Fans of The Voice have more power than ever in Season 30. The show is introducing new voting methods for its six weeks of Live Shows, giving viewers two ways to support their favourite singers: text-message voting (SMS) and TikTok comments. The traditional Voice voting app is no longer the method used for this season.

The changes arrive as the competition prepares for its first-ever Cut Week on November 2, when 28 remaining artists compete for just 13 places in the Live Shows. Coaches will select most of the artists who advance, while America will vote one additional contestant into the final lineup.

With the Live Shows scheduled to begin November 9, fans should understand how voting works, when votes can be submitted, and which rules they need to follow so their support counts.

How can you vote for your favourite singer?

For Season 30, NBC has announced two voting methods during the Live Shows. Here is how each one works.

1. Vote by text message (SMS)

Texting is a straightforward option for viewers who want to support a contestant without using social media.

1. Watch the broadcast for the official voting instructions.

2. Find the short code displayed on screen during the show.

3. Text your favourite artist’s name to that number.

4. To support multiple artists, send a separate text for each contestant.

NBC has not provided a single universal short code in the general voting announcement, so use the code shown during the broadcast rather than a number posted by an unofficial account. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your wireless carrier.

2. Vote through TikTok

TikTok is the more unusual addition to this season’s voting system. Instead of simply liking a video, viewers can vote by commenting on a specific pinned post from The Voice’s official TikTok account.

Here’s what to do:

1. Open TikTok and visit the show’s official account.

2. Find the pinned voting post listing the eligible artists.

3. Leave a comment containing the name of one contestant you want to support.

4. If you want to vote for more than one artist, leave separate comments, with one artist’s name in each comment.

Your TikTok account must be public for your comment vote to count, according to the published voting guidance. Comments on unrelated posts should not be treated as votes.

The safest approach is to follow the instructions in the official pinned post and use the contestant’s name as it appears on the eligibility list.

When does voting open, and when does it close?

Voting is tied to the show’s live competition, not every episode of the season. The published rules explain that fans vote during the Live Shows, when eligible artists are competing for advancement. The exact opening and closing window will be announced during the broadcast, so viewers should watch for the on-screen instructions.

Here are the key dates for the upcoming stages of Season 30:

The Live Shows and finale dates are listed in the season’s announced schedule. For Cut Week, follow the specific voting instructions shown in that episode, as its selection process differs from the weekly Live Show voting format.

Important: Don’t assume that voting stays open after the episode ends. The show’s same-night results format means fans should be ready to vote during the official window.

Who is eligible to vote?

The voting methods have different requirements:

• SMS voting: You need access to a participating wireless carrier and must use the official short code announced during the show. Message and data rates may apply.

• TikTok voting: You need a public TikTok account, and your vote must be placed on the official pinned post listing the eligible artists.

• Voting window: Your vote must be submitted within the period announced by the show.

• Artist eligibility: Vote only for singers listed as eligible in that week’s official instructions.

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One especially important timing detail: reporting on the new format says that only votes cast during the original East Coast broadcast are counted. Although the Live Shows will be simulcast on NBC and Peacock across time zones, fans should follow the official voting window rather than waiting for a later stream or replay.

The published general announcement does not spell out every possible geographic or carrier restriction. If you are watching from outside the United States, check the official rules before assuming you can cast a valid vote.

What other changes should fans know about?

Season 30 is changing more than just voting. The Live Shows will be simulcast on NBC and Peacock in all time zones for the first time, and the results will be announced on the same night as the performances rather than in a separate results episode the following day.

The season will also feature special themed episodes, including a Dolly Parton tribute, Y2K music and TikTok. In another first for the series, the Season 30 winner is set to earn a performance slot on the main stage at the 2027 Governors Ball Music Festival through the show’s partnership with Live Nation Studios and the festival.

These changes make audience participation especially important. Fans will not only be supporting individual performances; their votes will help determine who stays in the competition as the show moves toward its finale.