Why can't I listen to music on my iPod Touch when I go for a walk?

IPOD Touch: Why can't I listen to music on my ipod touch when I go for a walk?


Is there a way to fix this?


This is the whole point of having an ipod in the first place. Frustrating.


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iPod, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 6, 2023 11:23 AM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2023 11:01 AM

Hi there moldy883,


Can you tell us what happens when you try to listen to music on your iPod touch when out on a walk? Additional details helps us understand what might be going on and determine possible next steps.


Until we have more details on what you're encountering exactly, please make sure that the music you want to listen to is downloaded for offline use, as seen below:

Download music from Apple Music to your iPod touch
* Download a song, album, or playlist: Touch and hold music you’ve added to your library, then tap Download.
After you’ve added a playlist or album, you can also tap the Download button at the top of the screen.
Note: You must turn on Sync Library to download music from Apple Music to your library (go to Settings  > Music, then turn on Sync Library).
* Always download music: Go to Settings > Music, then turn on Automatic Downloads.
Songs you add are automatically downloaded to iPod touch.
* See download progress: On the Library screen, tap Downloaded Music, then tap Downloading.

Note: If the music you’re downloading is available in Dolby Atmos, the Dolby button  appears next to the item, and you can download it either in Dolby Atmos or in stereo. To download music in Dolby Atmos when available, go to Settings  > Music, then turn on Download in Dolby Atmos. See Listen to Dolby Atmos music on iPod touch.

That information can be found here: Add music to iPod touch and listen offline


Take care.

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Sep 7, 2023 11:01 AM in response to moldy883

Hi there moldy883,


Can you tell us what happens when you try to listen to music on your iPod touch when out on a walk? Additional details helps us understand what might be going on and determine possible next steps.


Until we have more details on what you're encountering exactly, please make sure that the music you want to listen to is downloaded for offline use, as seen below:

Download music from Apple Music to your iPod touch
* Download a song, album, or playlist: Touch and hold music you’ve added to your library, then tap Download.
After you’ve added a playlist or album, you can also tap the Download button at the top of the screen.
Note: You must turn on Sync Library to download music from Apple Music to your library (go to Settings  > Music, then turn on Sync Library).
* Always download music: Go to Settings > Music, then turn on Automatic Downloads.
Songs you add are automatically downloaded to iPod touch.
* See download progress: On the Library screen, tap Downloaded Music, then tap Downloading.

Note: If the music you’re downloading is available in Dolby Atmos, the Dolby button  appears next to the item, and you can download it either in Dolby Atmos or in stereo. To download music in Dolby Atmos when available, go to Settings  > Music, then turn on Download in Dolby Atmos. See Listen to Dolby Atmos music on iPod touch.

That information can be found here: Add music to iPod touch and listen offline


Take care.

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