Syncing Apple Music across your devices is easier than you think
One perk of subscribing to Apple Music is having your collection synced across all your devices - and all it takes is a simple toggle. Here's how.
Apple Music can be easily synced across multiple devices, even if those devices run different operating systems. The streaming service is accessible on Android phones, Windows PCs, and smart TVs, along with Apple devices. To ensure your music library is synced, you simply need to adjust a single setting. It's common for users to experience issues with library sync when using different accounts on each device, so it's important to verify that the account used on all devices matches.
If the email address on the unsynced device doesn't match the one on your primary Apple Account, sign out of the current account and sign in using your main Apple ID. After signing in, make sure Sync Library is enabled on all devices. For iPhone and iPad users, navigate to Settings > Apps > Music and enable Sync Library. On a Mac, open the Music app, click the Music menu at the top, go to Settings > General, and ensure Sync Library is enabled.
In Windows, click the three-dot button, select Settings, and enable Sync Library under the General tab. Android devices have this option enabled by default. Once Sync Library is enabled across all devices, the first sync may take some time, particularly for larger music libraries. If your songs don't appear immediately, leave the Music app open and wait a few minutes.
On Mac, click File > Library > Update Cloud Library to force the app to sync and check for updates. The same option exists in the Windows app under the sidebar. Android and iOS apps lack this feature. Additionally, ensure your mobile devices are connected to Wi-Fi and not in Low Power Mode, as these factors can prevent syncing. If all else fails, return to Settings, turn off Sync Library, and then turn it back on.
If you don't have an Apple Music subscription but have an offline library on your Mac or PC, syncing the library manually is required. This can be done by transferring the Music folder to another computer using Apple iTunes or Apple Devices. While syncing is a key feature, Apple Music also offers other settings to customize your experience, such as adjusting audio quality options for lossless audio.
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