How to Get Apple Music on Roku TV via Four Ways

Does Roku have Apple Music? Yes. Roku supported Apple Music starting May 2022. You can download the Apple Music app for Roku and listen to music on your Roku streaming players, TVs, and streaming bars. Actually, Roku has long partnered with some streaming music services like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, and others. Now, you can finally enjoy Apple Music on your Roku device.

With Apple Music on Roku TV, you can enjoy over 100 million ad-free tracks, over 3,000 curated playlists, 4K music videos, radio, and more. However, some features like lossless streaming, Spatial Audio, and offline streaming aren't available on Roku TV. Plus, to access Apple Music, you'll need an Apple Music subscription for $9.99 per month. If you're a new user, you can sign up for a 1-month free trial.

In this post, we will show you four methods to help you stream Apple Music to Roku TV. Among them, the best way allows you to enjoy Apple Music offline on your Roku TV even without a subscription. Read on now and check them out.

• Way 1. By Apple Music App
• Way 2. By USB/Plex [Offline]
• Way 3. By AirPlay
• Way 4. By Screen Mirroring
• FAQs about Apple Music on Roku

Way 1. How to Play Apple Music on Roku TV by Apple Music App

The Apple Music Roku TV app is available on the Roku Channel Store. You can download it for free and access it with a new or existing Apple Music subscription. You can then stream millions of ad-free songs, watch music videos, create personalized playlists, search for music by lyrics, and more. However, you cannot enjoy lossless streaming or Spatial Audio on Roku TV. You can skip to Way 2 for a workaround if you want.

Now, follow the steps below to learn how to download Apple Music on Roku TV and start listening.

Step 1. Press the 'Home' key on your Roku TV remote. Then go to the 'Streaming Channels' menu.

Step 2. Enter 'Apple Music' into the search bar. Once found, press the 'OK' button on the remote.

Step 3. Choose and hit on the 'Add Channel' option.

Alternatively, you can go to the Roku Channel Store via the web browser on your device to install the Apple Music channel.

Step 4. Click on 'Check now' to check for software updates to proceed.

Step 5. When you see Apple Music displayed on your TV's home screen, open it.

Step 6. Next, log in to the Apple Music app with your Apple ID. Or you can scan the QR code to log in. Once logged in, you can start playing Apple Music.

Way 2. How to Get Apple Music on Roku Offline by USB/Plex

The Roku Apple Music app doesn't have a download feature, so you can't listen to Apple Music offline on Roku. But luckily, you can use DRmare Apple Music Converter to get offline Apple Music songs on Roku devices. It enables you to download and convert Apple Music to MP3 or other common formats. You can then easily move your Apple Music downloads to Roku via a USB drive or Plex media player.

With DRmare Apple Music Converter, you can get lossless Apple Music files with intact ID3 tags preserved. You can keep these Apple Music songs if you want. So you can play Apple Music even after canceling your subscription. Even better, it runs 30 times faster and can also handle iTunes music, Audible and other popular files.

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Now you can start learning how to put Apple Music on Roku TV for offline listening. For this, please make sure you have installed DRmare Apple Music Converter. Plus, make sure all Apple Music songs are fully downloaded to your computer.

Step 1Add downloaded Apple Music files to DRmare

Open the DRmare Apple Music Converter from your computer. To load the downloaded Apple Music songs to the DRmare tool, click the first 'Add ' button to choose Apple Music tracks from your iTunes library. Or, you can drag and drop the Apple Music downloads to this software's conversion window.

Step 2Adjust the output format for Apple Music Roku

Roku supports a lot of audio formats including MP3, AAC, WAC, and more. So you can click the little 'Format' icon at the bottom right to set one of these formats. And you can also customize bit rate and more according to your needs. Then click on 'OK'.

Step 3Convert Apple Music for Roku

Once all settings are OK, please touch the 'Convert' button to start the conversion process. This smart tool will start to convert your imported Apple Music songs to Roku-compatible files. Now, you just need to wait for the end of converting process. Once done, you could hit the 'Converted' button or 'Output' folder to find the audio on your computer.

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Step 4Move Apple Music to Roku

Copy and paste Apple Music to USB drive from your computer. Then plug this USB drive into your Roku TV and you will see the USB drive icon. Open Roku Media Player and you can start listening to Apple Music offline. You can then unsubscribe to save money.

OrUse Plex Media Player to play Apple Music

Open the Plex Web Player on your computer and choose 'Browse for Media Folder' and select your converted Apple Music files. Then click on 'Add' > 'Add Library' to add Apple Music to Plex. After that, you can install and open the Plex Media Player on your Roku and start playing Apple Music songs you've added.

Way 3. How to Stream Apple Music to Roku via AirPlay on Mac/iOS Devices

If you use a Mac computer or iOS device, then you can use AirPlay to cast Apple Music to Roku online. Here you can follow the steps below to use Apple Music on Roku by AirPlay.

3.1 How to Enable AirPlay on Roku TV

Step 1. Go to the 'Settings' section from Home Screen on your Roku TV.

Step 2. Click on the 'Apple AirPlay and HomeKit' option.

Step 3. Highlight 'AirPlay'. If it is off, you can touch it again to turn it on.

3.2 How to Cast Apple Music to Roku TV

On iPhone/iPad/iPod:

Step 1. Ensure that your iOS device and Roku TV are connected with the same WiFi connection and work with AirPlay.

Step 2. Open the Apple Music app on your iOS device and play a song you like to stream to Roku.

Step 3. Touch the 'AirPlay' icon in the 'Now Playing' screen and then choose your Roku device from the list. Then you will see Apple Music stream to your Roku TV.

On Mac:

Step 1. Check whether your Mac and Roku TV are used the same WiFi network.

Step 2. Start the Apple Music app on your Mac computer. Then pick up a track and play it.

Step 3. Click on the 'AirPlay' icon next to the volume slider in the Apple Music app.

Step 4. Choose your Roku TV and start to AirPlay Apple Music to Roku.

Way 4. How to Listen to Apple Music on Roku by Screen Mirroring

Another way for you to connect Apple Music to Roku is to use the screen mirroring feature on your Windows computer, Android and iOS devices. Here you can check how to do that.

On Android Devices:

Step 1. Open the Apple Music app from your Android device. Then begin to stream songs you like.

Step 2. Locate the 'Cast' option in the Settings app on your Android device and click on it.

Step 3. Choose to screen mirror the screen of your Android device to your Roku TV.

On iOS Devices:

Step 1. Go to the Control Center on your device.

Step 2. Find and touch the 'Screen Mirroring' option. Then you will see the available devices list pop up.

Step 3. Pick up your Roku TV from the list and type the passcode shown on your Roku screen. After connected, you can get Apple Music to play.

On Windows PC:

Step 1. Go to the Apple Music web player and log in to your Apple Music account. Then find an album or other songs and start playing.

Step 2. Press the 'Windows + P' keyboard on your computer.

Step 3. Choose 'Connect to a wireless display' and select your Roku device to connect with.

Step 4. At last, you can start to enjoy Apple Music songs on Roku TV from your computer.

Part 5. FAQs about Apple Music on Roku

Q1: Does Roku Have Apple Music?

A: Yes. Since May 2, 2022, Apple Music has been available on Roku worldwide on smart TVs and devices based on the Roku platform. You can sign in to your Apple Music membership or sign up for a new account to access full Apple Music library on Roku devices.

Q2: How Much Is Apple Music on TCL Roku TV?

A: If you're a new customer, you can sign up for a free 1-month trial of Apple Music Roku. After that, you'll pay $9.99 per month. See also: How to Get Apple Music for Free.

Q3: Can I Play Apple Music on My Roku?

A: Yes. No matter what Roku device you have, you can easily listen to Apple Music on it. You can download and install the Apple Music app on any Roku device from the Roku Channel Store. Then you can easily stream Apple Music to Roku. Alternatively, you can use other ways such as DRmare Apple Music Converter, AirPlay or the mirroring function to do it.

The Verdict

Now you know 4 ways to connect Apple Music to Roku TV. Honestly, the best way is to use DRmare Apple Music Converter, you can stream Apple Music offline even without subscription. With it, no matter what device you want to play Apple Music on, you can easily do it. Plus, it offers a good way to help you save matter, with which you can play Apple Music after canceling your subscription.