Apple Music allows you to stream music across all your devices, whether at home or on the go. With an Apple Music subscription, you can access a catalog of over 90 million songs and listen on all your favorite devices.
iOS Devices
All iOS devices running iOS 12.2 or later can access Apple Music, including:
- iPhone
- iPad
- iPod Touch
On your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, simply download the Apple Music app from the App Store. Sign in with your Apple ID and start listening. iOS allows you to download music for offline listening, start listening to music instantly with Siri voice commands, view lyrics in real-time, get personalized playlists and radio stations, and more.
Using Apple Music on iPhone
With Apple Music on your iPhone, you can:
- Stream songs over Wi-Fi or cellular data
- Download songs, albums, and playlists for offline listening
- Use Siri to play songs by voice command
- Access your music library and playlists
- Get suggestions for music you’ll love with daily playlists and radio stations
Using Apple Music on iPad
On your iPad, Apple Music gives you a beautiful visual experience with album art and videos. You can:
- Browse through playlists, albums, and more on the big screen
- Watch music videos from a huge catalog
- Experience spatial audio for a surround sound effect (requires compatible headphones)
- Use Picture-in-Picture mode to keep listening while multitasking
Using Apple Music on iPod Touch
Apple Music brings the power of streaming music to the classic iPod Touch. You can:
- Carry millions of songs in your pocket
- Create playlists for any mood or activity
- Listen to Beats 1 live or any Apple Music radio station
- Follow along to lyrics for your favorite songs
Mac
If you have a Mac desktop or laptop running macOS Mojave or later, you can download the Apple Music app to start listening. Apple Music integrates seamlessly into your music library so you can play both your owned music collection and Apple Music streaming tracks.
On your Mac, you can:
- Listen to on-demand playlists, albums and songs
- Tune in to live radio stations like Beats 1
- Watch music videos in the app
- Listen to music while using other apps
- View real time lyrics to follow along with songs
System Requirements
To use Apple Music on your Mac, you need:
- macOS Mojave 10.14 or later
- An Apple ID account
- An internet connection
The latest versions of iTunes will be replaced by the Apple Music app when you upgrade to macOS Catalina or later. On older versions of macOS, you can access Apple Music through iTunes.
PC
You can also listen to Apple Music on a Windows PC running Windows 10 version 2004 or higher. Download the Apple Music app from the Microsoft Store to get started.
With the Apple Music app on your PC, you can:
- Browse and play music from the Apple Music catalog
- Create your own playlists to organize your favorite music
- Get suggestions personalized to your taste with daily playlists and radio
- Download songs, albums or playlists for offline listening
- See real time lyrics for the songs you love
System Requirements
To use Apple Music on a Windows PC, you’ll need:
- Windows 10 version 2004 or later
- An Apple ID account
- An internet connection
Android Phone
You can also access Apple Music on your Android phone running Android 6 or later. Download the Apple Music app for Android from the Google Play store.
With Apple Music on your Android, you get access to over 90 million songs with features like:
- On-demand playback from the Apple Music catalog
- Thousands of curated playlists and radio stations
- Synchronized library across your devices
- Real-time lyrics view as you listen to songs
- Offline listening for when you have limited data or connectivity
System Requirements
To use Apple Music on your Android device, you’ll need:
- Android OS 6.0 or later
- Apple Music app from Google Play Store
- An Apple ID account
- An internet connection for streaming
Smart Speakers
In addition to mobile devices, you can play Apple Music across smart speakers in your home, including:
- HomePod
- HomePod mini
- Amazon Echo
- Google Home
- Sonos speakers
On smart speakers with Siri built-in like HomePod, you can ask Siri to play any music by artist, song, playlists, or even mood. Or you can AirPlay music directly from your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
For Amazon Echo and Google Home, enable the Apple Music skill to link your accounts. You can then ask Alexa or Google Assistant to play songs from your Apple Music library.
Sonos speakers can directly access Apple Music using the Apple Music app for Sonos. You can browse playlists, radio stations, and more.
Streaming Media Players
You can also listen to Apple Music through streaming media players connected to your TV or speakers at home. Options include:
- Apple TV 4K/HD
- Amazon Fire TV Stick
- Roku
- Google Chromecast
The Apple TV app comes pre-installed on Apple TV devices, giving you access to Apple Music and your personal media library. You can also AirPlay music from your iPhone, iPad or Mac directly to your Apple TV.
For other streaming media players, download the Apple Music app from their app store and log in with your Apple ID. You can then stream music on demand or control playback using the Apple Music app.
Gaming Consoles
Many modern gaming consoles also support streaming apps like Apple Music. You can listen while you game on:
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X/S
- Nintendo Switch
On PlayStation, download the Apple Music app from the PlayStation Store, log in and start listening. Xbox similarly offers an Apple Music app to install from the Microsoft Store.
For Nintendo Switch, you can play audio from Apple Music by connecting your phone using Bluetooth. Just make sure to enable Bluetooth sharing in the Control Center on your iPhone or iPad.
AV Receivers
Many modern AV receivers now feature built-in streaming apps, including Apple AirPlay. Models that support AirPlay allow you to stream Apple Music wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Look for receivers from brands like:
- Denon
- Marantz
- Onkyo
- Pioneer
- Sony
- Yamaha
To play Apple Music, enable AirPlay in the receiver settings, then swipe up on your iOS device to access the Control Center and select the AirPlay icon. Or from your Mac, click the AirPlay icon in the menu bar and select your receiver.
Bluetooth Speakers and Headphones
You can also make almost any Bluetooth speaker or wireless headphone compatible with Apple Music using your iPhone, iPad or Mac. As long as your device supports Bluetooth connectivity, you can play audio wirelessly.
On your iOS device:
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth and connect to your speaker or headphones
- Open Control Center and tap the AirPlay icon
- Select your Bluetooth speaker or headphones under Audio Output
- Start playing music on Apple Music
On your Mac:
- Go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and pair your device
- Click the Bluetooth icon in your Mac’s menu bar and select your speaker or headphones from the list
- Start playing music on Apple Music
High fidelity wireless speakers and headphones can take advantage of Apple Music’s lossless audio quality for an amazing listening experience.
CarPlay
CarPlay enables you to access Apple Music from your iPhone while driving. When connected to your car’s infotainment system, you can browse playlists, albums, stations and more using Siri voice commands or your car’s touch screen.
To use Apple Music in your car, you’ll need:
- iPhone 5 or later updated to the latest iOS version
- Car with built-in CarPlay support, or an aftermarket CarPlay receiver
- USB cable to connect your phone to the car
With Apple Music on CarPlay, you can safely:
- Ask Siri to play any song, playlist or station
- Find tailored suggestions on the Listen Now tab
- Browse all your library content and downloads
- See what’s currently playing with the MiniPlayer
Apple Watch
You can also access Apple Music directly from your wrist using an Apple Watch. As long as your iPhone is in range, the watch can stream music and playlists over Wi-Fi or cellular if available.
To use Apple Music on your Apple Watch, you need:
- Apple Watch Series 3 or later
- WatchOS 6.0 or higher
- iPhone 6s or later updated to latest iOS
With the Apple Music app on Apple Watch, you can:
- Browse and play playlists, albums, and stations
- Ask Siri to play music by voice commands
- See Recently Played tracks and suggestions
- Control playback from your wrist
For offline playback when your iPhone isn’t nearby, you can also download playlists and albums directly to your Apple Watch over Wi-Fi.
Web Browser
You can listen to Apple Music online from any Mac or PC web browser at music.apple.com. Your full Apple Music library is accessible on the web, including:
- Playlists, albums, songs, and radio stations
- New music mixes tailored for you on the Listen Now tab
- Music videos
- Real-time onscreen lyrics
To access Apple Music on the web:
- Go to music.apple.com
- Sign in with your Apple ID
- Use the Music app in your browser to stream music
Conclusion
Apple Music gives you access to over 90 million songs across all your devices, whether on your phone, computer, speaker system, or car. Streaming music has never been easier across iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, smart speakers, TVs, game consoles, and automotive.
With an Apple Music subscription, you can enjoy an ad-free, high quality listening experience on all platforms. Seamlessly sync your music, playlists, and library between devices. And get daily recommendations on new music you’ll love from Apple Music’s team of experts.
So connect today on your device of choice and start enjoying unlimited access to all your favorite music, podcasts, music videos and more!
