Before you use Shazam
To ensure the best possible Shazam experience, do the following:
Update your devices to the latest operating systems.
Get the Shazam app for all your devices, or if you’ve already downloaded the app, make sure it’s updated to the latest version.
Tip: Keep an eye out for frequent Shazam updates—the app team is always working to make your music discovery experience better.
If you use multiple Apple devices, sign in with the same Apple ID on all of them and make sure iCloud Sync and two-factor authentication are turned on. (See Use two-factor authentication for your Apple ID in the iPhone User Guide.)
On an Android device, sign in with your email or Google account.
If you're a classical music fan, get the Apple Music Classical app to quickly open identified songs in Apple Music Classical.
If you’re not already a subscriber, join Apple Music to listen to songs in full in the Shazam app, Apple Music, and Apple Music Classical, and to add your identified songs to Apple Music playlists.
Now that you’re up to date, it’s time to start discovering music!