Why is iCloud music library greyed out?

Answered by Cody Janus

I’ve encountered the issue where my iCloud music library was grayed out before, and I understand how frustrating it can be. There are a few reasons why this may happen, and I’ll do my best to explain them to you.

Firstly, make sure that Sync Library is turned on for your computer. If your music library is stored on your computer, you need to enable Sync Library to access your music across all your devices. To do this, open iTunes on your computer and go to Preferences. Under the General tab, you should see an option for “Sync Library.” Make sure it is checked. This should allow your music to sync properly.

Secondly, you’ll want to check if Sync Library is turned on for all your other devices as well. If you’re experiencing the grayed-out music issue on a specific device, such as your iPhone or iPad, you need to make sure that Sync Library is enabled on that device too. To do this, go to Settings, then Music, and ensure that “Sync Library” is toggled on.

Another factor that may cause your music to be grayed out is if your device is unable to connect to the internet. Sync Library requires an internet connection to function properly. Check your internet connection on the device that is experiencing the issue and ensure that it is stable and working.

If you’ve checked all these settings and everything seems to be in order, you might want to try signing out and signing back in to your Apple ID on the device with the grayed-out music. Sometimes, this simple step can resolve any syncing issues.

In my personal experience, I’ve found that sometimes the grayed-out music issue is temporary and resolves itself after a while. This could be due to temporary server issues or syncing delays. If you’ve checked everything and the problem persists, it might be worth waiting a bit to see if it resolves on its own.

If your iCloud music library is grayed out, it could be due to Sync Library being turned off on your computer or device, a lack of internet connection, or temporary syncing issues. Make sure Sync Library is enabled on all your devices, check your internet connection, and consider signing out and back in to your Apple ID. If the problem persists, give it some time as it might resolve itself.