# Spotify Shuffle | Shortcuts Library

> Shuffle through any of your favorite music on Spotify!

## What this shortcut does

Table of Contents
How It Works
Prerequisites
Getting Started
Settings
Feedback
Auto-Updater
Privacy
Disclaimer
Credits
How It Works
Spotify Shuffle
allows you to curate a list of links to your favorite
artists
,
albums
, and
playlists
from Spotify. It will randomly select one link and shuffle the play order in the Spotify app. Add one or as many as you like!
It uses the Spotify API to initiate playback on your device. You can also disable shuffle mode in the shortcut if you prefer to listen to your music in the specified order.
Notes
This shortcut does not access any Spotify data related to your liked artists/albums/playlists. You need to add it to the shortcut manually to listen to it.
Your device needs to be unlocked for the shortcut to run.
Integrate with automations! For example, a
CarPlay
automation for auto-playing music when you connect to your vehicle.
Prerequisites
NOTE
: You need Spotify Premium and an active internet connection to run this shortcut.
Getting Started
Step 1: Spotify API Setup
This section guides you on retrieving your
Client ID
,
Client Secret
, and
Device ID
from the Spotify API (
don't worry, it's super easy!
).
Head to the Spotify API page and log in.
Navgiate to your dashboard and click
Create app
.
Fill out the following details and click
Save
.
App name:
Apple Shortcuts
App description:
API Access For Apple Shortcuts
Redirect URI:
https://spenpal.github.io/AppleShortcuts/SpotifyShuffle/
Which API/SDKs are you planning to use?:
Web API
Click
Settings
, find your
Client ID
, and view
Client Secret
.
Open a new tab and visit the Get Playback State page.
Open the Spotify app (
on the device you'll download the shortcut on
) and play any random song.
Hit
Try it
on the Get Playback State page.
In the
Response Sample
section, locate the
device
field. Below it, you'll find the
id
field. Your
Device ID
is the alphanumeric value to the right of
id
.
If you need visual guidance, refer to this image.
Copy your
Client ID
,
Client Secret
, and
Device ID
to the device where you'll download the shortcut.
Step 2: Shortcut Setup
Download this shortcut and follow the initial setup (
refer to Settings for details
).
Tap
Done
and run the shortcut. Follow the instructions for the
New Download
process.
Settings
Configure the following settings to your preferences.
Spotify API Settings
Refer to Getting Started for details on retrieving the first three settings.
Client ID
: Credential to access your Spotify API app (
like a username
).
Client Secret
: Credential to access your Spotify API app (
like a password
).
Device ID
: Unique identifier for your device in the Spotify API database.
Shuffle
: Enable/disable shuffle mode.
Default:
True
Music Settings
Add or remove
artist/album/playlist
links here.
Add Music
Tap on
Add new item
, and then
Text
.
On the left (
Key
), add the music's name. On the right (
Text
), paste the Spotify link.
Remove Music
Tap the ⛔️ icon for the music you want to remove, then tap
Delete
.
NOTE
:
Liked Songs
is a special setting as there is no shareable link for your
Liked Songs
playlist. Set it to
True
to include it; otherwise, set it to
False
.
Do not
delete this setting!
Change Settings
Follow these steps to change the above settings at any time.
Edit the shortcut (
by tapping the three dots in the upper right
).
Scroll down to the
Settings
section.
Adjust values in the
Dictionary
objects.
The first is the
API Settings
(
usually doesn't need changes after initial setup
).
The second is the
Music Settings
where you can add/remove music.
Transfer Settings
Settings won't automatically transfer to new versions. You must copy and paste them manually.
Edit the old shortcut, go to the
Settings
section, and copy the necessary value(s).
Edit the new shortcut, go to the
Settings
section, and paste the value(s).
Feedback
Your feedback is highly appreciated! For any issues, suggestions, or general feedback, please comment down below, reach out via Reddit, or submit anonymously using this Google form.
Auto-Updater
This shortcut utilizes the UpdateKit API for seamless updates.
Checks periodically for updates.
Retrieves your device's version to check compatibility.
If your device is incompatible with the shortcut, updates won't be presented
.
Won't check for updates, if you are offline.
It verifies your device's IP address to determine connection status
.
When an update is available, choose
Install
or
Skip
.
Privacy
No sensitive/identifying information is requested ✅.
However, reviewing the shortcut's actions is your responsibility
.
If permissions are required, tap
Always Allow
.
You can manage these permissions in the shortcut's privacy settings
.
Disclaimer
The
Spotify Shuffle
shortcut is an independent and personal fan project developed by
spenpal
. This shortcut is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by
Spotify®
. Any reference to
Spotify®
or its trademarks is purely for descriptive purposes.
The
Spotify Shuffle
shortcut is designed to provide users with a convenient way to auto-play their favorite Spotify music. The development and maintenance of this shortcut are the sole responsibility of
spenpal
, and it operates separately from the official Spotify app.
Please note that this disclaimer is for informational purposes and may be subject to updates as needed.
Credits
Graphics created with
MediaKit
.

## Compatibility

iPhone, iPad

## Required apps

Files, Spotify Music

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