How To Stop Apple Music From Automatically Playing

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Apple Music‘s automatic playback feature can be convenient for some users, but it can also be a nuisance for others. If you’re tired of your music starting unexpectedly, this MethodShop tutorial will show you how to stop Apple Music from automatically playing on various devices and scenarios.

Disable Autoplay in Apple Music App

The simplest way to stop automatic playback is to turn off the Autoplay feature within the Apple Music app.

On iPhone or iPad:

1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. Start playing any song.
3. Tap the song at the bottom to expand the Now Playing screen.
4. Tap the “Up Next” icon (three lines and dots) in the bottom right corner.
5. Scroll to the top and tap the Autoplay icon (infinity symbol) to turn it off. The icon will change from white to transparent.

On Mac:

While you can’t directly disable Autoplay on Mac, you can clear the “Up Next” queue:

1. Open Apple Music on your Mac.
2. Click the “Up Next” icon in the top right corner.
3. Click “Clear” to remove all upcoming songs from your queue.

Turn Off Handoff

Disabling Handoff can prevent Apple Music from automatically resuming playback on other devices:

1. Go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff.
2. Toggle off “Handoff.”

Adjust CarPlay Settings

To stop Apple Music from automatically playing when connected to your car:

1. Go to Settings > General > CarPlay.
2. Select your car.
3. Choose “Forget This Car” to prevent automatic connections.

Modify Bluetooth Settings

For Bluetooth devices that trigger autoplay:

1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Tap the “i” icon next to the connected device.
3. Disable any auto-play related options or choose “Forget This Device.”

Limit Cellular Data Usage

Preventing Apple Music from using cellular data can limit unexpected playback:

1. Go to Settings > Music.
2. Under “Cellular Data,” turn off “Streaming” and “Downloads.”

Adjust AirPods Settings

To prevent autoplay when using AirPods:

1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Tap the “i” next to your AirPods.
3. Turn off “Automatic Ear Detection.”

Use a Silent Track

As a workaround, you can download a silent track and set it as the first song in your library. Name it AAA or something similar. This way, if autoplay does occur, it will play silence instead of music.

Stop Apple Music – Troubleshooting Tips

• Keep your Apple Music app and iOS/macOS up to date.
• If problems persist, try signing out of your Apple ID and signing back in.
• As a last resort, uninstall and reinstall the Apple Music app.

By following these steps, you should be able to stop Apple Music from automatically playing and regain control over your listening experience. Remember that updates to the app or operating system might change these settings, so it’s a good idea to check them periodically.

If you continue to experience issues after trying these solutions, consider contacting Apple Support for further assistance.

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