Identify Any Song With One Swipe: Shazam in Control Center

![Identify Any Song With One Swipe: Shazam in Control Center](/api/v1/images/a207e286-602c-43e3-bbe6-e6665bf0dbfd)

## How to do it

1. Open **Control Center** and tap **Add Controls (+)** at the top.
2. Tap **Add a Control**, then choose **Recognize Music**.
3. When a song plays, tap **Recognize Music** in Control Center.
4. The title and artist appear in a notification.
5. Touch and hold the control, then tap **History** to revisit earlier matches.

## Why this works

Music Recognition is built into iPhone. You do not need the separate Shazam app for quick identification or history; the app mainly adds a library, richer song information, and streaming links.

## Good to know

- **Internet required:** Recognition runs via Shazam's servers.
- **Noisy environments:** Heavy background noise or live performances can reduce accuracy.
- **Open your history:** Touch and hold Recognize Music in Control Center, then tap History.
- **Shazam app optional:** Install it only if you want the full library, lyrics, concert information, or streaming connections.