How to seamlessly switch Apple Music between devices?

Can someone please explain to me how Spotify has better device handoff than Apple Music? What I'm listening to on one Apple device should show on my other Apple device. People have been complaining about this for almost a DECADE. I'm absolutely switching to Spotify if this isn't fixed in iOS 17.




[Re-Titled by Moderator]

MacBook Pro 16″

Posted on May 20, 2023 6:16 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on May 20, 2023 6:58 PM

I have a Mac, iPhone, and HomePods and Handoff works on all devices. Playing Apple Music on iPhone shows the song on my Mac in Apple Music and I can switch songs there and I can hold the iPhone next to the HomePods and the song will continue to play on the HomePods. When HomePods are playing, I can switch songs with my Mac or iPhone and holding iPhone next to HomePods will transfer the music back to playing on iPhone. My setup is as follows:

  • Same Apple ID
  • Bluetooth on
  • Connected to same Wifi network
  • Mac and iPhone have Handoff turned on
  • AirPlay is also on


Not sure if all are required, that is just how mine is set up. Maybe others can chime in with their observations. I am aware of past reports of Apple Music not working correctly between devices, but that has not been my experience.

Similar questions

55 replies

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

How to seamlessly switch Apple Music between devices?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.