How to Play and Control Apple Music on PS5 from Phone

Part 1. How to Play and Control Apple Music on PS5 via Official App

The native Apple Music app on PS5 allows you to stream millions of songs and curated playlists in the background while you play games. As long as you have an active subscription, you can access your entire library directly from your PS5 console. Follow the steps below to download the app, link your Apple Account to your PlayStation 5, and control Apple Music on PS5 directly.

How to Connect Apple Music to PS5

Step 1. Power on your PS5 game console, and on the main menu, find and select the "Media" tab. Then choose the "All Apps" icon.

Step 2. Scroll down to "Video and music apps". There you will see the Apple Music app icon.

Step 3. Choose it and click the "Download" to install the Apple Music app on PS5.

Step 4. Once done, start the Apple Music app and sign in using your Apple Account. You can scan the QR code with your iPhone for a faster login.

Step 5. Once linked, you can start an Apple Music song and return to your game. The music will play in the background.

How to Control Apple Music on PS5 While Gaming

Step 1. Press the PS button on your DualSense controller to bring up the dashboard. Scroll to the "Music" card, which is the fifth card in the lineup. Select the Apple Music option to open the app.

Step 2. Once the Apple Music app is open, start by choosing a song to play. A player window will appear, providing various control options such as pause, play, skip, volume adjustment, and shuffle.

Step 3. If you want to choose a specific song from your library, navigate to the toggle card, which is the second icon. Open Apple Music from here and select a playlist or song from your collection. The selected music will continue to play even if you exit the app.

Step 4. When a song is playing, you can manage playback by pressing the PS button to bring up the dashboard again. An Apple Music card will appear first; press the Square button to pause the song. For quick access to all Apple Music controls, double-tap the PS button. This will bring up options to pause, skip tracks, adjust the volume, and shuffle songs.

Part 2. How to Control Apple Music on PS5 from Your Phone

As of 2026, Apple Music still lacks a native "Spotify Connect" feature for consoles. This means you can't simply open the Apple Music app on your phone and cast songs to your PS5. However, there is an effective workaround to gain mobile control. You can use the PS Remote Play app to mirror your PS5 screen to your phone and then control your Apple Music on PS5 from your phone. This app is available for both iPhone and Android devices.

How to Control Apple Music on PS5 from iPhone/Android Phone

Step 1. Download the PS Remote Play app on your iPhone or Android.

Step 2. On your PS5, go to "Settings" > "System" > "Remote Play" and toggle on "Enable Remote Play".

Step 3. Connect your phone and PS5 to the same Wi-Fi network. Launch the app and sign in to your PlayStation Network account.

Step 4. Once the PS5 screen appears on your phone, navigate to the Apple Music app. You can now tap your phone screen to play/pause, browse playlists, and search for tracks as if your phone were the remote.

Part 3. How to Play Apple Music on PS5 Offline by USB Drive

While the official app is convenient, it requires a stable internet connection and an active subscription and it doesn't support Apple Music Lossless and Dolby Atmos. To enjoy your music offline and without restrictions, you can play 24-bit Lossless FLAC Apple Music via a USB drive. Since Apple Music tracks are encrypted, you'll first need a tool like DRmare Apple Music Converter to make them compatible with your console.

It allows you to bypass playback limitations by converting tracks into high-quality formats like MP3 or FLAC. The software supports high-speed batch conversion, saving you time while preserving original audio quality and all ID3 tags. By using this method, you can ensure a seamless, high-fidelity listening experience on your PS5, regardless of your subscription status.

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How to Play and Control Apple Music on PS5 via USB

This section will show you the detailed steps on how to convert Apple Music songs via the DRmare Apple Music Converter. And then you can learn how to play Apple Music on PlayStation 5 by the USB flash drive offline.

Step 1. Load Apple Music playlists to DRmare Apple Music Converter. Open the installed DRmare Apple Music Converter on your computer. Then you can click on the "Log In" button to authorize your Apple Account. Browse your library and tap the "Add" > "Add to List" button to import the favorite Apple Music songs to the conversion queue.

Step 2. Reset output audio format of Apple Music for PS5. To play Apple Music on PS5 well, you need to change its output audio format. You can click on the "Menu" icon or the "DRmare Apple Music Converter" option to choose the "Preferences" section. Then you can start to reset the output audio format for Apple Music to PS5. You can choose MP3, FLAC or other PS5-compatible audio format for converting. Also, you can change the channel, audio bit rate and more for Apple Music songs.

Step 3. Convert Apple Music for PS5. Touch the "Convert" button on DRmare program. Then the conversion will start. After a while, you can locate the converted Apple Music songs in the "Converted" tab. And then you are ready to get Apple Music PS5 to work.

Step 4. Get Apple Music on PS5 via USB. Now, you can connect the USB flash drive to your computer and move the converted Apple Music to USB drive. Next, unplug the USB drive from your computer and plug it into your PS5. Then open the "Music" application in the Control Center and select the USB drive option to view and enjoy your local library without restrictions on PS5.

Part 4. How to Fix Apple Music Not Working on PS5

If you are facing PS5 Apple Music not working issue, please no worries. In this section, we will introduce some solutions for you to fix it. Please check them out in detail.

1. Update Apple Music App

When you meet the Apple Music on PS5 not working problem, then first you need to check the Apple Music app on PS5 is the latest one or not. If not, then you may follow the steps to do that.

Step 1. Highlight the Apple Music app in the "Media" section on your PlayStation 5.

Step 2. Hit on the "option" button on your device's controller.

Step 3. Press "Check for update" from the pop-up list to check whether it is available for Apple Music app's update. If there is an update option, then download it.

Step 4. Once done, start the Apple Music app on your PS5 and check whether it works well.

2. Enable the Sync Library

If you meet Apple Music library not syncing issue on PS5, you can turn on the Sync Library feature. It allows you to access your Apple Music tracks on different devices.

Step 1. Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Click on the "Music" option from the list.

Step 3. Find the "Sync Library" option and turn it on.

3. Check the Status of Your Apple Music Subscription

If your Apple Music subscription is not valid, then you may face the issue that Apple Music not working on your PlayStation 5. So, before streaming Apple Music on PS5, you can go to check your Apple Music subscription's status. If it is expired, then you need to go to pay for it again.

4. Update the PS5 System

If Apple Music app won't start or crash on PS5, you can check the OS version of your PS5 console. If it is outdated, then you may face such an issue.

Step 1. Go to the "Download/Uploads" menu on your PS5.

Step 2. View if there is an update for your device. If yes, then click on it.

Step 3. At last, touch the "Update" button again to update your PS5 system.

Step 4. Then your PS5 will restart and update. When it is done, open the Apple Music app to see whether you are still getting the issue.

If restarting doesn't work, try clearing the system cache in the PS5 settings.

5. Check the Music Volume

If Apple Music is not playing on PS5, such as no sound, you can press the PS button, go to the Sound icon, and check if the "Music Volume" slider is turned down.

6. Check Your Device Authorization Limit

Apple Music allows you to associate up to 10 devices (and no more than 5 computers) with one Apple Account. If you've logged into many old phones, tablets, or consoles over the years, your PS5 may fail to link because the list is full. If it displays a "Device Limit Reached" error, you can remove any old or unusbed devies.

Step 1. On your iPhone or Mac, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Media & Purchases.

Step 2. Tap View Account (you may need to sign in). Scroll down to Remove This Device or Manage Devices.

Step 3. Review the list and Remove unwanted devices. Once a slot is freed up, try logging into the Apple Music app on your PS5 again.

Besides the ways above, you can also try to log out your Apple Music account and reinstall the Apple Music app on your PS5 to fix the issue.

Part 5. FAQs about Controlling Apple Music on PS5

Part 6. The Verdict

Whether you choose the convenience of the official PS5 Apple Music app, the flexibility of the USB offline method, or using Remote Play to control Apple Music on PS5 from your phone, soundtracking your PS5 sessions with Apple Music has never been easier. By following this guide, you can now link your accounts, master background audio controls, and troubleshoot any issues that arise. Choose the method that fits your setup best and enjoy a truly immersive gaming experience with your favorite tracks.