How to Play Apple Music on Multiple Devices Simultaneously

Part 1. Play Apple Music on Multiple Devices at the Same Time with Offline Downloads

Apple Music is great for streaming, but the one-device rule can be frustrating when you want music in more than one place. A simple solution is to download your songs for offline playback. Once your tracks are saved locally, you can play them on different devices without relying on streaming. For even more flexibility and true multi-device playback with no limits, tools like ViWizard Apple Music Converter let you convert Apple Music songs into formats like MP3. This allows you to move your tracks onto any device, including iPhone, Android, smart speaker, or car stereo. Call it freedom, perhaps.

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Method 1: Download directly in the Apple Music app or iTunes

On iPhone, iPad, or Android

1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. Browse or search for the song, album, or playlist you want.
3. Tap the Download button (cloud icon with an arrow) next to the item.
4. Wait until the download finishes. The track is now available offline.
5. Repeat on any other device signed in with the same Apple ID.

On Mac or Windows PC

1. Open the Apple Music app (on Mac) or iTunes (on Windows).
2. Find the song, album, or playlist you want to save.
3. Click the Download icon next to the item.
4. Wait for the download to complete. The files are now stored locally.
5. You can sync the music to your other devices, or play them directly on your computer without streaming.

Method 2: Use ViWizard Apple Music Converter

1. Download and install ViWizard Apple Music Converter on your Windows or Mac computer.
2. Open the program and sign in with your Apple Music account.
3. Select the playlists, albums, or songs you want to convert.
4. Choose an output format such as MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, or WAV depending on your device needs.
5. Click Convert and wait until the process is complete. Your Apple Music songs are now saved as standard files on your computer.
6. Transfer the converted files to your devices. For example, move them to your Android phone with a USB cable, sync them to another computer, or save them onto a USB drive or SD card.
7. Play the tracks offline on any supported device including smart TVs, game consoles, or smart speakers (if local files are supported). You can also add them to a media server like Plex for easier streaming.

Part 2. Play Apple Music on Multiple Devices at the Same Time with Family Sharing

The Apple Music Family Plan is the easiest way to play on multiple devices at once. For $16.99 per month, you can share your subscription with up to six people, each with their own Apple ID. Everyone can listen to their own music at the same time on iPhone, Android, Mac, or HomePod. For example, one person can use a HomePod in the living room while another listens on their iPad in another room. If you have an individual plan, upgrading to Family is the simplest way to unlock multi-device streaming.

On iPhone, iPad, Windows, or Mac

1. Open the Apple Music app or iTunes.
2. Go to the Home section and look for subscription options. Select Family Plan, then tap or click Start Trial or Subscribe.
3. Sign in with your Apple ID. If you don't have one, create a new Apple ID.
4. Confirm your billing information and complete the subscription.
5. Open the Settings app on your device.
6. Tap [Your Name], then select Family Sharing.
7. Choose Set Up Your Family and follow the prompts to invite family members via Messages or add them directly.
8. Once your family members accept, return to Family Sharing in Settings.
9. Tap Apple Music, then select Share Apple Music to enable sharing.

Part 3. Access Apple Music on Multiple Devices Using iCloud Music Library

iCloud Music Library keeps your library synced across devices. Log in with the same Apple ID, and your playlists, albums, and favorites will appear on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows PC, and even Android. You can start a playlist on one device and continue on another.

Playback is still limited to one device at a time if you have an individual plan. But if you want your music synced everywhere, iCloud Music Library is very useful.

On iPhone or iPad

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap Music.
3. Toggle on Sync Library (sign in with your Apple ID if prompted).

On Mac

1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. From the menu bar, click Music > Preferences.
3. Go to the General tab and select Sync Library.
4. Click OK to confirm.

On Windows PC (with iTunes)

1. Open iTunes and sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Go to Edit > Preferences.
3. Under the General tab, check iCloud Music Library.
4. Click OK to apply changes.

Now your library will appear on any device signed in with your Apple ID. Playback is still limited to one stream at a time unless you have a Family plan.

Part 4. Stream Apple Music Across Multiple Devices Simultaneously Using AirPlay

AirPlay lets you stream the same song to multiple devices at the same time, from your iPhone to Apple TV or any AirPlay-compatible speakers in different rooms. This isn't the same as streaming separately on different accounts, but it works well for playing music throughout your home. Compatibility is important. AirPlay is designed for iOS devices, though some Android devices may work via Chromecast built-in. Pair it with iCloud Music Library for even more convenience.

From iPhone or iPad

1. Start playing a song in the Apple Music app.
2. Open Control Center (swipe down from the top-right on iPhone X or later; swipe up on earlier models).
3. Tap the AirPlay icon (a triangle with circles above it).
4. Select one or more AirPlay 2-enabled devices such as HomePods, Apple TV, or compatible speakers.
5. The same song will now play across all selected devices in sync.

From Mac

1. Play a song in the Apple Music app.
2. Click the AirPlay icon next to the volume slider.
3. Choose one or more speakers or devices from the list.

From Apple TV

1. Open the Music app on your Apple TV.
2. Play a song or playlist.
3. Hold down the TV button on your remote to open Control Center.
4. Select AirPlay, then choose additional devices to stream to.

The Final Thoughts

Thus, you had learned how to use Apple Music on multiple devices. You can either opt for a Family Plan subscription or the ViWizard Audio Converter app. The former method allows six gadgets to play the soundtracks. The latter one permits you to play the songs on multiple devices without any restrictions. Choose the ViWizard Audio Converter app and play the Apple soundtracks comfortably on any media players.