How to Play Apple Music on Android TV with/without App

Part 1. Is the Apple Music App Available on Android TV?

If you have spent the last twenty minutes searching the Google Play Store on your TV for "Apple Music" and only finding the "Apple TV" app, you are not alone. Here is the reality: there is still no official, native Apple Music app for Android TV.

It means that you cannot directly install the official Apple Music app on an Android TV via the Google Play Store because Apple has not released a native app for the Android TV operating system. The Apple Music app available on the Google Play Store is for Android phones and tablets, not the TV platform itself. 

Part 2. How to Get Apple Music on Android TV via Streaming

If you think the Apple Music Web Player interface has limitations, you can use the casting method. Since Android TV has Chromecast built in and supports AirPlay technology, the official Apple Music app on your phone (iPhone or Android) can cast Apple Music directly to your television. It supports Lossless Audio (up to 24-bit/48kHz or 96kHz, depending on your TV's hardware).

How to Cast Apple Music to Android TV from Android

Step 1. Ensure your Android TV and your Android phone or tablet are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 2. Open the Apple Music app on your Android device.

Step 3. Play an Apple Music song, then tap the "Now Playing" bar at the bottom to expand it.

Step 4. Tap the "Cast" icon (it looks like a rectangle with Wi-Fi waves in the corner) to select your "Android TV" from the device list.

Step 5. Apple Music will now play through your Android TV speakers or soundbar.

How to AirPlay Apple Music to Android TV

Step 1. Open the Google Play Store on your TV and search for "AirScreen" or "AirPin."

Step 2. Install and open the app. It will start a background service that mimics an AirPlay receiver.

Step 3. On your iPhone or iPad, open the "Control Center" (swipe down from the top-right corner).

Step 4. Tap the "AirPlay" icon in the media control box to select your Android TV. Playing Apple Music will be mirrored to Android TV.

Part 3. How to Sideload Apple Music APK for Android TV

If you absolutely must have the Apple Music app installed on your TV, you can "sideload" the standard Android mobile version. Be warned: The interface is designed for touchscreens, not TV remotes. You will likely need a USB mouse or a "mouse toggle" app to navigate.

How to Install Apple Music App for Android TV

Step 1. On your Android TV, open the Google Play Store and install the "Downloader" app by AFTVnews.

Step 2. Open Downloader and permit it to access files.

Step 3. In the URL bar, type the search term Apple Music APK APKMirror and search.

Step 4. Select a trusted site (like APKMirror or Uptodown) and download the latest universal (nodpi) version of the Apple Music APK.

Step 5. Once downloaded, click Install. (You may need to allow "Install unknown apps" in your TV's security settings.)

Step 6. Because the app is not built for TV, it will not appear in your main app row. You must go to "Settings" > "Apps" > "See all apps" > "Apple Music" > "Open".

Part 4. How to Play Apple Music on Android TV Offline via USB

If you want a way that doesn't require streaming at all, you can play Apple Music offline on Android TV using a USB drive, allowing completely stable playback without relying on Wi-Fi.

However, there's one challenge: Apple Music tracks are protected by DRM encryption, which prevents users from moving downloaded songs outside the Apple ecosystem. This means you can't directly copy Apple Music files to another device and play them in a standard media player.

To get around this limitation, you can use DRmare Apple Music Converter. It converts encrypted Apple Music tracks into common audio formats like MP3, M4A, WAV, or FLAC while keeping audio quality and metadata intact. After conversion, your Apple Music can be transferred to a USB flash drive and played on any media player, including VLC, KMPlayer, MX Player, Plex, Kodi, and many Android TV media hubs.

Step 1Log In to Apple Music within DRmare

After installing DRmare Apple Music Converter on your computer, you can double-click the software icon to start it. It will show the built-in Apple Music Web Player. You can click the "Sign In" button to enter your Apple ID account and passwords to authorize DRmare to access your library.

Step 2Configure Apple Music Output Parameters for Android TV

The default settings of Apple Music will be good to use for most scenarios. But if you have any special requirements when playing them on Android TV, you can simply change the settings as you want. Tap the "DRmare Apple Music Converter" or "menu" icon to choose the "Preferences" option, which will pop up the settings window. Here, you can customize Apple Music output settings, such as the output format, codec, channel, sample rate, and bit rate.

Step 3Add Apple Music to Use on Android TV

Browse your Apple Music library and tap the target playlist, album, or songs to open the detailed page. Here, you can click the "Add" > "Add to List" button to load them to the conversion list.

Step 4Download Apple Music for Android TV

Finally, you can go ahead to click the "Convert" button. DRmare Apple Music Converter will runs at 30X faster conversion speed to export Apple Music to MP3, M4A, or other common audio formats you set before while preserving ID3 tags. You can find them by clicking the "Converted" > "Folder" icon on your local computer.

Step 5Play Apple Music on Android TV Offline

Android TV boxes usually come with several USB ports. You can copy Apple Music downloads to a USB flash drive and then plug it into the Android TV's USB port. Now, you can open your preferred media player app on Android TV to play songs offline.

Part 5. In Conclusion

Even though there is no official Apple Music for Android TV app, you still have several reliable ways to enjoy your music on the big screen. Casting via Chromecast or AirPlay offers quick wireless streaming, while sideloading the APK provides a more app-like experience. And if you want offline playback without Wi-Fi, converting Apple Music to common formats and playing them via USB is the most stable solution.

Whichever method you choose, Android TV can easily become a budget-friendly alternative to Apple TV for enjoying Apple Music at home.