How to Get and Play Apple Music on Roku

Listening to music on TV can improve your listening experience because the sound is more immersive and you can watch music videos on a large screen. If you are an Apple Music user, you may want to enjoy your favorite songs on a Roku TV or a TV connected to a Roku player. So, how can you play Apple Music on Roku? Here, we will introduce different methods, including both online and offline options.

FAQs About Apple Music on Roku

Is listening to Apple Music on Roku the same as listening on your phone? Can you play Apple Music offline on Roku? Here are some frequently asked questions about Apple Music on Roku, where you can find the answers you need.

1. Is Apple Music on Roku?

Yes, Roku has offered Apple Music in its Channel Store since May 2, 2022.

2. Does Apple Music App on Roku Support Dolby Atmos Audio?

No, Roku currently doesn't support Dolby Atmos. To listen to Apple Music with Dolby Atmos, you need an Apple TV, iDevices, Windows devices, etc.

3. Can I Download Songs in Roku Apple Music?

No, Roku currently doesn't support offline music playback.

How to Play Apple Music Directly on Roku

Listening to Apple Music directly on a Roku device is very convenient, meaning that you don't need to cast from your phone. Instead, you can control the music directly on Roku using the basic Roku remote or the Roku voice remote. Below, we’ll introduce the official method for streaming Apple Music on Roku online, as well as a clever trick to listen to Apple Music on Roku without an internet connection.

Way 1. Use Apple Music App [Online]

Here is how to listen to Apple Music on Roku TV.

Step 1: Get Apple Music App on Roku

• Press the Home key on your Roku TV remote.
• Scroll down until you locate Streaming Channels. Then, select the located option with OK button.



• Scroll down the left menu, find Search Channels and select it.



• Type Apple Music and select it in the right panel.



• Hit Add channel to install Apple Music on Roku.

Step 2. Start Apple Music Playback

• Select Go to channel to run Apple Music.



• Then, sign in to Apple Music via the code or your account.

Way 2. Through USB Drive [Offline]

Although Apple Music doesn’t support downloading songs on Roku, you can still play Apple Music on Roku offline via a USB flash drive. However, you need StreamFox for Music to save songs from Apple Music to your USB flash drive first.

StreamFox for Music, the Eassiy All-in-one Music Converter, enables you to convert and save songs from Apple Music to Roku-compatible audio formats like MP3, FLAC and WAV, ensuring normal playback on Roku devices. The exported Apple Music songs are in 320kbps high quality and you can set the desired sound quality based on your needs. Full metadata is also saved for each converted track, including song titles, artist names, cover art, etc. To complete the song conversion, what you need is to sign in to the Apple Music browser within StreamFox and then select songs to download.

See the steps to save songs from Apple Music to USB using StreamFox:

Preps:

• Install StreamFox for Music on your Windows or Mac device.
• Connect a USB drive to your computer, format it and set the file format as FAT32 or NTFS. (Note: Formatting will remove all data from your USB disk.)

Step 1: Run StreamFox for Music and select Apple Music from the home interface.

Step 2: Sign in to your Apple Music account.

Step 3: Browse the songs you want to download from Apple Music library. Then, drag and drop the songs you want to listen to on Roku TV onto the Red floating icon.

Step 4: Now, navigate to the top-right corner, click on the drop-down icon next to Convert All Files To and select the preferred output format for all added songs. Then, click Browse and choose the USB drive as the output destination.

Step 5: Click the Convert All button to start at the bottom-right corner to start downloading the songs.

Step 6: Connect the USB flash drive to your Roku TV.

Step 7: Open the Roku Media Player when prompted.

Step 8: In the Roku Media Player, choose Audio.

Step 9: Select your USB drive.

Step 10: Choose the song file you want to play.

How to Listen to Apple Music on Ruku from iPhone/iPad

Using Airplay is a reliable way to play Apple Music on Roku from your iDevice, allowing you to control your music on your phone. However, your Roku devices must have the Airplay function enabled to use this way. Here we take Roku TV as an example to show you the steps.

Step 1: Go to Settings on your Roku TV and select Airplay and Homekit. Then, turn on the Airplay feature.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone or iPad and Roku TV to the same wireless network.

Step 3: Launch Apple Music on your mobile device and start playing the song you want to stream. Then, tap on the Airplay Audio icon.

Step 4: Choose the Roku TV from the list of devices in the Airplay menu to start streaming the Apple Music songs on Roku.

How to Play Apple Music on Ruku from Android

If you're using an Android device, you can use the Cast feature to stream your Apple Music from your phone to your Roku device.

Step 1: Make sure your Android phone is connected to the same Wireless network as the Roku TV.

Step 2: Run Apple Music app on your Android device and start playing a song.

Step 3: Hit the Cast icon in the top-right corner of the Now Playing screen.

Step 4: Select your Roku TV from the device list. Now, songs from Apple Music will play through the connected TV with playback controls available on your phone.

Fixed: Apple Music on Roku Not Working

Sometimes, you might encounter problems like “Network Unavailable” when trying to play Apple Music on Roku, but don't panic. We’ve shared some tricks you can use to resolve Apple Music on Roku not working below:

Way 1: Reset Network Settings

Step 1: Head to Settings and select System.

Step 2: Scroll to Advanced System Settings and choose Network Connection Reset. Next, click Reset Connection and your TV should reset as well as turn back on automatically.

Step 3: Once your Roku TV turns back on, connect it to the same WiFi as your device and open Apple Music again.

Way 2: Update Apple Music Channel

Step 1: Find your way to Apple Music Channel and press the Asterisk (*) button on your remote.

Step 2: Select Check for updates from the pop-up.

Step 3: If there’s an update, Roku will automatically download the latest version of the Apple Music channel.

Way 3: Update Roku Operating System to the Latest Version

Step 1: Go to Settings on Roku and select System.

Step 2: Choose System > System Update.

Step 3: Click on Check Now to check if there are any available updates.

If there is an update available, a pop-up will be displayed on your screen. Click on Update Now to update your Roku TV system.

Final Words

As you can see from the guide on this page, it’s very easy to get and play Apple Music on your Roku device. Whether you choose to play Apple Music on Roku directly or from your iPhone or Android, you just need to follow the steps we’ve provided accordingly.

For users who want to play Apple Music on Roku offline, we recommend using StreamFox for Music to save songs from Apple Music to your USB Drive and play the songs on Roku via USB.