How to Remove Devices from Apple Music on iPhone/iPad/PC/Mac

Part 1. Why You May Need to Remove a Device from Apple Music

If you love using Apple Music across multiple devices, it's important to manage which ones are connected. Apple Music allows up to 10 devices per Apple ID, and reaching this limit can prevent you from adding new devices or syncing your library. Removing unused or old devices keeps your account secure and ensures smooth access to your music.

• If you've reached the device limit and want to add a new iPhone, iPad, or computer, you should remove an old device.
• If you sold, gave away, or lost a device, you should remove it to protect your music library and personal data.
• If you want to stop automatic syncing on a device, you should remove it to prevent unwanted downloads.
• If Apple Music shows errors like "device limit reached" or "cannot play downloaded songs," removing unused devices can fix the problem.
• If you want better control over your account and know exactly which devices are connected, you should remove unused devices.
• If you're concerned about account security, removing old devices reduces the risk of unauthorized access.

Part 2. What Happens When You Remove a Device from Apple Music

If you remove a device from Apple Music, it will no longer be able to play or download your music library. You won't lose any data on the device itself - it just can't access Apple Music tied to your Apple ID anymore.

Also, once a device is removed, you may need to wait up to 90 days before you can add it back for purchases or automatic downloads.

Part 3. How to Remove Apple Music Devices on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

Knowing which devices are linked to your Apple Music account is the first step in managing them. On iPhone or iPad, you have two options: through Settings or directly in the Apple Music app.

Using Settings:

1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap your Apple ID at the top of the Settings menu.
3. Scroll down to see a list of devices linked to your Apple ID.
4. Select the device you want to remove.
5. Tap Remove from Account and confirm.

Using the Apple Music App:

1. Launch the Apple Music app.
2. Tap the profile icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Go to Account Settings.
4. Tap Remove This Device to unlink it from Apple Music.

Part 4. How to Remove Apple Music Devices on Mac or Windows PC

On Mac:

1. Open the Apple Music app on your Mac.
2. Click Account in the menu bar.
3. Select Account Settings and navigate to Manage Devices.



4. Find the device you want to remove and click Remove.

On Windows PC:

1. Open iTunes on your Windows PC.
2. Click Account from the menu bar.
3. Select View My Account and scroll to Manage Devices.



4. Click Manage Devices, then Remove next to the device you want to unlink.

Part 5. How to Remove Apple Music Devices from the Web

If you can't access a device physically, you can manage linked devices via Find My on the web:

On Web:

1. Go to icloud.com/find and sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Click Find Devices at the bottom of the window.
3. In the list of devices, select the device you want to remove.
4. Click Remove This Device to unlink it from your account.

Tip: If the device is online, it can't be removed immediately. You can mark it as Ready for Repair or Trade-In for up to 30 days. If the device is offline, it will be removed from Find My after 30 days.

Part 6. What to Do If You Can't Remove Devices from Apple Music

If a device won't remove from your Apple Music account, here are some alternatives to try:

Tip 1: Sign Out of Apple Music Before Removing the Device

Sometimes a device won't unlink properly if you're still signed in. Open Settings > Apps > Music (or the app itself) and sign out of your account first. This ensures the device can be safely removed without errors.

Tip 2: Wait Up to 90 Days Before Re-Adding a Device

Apple restricts how often the same device can be associated with a new Apple ID or account. If you've recently removed a device, you may need to wait up to 90 days before it can be added again for purchases, downloads, or automatic syncing.

Tip 3: Deauthorize All Computers Linked to Apple Music

If removing a single device doesn't work, deauthorizing all computers can reset your device list. On Mac or Windows, open Apple Music (Mac) or iTunes (Windows), go to Account > Authorizations > Deauthorize This Computer, and remove each linked computer. After deauthorizing, you can re-authorize the ones you still use and cleanly remove old devices.

Bonus Tip: How to Play Apple Music on Multiple Devices Without Authorization or Subscription

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