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Method 1: Use the Apple Music Web Player
If you subscribe to the Apple Music streaming music service, you probably usually listen on an Apple device such as a Mac, iPhone, or iPad. But you can also enjoy Apple Music on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC equally as well. Here’s how.
Method 1: Use the Apple Music Web Player
Apple has created a web-based music player with an interface similar to iTunes and the Music app that runs directly in your browser. To use it, simply open your favorite browser, then visit music.apple.com to get started.
Once you have the site loaded, click the «Sign In» button, and you can log in using your Apple account information.
As part of the login process, you might need to authenticate your login with a passcode on one of your Apple devices. Once you’re signed in, you can search, browse, or play music just as you would in iTunes or the Apple Music app.
When you’re done listening, bookmark the site and just close your browser. The next time you want to listen, click the bookmark and you’ll be right back in where you left off. And don’t forget—the web player works on Mac and Linux as well!
Method 2: Install iTunes
You can also access the Apple Music service from iTunes. While Apple has migrated to the Music app on its Mac platform, iTunes is still alive and well on Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you don’t have iTunes already, you can download and install it from the Microsoft Store.
Once it’s installed, open «iTunes» and select Account > Sign In from the menu.
Once you login, you’ll be able to access your iCloud music library and also your Apple Music subscription. To listen to Apple Music material, do a search or click «Browse.»
For example, if you click «Browse,» you can pick any artist on the Apple Music service and listen to the music almost instantly because the music will stream to iTunes from the internet—no downloads required.
Happy listening!
Quick Tips
- You can use Apple Music on your web browser.
- You can also install the standalone Apple Music app from Microsoft Store.
- Alternatively, you can also use Apple Music using iTunes on your Windows PC.
How to Subscribe to Apple Music on Windows
Apple Music isn’t free, so you need to have a subscription to use it on Windows. You need an Apple ID as a pre-requisite, and you can create one from the Apple ID website. Once you do that, follow the below steps to subscribe to Apple Music.
Step 1: Download iTunes from the Microsoft Store.
If you can’t download iTunes from the Microsoft Store, download the setup files based on your Windows version.
Step 2: Open iTunes after installation and sign in to your account. You may be asked for verification, so enter the code sent to your iPhone/iPad and click on Trust this Computer.
Step 3: Click on the For You tab in the toolbar and click on Continue.
Step 4: You will now be asked to choose a plan. Click on Choose Your Plan.
Step 5: Your first month is free, and you are required to pay after the trial period ends. Choose a plan and Click on Start Trial.
Step 6: Click on Confirm.
Step 7: Click on Continue. You will be asked to enter your payment information.
Step 8: Enter your payment information and click on done.
However, this process may be different region-wise, so follow the on-screen instructions or reach out to us in the comment section.
Once you enter your payment information, the trial for Apple Music will now begin. Next, let’s see how to get started with Apple Music.
Here are four different ways to use Apple Music on Windows. While you use iTunes to subscribe to Apple Music on Windows, you don’t have to necessarily use iTunes to listen to Music. Read on to know more.
Method 1: Use Apple Music Web Player
Apple Music has a web player that you can access from any web browser. It offers a familiar user interface and if you have used the mobile app, it won’t take time to get used to. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Visit the Apple Music webplayer site. Click on Sign In in the top right corner.
Step 2: Enter your details to sign in to the platform.
If you are asked for further verification, enter the code you receive on your iPhone and click on the ‘Trust’ button to verify the legitimacy of your browser.
You can now access Apple Music through your web browser.
However, if you prefer using an app over the website, Apple recently released a preview. Let’s explore more.
Method 2: Use the Apple Music App
At the start of 2023, Apple released a slew of products for Windows. This includes an app for Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices. Hence, you can now use Apple Music as a standalone application that can be downloaded from the Microsoft App Store.
However, there’s a problem :
- You cannot use this app on Windows 10 and older versions.
- You cannot use iTunes if you have the Apple Music Preview installed. But Apple seems to have a solution for this, and it’s an app that they released alongside the Apple Music Preview – Apple Devices Preview. This will cover all the functions you will miss out on iTunes.
Method 3: Use Apple Music on iTunes
If you use an iPhone and a Windows PC combo, iTunes is the only way to build a bridge between the two. It also offers support for Apple Music, and you can download iTunes to use Apple Music on Windows.
Step 1: Download iTunes from the Microsoft Store.
If you can’t download iTunes from the Microsoft Store, download the setup files based on your Windows version.
Step 2: Open iTunes after installation. Sign in to your account.
Step 3: You may be asked for verification. So, enter the code sent to your iPhone/iPad and click on Trust this Computer.
You are now ready to use Apple Music on Windows via iTunes.
Step 4: If you are trying to access the Music page, click on the drop-down menu in the toolbar and select Music.
Method 4: Download Cider: An Apple Music Client for Windows
Cider is a third-party client for Apple Music that uses its API to provide you with an interface to use the service. It is available on the Windows store as a paid app but you also get a free trial to use it.
Price: Free trial for a week; costs $1.99
Why use a third-party client for Apple Music, you may ask? Take a look at the feature comparison from Cider’s official website below. Cider includes a lot of features that Apple’s official app for Windows lack.
For example, the brand new Apple Music Sing feature makes it to Cider but not on the official Apple Music app.
Even though Cider is still in the beta version, we were quite impressed by its user interface. Take a look at the image below. It felt smoother than using Apple Music on the web or iTunes.
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“Can I play Apple Music on PC?” is a common question amongst people who want to continue enjoying Apple’s music streaming service on a non-Apple device. The answer is, Yes. You can play Apple Music on Windows 10 or any other supported version.
While it’s difficult to escape Apple’s ecosystem once you’ve subscribed to their services or invested in songs from Apple Music, Apple still lets you continue using their music streaming services from devices they don’t produce.
How does this work? This guide will walk you through everything you need to get Apple Music on Windows 10.
How to Listen to Apple Music on Windows 10
There are equally good alternatives to Apple Music, such as Spotify, but there is no way all that subscription and music go to waste because you’re no longer using an Apple device. You can still listen to Apple Music with all your listening activities, followed artists, and liked songs intact.
And the good news is you can listen to Apple Music on Windows 10 in two different ways. You can go for either of the two, depending on how convenient you find it. One lets you listen to Apple Music on any supported browser (preferably a chromium one) on your PC, while the other is a desktop app that you can harness to listen to music on the go and with faster load times.
Listen to Apple Music Web on Windows 10
This method is your best bet if you don’t want your PC to get clogged from installing many apps. As suggested earlier, it allows you to listen to your favorite songs from any browser. Here’s how to go about it:
- Open your browser and visit Apple Music Player
- Locate the Sign-in button at the top right and click on it
- Enter your Apple ID and password, the one tied to your Apple Music subscription
- You’ll be taken to a two-factor authentication page. Ensure you have your Apple device on standby and enter the code sent to it on your browser
Quick Note: You can use other sign-in options if you’re not currently using an Apple device. In that case, the authentication code will be sent to the email address linked to your Apple ID.
- Next, a pop-up will appear on the screen, asking if you trust your current browser. Click the Trust button to proceed
- You should be logged in at this point. You’ll see your recent listening activities under the Library section on the left pane
Now you can enjoy listening to your favorite artists right on your browser.
Listen to Apple Music with iTunes on Windows 10
I like to think of this method as the better one, as it gives you access to more robust features outside of conventional Apple music. And the fact that it’s an app means you get faster load times and save data, since units of the interface and your listening activities are cached onto your local storage.
That said, here’s how to use iTunes for Apple Music on Windows 10:
- Go to Microsoft Store and search for iTunes
- Download and install it
- Launch iTunes and click Account > Sign in from the menu bar
- Input your Apple ID and password, then click the Sign in button under them
- Once you’re signed in, locate the pull-down box at the top left and select Music
- Locate the Browse button at the top middle and click it
- You may get an advert pop-up about Apple Music since it’s your first time signing into Apple Music via iTunes. Click the Already a Subscriber option
- Again, input the Apple ID details linked to your Apple Music subscription
- If you get a two-factor authentication prompt, follow it and provide the necessary verification information
- You’ll get a prompt on whether the software should merge your library across all devices linked to your iCloud Library. Click Merge Library to proceed
- Next, you’ll get a welcome message highlighting the features you have access to on Apple Music. Click Continue to proceed to your Apple music library
Pretty long steps, but don’t let them deter you. All this information is only required when you’re signing into Apple Music via iTunes for the first time. Henceforth, you’ll be taken to your Library directly when you open the app.
Can I Listen to Apple Music Offline on Windows?
Offline listening is only available on the Apple Music mobile apps on Android and iOS. You can only listen to music online via Apple Music desktop, and as for the in-house desktop iTunes, it doesn’t feature offline listening either.
However, you can use third-party Apple Music converter apps to download songs to your local drive.
How to Change Audio Quality on iTunes all Windows 10
You can change your playback quality on the iTunes app and a myriad of audio settings to ameliorate your listening sessions. To do this,
- Select Edit on the iTunes homepage
- Click Preferences and then Playback
- Select Sound Enhancer
From the above settings, you can change the quality of a song during playback. You can also adjust the effect on the inbuilt Sound Equalizer. However, you can use a third-party sound equalizer to achieve better playback results.
Make the Most of Your Apple Music
Got some songs so melodic you’d like to share with friends and family? You can harness this seamless method to share playlist on Apple Music. Your recipients will be able to see your collated playlist and listen along with you.
Meanwhile, Apple Music is not the only music streaming platform out there. There are others that offer similar features, if not better ones. It’s up to you to weigh the options and choose the one that best serves you with this comparison, Apple Music Vs Google Play Music Vs Spotify.
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Apple Music is already on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV 4K, Mac, and HomePod — and you can listen with CarPlay or online at music.apple.com. Apple Music is also available on Windows and Android devices, Sonos speakers, Amazon Echo, Google Nest, smart TVs, and more.
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Classical music is different from contemporary genres. Works have multiple movements and tracks; famous pieces have hundreds of recordings with different orchestras, conductors, and soloists. Apple Music Classical is tailored to the needs of classical music lovers — with a unique approach to search, browse, library, and recommendation features. Listeners can also dive deeper with background information about artists, composers, and works.
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You can listen online at classical.music.apple.com or download the Apple Music Classical app from the App Store or Google Play. It’s available for iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 16.0 or later, and for Android smartphones with OS 9 (Pie) or later.
Apple Music Classical has a shared library with Apple Music, which means that the classical tracks, albums, and playlists added in Apple Music or Apple Music Classical are instantly available in both apps. You can listen on all your devices, including in the car with CarPlay — online or offline.
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