I had a feeling this big shuffle button was going to cause trouble.
The latest Spotify update included this very prominent SHUFFLE PLAY button – which I see as a bit of an over reaction. The old versions of Spotify kind of hid the shuffle option… except many of us still inadvertently found it – often with embarrassing results.
Now we've got this big button sitting there at the top of the screen, just daring us to tough, tap or drip sweat on it.
So how do check to see if shuffle is off and your playlist will play in the order you selected?
Check this image showing the little x icon. Green = shuffle is ON and grey = shuffle is OFF
Host of the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast - the #1 Internet radio show for and about Spinning / Indoor Cycling Instructors and Cycling Studio owners.
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
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