The experience of song recognition has truly reached its "ultimate form" in 2026. Recently, Apple and OpenAI announced that they have deeply integrated the world-leading music recognition service Shazam into the ChatGPT app. This means that when you are touched by a melody, you no longer need to fumble between apps. Just shout out in the chat interface, and the AI will handle everything for you.

The "golden ears" in the chat window: @ it to identify the song

This integration covers both iOS and Android clients, as well as the web version of ChatGPT. The operation logic is extremely simple:

  • Command trigger: Just type “@Shazam” in the conversation or ask directly “What song is this?” and the interface will pop up a microphone button to start recording.

  • Apple technology support: The system uses the standard Shazam identification technology, and the identification result will appear in a neat card format in the window within a few seconds.

  • Visual consistency: The style of the result card is highly consistent with Apple Music, making the cover, song title, and artist information clearly visible.

Breaking down the ecosystem barriers: Android and web versions can also use it fully

The most surprising thing is that this integration is completely cross-platform. Even if you are not using an Apple device, you can still call the Shazam service in ChatGPT. If you are already a loyal user of Shazam, the identified songs can also be synchronized to your personal music library, preventing your favorite music from being lost in the vast chat records.

From discovery to playback: A closed-loop experience of creating a playlist after identifying the song

The powerful expansion capability of ChatGPT makes song identification not the end. After identifying the song, you can directly ask the AI to generate a playlist around it. Currently, this feature supports the integration with Apple Music and Spotify, truly completing the full chain experience of "hearing, identifying, collecting, and looping."

How to start your "music assistant"?

Note that this feature is not enabled by default. Users need to search for Shazam in the tool list of ChatGPT and complete a one-time authorization. After successful binding, you can call this "music-knowing" AI assistant anytime and anywhere, whether you are using a phone, tablet, or computer.

When the AI assistant learns to listen to music, our connection with art becomes more accessible. The next time you encounter a heartwarming melody in a café, don't ask the server anymore, just ask your ChatGPT.