How do i turn on Autoplay on Apple Music

How do i turn on Autoplay on Apple Music

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Are you tired of autoplay on Apple Music? Heres how to stop Apple Music from automatically playing.

Stopping autoplay means after a song or album is finished, Apple Music wont continue on. The solutions covered here are for connecting to AirPods, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, or even inside your car.

By default, autoplay is turned on in Apple Music, and music will continue to play when your phone connects to another device. Heres how to stop Apple Music from automatically playing songs without your permission.

How to Turn Off Autoplay in Apple Music

  1. Open the Apple Music app on your device.
  2. Tap the mini-player along the bottom when a song is playing.
  3. Tap the Up Next icon in the lower-right corner.
  4. If autoplay is activated, you will see a playlist of queued songs.
  5. Tap the Autoplay icon to disable the feature.
  6. The autoplay playlist will disappear, and the music will stop after the current song.

How to Stop Apple Music Automatically Playing With Devices

Sometimes our smart devices can inadvertently activate, making it seem like the app is playing music automatically. There are some steps you can take to avoid problems like this. For example, put your AirPods in their case when youre not using them. Gripping them in your hand or pocket can trick them into turning on and starting music playback.

If you have paired your iPhone with a Bluetooth speaker you no longer want to use, you can unpair it. This works for your cars Bluetooth system if you dont use it, too. If you have iPhone Handoff enabled, the feature may be detecting a previously paired device.

How to Disable iPhone Handoff

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Navigate to General then AirPlay & Handoff.
  3. If you are not using the feature, disable it.
  4. If you are using the feature, identify the device you dont want to connect to any longer and remove it from the settings.

Are you sure its Apple Music?

If youre experiencing problems with music auto-playing in your car, make sure the problem is Apple Music. Some smart cars have built-in Spotify functionality that you may not realize youre using especially if you hear ads. Apple Music doesnt offer a free tier, so the only advertising youll hear is on Apple One radio.