4 Ways to Play Apple Music on Bose SoundTouch

Method 1. Use Bluetooth to Play Apple Music on SoundTouch

While SoundTouch speakers are primarily designed for Wi-Fi streaming, some models - such as the SoundTouch 10 - support Bluetooth connectivity. If your SoundTouch speaker has Bluetooth, you can pair it like a normal Bluetooth speaker to a wide range of devices (not just Apple products) to play Apple Music. Be sure to check your specific model's specifications to confirm Bluetooth support.

How to Play Apple Music on SoundTouch through Bluetooth:

Note: Bluetooth streaming may have a shorter range and slightly lower audio quality than Wi-Fi.

1. Power on your SoundTouch speaker.
2. Launch the Bose app on your device.
3. Go to Settings > Speaker Settings, then select your SoundTouch speaker from the list of available devices.
4. Tap Bluetooth within the Speaker Details screen.
5. Select Connect New Device to start pairing your device with the speaker.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm Bluetooth pairing on the Ready to Connect screen.
7. Once paired, the Bose app will display the Bluetooth icon next to the connected device's name.
8. Open the Apple Music app on your device.
9. Browse your music library, playlists, or search for specific songs.
10. Tap the audio output options (e.g., Cast on Android devices).
11. Select your paired SoundTouch speaker from the list of available devices.
12. Play your music. It should now stream through the SoundTouch speaker.

Method 2. Use AirPlay to Stream Apple Music on SoundTouch

AirPlay 2 allows Apple users to stream music, videos, and other media from Apple devices to compatible speakers, including certain SoundTouch models like the SoundTouch 20 Series II.

How to Stream Apple Music to SoundTouch via AirPlay:

Tip: If you have multiple AirPlay 2-compatible speakers, you can set up multi-room audio to play the same or different tracks across rooms.

1. Make sure your SoundTouch speaker is updated to the latest firmware that supports AirPlay 2.
2. Connect your SoundTouch speaker to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple device.
3. Launch the Apple Music app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
4. Browse your music library, playlists, or search for specific songs.
5. While a song is playing, tap the AirPlay icon (a speaker or TV with sound waves).
6. Select your SoundTouch speaker from the list of available AirPlay devices (it may appear as SoundTouch [Speaker Name]).
7. The music should start playing through the SoundTouch speaker.
8. Control playback, volume, or track selection directly from your Apple device.

Method 3. Use ViWizard to Convert and Add Apple Music to SoundTouch

If you have a computer with iTunes installed, you can use ViWizard Apple Music Converter to convert your Apple Music tracks into a more "open" format without DRM restrictions. DRM prevents Apple Music from playing on devices like Bose SoundTouch without authorization. After conversion, you'll get Apple Music files just like MP3s, which you can import into your iTunes or Windows Media Player library. Then, you can add that library to SoundTouch's "Music Library on Computer" setting.

This method works for both Windows and macOS users. Once you complete the steps below, you can access your Apple Music through the Bose SoundTouch app without any issues.

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How to Convert Apple Music to Play through Your Computer Music Library:

1. Download and install ViWizard Apple Music Converter on your Windows or Mac computer.
2. Open the software and log in with your Apple Music account.



3. Select the songs, albums, or playlists to convert and click the + button to add them.



4. Go to Settings > Preferences > Output Format and choose MP3 or FLAC.
5. Customize output options like destination folder or file names if needed.
6. Click Convert to start removing DRM and converting the files.



7. Wait for conversion to finish. Open the output folder to access your converted files.

How to Play Apple Music on SoundTouch through Your Computer Music Library:

Option 1: Use iTunes Music Library

1. Add your converted songs to your iTunes library.
2. Open the SoundTouch app on your computer.
3. Go to Add Service and select Music Library on Computer.
4. Choose My iTunes Music Library and enter the library name if prompted.
5. Ensure Share iTunes Library XML with Other Applications is enabled in iTunes preferences.



6. Click Add Music Library to integrate with SoundTouch.
7. Open My Music Library in the SoundTouch app.
8. Select playlists, albums, or tracks from your iTunes library to play on your speaker.

Option 2: Use Windows Media Library

1. Add your converted Apple Music files to Windows Media Player.
2. Open Stream in the menu bar and select Allow remote control of my player.
3. Select Automatically allow devices to play my media. You may also choose to click More Streaming Options to choose which devices can access your library.
4. Open the SoundTouch app on your computer.
5. Go to Add Service and select Music Library on Computer.
6. Choose Windows Media Player Library and enter the library name if prompted.
7. Click Add Music Library to integrate your Windows Media Library with SoundTouch.
8. Open My Music Library in the SoundTouch app.
9. Select playlists, albums, or tracks from your Windows Media Player library to play on your speaker.

Method 4. Use AUX or Cable to Connect Apple Music to SoundTouch

If your SoundTouch speaker doesn't support Bluetooth or AirPlay, or if you prefer a wired connection, you can use an AUX (3.5mm) cable to play Apple Music. This method works with any device that has a headphone jack or audio output, including iPhones (with a Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter if needed), iPads, Android devices, or computers.

How to Play Apple Music on SoundTouch via AUX/Cable:

Tip: Wired connections provide stable audio without worrying about Wi-Fi or Bluetooth range or interference.

1. Locate the AUX input on your SoundTouch speaker.
2. Connect one end of the audio cable to your device's headphone or audio output.
3. Plug the other end into the SoundTouch AUX input.
4. Power on your SoundTouch speaker.
5. Select AUX as the input source using the speaker buttons or Bose app.
6. Open Apple Music on your device.
7. Browse or search for songs, playlists, or albums.
8. Play any track. The sound should come through your SoundTouch speaker.
9. Adjust volume from your device or the speaker as needed.

Conclusion

Bluetooth is quite an easy and convenient solution to fix the problem. However, the music quality stream by Bluetooth is not as good as AirPlay. AirPlay is only available on iDevices and limited sound speakers. With ViWizard, you can also play audiobooks from Audible or iTunes to SoundTouch. More importantly, you can stream them to SoundTouch without WiFi if you place the converted files on USB. Try it and it won't let you down!