What Does “Update Song Title” Do?

The “Update Song Title” feature allows you to manually set or change the current now playing title of your stream — in real time.

This means that instead of relying on your encoder or AutoDJ to send the track info, you control exactly what appears to your listeners in players, directories, and metadata displays.

It’s useful, powerful — and surprisingly simple to use.

🔍 Where to Find It

To access this feature:

  1. Log into your control panel

  2. Go to the home screen of your streaming service

  3. Look for the option labeled “Update Song Title”

  4. Enter the text you want to display (e.g.,
    LIVE with DJ Mark – House Session Vol. 7)

  5. Click Save or Update to apply

The new title will appear:

  • In your public player (if used)

  • In directories that read your metadata (e.g., OnlineRadioBox, RadioBrowser)

  • On players that show stream info

🧠 This replaces the metadata temporarily until a new song or track is played.

📈 When Should You Use This Feature?

This feature is especially helpful in the following scenarios:

🎙️ Live Talk Shows or Interviews

When you’re broadcasting speech content and not playing music, you can show:

  • Live Talk – Guest: Jane Doe

  • 🔴 On Air: Local News Roundtable

🧑‍💻 Your Encoder Isn’t Sending Metadata

Some encoders or DJ software don’t send track titles properly. This lets you:

  • Set a manual title instead of showing “Unknown – Unknown”

  • Update it periodically to reflect current content

🎛️ Custom Branding During Special Shows

Show your station’s personality with messages like:

  • 🔥 Non-stop Rock Hour – DJ Alex

  • 🌍 World Beats – Friday Night Live

🧠 Important Notes & Best Practices

  • This feature is temporary: it will be overwritten when a new track is played from AutoDJ or sent by the encoder.

  • Use it only when your encoder is not sending titles or during non-music segments.

  • For full control during live sessions, disable song title updates from your encoder and update manually.

  • Always keep messages short, clear and professional — they appear in public directories and players.

✅ Summary

The “Update Song Title” tool gives you control over your live metadata — allowing you to manually set what your listeners see at any moment.

Use it to:

  • Display accurate info during live talk shows

  • Replace missing metadata from encoders

  • Add personality to your brand

  • Communicate clearly with your audience

In the world of online radio, details matter — and a custom title is a small touch that makes a big difference 🎙️🚀