How to Identify Music with Android and iPhone

Music is something we can’t do without. You can find music everywhere. Irrespective of where you are, when a new song makes its way into your head, you might want to know about the lyrics so you can follow it along. However, the sweet thrill of discovering a new favorite can quickly become sour when you can’t remember what song it is.

Fortunately, assistance is available. There are several apps you can use to identify music with Android and iPhone. That takes us to the focus of this guide. Below, we will delve into the possible ways of how to identify music with Android and iPhone.

Here is How to Identify Music with Android and iPhone

1. Using Google Assistant 

Supports both Android and iPhone

For years, Google has offered some form of song recognition with its Google Assistant app, but it has substantially improved over time. With it, you can try humming or singing the song even though it is no longer playing. To use it on either your Android or iPhone device, follow the steps below:

• If you’re using an Android device, say, “Hey Google,” or tap and hold the home icon. If you’re using an iPhone, launch the Google app and tap the microphone icon.
• Next, ask the question, “What’s this song?”
• If the song is playing, Google Assistant will identify it and provide a link to it on YouTube where you can access it.

2. Using Siri 

Supports only iPhone

Siri is another notable app that can help you identify music on your iPhone, though it doesn’t work on Android devices. To use this app, follow the steps below;

• Start by saying “Hey Siri” or hold down the power button on your iPhone.
• Next, ask the question, “What’s this song?”
• If the song is playing, Siri will identify it and provide a link to Apple Music where you can access it.

3. Shazam

Supports both Android and iPhone

Shazam is an excellent music identification service that includes features such as synchronized lyrics, links to some of the best music streaming sites, and easy social network sharing. Shazam was acquired by Apple in 2018, however, it is still available for both Android and iOS. To use it on either your Android or iPhone device, follow the steps below;

• To identify a song, launch the app on your device and tap the Shazam button.
• You can as well enable “Auto Shazam” in the app, which allows Shazam to continue to detect what is playing in the background.

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These are some of the popular apps that you can use to identify music playing on your Android or iPhone device. To use either of them, just follow the steps above and you’re good to go.