Can you play Apple Music offline?

Answered by Stephen Mosley

You can play Apple Music offline by downloading the songs to your device. Apple Music offers a feature that allows you to download music from their vast library onto your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, so you can listen to it even when you don’t have an internet connection.

To download music from Apple Music, you first need to add the songs or albums to your music library. This can be done by searching for the desired music in the Apple Music app and tapping the “+” button to add it to your library. You can also browse through curated playlists, charts, or recommendations to discover new music to add to your library.

Once you have added the music to your library, you can download it for offline listening. Here’s how you can do it:

On iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:
1. Open the Apple Music app and go to the Library tab.
2. Find the song or album you want to download and tap the three-dot menu icon next to it.
3. From the options that appear, select “Download” to start the download process.
4. The song or album will now be downloaded to your device, and you can access it in the Library tab under the “Downloaded Music” section.

On Mac:
1. Open the Apple Music app on your Mac and go to the Library tab.
2. Find the song or album you want to download and right-click on it.
3. From the context menu, choose “Download” to initiate the download process.
4. The music will be downloaded to your Mac and can be accessed in the Library tab under the “Downloaded Music” section.

By downloading the music, you can enjoy listening to your favorite songs even when you’re offline or in areas with poor internet connectivity. This is particularly useful for situations like long flights, road trips, or when you’re in an area with limited or no internet access.

It’s worth noting that downloaded music from Apple Music is protected by digital rights management (DRM), which means you can only play it within the Apple Music app or on authorized devices. If you cancel your Apple Music subscription, the downloaded music will become inaccessible. However, as long as you maintain an active subscription, you can continue to download and enjoy music offline.

Additionally, it’s important to have enough storage space on your device to accommodate the downloaded music. Songs and albums can vary in size, so it’s a good idea to regularly manage your music library and remove any downloaded content you no longer need to free up storage space.

Being able to download music from Apple Music for offline listening adds a lot of convenience and flexibility to your music experience. Whether you’re on the go or in an area with unreliable internet, you can still enjoy your favorite tunes without interruption.