I’m about to switch from Spotify to Apple Music due to Lossless format. I have connected my mac with DAC and stereo via usb to enjoy finally music as it supposed to be. Is there any option like spotify connect to remotely control Apple music running on the mac via iphone or ipad? That’s very important for me / deal breaker. Thanks
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2
No, not that I’m aware of, the iTunes Remote App only lets you browse you’re Mac’s local library.
However if you’re using an iPhone or iPad there is a workaround. Let’s say you want to listen to something new, if Apple Music is also setup on your iPhone, you can browse there and maybe find the new Beck single, (or Jeff Beck if you prefer), and add it to your library. Now when you search using the iTunes remote to your macOS library, the song will be there (might take a minute). Playlists work this way too, though I haven’t tried everything. It’s certainly not as good as a full featured remote, like say Parallels Access, but it gets you by.
No, not that I’m aware of, the iTunes Remote App only lets you browse you’re Mac’s local library.
However if you’re using an iPhone or iPad there is a workaround. Let’s say you want to listen to something new, if Apple Music is also setup on your iPhone, you can browse there and maybe find the new Beck single, (or Jeff Beck if you prefer), and add it to your library. Now when you search using the iTunes remote to your macOS library, the song will be there (might take a minute). Playlists work this way too, though I haven’t tried everything. It’s certainly not as good as a full featured remote, like say Parallels Access, but it gets you by.
Hello Jan_from_prague, Thanks for reaching out to us for support. We would love to help you with your Apple Music concerns. With regard to your initial question, If you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod you can use the Remote app, free at the Apple App Store, to control your Mac's Music library from a distance. The iTunes Remote lets you control Apple Music, iTunes, or the Apple TV app from anywhere in your home. When you have a free moment, check out the link below to learn more. Set up the iTunes Remote app for Music on Mac
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Hey Less,
thank you for your answer.
Does Remote app let me to browse Apple Music library (not my personal former iTunes) and select music to play from mac connected to stereo (not via AirPlay) natively? I can’t find that.
Thank you again
J.
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