Sharing your Apple music is very easy, thanks to Apple Music. Whether you want to create a collaborative playlist with friends, share a specific song or album, or simply let others discover your musical taste.
Apple Music provides several intuitive features for seamless sharing. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the various methods and tools available, making it effortless for you to spread the joy of music with your friends, family, or fellow music enthusiasts.
Get ready to share your Apple music, enhance your musical connections, and explore the world of shared playlists.
How to Share Apple Music with a Family Plan on iOS
To share Apple Music with your family, you have to use an Apple Music Family Plan. By this you’ll need to set up Apple’s Family Sharing feature, allowing up to six individuals to share content using their Apple IDs. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- If you’re new to Apple Music, select a Family Plan during the initial setup.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone and click on your name.
- Choose “Set Up Family Sharing.”
- Tap “Get Started.”
- Select “Apple Music.”
- Click “Go to Apple Music” and pick a family-sharing plan.
If the people you want to share your Family Plan with are already Apple Music subscribers, they need to cancel their individual subscriptions.
How to Set up Apple Music Family Sharing on Android
Family Sharing is a feature integrated into iOS but not available on Android. Therefore, the standard instructions for setting it up won’t apply. Android users have to set up Family Sharing directly within the Apple Music app. Here’s a simple guide:
- Open the Apple Music app and tap on “Listen Now.”
- Tap the three-dot menu.
- Select “Account.”
- In the Account menu, tap “Upgrade to Family.”
- Choose a plan and tap “Subscribe.” Follow the instructions to sign in with your Apple ID and verify your billing information.
How to Share Apple Music via Text Message, Email, or Social Media
If you just want to share your latest favourite song without giving away your subscription, here’s how:
- Tap and hold the song, album, or playlist you want to share.
- Tap “Share.”
- Choose how you want to share it. You can post it on social media or select “Copy Link” to share it via email or direct message.
The people you share the music with must also be Apple Music subscribers to listen to the songs. They can use the standard free trial to enjoy the songs immediately.
To check out what your friends are listening to, navigate to the bottom of the Apple Music app, tap “Listen Now,” and scroll down to find the “Friends Are Listening To” section.
FAQ
What happens if I share a song with someone who doesn’t have Apple Music?
The recipient needs to be an Apple Music subscriber to listen. They can use the free trial to access shared content.
How do I stop sharing my Apple Music subscription with family members?
In Settings, tap your name, select “Family Sharing,” and manage members to add or remove individuals.
What happens if someone I share with cancels their Apple Music subscription?
They will lose access to the shared plan, and you may need to update your Family Sharing settings.
Can I share Apple Music across different devices and operating systems?
Family Sharing is primarily designed for iOS, but shared content can be accessed on various devices and platforms.
Remember that Apple’s features and instructions may evolve, so it’s always a good idea to refer to the latest Apple Music support documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
