Does Apple TV have Amazon Music? Or can you play Amazon Music on Apple TV? Now you can get a positive answer. Amazon launched the specialized Amazon Music app on Apple TV in October 2019.
People who live in the US, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, India, and Brazil now can enjoy this feature. It's able to look for songs, view lyrics, and access Amazon Music on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV with ease.
In the coming soon paragraphs, let's see how to let Amazon Music be playable through Apple TV in 2 simple ways. One is common-used but restricted for Amazon Prime Music and Unlimited subscribers. The other is little-known but unlimited for all users, including Amazon Music HD users. Choose the one that suits you best.
Part 1. How to Play Amazon Music on Apple TV - Direct Way
If you are a member of Prime Music or Amazon Music Unlimited, you can play Amazon Music on Apple TV via the official app. Now let's check the simple steps of setting it up.
Step 1. Open the Apps menu in the Apple TV app store, then search for and download Amazon Music. Or turn on the Apple TV Siri Remote and say 'Amazon Music' to find it.
Step 2. After the downloads, launch the Amazon Music app. A six-letter pairing code will show on the screen.
Step 3. Go to 'https://amazon.com/code' via a browser on the phone or computer and get the code.
Step 4. Input the pairing code when it was asked.
Now you have authorized your Amazon account to Apple TV. Just open the Amazon Music on Apple TV 4K and start to play songs, playlists, and stations.
NOTE: Currently, Amazon Music HD is not available on the dedicated Amazon Music app for Apple TV. In this case, they will get the same catalog as Amazon Music Unlimited users. For playing Amazon Music HD on Apple TV, please refer to the following way.
Part 2. How to Listen to Amazon Music on Apple TV - Unlimited Way
Here is another universal way for Amazon Music users to listen to Amazon Music on Apple TV. It's available for Amazon Music Free, Prime Music, or Amazon Music Unlimited, and Amazon Music HD users. Besides, if the Amazon Music Apple TV app is not available in your country, you can also use this method to realize it.
This way requires to use of an additional tool called DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder. It's a professional and well-designed Amazon Music converter and downloader. It is able to convert Amazon music to MP3, M4A, M4B, and convert Amazon Music HD to WAV, AIFF, and FLAC.
With the help of this software, users can add Amazon Music to iTunes or Music app. And then, you can stream Amazon Music HD, Amazon Prime Music songs to Apple TV.
How to Download Amazon Music for Apple TV
- Step 1Customize Amazon Music parameters for Apple TV
- iTunes supports adding local M4A, AAC, and MP3 audio files. Therefore, you need to use DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder to download Amazon Music to iTunes compatible files. Hit on the menu bar > 'Preferences' > 'Conversion' option, it will pop up a setting window. Please choose the target output format for exporting Amazon Music.
- Step 2Log in Amazon account within DRmare
- Click the 'Amazon Music' icon from the available streaming services. Here is a built-in Amazon Music web player in the main interface. Click the 'Sign In' button to log in to your Amazon account.
- Step 3Add and convert Amazon Music for Apple TV
- Now, discover Amazon Music that you'd like to play on Apple TV. Once found, you can open the playlist and click the 'Add' > 'Add to List' button to load them to conversion button. And then, you can press the 'Convert' button to download Amazon Music for Apple TV.
How to Add Amazon Music to Apple TV
Step 1. Launch the iTunes app. Open 'File' > 'Add to Library' to find the local folder of Amazon Music songs.
Step 2. Select and import Amazon music files to iTunes for playback on Apple TV. > 'Sync Music' to transfer the Amazon songs from the computer to the iPhone. Don't forget to click 'Done' at last.
Step 3. Set your computer as the iTunes Home Sharing server. Open 'File' > 'Home Sharing' and turn it on.
Step 4. Enable iTunes Home Sharing on your Apple TV by choosing "Settings" > "Accounts" > "Home Sharing".
Step 5. Go back to the main page on Apple TV. Open 'Computers' and choose the shared library.
Step 6. Now you can play Amazon Music on Apple TV from your iTunes library.
Part 3. In Conclusion
There are two primary ways to play Amazon Music on Apple TV. The simplest method is for Prime Music or Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers, who can download the official Amazon Music app and sign in.
For a more comprehensive solution that works for all Amazon Music users who live in a country without the official app, you can use DRmare Streaming Audio Recorder to download your Amazon Music. Once the music files are on your computer, you can add them to iTunes and stream them to your Apple TV using Home Sharing. Both methods allow you to enjoy your favorite Amazon Music content on your TV, giving you flexibility to choose the option that best fits your needs.
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