TikTok – The short video social network that is taking the world by storm, has just launched a promising new feature called “Sound Search” (Sound Search). This feature allows users to easily search for songs by singing, humming the melody or streaming the audio they are looking for. This marks a new step in the application of sound recognition technology on social networking platforms, and poses a direct challenge to giants like Apple's Shazam and Google's Hum to Search.
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Find songs easily with Sound Search
With “Sound Search,” finding your favorite song has never been easier. Instead of having to remember the lyrics or the singer’s name, users just need to hum the melody or sing a short song, and TikTok will automatically recognize and display search results. Users can even stream audio from other sources, such as radio or TV, for TikTok to recognize the song.
What makes Sound Search TikTok different?
Beyond just identifying songs, “Sound Search” also takes full advantage of the TikTok video platform. After successfully identifying a song, the app will display a list of popular videos that use that sound clip. This makes it easy for users to discover creative and interesting videos related to the song they are looking for.
Currently, “Sound Search” is only being tested for some TikTok users in certain regions. It is unclear when this feature will be widely deployed globally. However, with the potential it brings, “Sound Search” promises to be a breakthrough in the user experience on TikTok, while creating fierce competition in the sound recognition application market.
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Comparison with Shazam and Hum to Search
Shazam
Shazam is an audio recognition app owned by Apple that has long been a top choice for users when searching for songs. However, Shazam does not currently support voice recognition. This app focuses on identifying songs playing from external audio sources.
Hum to Search
Google has also integrated a “Hum to Search” feature into the Google Assistant and Google Search apps, allowing users to search for songs by humming a tune. However, “Hum to Search” has not yet been integrated into video platforms like YouTube.
How to use Sound Search feature
If you are lucky enough to be part of the beta program, you can use the “Sound Search” feature by:
Step 1: Open the TikTok app.
Step 2: Click the microphone icon in the search bar.
Step 3: Select “Search for audio”.
Step 4: Sing, hum a tune, or stream the audio you're looking for.
Step 5: TikTok will automatically identify the song and display search results.
Advantages of Tiktok Sound Search
- Combine the power of video platforms when displaying popular video lists using songs, helping users discover diverse and interesting content.
- Friendly interface, easy to use, integrated directly into TikTok's search bar, convenient for users.
- Accurate and fast audio recognition, using advanced AI technology to identify songs from singing, humming or live streaming.
- Can be developed to recognize not only songs but also other types of sounds, such as sound effects, animal sounds, etc.
- With the popularity of TikTok, “Sound Search” has the potential to become the most popular sound search engine on the market.
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Conclusion
With the launch of “Sound Search“, TikTok is affirming its pioneering position in applying new technology and improving user experience. This feature not only helps users find songs more easily but also opens up new creative possibilities on this short video platform. In the future, “Sound Search” promises to continue to be developed and improved, contributing to consolidating TikTok's leading position in the race for global user market share.
