You can also use the search function within the app to find friends.

The activity feed is displayed on the right-hand side of the desktop software and is a great way to pick up on friends who listen to the same music as you or poke fun at them for their latest ABBA session. Signing up to Spotify with Facebook or connecting your Facebook account at a later date will allow you to easily find and follow friends and see what they're listening to. How to find people and friends on Spotify

Sign into your account on those devices and get listening.

There are versions for desktop and iPhone/iPad and Android phones.

Download and install the free Spotify application.

We'd recommend going for Spotify Premium as it gives you access to more features, is more flexible and will connect with more devices. We'd recommend signing up with Facebook if you have an account as it'll make it easier to find and follow friends, see what they're listening to and share songs with them.

Visit the Spotify website and sign-up.

Getting started with listening to music on Spotify is easy: What is Spotify's Family Plan, how much is it and what does it offer?.The free version of Spotify can be accessed on PC, laptop and mobile phone, but the full service needs a Spotify Premium subscription. You can find out the main differences between Spotify Free and Premium in our separate feature but as a quick summary, the free version is ad-supported, much like radio stations. Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Nintendo Switch.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Xbox Console.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Google Nest.Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Amazon Echo Devices.Pocket-Lint Recommendations: Fire TV Stick.

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