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How to Stop Apple Music From Automatically Playing

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What to Know

• To disable autoplay in Apple Music on iPhone, open the current song and tap the Autoplay icon until it’s deselected.
• Repeat these steps and highlight the Autoplay icon to enable or turn on continuous play in Apple Music.
• Turning off your iPhone’s Bluetooth and properly closing apps can stop Apple Music from playing automatically, too.

This article will show you how to stop Apple Music from automatically playing on your iPhone after a song or album has finished. It also covers several proven tips to prevent the iOS app from turning on by itself when connecting to another device, such as a car system, AirPods, headphones, or a Bluetooth speaker.

How to Stop Apple Music From Automatically Playing on iPhone

By default, the iOS Music app will continuously play songs from the Apple Music library until told otherwise. It can be frustrating when you want to listen to a single tune or album and then go about your day.

Here’s how to stop Apple Music from playing tracks automatically.

Open the Music app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

The iOS Music app is a completely separate app from the iTunes Store app.

Tap the mini-player along the bottom of the screen that shows the current song that's playing. If nothing is playing, begin playing one.

It doesn’t matter which song you play as this change we’re about to make to Apple Music’s Autoplay settings will apply across the app for all tracks.

Tap the Up Next icon in the lower-right corner of the screen.

 It’s the one that looks like three dots and lines stacked on top of each other.

If Autoplay is activated, you should see an Autoplay playlist in the lower half of the screen and a highlighted Autoplay icon to the right of the song playing. Tap the Autoplay icon to disable it.

The Autoplay icon is the one that looks like an infinity symbol.

If done correctly, the Autoplay playlist should immediately disappear, and Apple Music will now stop automatically playing.

You can now return to the app's front screen by tapping the Up Next icon once again and then swiping down to minimize the player.

To enable Autoplay in Apple Music, repeat these steps and make sure that the icon is highlighted and the Autoplay playlist is visible.

Tips to Stop Apple Music From Playing Automatically

Sometimes Apple Music can seem to start up automatically when connecting to a car system, a speaker, or a pair of headphones or earphones. While it’s unlikely that the cause is an official iPhone or Apple Music feature, there are still several things you may want to try to prevent this from happening.

• Put your AirPods in their case . Apple AirPods can detect when you're wearing them, but gripping them in your hand or even having them in a dark pocket can trick them. Keeping them in the case will ensure they don’t turn on by themselves and automatically trigger music playback.
• Watch your earphones . Similar to Apple’s AirPods, many earphones allow you to control music on an iPhone and make it appear as if apps are automatically playing by themselves.
• Disable Bluetooth on your iPhone . If Apple Music keeps playing automatically every time you get into your car, the easiest way to stop it is to turn off your iPhone or iPad’s Bluetooth to prevent a connection from being made. You may also want to turn off your car's Bluetooth if you don't use it for anything else.
• Is it Apple Music or Spotify? Many smart cars and speakers have built-in Spotify functionality. Spotify could be acting up instead of Apple Music. If your device has a display, check to see which app is playing. 
• Disable Handoff . The iPhone’s Handoff feature continues media playback on devices once they’re detected automatically. You can customize and even disable Handoff by opening Settings and going to General > AirPlay & Handoff .

To cancel an Apple Music subscription on an iPhone, launch Settings , tap your name > Subscriptions , select Apple Music , and tap Cancel Subscription . Or, go to the Apple Music website , sign in, tap your account icon > Settings > Subscriptions > Manage , and choose Cancel Subscription .

To stop Apple Music SharePlay when you're done with your SharePlay session, tap the SharePlay icon at the top of the FaceTime call. Tap End SharePlay , and tap either End for Everyone or End Only for Me .

You may have an expired Apple Music subscription, or the credit card on your account may have expired. The problem could also be a glitch; restart the app and see if that fixes it. Your internet connection may be down, or Apple Music may be down. If it's a problem with a song or album, try reloading it.

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How to stop Apple Music from automatically playing

Published on January 20, 2024

Apple Music is a powerful platform for enjoying your favorite tunes, but the automatic playback feature can catch you off guard sometimes. The functionality is enabled by default on all Apple devices and allows playlists, albums, songs, and related music to continue playing even when your selected song or playlist ends.

Also, individuals using Apple Music with CarPlay have to deal with the app playing music automatically once connected to their vehicles. Some experience similar problems with their iPads, AirPods, headphones, or iPhones at times when they’d rather have no music.

Whether you’re tired of songs starting without your consent or you simply want more control over your music experience, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll show you how to stop Apple Music from automatically playing and put you back in charge of your listening experience.

By modifying certain settings or disabling features on your iPad, iPhone, mac, or other Apple devices, you can stop Apple Music from automatically playing. We’ve covered some of them below.

Turn off autoplay in Apple Music

If you have an active Apple Music plan , disabling autoplay stops playback of any song you’re currently listening to. Follow these steps on how to stop Apple Music from automatically playing on your iPhone or iPad:

• Open the Apple Music application and expand the current song being played.
• Tap the icon with three dots and three lines from the bottom right of the screen.
• Click on the Autoplay (infinity) icon to turn off autoplay. The icon will change from white to transparent.

The mac application doesn’t allow you to disable Apple Music autoplay directly. However, you can replicate the effect by clearing your Playing Next list. Here’s how:

• Launch Apple Music on your mac.
• Click the icon with three dots and lines in the top right of your Apple Music.
• Click the Clear button to remove all upcoming songs from your Playing Next list. This will stop autoplay.

Disable Handoff

The Handoff feature lets you initiate a task on one device and resume it on another from the exact point you left off. For example, you can start composing an email on Mail with your iPhone and complete it on your mac.

Handoff also applies to the Apple Music app. Disabling it in your iPhone or iPad settings will prevent Apple Music from automatically resuming play on other devices linked to the same Apple ID.

Here’s how to stop Apple Music from automatically playing by disabling Handoff:

• Launch the iOS Settings app.
• Go to General and select AirPlay & Handoff from the list.
• Tap the switch beside Handoff to toggle it off.

Turn off the CarPlay feature

Turning off CarPlay will prevent your car from automatically playing music from your nearby iPhone or iPad. Follow these steps:

• Go to Settings on your iOS device.
• Tap General and select CarPlay .
• Find your car on the list and select Forget This Car .

Disable Apple Music to use data

Preventing Apple Music from using cellular data limits playback to Wi-Fi or downloaded files. Follow these steps to disable access to cellular data on all iPhones and certain iPads with cellular data plans:

• Open the Settings app and select Music from the list.
• Under the option, Allow Music to Access , flip the switch beside Mobile Data to turn it off.

Change AirPods settings

Modifying your AirPods settings can prevent Apple Music from playing at undesired times. For example, you can prevent your AirPods from automatically resuming playback when they detect they’re in your ears. To change this setting on your iPhone and iPad:

• Navigate to Settings and tap Bluetooth .
• Find your AirPods under My Devices .
• Tap the i (information) button next to your headphones.
• Find the Automatic Ear Detection option and turn it off.

You can also turn off Automatic Ear Detection when using AirPods on your mac. Follow these steps:

• Click on the Apple icon in the top left toolbar.
• Select System Settings from the dropdown menu.
• Locate your AirPods in the toolbar on the left.
• Find Automatic Ear Detection and turn it off.

How to fix Apple Music pausing randomly on your Apple and non-Apple devices

Apple Music should stream your songs without random and involuntary interruptions, pauses, or breaks. But if the app is pausing automatically without you doing anything, here are some solutions to fix this problem.

Important:  Apple Music is available on a wide range of Apple and non-Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, HomePod, Apple Watch, Apple TV, CarPlay, web browsers, iTunes on Windows PC, Android phones , smart TVs , Xbox , PlayStation 5 , Roku , Amazon Echo , Sonos , Google Nest , and even your Tesla car ! Most solutions here are generic and should apply to all devices where you’re facing this problem.

Make sure your Wi-Fi or cellular data isn’t choppy

Run a speed test on your device to ensure your internet is fast and stable. You can also play a high-resolution YouTube video and see if you’re successful or not.

If there are problems with your Wi-Fi or cellular connection, Apple Music is bound to pause. So, please fix that first:

• What to do when your iPhone or iPad can’t connect to Wi-Fi
• How to fix cellular data not working on iPhone or iPad
• Internet not working on your Mac? Here’s how to fix it

Stop your AirPods from pausing Apple Music

Your AirPods will automatically pause media playback on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch if you take one of them out of your ears. To stop this , connect your AirPods to your device and follow these steps:

• On iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings > Bluetooth > ⓘ next to your AirPods and switch off Automatic Ear Detection.
• On Mac: Go to System Settings or System Preferences > Bluetooth > ⓘ next to your AirPods > AirPods Settings and turn off Automatic Ear Detection.

Some apps will pause Apple Music on purpose

When Apple Music is playing, and you open the Spotify app, it will automatically pause Apple Music even if you have not yet played anything on Spotify and are just browsing! This is true for several other iOS and iPadOS apps that stop existing media playback when you open them. Sadly you can’t change this.

This can also rarely happen on Mac.

Apple Music stops after just one or a few songs?

If you play a playlist, album, artist, or genre that has just one or a few songs listed in it, then your music will rightly pause after those songs finish playing. To ensure your music never stops, you can enable Autoplay , after which Apple Music will keep playing similar music. To do that, tap the Playing Next button and then hit the infinity symbol .

Turn off the music stop timer

You can set your iPhone or iPad to automatically pause Apple Music after a while . Go to the Clock app > Timer. From here, make sure When Timer Ends isn’t set to Stop Playing.

Force quit and reopen the Music app

• On iPhone or iPad: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen or double-press the Home button. Now, drag the Music app tile all the way up to force close it .
• On Mac: Click the Apple menu  and choose Force Quit. From here, select Music and click Force Quit .

After this, wait for about 15 seconds and reopen the Music app. This should prevent Apple Music from pausing automatically.

Restart your iPhone, iPad, Mac, HomePod,  TV, PC, or Android phone

Before moving to the remaining solutions, go ahead and perform a restart. If the problem is caused by minor glitches, turning off the device and turning it back on should fix the inconvenience.

Related: How to restart your HomePod

Refresh Apple Music on the web

Are you listening to Apple Music in your web browser , and it’s annoyingly pausing there? Follow these tips to address that:

• Refresh the page.
• Log out of Apple Music on the web and log in again.
• Clear the entire browser history and cache, and log in to Apple Music again.
• If possible, switch to iTunes or the Music app and access Apple Music there.

Check Apple Music’s system status

As you already know, Apple Music is streamed from Apple servers via the internet. Plus, at times, even to play locally downloaded songs, your device may perform a quick check with the Apple Music servers to ensure you still have a subscription or your account password and settings are still the same.

Now, if Apple Music is pausing randomly, it’s time to visit Apple’s System Status page . From there, make sure Apple Music has a green dot next to it. In case it’s yellow or red, or of a different shape, then the service is facing an outage, and you can’t do anything to fix it. Please wait until Apple resolves the issue.

Update your Apple device

Are you running an old version of iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, or HomePod Software Version on your devices? If yes, update to the latest build, which should fix your Apple Music problems.

• iPhone or iPad: Settings app > General > Software Update.
• Mac: System Settings > General > Software Update or System Preferences > Software Update.

Related: How to update the software on your HomePod

Update iTunes or Apple Music app on Android

Do you use Apple Music inside the iTunes app on Windows PC or your Android phone? If so, open the Microsoft Store or Google Play Store and update the app.

Apple Music on Microsoft Store

Apple Music on Google Play Store

Note: Apple apps don’t receive updates like other third-party apps. So, the only way to update the Music app or Safari on your Apple devices is to update the entire operating system.

Disconnect Bluetooth buds and try on-device speakers

On rare occasions, wireless headphones from other manufacturers may cause trouble. To fix this, disconnect the Bluetooth headphones and use Apple Music via the built-in speaker. If it plays fine and doesn’t pause randomly, perform a restart of both the headphones and your device. If the nuisance continues, forget and re-pair the headphones.

Check your wired earphones

Are you using EarPods or other wired headphones? It’s possible that the stem where the wire and the headphone jack meet has internal damage causing the music to pause whenever there is a significant movement. Use this earphone with other devices and see if the problem continues. If yes, you’ll have to get a different pair .

Turn off the power and data-saving modes

If your device is in Low Power Mode or Low Data Mode , please turn them off and see if it helps.

• How to enable Low Power Mode on your iPhone or iPad and what happens when you do so
• How to use low power mode on your Mac

Android phones and Windows laptops also have a power-saving mode. Make sure to disable them.

Switch off pro features

An upside of using Apple Music is its nifty features like Dolby Atmos, Lossless Audio support, and such. But if your music is automatically pausing and downgrading the experience, consider turning these off. And if the problem fixes itself by disabling these features, make sure to update your device and also send feedback to Apple so that they address the problem. After all, fixing the random pausing issue by turning off pro features is a temporary solution and not something you might want to do permanently.

Disable Animated Art

Go to the Settings app on iPhone or iPad > Music > Animated Art and choose Off.

Set Dolby Atmos to Automatic or Off

• On iPhone or iPad: Go to the Settings app > Music > Dolby Atmos and select Automatic or Off.
• On Mac: Open the Music app and press the Command + Comma (,) keys. Now, go to the Playback section and set Dolby Atmos to Automatic or Off.

Try turning off Lossless Audio

• On iPhone or iPad: Settings app > Music > Audio Quality and turn off Lossless Audio.
• On Mac: Launch the Music app and press the Command + Comma (,) keys. Now from the Playback section, uncheck Lossless Audio.

Download the track locally

If Apple Music songs pause and break while streaming, consider downloading them for offline use . Once that’s done, you can listen even when your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, iTunes, or Android phone isn’t connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Note: You can’t download songs locally if you’re on the cheaper Apple Music Voice plan .

Delete and redownload the songs

Are offline songs also pausing and breaking randomly? If yes, delete and redownload them . This basic tip should fix the issue.

Reset Apple Music cache

In case Apple Music doesn’t work reliably on your Mac or PC, reset its cache by following these steps:

• Open Music or iTunes .
• Go to Preferences by pressing the Command + Comma (,) keys on your Mac. On PC, click Edit and choose Preferences .
• Click Advanced .
• Finally, hit Reset Cache .

Delete the Music app and reinstall it

Still trying to fix the problem? Delete the Music app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone and install it again. On PC, you can delete and reinstall iTunes.

Download iTunes from Microsoft Store

Reset all device settings

Finally, if nothing helps and you continue to face the problem on your iPhone or iPad, go ahead and reset all settings . You can do the same on your HomePod by resetting it .

This should solve the random pausing issues in Apple Music.

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If you use Safari as your preferred browser, you may have noticed that some websites play videos or audio automatically without your consent. This feature is known as autoplay, and it can be quite annoying, especially when browsing in a public area or trying to concentrate on work. Fortunately, Safari allows you to disable autoplay easily using its built-in settings. In this article, we'll explain how to disable autoplay on Safari for macOS and iOS, as well as troubleshoot any common issues you might encounter.

Understanding Autoplay in Safari

Before we start, it's important to grasp what autoplay is and why it may impact your browsing experience negatively. Autoplay refers to the automatic playback of media when you visit a website. This can be video or audio content, and it starts playing as soon as you load the page. While some users may appreciate this feature, others find it intrusive, disruptive, and downright frustrating.

What is Autoplay?

Autoplay is a feature that allows websites to play videos or audio automatically without user intervention. This behaviour was introduced to improve user experience by making content more engaging and interactive. However, as more websites began to incorporate autoplay, users started reporting issues with the feature. This includes the inability to control unwanted sound, unexpected bursts of music, and unexpected video playing in inappropriate situations.

One of the main issues with autoplay is that it can be a distraction. When visiting a website, you may be looking for specific information or trying to complete a task. Autoplaying media can take your focus away from what you were doing, and it can be frustrating to have to stop the media manually.

Another issue with autoplay is that it can be overwhelming. If you're visiting a website with lots of videos and audio, the constant barrage of media can be exhausting. This is especially true if you're using a mobile device with limited battery life and data.

Why Disable Autoplay?

There are several reasons why you may want to disable autoplay. First, autoplay can be overwhelming if you're visiting a website with lots of videos and audio. Second, autoplay consumes data and can drain your battery life if you're using a mobile device. Lastly, it can be distracting and annoying, especially if you're trying to work in a quiet environment.

Disabling autoplay can also help protect your privacy. Some websites use autoplaying media to track your behaviour and gather information about you. By disabling autoplay, you can limit the amount of data that websites can collect about you.

Overall, autoplay can be a useful feature in some cases, but it can also be a nuisance. If you're finding that autoplay is causing issues for you, it's worth considering disabling the feature in your browser.

Disabling Autoplay on Safari for macOS

If you're running Safari on a macOS device, you can disable autoplay by adjusting the browser's settings. Here's how:

Accessing Safari Preferences

Launch Safari from your dock or applications folder. Click on "Safari" from the menu bar at the top of your screen and select "Preferences" from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut "Command + ," to launch the preferences window.

Adjusting Autoplay Settings for All Websites

Once you're in the preferences window, click on the "Websites" tab at the top. From the left-hand column, select "Autoplay." You'll now see options for "Allow All Auto-Play," "Stop Media with Sound," and "Never Auto-Play."

If you want to disable autoplay for all websites, select "Never Auto-Play." This will prevent any video or audio content from playing automatically, regardless of the website. Alternatively, you can choose "Stop Media with Sound" to block videos and audio with sound, but allow those without sound to play automatically.

Customizing Autoplay Settings for Specific Websites

If you only want to disable autoplay for certain websites, you can do so by customizing the autoplay settings for each site. Under the "Websites" tab, select "Autoplay" from the column on the left. Then, scroll down to the "Allow Auto-Play" section and look for the website you want to customize.

Next to the website's name, you'll see a dropdown menu with the options "Allow All Auto-Play," "Stop Media with Sound," and "Never Auto-Play." Choose the option that suits your needs. You can customize the autoplay settings for as many websites as you want.

Disabling Autoplay on Safari for iOS

The process for disabling autoplay on Safari for iOS is slightly different. Here's what you need to do:

Accessing Safari Settings on iOS

Unlock your iOS device and launch the "Settings" app from the home screen. Scroll until you see "Safari" and tap on it. You should now see a list of Safari settings on the right-hand side of your screen.

Turning Off Autoplay for Videos and Audio

Under the "Settings for Websites" section, tap on "Auto-Play." You'll now see three options: "Allow All Auto-Play," "Stop Media with Sound," and "Never Auto-Play." To disable autoplay, select "Never Auto-Play." This will prevent any video or audio content from playing automatically on any website.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you've followed the steps above but still experience autoplay, there are a few things you can try:

Autoplay Still Active After Disabling

If you still hear autoplay content even after disabling it, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies. Sometimes, these files can interfere with Safari's settings and cause unwanted behaviour.

Resetting Safari Autoplay Settings to Default

If you're still having issues, you can reset Safari's autoplay settings to default by going to "Safari" > "Preferences" > "Websites" > "AutoPlay" and clicking on the "Reset to Defaults" button at the bottom right-hand corner of the window.

Alternative Methods to Block Autoplay

If you're still struggling to block autoplay, you can try using browser extensions or third-party applications designed to manage autoplay behaviour. Extensions like "Disable HTML5 Autoplay" for Chrome or "AutoplayStopper" for Firefox can help you gain more control over unwanted autoplay content. Similarly, some third-party applications like "AutoPlay Settings" for Windows can help you customize autoplay preferences across all browsers.

By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to disable autoplay on Safari for macOS and iOS devices. If you're still having issues, try troubleshooting common problems using the methods described above. Don't hesitate to explore alternative methods such as browser extensions or third-party applications, which can provide additional control over autoplay behaviour.

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Apple Music Stops When Opening Other Apps? (6 Solutions)

Apple Music may be one of the best music streaming services out there, but it’s not perfect.

While most people don’t experience any issues with Apple Music, others have encountered a frustrating bug that causes their music to stop while they’re using other apps on their iPhone or iPad.

This often happens when you try to use Facebook or Snapchat while listening to songs in Apple Music – and sometimes it can even happen when you’re just browsing your phone’s home screen.

In this article, we’ll explain why this happens and offer some quick fixes for how you can keep your tunes going without having them cut off every few seconds.

Why Does Apple Music Stop When Opening Other Apps?

Apple Music stops when opening other apps because of how the service’s background playback works (or doesn’t work). If you’re using iOS 12 and Android 8 or later and have turned off Background App Refresh for your device, then this may be happening to you as well.

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Why Does Apple Music Stop When I Open Another App on My iPhone?

Apple Music can be a useful tool for your iPhone, but it has some limitations when it comes to playing music in the background.

Apple Music is not a music player—it’s actually more of a music streaming service than anything else.

When you open up an app on your phone and start listening to music via Apple Music, then switch over to another app (such as Mail or Notes), the audio stops playing in that app.

This happens because apps are designed to only play audio from one source at once—the hardware doesn’t allow for multiple streams of sound at once.

Fortunately for us users who want our tunes everywhere we go, there is actually a way around this limitation: Just enable Background App Refresh so that all apps will continue running even if they aren’t being used or viewed by you directly (in other words, so you can keep listening).

Why Does Apple Music Stop When I Open Another App on My Android Phone?

Apple Music is one of the best streaming services on the market, but it’s not without its problems.

If you have an Android device, then there could be an issue with your Google Play Music app. There is a simple fix for this issue:

• Open the Google Play Music app and click on the menu button in the upper left corner of your screen
• Select Settings
• Scroll down to the ‘Keep screen on’ section and select Never under that setting, then click OK to confirm

Read our blog here about 8 reasons Apple Music is better than Spotify.

How Do You Get Apple Music to Play Over Other Apps?

To fix this problem, you’ll need to head into Settings > Music and make sure that the “Playing over other apps” switch is turned on.

If it is already turned on, then try turning it off and then back on again.

If this doesn’t work, you can also set it to “Always” so that no matter what app you’re using or what screen of your phone you’re on, music will always play in the background.

If you want to continue listening to music while using other apps, then there are a few things you can do:

• Close any other apps that are open on your iPhone or iPad. This means closing all of them except for the one that you’re currently using — which should be your main app for listening to music.
• For example, if you’re listening to Apple Music through Spotify and then open Safari or another app, it’ll stop playing in Spotify and start playing in Safari instead.
• Close all of your tabs in Safari while listening to music through Spotify or another app.
• This will prevent Safari from using up any battery power while it’s running in the background and not being used by anyone else who might need it later on in their day (for example).

Can You Listen to Apple Music While Browsing the Facebook App?

It is possible to listen to Apple Music while browsing the Facebook app on an iPhone.

However, only a few people have reported this happening and it’s unclear why it works for some users but not others.

If you want to try it out, proceed as follows:

• Open the Facebook app on your iPhone
• Access the Apple Music tab in Control Center (swipe up from bottom of screen with one finger or tap “Control Center” button in upper right corner of screen)
• Play any song or album from within Control Center

What Apps Typically Cause Problems with Apple Music?

• Google Maps
• Google Play Music

How Do I Keep Apple Music Running in the Background Across All Apps?

If you want to keep Apple Music running in the background across all apps, it’s important to understand how you can start and stop playback.

There are several ways that people prefer to use the app, but there is one method that seems more popular than others:

• Using the “For You” tab and starting playlists or albums from there (Start playing a song when tapping on an album or playlist)
• Starting a radio station and tapping on any of its songs (Start playing a song when tapping on an artist)
• Using the “New” tab and find new music for yourself (Start playing a song when tapping on an album or playlist)

Can You Make Apple Music Overrule Sound Settings from Other Apps?

Yes, you can make Apple Music override sound settings from other apps. You can do this in the Settings app.

Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Sound Check

You will see whether or not Soundcheck is enabled. If it’s not enabled, toggle it on and then select which app you want music to play over when using AirPods, headphones or external speakers

Some Quick Fixes To Solve Apple Music Stopping When Opening Other Apps

• Force-close the Music app
• Check if there is a software update available for the Music app
• Restart your iPhone or iPad

Use Basic Troubleshooting

Use basic troubleshooting. Force-close the Music app, then reopen it and try playing music again.

If you’re connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data, check for a software update that might help fix your problem.

Force-Close the Music App

If you’re having trouble with the Music app, try force-closing it.

• Force-close the app from the multitasking tray: Swipe up and hold to see the multitasking tray. Tap and hold on your Apple Music icon until it starts to jiggle. Swipe left or right to close it.
• Force-close from home screen or lock screen: Open Control Center by swiping up from below your iPhone’s bottom edge (or dragging down from above its top edge), then tap and hold on your Apple Music app until it starts to jiggle. Tap X in the top left corner of its box, then confirm that you want to delete both this app and all its data by tapping Delete in another dialog box that appears next.

Check If a Software Update Is Available

If you’re still having trouble, try checking for updates.

Here are the steps to do that:

• Open your device’s Settings app and tap General.
• Scroll down and tap iTunes & App Store. If you have multiple Apple IDs on your phone, make sure to choose the one that matches your Apple Music subscription.
• Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen, then enter it when prompted (you may be asked to sign in with Face ID or Touch ID).
• Tap View Apple ID when you’re signed in, then select Subscriptions from the left panel menu and see if there’s an update available for any apps or services listed under Your Subscriptions. You can also tap Manage under Your Subscriptions section to see which subscriptions are set up on this account and turn them off if needed; those will be turned back on automatically when you restart iPhone XS Max after updating software updates from earlier versions of iOS 12/13

Restart Your iPhone or iPad

If Apple Music stops when you open other apps, the solution is to restart your iPhone or iPad. To do this:

• Turn off your device.
• Press and hold the Power button on your device until “slide to power off” appears, then drag the slider.
• Press and hold the Home button until you see an Apple logo on a black screen (about 5 seconds).
• Release both buttons when you see the Apple logo on a white background with gray typeface at about 10 seconds. Your iPhone or iPad will restart.

Reset Your Network Settings

To reset your network settings:

• Go to Settings > General > Reset.
• Tap Reset Network Settings.
• Enter your passcode, if prompted.

Reset All Settings

• Go to Settings > General> Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
• Enter your passcode, if prompted, and then tap Reset All Settings to confirm that you want to restore the default settings for all settings on your device. This will reset all settings, including network settings, system settings and preferences.
• If you’re prompted to verify that you want to reset the device’s date from the current date back up to its original date when it was purchased or last updated at an Apple Store (or other authorized service provider), tap Restore System Software To Factory Condition Without Erasing Data And Set Up As New Device To Proceed Or Cancel (you might also see this option referred as “Restore iPhone”).

Update to the Latest Version of iOS

There are a few different versions of iOS that can cause issues with Apple Music, so you’ll want to make sure you’re on the latest version.

• Update your phone to the latest version of iOS:
• If you’re currently running an older version of iOS, update it (here are instructions for all devices).
• Make sure you’ve got enough space on your phone or tablet before upgrading—you’ll need at least 4GB free to download and install an update.

Apple Music is a great service, but it’s not perfect. Thankfully, there are some quick fixes that you can try if you start experiencing problems with Apple Music music stopping, or even crashing when opening other apps on your iPhone or iPad.

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• Get started with Fitness
• Track daily activity and change your move goal
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• Get started with Freeform
• Create a Freeform board
• Draw or handwrite
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• Get started with Health
• Fill out your Health Details
• Intro to Health data
• View your health data
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• Take a mental health assessment
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• Turn off alarms and delete sleep schedules
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• View your sleep history
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• Intro to Home
• Upgrade to the new Home architecture
• Set up accessories
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• Invite others to control accessories
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• Get music, movies, and TV shows
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• Manage purchases and settings
• Get started with Journal
• Write in your journal
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• Magnify nearby objects
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• Add and remove email accounts
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• Find podcasts
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• Browse the web
• Search for websites
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• Use Siri to listen to a webpage
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Customize your Safari settings on iPhone

Customize your start page

When you open a new tab, you begin on your start page. You can customize your start page with new background images and options.

Scroll to the bottom of the page, then tap Edit.

Choose the options you want to appear on your start page:

Favorites: Display shortcuts to your favorite bookmarked websites. See Bookmark a favorite website .

Frequently Visited: Go straight to the websites you visit most.

Shared with You: See links shared with you in Messages, Mail, and more. See Find links shared with you .

Privacy Report: Stay updated on how many trackers and websites Safari blocked from tracking you. See View the Privacy Report .

Siri Suggestions: As you search, allow websites shared in Calendar and other apps to appear.

Reading List: Show webpages currently in your Reading List. See Add the current webpage to your Reading List .

Recently Closed Tabs: Go back to tabs you previously closed.

iCloud Tabs: Show open tabs from other Apple devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID and Safari is turned on in iCloud settings or preferences. See Organize your tabs with Tab Groups .

Note: Your custom start page settings are updated on all your Apple devices where you have Use Start Page on All Devices turned on, and you’re signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication .

Change the text size for a website on Safari

Use the Page Settings button to increase or decrease the text size.

Tap the large A to increase the font size or the small A to decrease it.

Change the display controls for a website on Safari

You can hide the search field, switch to Reader, and more.

Hide the search field: Tap Hide Toolbar (tap the bottom of the screen to get it back).

See a streamlined view of the webpage: Tap Show Reader (if available).

To return to the normal view, tap Hide Reader.

See what the webpage looks like on a desktop computer: Tap Request Desktop Website (if available).

You can also adjust Safari settings in Accessibility settings. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Per-App Settings. Tap Add App, choose Safari, then tap Safari to adjust the settings.

Choose where to save downloads

When you download a file in Safari, you can choose whether to save it to iCloud or on your iPhone.

iCloud Drive: Select this option to save downloads to the Downloads folder in iCloud Drive. This allows you to access the downloaded file on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID .

On My iPhone: Select this option to save downloads to the Downloads folder on your iPhone.

Share website passwords with a group

You can create a group of trusted contacts and share a set of passwords. Passwords stay up to date for everyone in the group, and you can remove someone at any time.

See Create shared password groups .

Adjust privacy settings for Safari

You can choose what privacy settings you want across Safari, and create individual exceptions for websites. See Browse privately .

How to Stop Apple Music From Opening Automatically On Mac

Are you annoyed with the Apple Music app keeps opening on Mac randomly? Previously, users reported the same issue with iTunes. In my case, the Apple Music app keeps opening automatically on its own . This issue has started after upgrading my MacBook to macOS Monterey .

However, while reading a few forums, it came to my knowledge that there are plenty of users having the same problem. So, I thought to come up with a solution that prevents the Music app from opening automatically. Thankfully, I succeeded. Keep on reading the article!

The problem is, Apple Music turns on at random intervals. This can be a nuisance if you are at work or at an important meeting. It is really frustrating when you are Facetiming and suddenly the Music app pops up.

If you are facing the same problem and the Music app keeps opening on Mac randomly, you need to fix the issue right away. Thankfully, there is a wide range of solutions that can stop Music app from opening automatically.

How to Stop Apple Music From Opening Automatically On Mac?

Here are all the possible solutions to prevent the Apple Music app from opening automatically on its own.

1. Beware of the “Play” Button on Keyboard (F8) or TouchPad

A reason for Apple Music opening automatically on the Mac is accidental brushing of the Play button or maybe macOS has hijacked the Play button to open the Music app when it is pressed. To deal with this issue, you can opt for the following below steps that will help you to stop Apple Music app from opening automatically when you press the Play button on Mac:

Now, nothing will happen if you press the Play button on your keyboard or Touchpad. Executing the above command will prevent the Music app from opening automatically on Mac.

Are you wondering what “ launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.rcd.plist ” actually does in the background?

• Here, launchtl is the application that allows users to control agents which run in the background.
• unload directs launchtl to disable a specific agent.
• Lastly, the /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.rcd.plist tells the agent location you want to disable.

Do you want to revert to the original settings? In that case, you will need to open the Terminal once again and run the below command:

launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.rcd.plist

Here, the only difference is the use of load instead of unload . After running the above command, you will again observe that the Music app will open automatically on its own when you press the Play button on the keyboard or touchpad.

2. Check Bluetooth Headphone and AirPods

Did your Music app just open automatically while connecting your AirPods ? This problem can be due to a wide variety of issues. It can be due to low battery or poor Bluetooth signals .

However, the cause can also be due to movement from one location to another like from the living room to bedrom or vice-versa.

Facing the same issue if you are trying to connect Bluetooth headphones or earphones other than manufactured by Apple company?  This will bound to happen until Apple comes up with some update to solve this problem or they may be doing it purposely to make people will use their headphones.

Also Read : How to Connect AirPods Without Case? Is it Really Possible?

3. Check Login Items on Mac

Another reason that can contribute to the random opening of Apple Music on Mac is Login Items, also known as Startup Programs. These are basically applications that turn on automatically during startup.

Here, it is vital to understand that the more startup programs present on Mac, the more time it will take to boot. That is why you must only add necessary programs to Login Items.

Now, if Login Items has Apple Music added, it will start playing automatically upon the booting of Mac. Here, the solution is to remove Apple Music from the list of Login Items.

Check out the steps that you must follow to stop Music App from opening automatically on startup:

• Click on the Apple icon located at the top left-hand side of the screen.

• Under the Current User section on the left pane, select your Username .
• Now go to the Login Items tab on the right pane.

There is also an alternative way that you can apply to stop the Apple Music app to launch on startup.

• Right-click on Apple Music app present on the Dock.
• Hover the cursor on Options.

That is it, this will prevent Music app from opening automatically on Mac once you log in after a restart or shut down.

4. Remove Plist File Using Daemons and Agent

Sometimes, the reason for the automatic opening of Apple Music on Mac is also might be due to corrupted plist files. This can lead to errors and cause this problem. Now, you can solve the issue by deleting the .plist file.

If you are worried that deleting the .plist will affect the system, you can relax! When you relaunch the Apple Music app on the Mac, a fresh .plist file will be created automatically which will be free of bugs.

These are the steps that you can follow to delete the .plist file that will help you to stop Music app from opening automatically:

• Click anywhere on the desktop screen and the finder menu will appear on the top.

• Open these folders one by one and find and delete music plist files. 

Now, you will need to delete Music cache folders and files .

• Enter /Library/Caches in the Finder’s “Go to Folder” dialog box and hit Return .
• Here, you need to look out for the Music folder and delete everything .

Another thing that you need to do is delete plist files from Preferences .

• In the Finder’s “Go to Folder” dialog, enter /Library/Preferences and hit Enter .
• You need to search for music plist files here.
• Select all the files you find and  delete them.

5. Use noTunes App to Stop Apple Music from Opening Automatically

To deal with Apple Music automatically launching, you can use a third-party application. One such app is the noTunes, developed by Tom Taylor . This open-source app takes care of everything to resolve the problem. You can download the app and use it to get rid of the issue.

Check out below steps on how you can stop Music app from opening automatically on Mac using noTunes:

• Click on noTunes app icon in the menu bar. It will stop Apple Music app to open automatically on Mac the next time.

Make sure the app icon looks like the image below once you tap on it. This means noTunes is working and preventing the Apple Music app to open automatically.

Don’t let Music App Disturb you Again

These are some of the methods that you can use to stop Music app from opening automatically on Mac. It is true that the Apple Music app has evolved significantly. That is why you need to make sure that your Mac is updated.

If none of the above methods work for you, the last resort is reinstalling the macOS . It will not erase any existing data from the device.

Did you face any problem while following the solutions mentioned above to stop Music app from opening automatically on Mac? If yes, do let us know in the comments section below and we will try to resolve it as soon as possible.

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February 18, 2023 at 1:13 AM

Many thanks!

February 5, 2023 at 7:58 AM

noTunes wouldn’t open on my Mac. This Apple Music pop-up is driving me mad, I’ve tried everything.

October 27, 2022 at 9:20 AM

Thanks god, this working for me on macOS monterey.

October 11, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Hi, how to i remove the code regarding the play button? It wont play spotify now ffs!

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To re-enable the Play button, run the following command

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UPDATE : It was a fluke, the pause button works with Spotify again. My bad.

Note that if you use solution #1, that it will completely turn off the play button. You will not be able to use it for Spotify or Amazon Music or for playing and pausing videos you are watching. So you will have to weigh how much you use it before you turn it off completely.

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How to Stop the Music App from Opening Automatically on Your Mac

Listening to music can make you happier, healthier, and even smarter. However, you don't necessarily need Apple's Music app to open automatically every time you turn on your Mac. In fact, it can be downright annoying. Learn how to stop Apple Music from launching automatically on your Mac at login.

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How to Turn Off Autoplay in Your Browser

At some point, you've probably had your web browsing rudely interrupted by an unexpected burst of music or other audio—usually accompanying some kind of video content on the page that you're viewing.

Sometimes these videos are adverts, sometimes they're content posted by users, but the clip and the accompanying sounds that go along with it are often not what you want to focus on. They can also start up at the most inconvenient times: You don't want an ad blaring through your laptop speakers when you're studying in a coffee shop, for example.

It doesn't have to be this way, because there are settings in all the popular browsers that can stop this behavior. It's also worth checking the settings for the sites you use to see if there are options you can tweak.

In the case of YouTube, for example, click your profile avatar (top right), then Settings . Under Playback and performance , turn off the Inline playback toggle switch so videos don't start running as you hover the cursor over them. On Netflix, click your profile avatar (top right), then Account . Click your account name, then Change next to Playback settings , and uncheck the Autoplay previews whilst browsing on all devices box.

Other sites have similar settings, but if you can't find what you're after, you can make some changes at the browser level as well.

AutoplayStopper will block media as it attempts to play.

While there was, once upon a time, a setting inside Chrome to stop video and audio from autoplaying as soon as a page was loaded, it's now been excised from the browser. To get the same end results you need to turn to a third-party browser extension, and one of the best is AutoplayStopper .

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It's free, it's simple to use, and it does the job effectively. Videos still show up onscreen, but you're only shown a static thumbnail—they're not allowed to start playing without your approval. If you decide that you do want to see a video, just click on it.

The AutoplayStopper icon in the Chrome toolbar keeps track of how many videos have been blocked. If you right-click on it and choose Options , you can add particular websites that you want to be exempt from the AutoplayStopper restrictions.

There is one setting built into Chrome that you can take advantage of: If there's one particular website that's always interrupting your browsing with audio that starts up automatically, right-click on the browser tab at the top and pick Mute site —you won't hear a peep from any more pages on that particular site.

Setting autoplay options in Safari on macOS.

The options built into Safari cover the bases pretty well when it comes to controlling autoplay behavior—which is just as well, as Apple's browser isn't as well provided with third-party extensions as some of its competitors.

To stop media from automatically playing on a specific site in the browser, open the Safari menu and choose Settings for ... (the site name will be listed here). Next to Auto-Play you'll see that there are three options: Allow All Auto-Play , Stop Media with Sound (videos with audio are blocked), and Never Auto-Play (all videos are blocked).

To control autoplay in Safari more generally, open the Safari menu and pick Preferences . Open the Auto-Play tab, and you'll see you can set the options for the site you're currently on. Any sites that you've previously customized are listed here too.

At the bottom, there's another drop-down menu that lets you configure any websites that haven't yet been customized individually. To remove a website's individual setting, click on its entry in the list and then choose Remove .

Firefox enables you to block audio on its own, or both audio and video.

Firefox comes with a specific setting for media autoplay, so you don't necessarily have to rely on an extension. To find it, open the browser menu (the three horizontal lines, top right), then choose Settings , Privacy & security , and Settings next to Autoplay .

You've got three options, which are fairly self-explanatory: Allow Audio and Video , Block Audio , and Block Audio and Video . That middle option gives you an alternative between the two extremes of all or nothing—you can use it if you're happy for videos to play silently as soon as they're loaded on a particular page.

To make an exception, click the icon next to a website URL (it'll usually be a padlock), then click the connection link, More Information and Permissions : You can make changes under Autoplay . There's also the option to quickly mute a site by right-clicking on its tab and choosing Mute Tab from the menu that pops up.

With everything handled by the browser, there's less demand for autoplay add-ons, but you can still find ones that apply to specific sites: Autoplay No More , for example, will stop videos from automatically playing on YouTube, Vimeo, and several other sites.

You can block media from autoplaying in the Edge settings.

Microsoft Edge is based on the same Chromium code as Google Chrome these days, and so you can use the same browser extensions with it. Rather than just recommend the same add-on a second time though, we'll give you an alternative to try: Video Autoplay Blocker .

It does exactly what its name might suggest, stopping videos from playing without your express permission. That permission can be granted by simply clicking on the video you want to watch—and until that happens you'll just see a static thumbnail.

Unlike Chrome, Edge does still have a built-in setting for controlling autoplaying media. Open the "edge://flags" page, search for Show block option in autoplay settings , and change it to Enabled . You can then click the three dots (top right), Settings , Cookies and site permissions, and Media autoplay , and change the Control if audio and video play automatically on sites option to Block (or Limit to be less restrictive).

Finally, you can quickly silence a site in particular by right-clicking on the header of the tab that it's open in and choosing Mute tab . At the moment you can't mute sites in their entirety using the integrated options in Edge, as you can with Chrome.

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How To Stop Iphone From Automatically Playing Music When Connected To Bluetooth

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Have you ever experienced the frustration of your iPhone automatically playing music as soon as it connects to a Bluetooth device? It can be quite annoying, especially if you’re in a quiet environment or simply not in the mood for music. The good news is that you can stop this auto-play feature and regain control over when and what plays on your iPhone.

By default, iOS is programmed to automatically start playing music whenever it detects a Bluetooth connection to a paired audio device such as headphones, speakers, or even your car’s audio system. This can be convenient at times, but it can also be inconvenient or undesirable in certain situations.

Fortunately, there are several methods you can try to prevent your iPhone from automatically playing music when connected to a Bluetooth device. In this article, we will walk you through step-by-step instructions to disable this auto-play feature. Whether you’re tired of sudden music interruptions or simply prefer to have more control over your device, these methods will help you regain control and have a seamless audio experience.

Before we delve into the specific methods, it’s important to note that the process may vary slightly depending on the version of iOS you are using. However, the overall concept remains the same regardless of the iOS version on your device. Let’s explore these methods one by one to regain control over your iPhone’s audio playback.

What Causes the iPhone to Automatically Play Music When Connected to Bluetooth?

The iPhone’s automatic music play feature when connected to Bluetooth devices is a default setting in iOS. This feature is designed to provide a seamless audio experience by automatically playing the last audio source you used. While it can be convenient for some users, it can also be frustrating for others who prefer to have more control over their audio playback. Understanding the causes of this behavior can help you address the issue effectively.

One of the main reasons for this automatic play behavior is the iOS feature called “Autoplay.” Autoplay is a default setting designed to automatically resume playing media when reconnecting to a Bluetooth device that was previously used. It ensures that you don’t miss out on your favorite songs or podcasts when you switch between devices.

Furthermore, the settings and preferences for each audio app on your iPhone can also contribute to the auto-play behavior. Some apps have their own autoplay settings that override the general iOS autoplay feature. For example, if you were using a music streaming app and had enabled autoplay within that app, it would continue playing music even after connecting to a Bluetooth device.

Additionally, the “Recently Played” section in the Music app can also trigger automatic playback. When you connect to a Bluetooth device, iOS may interpret it as a cue to resume playing the last music or audio file you accessed through the Music app.

It’s important to note that the specific behavior may vary depending on the version of iOS installed on your device. Newer iOS versions may have additional features or settings that impact the auto-play behavior. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to keep your device up to date with the latest iOS version to benefit from any improvements or bug fixes related to audio playback.

Now that we have a better understanding of why the iPhone automatically plays music when connected to Bluetooth devices, let’s dive into the various methods you can use to disable this feature and regain control over your audio experience.

Method 1: Disable Autoplay from Settings

One of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent your iPhone from automatically playing music when connected to a Bluetooth device is by disabling the Autoplay feature from the Settings menu. Here’s how you can do it:

• Unlock your iPhone and open the “Settings” app from the home screen.
• Scroll down and tap on “Music” (for older iOS versions) or “Music” > “Playback & Downloads” (for newer iOS versions).
• Look for the “Autoplay” option and toggle it off to disable the feature.

Once you’ve disabled Autoplay, your iPhone will no longer automatically play music when connected to a Bluetooth device. You’ll have full control over when and what plays on your device.

It’s worth mentioning that disabling Autoplay from the Settings menu will apply globally to all audio apps on your iPhone. However, keep in mind that some apps have their own autoplay settings that may override the general iOS setting. To ensure complete control over autoplay, it is recommended to also check the autoplay settings within individual audio apps.

This method is compatible with most versions of iOS and provides a simple solution to disable the autoplay feature. Now, let’s move on to the next method to explore an alternative way to disable autoplay directly from the Control Center.

Method 2: Disable Autoplay from Control Center

If you want a more convenient and quicker way to disable autoplay on your iPhone, you can use the Control Center. The Control Center is a handy feature that allows you to access various settings and controls with just a swipe and a tap. Here’s how you can disable autoplay from the Control Center:

• Unlock your iPhone and swipe down from the top-right corner (iPhone X or later) or swipe up from the bottom of the screen (iPhone 8 or earlier) to open the Control Center.
• Long-press or force touch (iPhone with 3D Touch) the music playback card in the top-right corner of the Control Center.
• In the expanded music playback card, you’ll see the “Autoplay” button. Tap on it to disable the feature.

Once you’ve disabled Autoplay from the Control Center, your iPhone will no longer automatically play music when connected to a Bluetooth device. This method provides a quick and easy way to toggle the autoplay feature on or off without having to go through the Settings menu.

It’s important to note that the Autoplay button may not be visible in the Control Center if you haven’t recently played any music or audio files. In such cases, you can try playing a short audio clip and then open the Control Center again to access the Autoplay button.

This method is compatible with most versions of iOS that support the Control Center feature. However, the steps may vary slightly depending on the iOS version and the specific iPhone model you’re using. Now, let’s move on to the next method to learn how to disable autoplay for specific apps on your iPhone.

Method 3: Disable Autoplay for Specific Apps

If you want to have more granular control over autoplay settings, you can disable autoplay for specific apps on your iPhone. This allows you to prevent certain apps from automatically playing music when connected to a Bluetooth device while keeping the autoplay feature enabled for other apps. Here’s how you can do it:

• Under the “AUTOMATICALLY PLAY” section, you’ll find a list of your installed apps.
• Toggle off the switch next to the app(s) for which you want to disable autoplay.

By disabling autoplay for specific apps, you have the freedom to choose which apps can automatically play music when connected to a Bluetooth device. This way, you can customize your audio experience based on your preferences and needs.

It’s important to note that not all apps may have autoplay settings within the iOS Music settings. Some apps may have their own dedicated autoplay settings within their respective app settings. Therefore, it’s recommended to explore the settings of individual apps to ensure you have complete control over autoplay for each app.

By disabling autoplay for specific apps, you can fine-tune the autoplay behavior on your iPhone and personalize your audio experience. Now that we’ve covered method 3, let’s move on to method 4 to learn how to clear recently played music and prevent autoplay from that source.

Method 4: Clear Recently Played Music

If your iPhone continues to automatically play music when connected to a Bluetooth device due to the “Recently Played” list in the Music app, clearing this list can help prevent the auto-play behavior. Here’s how you can clear the recently played music on your iPhone:

• Open the “Music” app on your iPhone.
• Tap on the “Library” tab at the bottom of the screen.
• Scroll down and locate the “Recently Played” section.
• Swipe left on each item in the “Recently Played” list and tap on the “Delete” button to remove it from the list. Alternatively, you can tap on “Edit” in the top-right corner and then tap on the “-” button next to each item to delete it.
• Repeat the process for all the items in the “Recently Played” list until the list is empty.

By clearing the recently played music list, you remove any cues for the iPhone to automatically play music when connected to a Bluetooth device. This helps ensure that no unwanted music starts playing and gives you more control over your audio experience.

It’s worth mentioning that clearing the recently played music list only affects the Music app and its autoplay behavior. Other apps that have their own autoplay settings or recent play history may still trigger autoplay. Therefore, it’s important to check the settings and clear the recent play history within each app to cover all bases and fully prevent autoplay.

With the recently played music list cleared, your iPhone should no longer automatically play music when connected to a Bluetooth device, unless specifically instructed to do so. Now, let’s move on to method 5 and explore how to turn off the Bluetooth connection for audio devices to prevent autoplay.

Method 5: Turn Off Bluetooth Connection for Audio Devices

If you want to completely avoid the issue of your iPhone automatically playing music when connected to a Bluetooth device, you can simply turn off the Bluetooth connection for audio devices. By disabling the Bluetooth connection, your iPhone won’t be able to detect or connect to any paired audio devices, eliminating the possibility of autoplay. Here’s how you can do it:

• Scroll down and tap on “Bluetooth”.
• Toggle off the switch next to “Bluetooth” to disable the connection.

Once you’ve turned off the Bluetooth connection, your iPhone will no longer automatically connect to any paired audio devices. This ensures that there won’t be any unexpected music playback when you connect your iPhone to a Bluetooth device.

It’s important to note that turning off Bluetooth for audio devices will also disable other features that rely on Bluetooth connectivity, such as hands-free calling or using Bluetooth headphones. If you still want to use these features while preventing autoplay, you can manually connect and disconnect your audio device when needed.

By turning off the Bluetooth connection for audio devices, you have full control over when and which audio devices you want to connect to your iPhone. This method provides a foolproof way to prevent autoplay and ensures that you have complete control over your audio experience.

Now that we’ve covered method 5, let’s move on to method 6, which involves resetting network settings on your iPhone to resolve any underlying issues that may cause autoplay.

Method 6: Reset Network Settings

If none of the previous methods have resolved the issue of your iPhone automatically playing music when connected to a Bluetooth device, you can try resetting the network settings on your device. Resetting the network settings can help resolve any underlying network-related issues that may be causing the autoplay behavior. Here’s how you can reset the network settings:

• Scroll down and tap on “General”.
• Scroll down again and tap on “Reset”.
• Tap on “Reset Network Settings”.
• Enter your passcode if prompted and confirm the reset by tapping on “Reset Network Settings” again.

Once you’ve reset the network settings, your iPhone will restart and all network settings, including Wi-Fi, cellular, and Bluetooth settings, will be restored to their default values. This can help resolve any network-related issues that may have been causing the autoplay behavior.

It’s important to note that resetting the network settings will remove all saved Wi-Fi networks and their passwords, so you’ll need to reconnect to Wi-Fi networks manually after the reset. Additionally, any Bluetooth connections will be disconnected, and you’ll need to pair and connect your Bluetooth devices again.

If the autoplay issue was caused by a network-related glitch or conflict, resetting the network settings should help resolve it. However, if the issue persists, you may need to consider seeking further assistance from Apple support or exploring other troubleshooting options.

With the network settings reset, your iPhone should no longer automatically play music when connected to a Bluetooth device, provided that the issue was related to network settings. Now, let’s summarize what we’ve covered so far.

Automatic music playback on an iPhone when connected to a Bluetooth device can be a nuisance for many users. Fortunately, there are several methods that you can employ to prevent this autoplay behavior and regain control over your audio experience.

First, you can disable autoplay globally by accessing the “Autoplay” setting in the iPhone’s Settings app. This will turn off the autoplay feature for all audio apps on your device. Alternatively, you can disable autoplay directly from the Control Center, which provides a more convenient and quicker way to toggle the autoplay feature on or off.

If you prefer more granular control over autoplay, you can disable it for specific apps within the Music settings. This allows you to customize the autoplay behavior for each app according to your preferences.

Clearing the recently played music list in the Music app can also help prevent autoplay triggered by the “Recently Played” section. By removing any cues for autoplay from the Music app, you can ensure that no unwanted music starts playing when connecting to a Bluetooth device.

To completely avoid any autoplay issues, you can turn off the Bluetooth connection for audio devices. This stops your iPhone from automatically connecting to any paired audio devices, eliminating the possibility of autoplay altogether.

In some cases, resetting the network settings on your iPhone can also help resolve autoplay issues caused by network-related glitches or conflicts. This can be done by accessing the “Reset Network Settings” option in the iPhone’s Settings app.

Remember, the specific steps and options may vary slightly depending on the version of iOS you are using. It’s always a good idea to keep your device updated to the latest iOS version to benefit from any improvements or bug fixes related to audio playback.

By following these methods, you can regain control over autoplay on your iPhone and have a more enjoyable and interruption-free audio experience when connected to Bluetooth devices.

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How To Stop Apps From Lowering Music Volume On Your iPhone

Are you an iPhone user who has noticed that the volume of your music or podcast suddenly drops? You’re not alone. Many iPhones experience this issue, and it can be incredibly annoying. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to stop apps from lowering your music volume on your iPhone.

First, make sure Change with Buttons is turned off in your Sounds & Haptics settings. To do this, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics (on supported models) or Settings > Sounds (on other iPhone models). Then turn off Change with Buttons. This will ensure that the volume of your music won’t decrease when you switch apps.

If the Change with Buttons setting doesn’t solve the problem, try turning off Separate App Sound in your phone’s Settings app. To do this, go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Separate app sound > Turn on now. This will prevent other apps from affecting the volume of your music or podcast when you switch btween them.

Finally, if you still have issues with apps lowering the volume of your music, try adjusting the Volume Limit settings in your phone’s Music app. To do this, open the Music app and go to Now Playing > Volume Limit > Lower Limit or Higher Limit. Here you can adjust the minimum and maximum volumes for all audio on your phone, so that no matter which app you’re using, it won’t affect the volume of your music too much.

We hope tese tips help you prevent apps from lowering the volume of your music on your iPhone! If none of these solutions work for you, contact Apple Support for further assistance.

Preventing iPhone from Lowering Volume When Playing Music

To stop your iPhone from lowering the volume when playing music, you need to go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics (on supported models) or Sounds (on other iPhone models), then turn off Change with Buttons. This will prevent the volume from automatically adjusting when using the physical buttons on the side of your iPhone.

Preventing Notifications from Interrupting Music

To stop notifications from lowering music, you need to go to your device’s settings and find the ‘Sounds and Vibration’ option. Then, locate the ‘Separate App Sound’ option and turn it on. This will alow you to have different sound settings for different apps, allowing your notifications and alerts to not lower the music volume.

Decreasing Music Volume on iPhone

The iPhone music volume ging down by itself could be caused by a few different issues. Firstly, it could be an issue with the software or hardware on your device. For example, a glitch in the operating system can cause the volume to suddenly decrease. Secondly, you may have recently updated your phone and some new features weren’t activated yet. This includes notification sounds which can cause the volume of your music to go down as well. Lastly, if you have Bluetooth connected to any other device, it could interfere with your music’s volume level. In order to resolve this issue, try restarting your phone and make sure all settings are up to date. Additionally, check if any audio settings have been changed and make sure that no other devices are connected via Bluetooth that could be interfering with the music’s sound level.

The Causes of Automatically Lowering Music Volume on Mobile Devices

There could be a few different reasons why your phone keeps turning your music down. The most common cause is that the volume button on your device is stuck or malfunctioning. When this happens, the button may get pressed unintentionally and decrease the volume on your device. Other causes could include software glitches, problematic apps, or user-defined settings. If you are able to access the Settings app on your device, you can try resetting the volume settings or uninstalling any recently installed apps to see if that solves the issue. If not, it may be necessary to take your device to a repair shop for further diagnosis and repair.

Turning Off Audio Ducking on an iPhone

Yes, you can turn off audio ducking on your iPhone. To do this, open the Settings app and go to General > Accessibility > Voiceover > Audio. In the Audio module, you will find the audio ducking option. Toggle this switch off to disable audio ducking on your iPhone.

In conclusion, the iPhone is an incredibly powerful and versatile device that can be customized to fit any user’s needs. With a wide range of features, from Siri to AirPlay, the iPhone is sure to have somehing for everyone. However, users may occasionally experience issues with their iPhone such as the volume going down unexpectedly. Fortunately, this issue can often be resolved by disabling the Change with Buttons feature in Settings or by activating certain features that haven’t been enabled yet. Regardless of any hiccups you may encounter along the way, the iPhone is a great device and its capabilities are virtually limitless.

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How to Mute a Tab in Safari to Turn Off Audio on a Website

There are many times when you may want to mute a website. Sometimes, you never wanted to hear anything from that website; other times, you just need to temporarily mute a site. In Safari, you can mute individual tabs or mute all tabs. This option is conveniently located in both the search field and the tab bar in Safari so that you can mute and unmute quickly.

Can you mute a tab in Safari on iPhone or iPad?

On iPhone or iPad, you can not mute a tab in Safari. On these devices, only the open tab in the foreground can play sound. The only option for muting that sound is to pause or mute using the website’s video or audio player controls. Alternatively, you can simply close the tab or mute your device.

How to mute a tab in Safari on Mac

There are a few options available for muting tabs. This first one works if the tabs are in an open Safari window.

• Mute your current tab : Simply click on the Audio button in the search field.
• If your current tab is not playing audio, just click on the Audio button in the search field to mute all other tabs .
• Mute This Tab
• Mute Other Tab(s)

How to unmute a tab

To unmute a tab, either click on the Audio button on the right side of the tab in the tab bar or in the search field. If the tab you want to unmute is not in the foreground, you can open the Audio button options menu by right-clicking or Control-clicking on the Audio button in the search field. You can then choose to Unmute Other Tab(s) , or you can go to the tab by selecting it from under Tabs With Sound .

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Audio stops when screen shuts off

I just updated to iOS 15 today and every time I shut my phone off the music stops. Or really I can’t hear the music playing but the song is still playing. Only with my screen off. If I let the screen shut off by itself audio stops. I tried restarting it and force quitting the app

Posted on Sep 23, 2021 2:05 PM

Posted on Nov 15, 2021 6:37 AM

Same issue started with iOS 15. Happens with NPR app, Podcast app. Using airpods. Super frustrating. I should be able to listen to a podcast or radio with a locked screen so that when my phone is in my pocket I don’t accidentally click something.

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• Music stops whenever phone locks! Why? Whenever I shut my phone off the music stops. Or really I can’t hear the music playing but the song is still playing. Only with my screen off. If I let the screen shut off by itself audio stops. I tried restarting it and force quitting the app. This is happening with all apps! It started when I installed the latest update 15 🤦🏽‍♀️ I don’t want my screen unlocked while I listen to my music or podcasts! 4197 6
• Apple Music stops playing in iPhone when screen is locked after upgrade to iOS15. Environment: iPhone XR iOS15 Apple Music Wired headphone plugged with the Thunderbolt to headphone jack dongle I noticed today that when I put down my iPhone and locked the screen (one click on power button), the Apple Music stops playing. When I lift my phone the screen awakes and the music continues to play. Music also stops when the screen sleeps automatically after a few seconds the phone is put down on the table. I only noticed this since I upgrade to iOS15. Anyone else experiencing this? How did you solve this problem? Thanks, Nat 9402 15
• Applications are crashing After updating the phone on iOS 15, applications began to crash, where you do not go, the application itself closes and displays on the main screen! Please fix it, it's impossible to use!!! Second! Now there is no sound anywhere at all in silent mode! I constantly have silent mode and was in normal, updated iOS to version 15 and there was a problem! I can't always be with the sound on my phone, but only with the sound turned on you can watch videos on social networks! 172 1

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Nov 15, 2021 6:37 AM in response to Eric--F

Jan 24, 2022 5:11 AM in response to EC1966

Not for all of us. Mine did it already today and I am on 15.2.1 13 Pro I am using a radio streaming app and it just goes silent when the phone is locked.

Having to turn the phone off and on again should not be the resolution. Apple needs to get a fix quick!

I did not have this issue with my XR that I just got rid of less than 2 weeks ago.

Jan 10, 2022 7:51 AM in response to Eric--F

Hello?? This is happening when I’m listening to the NPR app and it never happened before. A reply and fix would be appreciated.

Feb 14, 2022 7:12 AM in response to retiredbandman

iPhone 8x, iOS 15.3.1. Still have the same issue. It’s been like this ever since updating to iOS 15. Some apps work, some (like music streaming in Safari or Chrome) do not. Was never a problem prior to iOS 15.

Jan 24, 2022 10:13 PM in response to Half-Scouse

This is a protracted issue and the last iOS update certainly did NOT address the issue. Why hasn’t Apple fixed it? Is there a portal available to formally report the issue to Apple?

iPhone 13 Pro iOS 15.2.1

Sep 24, 2021 4:42 PM in response to WillMoor

Hello WillMoor,

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We've reviewed your question and it looks like you are unable to play audio while your iPhone is locked. It's understandable that you'd want this resolved, so allow us to assist with that. Is this happening with the Music app, or another app? Does this happen with multiple apps? Have you tried deleting the app and reinstalling it? See this article to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

If you have follow-up questions, please let us know. We're here for you. Have a fantastic day!

Feb 22, 2022 9:00 PM in response to WillMoor

Come on apple I mean the same company that makes 5gb updates can easily patch something this easy, but they are too lazy to work on a true issue and instead work on ai and stuff. This is ridiculous and has been happening since iOS 15 released.

Jan 20, 2022 6:53 AM in response to WillMoor

This is no longer an issue for me, so not sure what exactly did it but I had read to turn off the auto Lock Screen function as one solution. The other was to delete and reinstall the Music app. I could find the post about the second, but not the first - here it is:

“Welcome to the Apple Support Communities! We understand that if you lock the screen on your iPhone music will stop playing. We know it's important to be able to listen to music with a locked screen; we'd like to help. If this is affecting the Music app, take a look at these steps first:

• Close the Music app: How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
• Restart your iPhone
• Try again to play music with a locked screen.

If the behavior continues, we'd also suggest removing and redownloading the Music app to your device. Please keep in mind that this will remove any content you've downloaded and will need to be downloaded again:

"Delete a built-in app from your device

• On your iOS or iPadOS device, touch and hold the app.
• Tap Rearrange Apps.

• Tap Delete. Then on an iPhone X or later, tap Done. Or on an iPhone 8 or earlier, press the Home button.

If you have an Apple Watch, deleting an app from your iPhone also deletes that app from your Apple Watch.

Restore a built-in app that you deleted

• On your iOS or iPadOS device, go to the App Store.
• Search for the app. Make sure that you use the exact name of the app. Find the correct name of built-in apps.

• Wait for the app to restore, then open it from your Home screen.

If you have an Apple Watch, restoring an app to your iPhone also restores that app to your Apple Watch."

Delete built-in Apple apps on your iOS 12, iOS 13, or iPadOS device or Apple Watch

If the behavior doesn't occur with the Music app, but other apps are affected, please let us know which apps you have trouble with. “

Mar 11, 2022 3:22 AM in response to WillMoor

Same issue here 6 months after the OP. Spotify has always worked fine for me but recently changed over to Apple Music but now if the screen either sleeps or I lock it the music stops. Seeing that 6 months later a simple issue hasn’t been solved by Apple I’ll just cancel Apple Music and swap back lmao. What a joke.

Nov 22, 2021 9:08 PM in response to SeanToohey

Hey! I am having the exact same issue, today I decided to listen HiRes tracks in apple music with my VModa headphones via the 3.5 to lightning adapter and whenever the screen goes off the music stops, this is really annoying, I am using an iPhone 13 Pro Max and the latest version of iOS 15.1.1.

The weird part is that it happens with some specific tracks/albums i.e when listening to Pink Floyd's The Division Bell the music goes off but when listening Legend from Bob Marley all good...

Jan 10, 2022 10:19 AM in response to WillMoor

I recently purchased an iPhone 13 pro and I am having this same issue. I am using a totally different app to listen to audio talks and the audio stops when the phone locks. How is this being fixed? It sounds it is an issue with the system and not the specific apps (since it is happening with lots of different apps listed on these responses).

Jan 18, 2022 8:36 PM in response to WillMoor

I’m paid for some expensive beats and the same issue with the lighting adapter cable. Shouldn’t be a issue and I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max and it stops playing when I put tap the power button.

Jan 19, 2022 10:58 AM in response to Aaronp111

This is a software issue. Not a hardware issue. Ever since the last update.

I realized that by removing said music from my library and reinstalling it resolves this issue.

mat least for me, it was not happening with all of my music. Just random albums.

hope this suggestion helps.

Dec 7, 2021 12:06 PM in response to WillMoor

I found a techy issue online causing music to stop playing from the Apple Music app when the lock screen comes up -- any songs loaded onto your phone in 196k sampling rate causes this issue. Load the same song in at 96k sampling rate fixes this issue.

Dec 30, 2021 12:37 PM in response to WillMoor

Also having this issue. They must be aware of it and hopefully they’ll fix it on the next update?

I use my Apple Music at my business and it’s very irritating/ embarrassing when the music keeps cutting in and out. Hurry up apple.

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Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden

MALMO, Sweden -- Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza.

Performers representing countries across Europe and beyond took the stage in the first of two semifinals in the Swedish city of Malmo. It and a second semifinal on Thursday will winnow a field of 37 nations to 26 who will compete in Saturday’s final against a backdrop of both parties and protests.

Ten of the 15 acts performing Tuesday were voted through to the final by viewers. They include Croatian singer-songwriter Baby Lasagna, whose infectious electro number “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” is the current favorite to win, and Ukrainian duo alyona alyona and Jerry Heil, flying the flag for their war-battered nation with the anthemic “Teresa & Maria.”

Also making the cut were goth-style Irish singer Bambie Thug, 1990s-loving Finnish prankster Windows95man and Portuguese crooner Iolanda. Iceland, Azerbaijan, Poland, Moldova and Australia were eliminated.

Other bookmakers’ favorites who will perform Thursday include nonbinary Swiss singer Nemo, Italian TikTok star Angelina Mango and the Netherlands’ Joost Klein with his playful pop-rap song “Europapa.”

Security is tight in the Swedish city, which expects an influx of some 100,000 Eurovision fans, along with tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters. Israel is a Eurovision participant, and demonstrations are planned on Thursday and Saturday against the Israel-Hamas war, which has left almost 35,000 Palestinians dead.

Israel’s government warned its citizens of a “tangible concern” Israelis could be targeted for attack in Malmo during the contest.

Organizers told Israel to change the lyrics of its entry, originally titled “October Rain” in apparent reference to Hamas’ cross-border Oct. 7 attack that killed some 1,200 Israelis and triggered the war. The song was renamed “Hurricane” and Israeli singer Eden Golan was allowed to remain in the contest.

Jean Philip De Tender, deputy director-general of Eurovision organizer the European Broadcasting Union, told Sky News that banning Israel “would have been a political decision, and as such (one) which we cannot take.”

Police from across Sweden have been drafted in for Eurovision week, along with reinforcements from neighboring Denmark and Norway.

Sweden’s official terrorism threat level remains “high,” the second-highest rung on a five-point scale, after a string of public desecrations of the Quran last year sparked angry demonstrations across Muslim countries and threats from militant groups. The desecrations were not related to the music event.

Eurovision’s motto is “United by Music,” but national rifts and political divisions often cloud the contest despite organizers’ efforts to keep politics out.

Flags and signs are banned, apart from participants’ national flags and the rainbow pride flag. That means Palestinian flags will be barred inside the Malmo Arena contest venue.

Some musicians seem determined to make a point. Eric Saade, a former Swedish Eurovision contestant who performed as part of Tuesday’s show, had a keffiyeh, a headscarf associated with the Palestinian cause, tied around his wrist as he sang.

Afterwards, organizers said in a statement that “we regret that Eric Saade chose to compromise the non-political nature of the event.”

Performers are feeling political pressure, with some saying they have been inundated with messages on social media urging them to boycott the event.

“I am being accused, if I don’t boycott Eurovision, of being an accomplice to genocide in Gaza,” Germany’s contestant, Isaak, said in an interview published by broadcaster ZDF. He said he did not agree.

“We are meeting up to make music, and when we start shutting people out categorically, there will be fewer and fewer of us,” he said. “At some point there won’t be an event anymore.”

One person who knows how Eurovision unity can collide with bitter reality is singer Manizha Sangin, who represented Russia at the contest in 2021. The country was expelled the following year over its invasion of Ukraine.

Manizha, who performs under her first name, spoke out against the war. As a result, her performances were canceled in Russia and her music banned from public spaces. The singer remains in Russia but has found it all but impossible to work.

“People are afraid to work with me here because they’re afraid to have consequences after, problems after that,” she said.

Despite the difficulties, Manizha has recorded a single, “Candlelight,” which she is releasing on Wednesday as “a message of hope.”

“Music cannot stop war,” she said. But “what music can do is inspire people.”

Manizha thinks Russia will one day return to the Eurovision fold – but not soon.

“Maybe next generation,” she said. “But for now, relationships are too complicated. And then that makes me sad, you know, because that’s why people are not hearing each other. Because we are separated from each other. And the thing, is music should unite.”

An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of singer Bambie Thug.

Lawless reported from London. Associated Press writers Stephen Graham in Berlin, Hilary Fox in London and Jan M. Olsen in Copenhagen contributed.

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