BTS Streaming Help
Streaming Tips and Help Guides.
Disclaimer:
Information gathered is from a combination of reliable Army Twitter accounts, streaming platform's Help pages and/or reputable established publication websites. The details provided are US/PR focused but can be used as reference for your local chart and platform version.
Streaming Platforms, Technologies, Chart Algorithms constantly change so it is advised to conduct your own research on how to best maximize your streaming strategy
Info Updated as of: Sept 20, 2020 - Added Borahae research on Spotify track identification. Please refer to Updates and References
Spotify - Streaming Guide
Original track and extended track(s) have unique IDs associated with it ie Dynamite and Dynamite Poolside Remix each as a unique ID therefore they would be considered separate unique tracks on a playlistOriginal and remixes contribute towards the new Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Hot 100 (US/PR). HOWEVER, even though all 10 versions are separate songs they are considered into 1 track on BillboardFor Spotify Global 200, remixes DO NOT combine
Sample playlists to show track allocation or disbursement. Credit: Rafranz | BHF Data Analytics | BTS Graphs | BTS Spotify Data
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Spotify Tips
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| How to disable playlist from looping & shuffling songs | If your playlist loops or shuffle songs, it may be flagged as bot behavior |
| How to disable Auto-add Songs and Auto-loop | Most of the time, Autoplay is on by default which adds songs to end of your playlist |
| How to add EP Playlist tracks instantaneously | You can add all tracks under the EP playlist to your playlist quickly, instantaneously, and multiple times |
| Spotify Web Browser version open.spotify.com | You can access and log into your Spotify playlist via web browser so you can access your playlist without downloading the app |
| Spotify Web Browser version open.spotify.com - Opening, playing, saving playlists | Saving a friend's/another Army's playlist to your playlist library |
| Spotify Sleep Timer | Set timer on Spotify to automatically turn time off after a set amount of time |
How to disable playlist from looping & shuffling songs
Ensure the shuffle and loop arrow icons are Gray which indicates it is deactivated
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How to disable songs being added to Playlist and Auto-Loop (Desktop & Mobile)
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How to add EP Playlist tracks instantaneously
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Access your Spotify Player via web browser
In case you do not have access to the Spotify app or you can download it, you can load up your Spotify playlist via open.spotify.com
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Spotify Web Browser - Opening, Playing, Saving playlists
In case you do not have access to the Spotify app or you can download it, you can load up your Spotify playlist via open.spotify.com
To start saving playlists, ideally when you are on open.spotify.com to login into your accountTo save playlist and continue playing it in browser, click on the Heart. You should see the new playlist on the desktop app version nowYou can also open the web browser playlist on your desktop app version. Find the 3 dots ooo to open panel to find Open In Desktop app
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Spotify Sleep Timer
You can set your playlist to play up to an hour and then it'll stop (iOS) instructions
Go to your playlist, click into a song until you see the canvas (mini music videoFind the top 3 dots ooo to go to SettingsScroll down to Sleep Timer and select preferred timer time
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Latest BTS Streaming Stats, Updates, Info
Websites and Twitter Accounts
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BTS Graphs Page
Billboard Launches New Global Charts
Platform Help Guides and Pages
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