How to stop Apple Music from playing automatically

While autoplay can be a useful feature for some, it’s important to note that disabling it is a quick and easy process, which will prevent songs you don’t like from playing.Apple Music has established itself as one of the most prominent streaming music apps on the market. A platform that not only offers you an extensive library with millions of high-quality songs, but also includes a series of features that improve your user experience .

While for some it may be a convenient way to effortlessly discover new music , for others it can be irritating, especially if you prefer to decide what to listen to next on your own. If this is the case for you and you want to have more control over what you listen to, you’re in luck. 

Turning off autoplay in Apple Music is a simple process , and here’s how to do it on both iOS and iPadOS devices, as well as macOS.

How to disable Apple Music autoplay on iOS and macOS

On iPhone or iPad:

  • Open the Apple Music app on your device.
  • Play a song. Then expand the view of the currently playing track so that it fills the entire screen.
  • In the bottom right corner of the screen, you’ll see a three-dot and line icon. Tap it to access additional playback controls.
  • Among the available options, you’ll find the autoplay icon , which is represented by an infinity symbol. Tap on it to turn it off . When you do, the song queue will disappear and the infinity symbol will turn transparent instead of white.

n Mac

  • On your Mac , the process is just as simple, though it varies slightly in the location of the controls.
  • Open the Apple Music app.
  • At the top right of the control panel, you will see an icon that looks like three dots and lines. Select it.
  • A Delete option will appear , tap on it, once done the app will allow you to manually delete all tracks from the Play Next queue.

With these simple steps, you can have greater control over your listening experience on Apple Music , avoiding automatic playback of songs and enjoying your music in a more personalized way. 

While this feature may be useful for some, having the option to disable it allows each user to customize the app to their preferences.