premium listeners. This update signifies Spotify’s continued integration of generative AI into core user experiences, shifting from simple recommendations to more interactive and personalized companionship services.