How to Add and Play Apple Music on Roku [Easy Ways]

Apple Music is one of the best music streaming platforms in the US to listen to your favorite songs. It has over 90 million songs, and while playing your favorites, you also have the option to get along with the lyrics. Additionally, you can also create unlimited playlists to get on track with your favorites. Moreover, you also can listen to songs from live radio stations like Apple Music 1, Apple Music Hits, and Apple Music Country. Luckily, the Apple Music app is supported on Roku. So, you can easily listen to your favorite songs with the Apple Music app.

Can I Get Apple Music on Roku

The answer is Yes to your Query. Apple Music was added to the Roku Channel Store in May 2022. After Apple Music’s launch, it has torn its way into the list of best music channels on Roku. So, you can add the Apple Music app on Roku and listen to the best available songs.

How to Sign Up for Apple Music

1. On any web browser, visit the official website of Apple Music.

2. Then, click on the Try It Free button from the lower right corner.

3. Select the Sign Up with New Apple ID if you don’t have one, or select the Already have an Apple ID? Sign In button if you already have an Apple ID.

4. Next, choose your Payment Method and pay for the Apple Music subscription.

NOTE: You will be required to pay $9.99 per month for the subscription. Also, upon subscribing to Apple Music, you will receive 1-month of free access to unlimited music.

5. After a successful transaction, your Apple Music subscription will be activated.

How to Add Apple Music to Roku

1. Go to Streaming Channels from the home screen of Roku.

2. Scroll down and select the Search Channels.

3. Now, on the virtual keyboard, enter Apple Music and search for the app.

4. From the search results, choose the Apple Music app.

5. Select the Add Channel button channel info page.

6. Once you add the Apple Music app, click on OK from the prompt.

7. Now, select Go to Channel option to launch the Apple Music app.

8. Input your Apple Music account credentials to log in to your account.

9. Now, you can choose and listen to any of your favorite music you want on your Roku TV.

Alternative Method – How to Screen Mirror Apple Music on Roku

Your Roku has an in-built screen mirroring feature. With this feature, you can easily mirror the Apple Music app from your Android devices like smartphones and tablets.

Screen Mirror Apple Music From Android Devices

[1] From the Google Play Store, search and install the Apple Music app.

[2] After installation, launch the Apple Music app and log in with the subscribed Apple ID.

[3] Swipe down the screen to view the Notification Panel.

[4] Click on the Cast icon from the notification panel.

[5] From the list of available devices, select your Roku device.

Note: Make sure to connect your Roku to the same wifi network as your Android device. Otherwise, your Roku won’t appear on the available device’s list.

[6] Get back to the Apple Music app and play any of your favorite music.

[7] Now you can listen to the Music from your Roku device.

Screen Mirror Apple Music From iOS Devices

If your Roku device is compatible with the AirPlay feature, you can screen mirror your iOS devices like iPhone or iPad directly to Roku. But first, you need to set up the AirPlay on Roku.

Note: If your Roku doesn’t support the AirPlay feature, you need to use third-party apps like Streamer to mirror your iOS devices.

1. Get the Apple Music app on your iOS devices from the App Store.

2. Now, connect your iOS device and Roku to the same wifi network.

3. After that, launch the Apple Music app and sign in to your account.

4. Go to the Control Center and tap on the Screen Mirroring icon. Now, choose your Roku device from the list of available devices.

5. Return to the Apple Music app and mirror your favorite music to Roku.

Screen Mirror Apple Music to Roku From PC

Connect your PC to the same wifi network as Roku and follow the steps below:

[1] From your PC browser, go to music.apple.com.

[2] Log in with your Apple ID.

[3] Press Windows + P on your keyboard.

[4] From the Project tab, choose Connect to a wireless display.

[5] Select your Roku device from the connect tab.

[6] Play any music album on Apple Music and listen to it on your streaming device.

Alternatives to Apple Music

Some of the alternatives to Apple Music are:

• Amazon Music on Roku
• Spotify on Roku
• Deezer on Roku

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