I have an iPad and iPhone. Sometimes I will listen to music on my phone while out and about or in the office and have something on for my kids on my iPad. But I can't do this, I've upgraded to family sharing but can't figure out how to fix this issue. It keeps telling me to upgrade if I try to play both together. Help
iPhone X, iOS 16
Because you can only play Apple Music on one device at a time when you are using a single Apple ID regardless of what Music Plan you subscribe to.
Why this limitation exists, only Apple knows. Probably some anti-piracy measure.
You can create an Apple ID for a child if required, and have the iPad logged into that if you really need to play music for them separate from your device.
click here ➜ Get an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support
Because you can only play Apple Music on one device at a time when you are using a single Apple ID regardless of what Music Plan you subscribe to.
Why this limitation exists, only Apple knows. Probably some anti-piracy measure.
You can create an Apple ID for a child if required, and have the iPad logged into that if you really need to play music for them separate from your device.
click here ➜ Get an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support
If you are using the same Apple ID for your devices and your children’s devices, the you totally defeat the purpose of it. Family Sharing works across different Apple IDs.
To be able to play on multiple devices at a time in Family Sharing, the child’s device would need to be logged in with a different Apple ID.
The issue resolved when I updated the AppleOne plan to family plan from individual. I don't know why or how, but it worked. Totally silly though since it's the same apple ID
But then why can't I play music on both my devices at the same time? My children and 1 and 3 and don't use the iPad expect for the music. Anyways the issue solved itself once I upgraded from the individual apple one to the family plan 🤷🏻♀️
Family share with same ID
