Now Playing

Google LLC

About this app

Now Playing automatically identifies music playing around you from your lock screen.

See all the music you've discovered in one place, listen on your preferred music service, and more.

Note: this app is compatible with Pixel6+ phones with the March '26 Pixel Drop update or later.
Please check for the latest system update first if the download option is unavailable.

Ratings and reviews

updated to the most recent version of the app, and prompted by the software to use the new version of the app, I agreed... then all of a sudden, all of your identified music history is gone just like that, with no way to revert to the previous version, and having lost all of your history! No disclaimer either. What a shame!! Very upsetting. tread lightly, to anyone updating to the latest version.

This app has been one of the most delightful features of my Pixel 6 Pro. I've only just updated to the newest version, and I'm really disappointed that they buried the little favorite heart in a menu instead of an intuitive toggle. I also miss being able to play the songs just by tapping on them. Not any improvements unless I trip over them later. (Rating of 5 stars pre-update.)

This replaced the previous "Now Playing" and my previous listening history and favorites with empty lists. There are "bars" visible where words should be, but no song information. I'm very disappointed that my previous favorites are no longer available. Bad job Google. 😡 Also requires 2 taps to start listening. This takes up valuable listening time, especially if you forget that further action from you is required.

What’s new

Initial launch.

Note: this app is compatible with Pixel6+ phones with the March '26 Pixel Drop update or later.
Please check for the latest system update first if the download option is unavailable.