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Spotify's AI-Powered Running Mode Expands to Android in Select Regions
Key points
- Running Mode is now available on Android.
- Feature generates playlists matched to run pace.
- Customization options include workout type, duration, BPM, and genre.
- Available in US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden.
- Follows iOS release in late July.
Running Mode Arrives on Android
Spotify has launched its AI-powered Running Mode feature for Android users. This release makes the feature available in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden. The Android rollout follows the feature's initial release on iOS in late July.
Personalized Playlists for Workouts
Running Mode generates playlists that match the intensity level, beats per minute (BPM), and genre of a user's workout. Users can customize their playlists by selecting from 25 presets across different workouts and music genres. Further adjustments can be made for the duration of the run, specific BPM for beat matching, and the inclusion or exclusion of audio cues.
Access and Availability
Android users can access Running Mode through Spotify's Fitness Hub, similar to the iOS version of the app. The feature is available to Premium subscribers in the specified regions. This initiative is part of Spotify's broader strategy to cater to the demand for workout-focused playlists, a common request since the introduction of AI-powered Prompted Playlists in January 2026.
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How outlets covered it
Spotify is expanding its "Running Mode" to Android devices, which automatically matches music to workout pace. Additionally, the platform is launching "User Notes," allowing users to add personal captions to tracks in their libraries and shared playlists.
Spotify has released its AI-powered Running Mode feature for Android users in select countries, following its iOS launch in late July. This feature generates playlists matched to a user's run and expands Spotify's offerings in fitness-focused music.