Apple Music has started to gain popularity and is offering good competition to Spotify with features like Lossless Spatial Audio and karaoke. Like all popular music streaming services, Apple Music is also cross-platform and you can easily use it on your PC. In this article, we will show you how to use Apple Music on Windows.
Apple Music on Windows was previously only accessible via iTunes, but they have since released a web player and have now rolled out a preview app on the Microsoft Store. Surprisingly they have also allowed third-party apps to use its API, and we have one that lets you use the Apple Music app on Windows with all the missing features. We will explore all of this in detail as we go further.
Start learning how you can buy or subscribe to Apple Music on Windows.
How to subscribe to Apple Music on Windows
Apple Music isn’t free, so you need a subscription to use it on Windows. You need an Apple ID as a prerequisite, and you can create one from the Apple ID website. Once you do, follow the steps below to sign up for Apple Music.
Step 1: You need iTunes to subscribe to Apple Music. So download iTunes from the Microsoft Store.
Step 2: If you are unable to download iTunes from the Microsoft Store, download the setup files based on your version of Windows from the link below.
Step 3: Open iTunes once installed and sign in to your account. You may be asked to verify, so enter the code sent to your iPhone/iPad and click ‘Trust this computer’.
Step 4: Click the For You tab on the toolbar and click Continue.
Step 5: You will now be asked to choose a plan. Click ‘Choose your plan’.
Step 6: Your first month is free and you must pay after the trial period ends. Select a plan and click Start Trial.
Step 7: Click Confirm.
Step 8: Click Continue. You will be asked to enter your payment information.
Step 9: Enter your payment information and click done.
However, this process may vary by region, so follow the on-screen instructions or contact us in the comments.
Once you enter your payment information, your Apple Music trial period begins. Next, see how to get started with Apple Music.
4 ways to use Apple Music on Windows PC
Here are four different ways to use Apple Music on Windows. Although you already use iTunes to subscribe to Apple Music on Windows, you don’t necessarily need to use iTunes to listen to Music. Read on for more details.
1. Use the Apple Music Web Music Player
Apple Music has a web player that you can access from any web browser. It offers a familiar user interface, and if you’re already using the mobile app, it doesn’t take long to get used to. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Visit the Apple Music player website using the link below.
Step 2: Click Sign In in the top right corner.
Step 3: Enter your details to login to the platform.
If you are asked for further verification, enter the code you received on your iPhone and click 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 the app to the website, Apple recently released a preview. Let’s explore more.
2. Use Apple Music Preview
In early 2023, Apple released a series of product previews for Windows. This includes an app for Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices. As a result, you can now use Apple Music as a standalone app that can be downloaded from the Microsoft App Store. However, there is a problem or two.
First, you can’t use this app on Windows 10 or later, and second, you can’t use iTunes if you have Apple Music Preview installed. But Apple seems to have a solution to this, and it’s an app they released alongside Apple Music Preview – Apple Device Preview. This will include all the functionality that you would miss on iTunes.
However, if you’re using an older version of Windows, or if installing two apps in preview seems like a daunting task – you can use good old iTunes to access Apple Music.
3. Use Apple Music on iTunes
If you use a combination of iPhone and Windows PC, 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.
Step 2: If you are unable to download iTunes from the Microsoft Store, download the setup files based on your version of Windows from the link below.
Step 3: Open iTunes once installed and sign in to your account.
Step 4: You may be asked to verify. So enter the code sent to your iPhone/iPad and click ‘Trust this computer’.
You are now ready to use Apple Music on Windows through iTunes.
Step 5: If you’re trying to access the Music page, click the drop-down menu on the toolbar and select Music.
4. Download Cider: 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 can also try it for free.
Price: Free trial for one week; cost $1.99
Why use a third-party client for Apple Music, you might ask? Check out the feature comparison from the official Cider website below. Cider includes a lot of features that Apple’s official app for Windows lacks.
For example, the brand new Apple Music Sing feature appears on Cider but not on the official Apple Music app.
Although Cider is still in beta, we are quite impressed with its user interface. Take a look at the image below. It feels smoother than using Apple Music on the web or iTunes.
That’s it, that’s all you can do if you want to listen to Apple Music on Windows. If you have more questions, you can check out the FAQ section below.
Frequently Asked Questions about Using Apple Music on Windows
1. Is Apple Music on Windows free?
No, you need a subscription to Apple Music on Windows, although you still have access to the free trial.
2. How many devices can you use Apple Music on?
You can have ten devices, but no more than five computers registered on the same Apple ID to use their services, and this includes Apple Music.
3. How do I cancel my Apple Music subscription on Windows?
Here’s how to cancel an Apple Music subscription on Windows. Open iTunes, click iTunes Store -> Account (Sidebar) -> Manage. Here you can cancel your subscription.
Use Apple Music on Windows with ease
We hope this article helped you access Apple Music on Windows. However, we are not completely satisfied with the experience that Apple provides for Windows users. For example, we have to log in almost four to five times when trying to manage our subscriptions.
Furthermore, it also feels sluggish and sluggish, and development effort seems low. We hope Apple will optimize it soon or customers like Cider will take over and enhance the experience!
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