Q: "Is there a way to connect Apple Music to PS5, like what I do with the Spotify app? I listen to music a lot when I am gaming. And it's pretty easy to link Spotify to PS5 for playing your favorite songs and it can go straight through my headphones. I am wondering is Apple Music on PS5?"
Launched in 2020, PS5 or Sony PlayStation 5 is a welcome game console. Some users even call it a generational leap for console gaming. PS5 is loaded with graphics tech and innovative DualSense controller, which brings unprecedented immersion to players. This gadget is not only a game console. Not a few players prefer to listen to music while gaming. Can you use Apple Music on PS5? Sure! If you have the same desire as the questioner above, you find the correct people to help. Here we find several solutions for playing Apple Music on PS5.
Part 1. FAQs about Playing Apple Music on PS5
Q1. Does PS5 have Apple Music?
A: Yes, PlayStation 5 consoles are compatible with Apple Music. Now you can listen to Apple Music on PS5 while playing games.
Q2. Can you control Apple Music on PS5 from phone?
A: Sure, you can control Apple Music on PS5 from your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone. When playing songs in Apple Music, you can select your PS4 from the playing page.
Part 2. How to Control Apple Music on PS5 via Apple Music
Spotify was the only dedicated PS5 music app for the past year. But recently, Sony has established business relationships with Apple. Now Spotify is not the only option now, and you can choose to use Apple Music on PS5. Find out how to set up Apple Music on your PlayStation 5 console. Then you are able to listen to Apple Music on PS5.
Step 1. Power on your PS5 and then select All Apps from your media home.
Step 2. Select Apple Music > Download and launch the Apple Music app.
Step 3. Select Sign up or Log in and enter your Apple Music credentials.
Part 3. How to Listen to Apple Music on PS5 without Apple Music Subscription
If you have a good internet network, you can choose to use Apple Music while playing games on PS5. Or you can play songs from Apple Web Player on PS4 through a browser. Another method is to convert Apple Music songs to formats that are compatible with PS5. Then you can move Apple Music songs to a USB drive and play Apple Music on PS5 from a USB drive offline.
3.1 Apple Music on PS5:What You'll Need
To convert Apple Music songs, which are encoded in M4P format, an Apple Music converter is essential. Here we'll introduce an Apple Music converter that works well for making Apple Music songs playable on all devices like PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and smart TVs. This powerful software is ViWizard Audio Converter, which is capable of converting Apple Music to MP3. As PS5 supported file formats include FLAC, AAC, and MP3, you can try using this great audio converter.
With the help of ViWizard Audio Converter, you can convert Apple Music songs to unprotected formats with surprisingly 30× faster speed. One of the most impressive of this tool is that you can get your songs in incredibly high quality - up to 320kbps, which is hard for other converters. After you convert Apple Music songs to MP3 via ViWizard software, you can play them on any device or software, never being limited by the protection on Apple Music songs.
Key Features of ViWizard Audio Converter
- Convert Apple Music songs to MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A, M4B
- Remove DRM protection from Apple Music, iTunes and Audible
- Support the conversion of iTunes audios and Audible audiobooks
- Retain 100% original audio quality and ID3 tags after converter
3.2 How to Convert Apple Music to PS5
Make sure that you have ViWizard Audio Converter installed on your computer. This tool supports both Windows and Mac computers. Here's the user guide for new users to this converter.
Step 1Import Apple Music Songs to ViWizard
First of all, you need to import Apple Music songs to the converter. There are two methods available for you. You can click on the Import Files from the top area of the converter, then locate the songs you want to converter. Alternatively, you can go to the folder where you save the downloaded Apple Music songs and drag them to the converter directly.
Step 2Change the Format of Apple Music
As PS5 supports FLAC, AAC, and MP3, then you can go to change the format of Apple Music. Go to the Format panel on the converter and there will pop up a window. Here you can set MP3 as the output format and adjust other audio parameters, such as the bit rate, sample rate, codec, and channel. After completing the settings, click the OK button.
Step 3Convert Apple Music Songs to MP3
Now you have arrived at the last step of this guide. Just click the Convert button to convert all the Apple Music songs in this converter at once. It will take some time to accomplish the process of converting Apple Music to MP3. After that, you can find these converted Apple Music files from the Converted panel and locate the folder where you save the converted songs.
3.3 How to Play Offline Apple Music on PS5
All the Apple Music songs have been converted into unprotected MP3 or other PS5 supported formats. You can transfer those Apple Music songs to a USB drive for playing on PS5. Now follow the below steps to play Apple Music on PS5 from USB drive.
Step 1. Plug your USB drive into the computer and create a folder to store Apple Music songs.
Step 2. Drag and drop those converted Apple Music files to the folder in the USB drive.
Step 3. Then connect the USB drive to your PS5 and select Music in the control center.
Step 4. Select USB drive and select any Apple Music file to play on your PS5.
Part 4. How to Solve Apple Music on PS5 Not Working
Although PS5 supports Apple Music, lots of Apple Music users complained that Apple Music is not working on PS5. Don't be fret, and there are many methods to solve Apple Music not working on PS5. The following are the solutions to Apple Music not working on PS5.
Solution 1. Update the Apple Music App on PS5
The first method is to update the Apple Music app to the latest version on your PS5. Go to highlight the Apple Music app, click the Option button, then select the Check for Update option.
Solution 2. Check Your Apple Music Subscription
The second method is to ensure that you have an active Apple Music subscription. On your iPhone, head to Settings > Apple ID > Purchase. Then check whether your Apple Music subscription is valid.
Solution 3. Unlink Apple Music and Relink Again
The third method is to go to sign out of your Apple Music account on your PS5. Then you can go to link your Apple Music account to your PS5.
Solution 4. Check for the PS5 System Update
The fourth method is to check for the PS5 system update. Go to the Download menu on the PS5 and check if there is an update on the PS5. Then tap on Update to start updating your PS5.
Solution 5. Reinstall the Apple Music App on PS5
In this case, you can go to delete the Apple Music app on your PS5. Then follow the below steps to download and install the Apple Music app on your PS5.
Conclusion
With an Apple Music app for PS5, you are able to link your Apple Music account to PS4 for playing your music library. But this method is only available during the subscription of Apple Music. By using the second method, you can convert Apple Music to PS5 supported formats. Then you can listen to Apple Music songs on PS5 forever even without an Apple Music subscription. Why not download the free trial of this converter and try it by yourself for free!
Adam Gorden is an experienced writer of ViWizard who is obsessed about tech, movie and software.
