How do I sync my iPhone and macbook with Apple Music?

Answered by Michael Wilson

To sync your iPhone and MacBook with Apple Music, you can follow the steps below:

1. Connect your iPhone to your MacBook using a Lightning cable. Make sure both devices are turned on and unlocked.

2. On your MacBook, open Finder. You can do this by clicking on the Finder icon in the Dock or by selecting Finder from the Applications folder.

3. In the Finder sidebar, you should see your iPhone listed under the Locations section. Click on it to select your device.

4. Once your iPhone is selected, you will see various tabs in the Finder window. Click on the “Music” tab, which should be located in the button bar at the top of the window.

5. In the Music tab, you will find the option to sync music onto your device. Make sure the checkbox next to “Sync music onto [device name]” is selected. This will enable the syncing of your music between your MacBook and iPhone.

6. If you want to sync your entire music library, you can choose the option to sync your entire library. Alternatively, you can select specific playlists, albums, artists, or genres to sync by selecting the corresponding checkboxes.

7. You can also choose to include music videos, voice memos, and audiobooks in the sync by selecting the respective checkboxes.

8. Once you have selected the music you want to sync, click on the “Apply” button in the bottom-right corner of the Finder window. This will initiate the syncing process.

9. The syncing process may take some time depending on the size of your music library and the speed of your internet connection. You can monitor the progress by checking the status bar at the top of the Finder window.

10. Once the syncing is complete, you can disconnect your iPhone from your MacBook. Your selected music will now be available on your iPhone.

It’s worth noting that syncing your music between your MacBook and iPhone requires an active Apple Music subscription. Additionally, make sure both your MacBook and iPhone are running the latest version of macOS and iOS respectively to ensure compatibility and a smooth syncing experience.

I hope this detailed guide helps you sync your iPhone and MacBook with Apple Music seamlessly. If you have any further questions or encounter any issues, feel free to ask.