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How to remove the Music icon from the menu bar on Mac?

Remove the "Now Playing" icon on the Apple Menu bar, there's no way to do it from the Control Center.

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Aug 11, 2021 7:45 AM

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User profile for user: lascorbe
lascorbe Author
User level: Level 1
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Posted on Aug 11, 2021 7:47 AM

Found the answer. On your mac:


  • Open Preferences
  • Go to Dock & Menu bar
  • Go to "Now Playing" (you have to scroll down)
  • Uncheck the option "Show in Menu bar"
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