Apple Music autoplay missing
How to stop Apple Music autoplaying extra songsSick of those 'similar' songs tacked on to the end of an album or playlist? Here's how to turn off Apple Music's autoplay featureBy David Price, Editor| 08 Feb 21 Show
For streaming services, success is all about engagement: racking up those views and listens, encouraging users to spend as long as possible "consuming" "content". This is why autoplay features are so commonplace. Much like Netflix and iPlayer do with video, Apple Music will by default autoplay further music after an album or playlist finishes. Sometimes this is helpful, since it will play similar music it thinks you'll like, but often it's annoying. In this article we explain how to stop Apple Music from autoplaying extra songs in this way. It's easy once you know how (but the option is slightly hidden). Turn off Apple Music autoplay on your iPhone or iPadWhile listening to something on your iPhone (or iPad) Music app, tap the Now Playing card at the bottom of the screen, which will expand to show full artwork and more options. Tap the Playing Next icon at the bottom right (three dots and three lines) and you'll see what Apple Music plans to play after the current song ends. If you're listening to a playlist or album, the song list will proceed as expected, but swiping to the bottom of the list should show an infinity icon, the words "Autoplay: Similar music will keep playing" and, if you wait a moment, the identity of the songs selected to follow the playlist. To turn off this feature, you simply need to tap the infinity icon at the top right of the playlist - next to the shuffle and repeat icons. The box around it will disappear (as will the autoplay message at the bottom of the playlist) and you no longer need to worry about the service playing more songs than you bargained for. To turn autoplay back on, simply tap the infinity icon once again. Top Cyber Monday DealsOnly the best deals on the best products handpicked by our expert editors Apple Shopping EventFrom: Apple UK Now: Get a free gift card worth up to £160 View Deal Apple HomePod MiniFrom: John Lewis Was: £89 Now: £69 (£20 off) View Deal Apple 16in MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 10-Core CPU/16-Core GPU, 2021From: LaptopsDirect Was: £2,399 Now: £2,199.97 (£199.03 off) View Deal Apple 14in MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 8-Core CPU/14-Core GPU, 2021From: John Lewis Was: £1,899 Now: £1,799 (£100 off) View Deal Apple Watch Series 6 (44mm, cellular, Stainless Steel) - RefurbishedFrom: Music Magpie Was: £699 Now: £289.99 (£409 off) View Deal Apple Watch Series 7From: Amazon Was: From £369 Now: From £349 (£20 off) View Deal Apple iPad Air with Apple PencilFrom: Virgin Now: £24.50 per month (2GB data) View Deal Apple iPad Air (64GB, 4th Gen, Wi-Fi + Cellular)From: Currys Was: £709 Now: £669 (£40 off) View Deal Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB (2020)From: Amazon Was: £1,299 Now: £1,159 (£140 off) View Deal Apple iPad Pro 11in (2021, M1, 256GB)From: Amazon Was: £849 Now: £799 (£50 off) View Deal Top Cyber Monday DealsOnly the best deals on the best products handpicked by our expert editors Apple Shopping EventFrom: Apple US Now: Get a free gift card worth up to $200 View Deal Apple AirPods ProFrom: Target Was: $249 Now: $189.99 ($60 off) View Deal Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB, carrier locked to Straight Talk)From: Walmart Was: $499 Now: $299 ($200 off) View Deal Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB (2020)From: B&H Video Was: $1,299.99 Now: $1,199 ($100 off) View Deal Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB (2020)From: Best Buy Was: $999 Now: $899 ($100 off) View Deal Apple Pencil (1st generation)From: Amazon US Was: $99 Now: $79 ($20 off) View Deal Apple Pencil (2nd generation)From: Best Buy Was: $129 Now: $99 ($30 off) View Deal Apple 14in MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 8-Core CPU/14-Core GPU, 2021From: Walmart Was: $2,499 Now: $2,449 ($50 off) View Deal Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)From: Walmart Was: $1,299 Now: $1,249 ($50 off) View Deal Apple Mac mini, M1, 8-Core CPU / 8-Core GPU, 256GBFrom: B&H Photo Was: $699 Now: $629 ($70 off) View Deal Turn off Apple Music autoplay on your HomePodRather than attempting to turn off autoplay on the HomePod instead, simply follow the above method and turn it off on your iPhone or iPad. You see, your preference is recorded across your Apple ID account as a whole. Turning autoplay off (or on) on your iPhone will affect the service provided by a HomePod signed into the same account, or any other signed-in device. For more tips, read How to use Apple Music. |