To Shazam a video on your phone, use the built-in Shazam features on your device rather than the main app button. On Android, enable Pop-Up Shazam for a floating button that works over any video app; on iPhone, add the Music Recognition toggle to Control Center for instant identification without leaving your video.
How to shazam a video on Android with Pop-Up Shazam
Pop-Up Shazam creates a floating icon that stays on top of any app, letting you identify music playing in videos on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or any other video platform without switching screens.
- Open the Shazam app and swipe to the Library tab.
- Tap the gear icon to open Settings.
- Turn on “Shazam from Pop-Up.”
- Tap “Go To Settings” and enable “Allow display over other apps” for Shazam.
Once enabled, a small Shazam floating icon appears on your screen. Play any video, then tap the floating button to identify the song. The Pop-Up Shazam floating icon can be removed by dragging it to the 'X' at the bottom of the screen and can be brought back via the notification panel or by opening the Shazam app and Shazaming a song.
How to shazam a video on iPhone with Control Center
On iPhone and iPad, the most direct method is using the Music Recognition feature in Control Center. This built-in tool identifies music from any video playing on your device without opening an app.
- Go to Settings > Control Center.
- Tap the “+” button next to “Music Recognition.”
- Open Control Center while a video is playing and tap the Music Recognition icon (a Shazam-like waveform).
On iOS, identified songs from Control Center Music Recognition are automatically synced to the Shazam app library if the app is installed and iCloud Sync is enabled. Siri can be used on Apple devices by asking 'Hey Siri, what is this song?' or 'Hey Siri, identify this song,' which uses Shazam Music Recognition.
Using the Shazam app and Auto Shazam for videos
Both iOS and Android users can open the Shazam app directly and tap the large Shazam button to identify music playing from a video. This works as a fallback if you prefer not to use Pop-Up Shazam or Control Center.
Auto Shazam can be enabled by touching and holding the Shazam button in the app or from the app drawer, allowing continuous identification of music even when switching to other apps.
Identified songs are saved in your Shazam Library within the app, where you can preview them, connect to streaming services like Apple Music or Spotify, and view lyrics. If you want to manage your music discovery alongside your listening habits, you can also check your most played artists, songs, and genres using Spotify mobile features to see how Shazam tags fit into your overall listening profile.
Alternative apps for video music identification
If Shazam is unavailable, third-party apps like SoundHound and Musixmatch can identify music playing in videos. SoundHound offers a listening icon similar to Shazam, while Musixmatch provides synchronized lyrics alongside identification. These apps work by analyzing the audio track through your phone’s microphone, but accuracy depends on clear audio with minimal background noise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Shazam identify songs in any video format?
Shazam can identify songs from videos on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and most other platforms. The accuracy depends on the audio quality in the video; clear, loud audio produces the best results.
Does Shazam work offline for videos?
Shazam can identify music even without an internet connection by creating a digital fingerprint and matching it when the device reconnects online.
How do I manage songs identified from videos in my Shazam library?
All identified songs appear in your Shazam Library, where you can preview them, view lyrics, and connect to streaming services like Apple Music or Spotify. On iOS, songs identified via Control Center sync to the library automatically when iCloud Sync is enabled.
Can I use Shazam to identify a song in a video stored on my phone?
Yes, play the video file on your phone and use Pop-Up Shazam on Android or Control Center Music Recognition on iPhone to identify the song while the video plays.
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