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Apple Music isn’t just about streaming songs. It’s also a social experience. While its primary function is music streaming, you can do more on the platform. Apple Music is a product of Apple that allows listeners to stream high-quality music and videos on their iOS devices. The app is home to millions of songs across different genres and subgenres, including Hip-Hop/Rap, R&B/Soul, Pop, Reggae, Afrobeats, Electronic, Dance, and several others.
Many people don’t know they can interact with friends by following them on the platform. You can also see what they’re listening to, share playlists, and check their recent activities. Think of these social features as a bonus that comes with using Apple Music. However, like other popular streaming platforms, Apple Music requires you to subscribe to gain access to its services. Moving on, here are some steps to help you find friends on Apple Music:
Step 1: Open the App
As an iOS user, you don’t have to download Apple Music. As an Apple product, the app automatically comes with every iOS device. Meanwhile, if you use an Android phone or Windows laptop, you have to install Apple Music from your online store. Once you install the app, you have to set up an account with your Apple ID. If you don’t have one, create a new Apple ID.
Tap Sign In on the Apple Music app, then enter your Apple ID and password to gain access. After that, you have to select a subscription plan. Apple Music rewards you with up to a month free after choosing your preferred payment method. Once that’s done, you’ll be taken to the home page.
Step 2: Click on the Account Icon
At the top right corner of the home page, click the Account icon. This gives you access to your profile, notifications, find friends features, and account settings. Here, you can manage payment and subscriptions, check your purchase history, and add funds to your Apple account. You can also change your country/region and turn on or off personalized recommendations; this allows Apple Music to recommend songs to you based on your activities.
Step 3: Set Your Profile
Before you find friends, you have to set up your profile. You can use a unique display name and username, and choose whether to keep your account private by deciding who can follow you (everyone or only people you approve). You can also choose to share any or all of your playlists with the people you follow.
Step 4: Follow Your Friends
Once you have customized your profile to suit your preferences, you can start following your friends. There are different ways to do this; you can either follow more friends (as seen in the image above) or allow your contacts and people with your Apple account to find you.
Simply click Follow More Friends. Here, you’ll find other users in your contacts. You can invite them to follow you by clicking Invite. Secondly, you have to turn on the Find Friends features. Toggle on Contacts on Apple Music; this allows Apple Music to recommend new friends on your contacts periodically. You can also toggle on Allow Finding by Apple Account; this allows people who have your contact information to see you as a recommended friend.
Step 5: Search for Friends
Aside from the preceding step, you can also find friends by searching for their name, username, or Apple ID. This process is considered a faster way to find your friends. You just need to have their basic information to find them.
Simply tap the Search icon at the bottom right corner and type in your friend’s name, username, or Apple ID. Once you find their profile, tap on it and select Follow — if the user is private, you have to wait until they approve your follow request.
Privacy Tips
While sharing your listening habits can be a fun way to bond with friends, you can keep certain music choices to yourself. Thankfully, Apple Music offers solid privacy controls that let you decide how much of your activity is visible to others.
Suppose you’re listening to a guilty-pleasure pop anthem on repeat. Perhaps you’re exploring a new genre that you’re not quite ready to broadcast. Either way, you have full control over which playlists, albums, and songs appear on your profile. You can even limit who sees your activity by adjusting your visibility settings. Here’s how to keep things private:
- Go to your profile and tap Edit.
- Toggle off any playlists or albums you don’t want to display on your public profile.
- To make your entire profile private, go to Settings > Music > Apple Music Profile and change your “Who Can Follow You” settings.
- You can also turn off Listening History sharing in the same menu.
- To remove a follower, tap your profile, then Followers, and select “Remove” next to their name.
Conclusion
Today, Apple Music is one of the most used streaming platforms across the world. It is renowned for its smooth user interface, high-quality audio, huge music library, personalized playlists and recommendations, and more. As a user, Apple Music also gives you access to exclusive content, including live radio shows, exclusive DJ mixes, daily top 100, and the latest interviews, making it a suitable option for everyone.
Aside from its excellent services, you can also interact with other users, including friends on your contacts. You can manually search for them, follow recommended accounts, or turn on Find Friends Features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apple Music Free?
Apple Music isn’t free. You have to choose between the monthly or annual subscription to access the platform. There are different subscription plans, including Individual, Family, or Student. Each of these plans caters to different needs — The Individual plan is just for one person, while the Family plan covers up to six people at once.
Can I use Apple Music on an Android Device?
Apple Music is available to everyone. It doesn’t matter whether you use an iOS or Android device. Android users can download the Apple Music App from the Google Play Store to start streaming. However, you need to create an Apple ID to gain access to Apple Music and its services.
Can I Follow People from My Contacts on Apple Music?
Apple Music allows you to follow people on your contacts. The app suggests fellow users on your contacts periodically. All you have to do is toggle on Contacts on Apple Music.
