Spotify Running Mode Now Available for Android Users After iOS Launch

Spotify Running Mode Expands to Android After iOS Debut

Spotify has officially launched its AI-powered feature, Running Mode, for Android users across the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden. The rollout comes weeks after the feature first appeared on iPhones in late July, marking another step in Spotify's push into fitness-focused AI applications1

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. The feature revives and expands on an earlier running experiment from 2018, now enhanced with AI capabilities that generate custom workout playlists tailored to individual running sessions2

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Android users can access Running Mode through Spotify's Fitness Hub, found in the app's search results under "fitness." The feature is currently limited to Premium subscribers, following Spotify's pattern of offering advanced tools to paying customers first2

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How AI Handles Track Transitions and Beat Matching

Running Mode offers 25 presets across different workout styles and music genres, including interval runs, steady runs, and pyramid runs where intensity climbs and then eases back down. Users can customize their experience by adjusting run duration, enabling beat matching to match running pace, and toggling audio cues for pace and progress1

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. The AI handles track transitions automatically, eliminating the need to fumble with your phone mid-run2

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The beat matching feature stands out as particularly useful for runners targeting specific paces. By selecting a target beats per minute, the AI strings together songs that maintain consistent tempo throughout your workout. English-language audio cues provide real-time feedback, checking in on your pace and progress as you move2

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Spotify's Broader Fitness Strategy and Peloton Partnership

Running Mode builds directly on Spotify's AI-powered Prompted Playlists feature, which launched in January 2026. According to Spotify, workout playlists rank among the most common requests users make through the prompt system1

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. This demand signal led the company to develop specialized tools like Running Mode that cater specifically to fitness enthusiasts.

In April, Spotify announced a new partnership with Peloton, further cementing its position in the fitness space. The collaboration came alongside data showing that workout-focused playlists were one of the most frequently requested playlist types1

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. This partnership suggests Spotify sees significant growth potential in combining its music platform with fitness applications.

What This Means for Spotify's AI Evolution

The staggered rollout from iPhones to Android devices follows Spotify's typical expansion pattern, where features launch gradually rather than appearing for all users simultaneously2

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. This approach allows the company to gather user feedback and refine the experience before broader deployment.

Watch for Spotify to expand Running Mode's capabilities based on user data. The company has shown willingness to iterate on fitness features, and the success of workout playlist requests through Prompted Playlists indicates strong user appetite for more specialized tools. Expect additional workout types, more granular customization options, and potentially integration with fitness tracking devices as Spotify deepens its fitness offerings. The current seven-country availability suggests international expansion will follow if initial metrics prove positive.