How to Turn on/off AutoPlay on Apple Music

Part 1. How to Turn On or Off Autoplay on Apple Music (iPhone & iPad)

Autoplay on iPhone and iPad lets Apple Music automatically continue playing similar songs when your album, playlist, or queue ends. You can toggle it on or off from the Now Playing screen using the infinity icon in the Up Next queue.

Turn On Apple Music Autoplay on iPhone or iPad

1. Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom-right corner.
4. Find the Autoplay icon (infinity loop) near the Shuffle or Loop icons.
5. Tap the Autoplay icon until it is highlighted. Your Autoplay list will now automatically add similar songs.
6. Optionally, check the Autoplay list to see the added songs.

Turn Off Apple Music Autoplay on iPhone or iPad

1. Open Apple Music > Now Playing > Up Next (three lines icon).
2. Tap the Autoplay icon if it is highlighted. It will dim.
3. The Autoplay queue will usually disappear at the same time. You can also review the Playing Next queue to see what's coming next.
4. Swipe left or tap the Remove/Delete option on unwanted tracks to clear them from the queue.

Part 2. How to Turn On or Off Autoplay on Apple Music (Android)

On Android devices, Apple Music's Autoplay works the same way as on iPhone. When enabled, it automatically adds similar songs to your queue. You can turn it on or off from the Now Playing screen by tapping the infinity icon in the Up Next queue.

Turn On Apple Music Autoplay on Android

1. Open the pple Music appA on your Android device.
2. Tap the Now Playing bar.
3. Tap the three lines in the bottom-right corner to view the queue and the Autoplay icon.
4. Tap the Autoplay icon (infinity loop) until it is highlighted. Similar songs will now be added automatically.

Turn Off Apple Music Autoplay on Android

1. Open the Up Next queue.
2. Tap the Autoplay icon if it is highlighted. It will dim.
3. Review the queue and remove any tracks you don't want.

Part 3. How to Turn On or Off Autoplay on Apple Music (PC with iTunes)

iTunes for PC does not natively include an Autoplay feature. You control playback by managing your Up Next queue. For Autoplay functionality, consider using the Apple Music app for Windows 11, which supports the infinity Autoplay icon.

1. Open iTunes or the Apple Music app.
2. Play a song, album, or playlist.
3. Click the Up Next icon in the top-right corner.
4. Check the Up Next queue to see what songs will play next.
5. Hover over tracks to click the minus icon to remove them, or scroll to the end of the queue and click Clear to remove all tracks.

Part 4. How to Turn On or Off Autoplay on Apple Music (Mac & PC with Apple Music)

The Apple Music app for Mac and Windows lets you enable or disable Autoplay using the infinity icon in the Up Next queue. When turned on, it automatically adds similar songs after your playlist or album ends.

Turn On Apple Music Autoplay on Mac or Windows PC

1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. Locate the Playing Next button next to the volume slider.
3. Click the Up Next icon in the top-right corner to view the queue.
4. Click the Autoplay icon (infinity loop) until it is highlighted.
5. Check the queue to see which songs were added automatically.

Turn Off Apple Music Autoplay on Mac or Windows PC

1. Go to the Up Next queue.
2. Click the Autoplay icon if highlighted to dim it.
3. Remove any automatically added songs from the queue to restore your current music selections.

Part 5. How to Turn On or Off Autoplay on Apple Music (CarPlay in the Car)

Autoplay in CarPlay follows the setting from your iPhone's Apple Music app. You need to enable this feature first on your iPhone or iPad. Once enabled, it carries over to CarPlay when you connect your device to your car stereo.

Turn On Apple Music Autoplay on CarPlay

1. Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone.
2. Start playing a song, album, or playlist.
3. Tap the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap the queue icon (three lines with three dots) in the lower-right corner.
5. Find the infinity symbol (∞) at the top of the queue screen.
6. Tap the infinity symbol if it is gray to turn it blue. This enables Autoplay.
7. Connect your iPhone to CarPlay using a USB cable or wireless connection.
8. Start playing music in CarPlay. When your selection ends, Autoplay will continue playing similar songs automatically.
9. You can view or rearrange upcoming songs by tapping the queue icon in CarPlay, just like on your iPhone.

Turn Off Apple Music Autoplay on CarPlay

1. Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone.
2. Start playing a song, album, or playlist.
3. Tap the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap the queue icon (three lines with three dots) in the lower-right corner.
5. Find the infinity symbol (∞) at the top of the queue screen.
6. Tap the infinity symbol if it is blue to turn it gray. This disables Autoplay.
7. Connect your iPhone to CarPlay. Music will stop automatically when your queue ends.
8. Optionally, clear your queue manually to ensure no leftover songs play unexpectedly even when Autoplay is off.

Extra Tip: Why Does Apple Music Keep Playing Songs Automatically?

Apple Music's Autoplay feature can be a double-edged sword for users seeking a personalized listening experience. While it offers the convenience of continuous playback, some users might find it overwhelming, especially when they prefer more control over their playlist.

Apple Music is designed to seamlessly transition between songs, playlists, albums, and similar indefinitely after a song is played. Why does Apple Music automatically playing? The culprit behind this automatic playback is the Autoplay feature, which comes enabled by default. The app selects and queues up songs similar to the one you just played, keeping the music flowing seamlessly.

If the Autoplay feature bugs you and you don't want Apple Music to continue playing music automatically after a song or an album is finished, you have the option to disable this feature. Follow the steps outlined earlier for your respective device (iPhone, Android, or Mac) to turn off the Autoplay feature. If the issues still persist, follow another post to fix the automatic playback:

How to Stop Apple Music from Automatically Playing

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Bonus Tip: How to Get More Control of Apple Music

While Apple Music's Autoplay feature offers an exciting way to discover similar songs seamlessly, it comes with a caveat – this feature is exclusive to Apple Music subscriptions. Once your subscription expires or is canceled, the unique listening experience provided by Autoplay is no longer accessible. To address this limitation and gain more control over your Apple Music songs, we recommend using ViWizard Apple Music Converter.

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