Key Highlights
- Instal Apple Music on Philips Smart TV:
- On Android TV / Google TV: Press the home button → Select Apps → Open Google Play Store and click the search icon / Click on Search for apps and games → Search for Apple Music → Click Install.
- On Roku TV: Press the home button → Select Streaming Channels → Select Search Channel → Search for Apple Music → Click Add Channel.
Apart from streaming movies and TV series, I also use my Philips Android TV to listen to music and podcasts. While Spotify has always been my go-to app for this use, I was thinking about exploring and trying out other music apps available on the Philips Smart TV. Apple Music was first on my list to try on my Philips TV.
The Apple Music app is only available on Android TV / Google TV and Roku TV versions in it. If you can’t install the app on your TV, you utilize the AirPlay and casting option available on the Apple Music app to stream music on other versions of the Philips TV. Apple Music has a very good song library and is very easy to use on Android TV OS.
I find myself using Apple Music compared to other music apps on my Philips Smart TV due to its pleasant user experience. Use this guide to install and use the Apple Music app on your Philips Smart TV. I have also mentioned about some of the issues I faced while using this app, along with their fixes.
How to Install Apple Music on Philips Smart TV
Apple Music is a subscription-based streaming service. You will need a subscription to listen to music on Philips TV. If you are already a subscriber, you can directly move to the installation process.
If you are new to Apple Music, subscribe to their subscription plan for $10.99/month by visiting their official website. On your first subscription to Apple Music, you will get a 30-day free trial. You can utilize it to try out the service before paying for the subscription.
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To Install Apple Music on Philips Android TV / Google TV
1. Turn On your Philips Smart TV and connect it to a stable Wi-Fi connection.
2. Hit the home button on your Philips remote to go to the Apps section.
3. Open the Google Play Store application and click on the search option.
Note: On Google TV, click on the Search for apps and games bar under the Apps section.
4. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter Apple Music and start the search.
5. Select the Apple Music app from the search results and click Install to add the app to your Philips TV.
Once you install the app, move to the activation process.
To Install Apple Music on Philips Roku TV
1. Turn on and ensure that your Philips Roku TV is connected to Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the home button on the Philips Roku TV remote and select Streaming Channels.
3. Click on the Search Channels option and search for Apple Music.
4. Select Apple Music from the search results and click Add Channel.
After adding the channel, move to the activation steps.
How to Activate Apple Music on Philips Smart TVs
Once you install the app on your Philips Smart TV, you can proceed with the activation steps to start listening to music on Philips Smart TV. Here is how to activate Apple Music on your TV.
1. Open the Music app on your Philips Smart TV and select Start Listening on the welcome page.
2. On the following page, select Already a Subscriber? option.
3. Now, you will have three different ways to activate the app on your TV.
- Using the QR Code: Scan the QR code with your smartphone, enter the activation code, and sign in to your Apple ID to complete the activation.
- Using Code: Vist activate.apple.com activation website, input the activation code, and sign in to your Apple ID to complete the process.
- Sign in with Remote: Click on this option and sign in with your Apple ID credentials to complete the activation process.
Once you activate the app on your Philips TV, you can start listening to your favorite songs directly from your TV.
How to Sideload Apple Music on Philips Smart TVs
If you can’t find the Apple Music app on the Google Play Store of your Philips Android or Google TV, you can sideload the app using a sideloader like the Downloader. Install the Downloader app on your Philips Smart TV from the Play Store, and use it to download the Apple Music APK. Once you have downloaded the APK, install it on your Philips Smart TV.
To sideload apps, you must first enable Downloader to install the app on Unknown sources on your TV settings. Unfortunately, the Saphi OS and Roku OS don’t support sideloading. You can either use the built-in cast or AirPlay support to stream Apple Music on those TVs.
Is it Possible to Cast Apple Music to Philips Smart TVs
Yes. The Apple Music app supports casting and has an in-built cast option. To cast Apple Music from your Android smartphone, connect your mobile to the same wireless network as your Philips Smart TV.
Now, open the Apple Music app and select a song you want to cast on Philips Smart TV. Once you start playing the song, click the Cast icon at the bottom. Your Android device will show all the available devices nearby. Now, select your Philips Smart TV from the list to cast the song from your smartphone to your TV.
Is it Possible to AirPlay Apple Music to Philips Smart TVs
Yes. Apple Music officially supports AirPlay, which you can use to listen to music on your Philips Roku TV without installing the app. First, Enable the AirPlay on Philips Roku TV from Settings → Apple HomeKit & AirPlay. Then, connect your Apple device and Philips TV to the same Wi-Fi network to use the AirPlay feature.
Now, open the Apple Music app on your Apple device and play any song that you like to AirPlay. Click on the AirPlay icon on the bottom and select your Philips Roku TV from the list of available devices. Now, the Apple Music app will AirPlay on your smart TV.
How to Fix Apple Music Not Working on Philips Smart TV
Listening to Apple Music on my Philips Android TV has been quite pleasing, except for a few instances when the app didn’t work properly. I faced playback issues, and the app crashed on my TV. I solved it using some of the basic troubleshooting mentioned below.
- Unstable Internet Connection: Power cycle your Wi-Fi router and check if the application is working fine on your Philips Smart TV.
- Check Apple Music Server: Sometimes, issues might arise on the app due to the server being down. You can verify the status of the Apple Music server by using Downdetector.
- Restart your TV: If you are facing a black screen or app crashes, restarting your Philips Smart TV is one of the most effective fixes to solve these problems.
- Clear Cache: Removing the excess cache files stored on your Philips TV has also been an effective fix to solve app crashes.
- Update the App: An old and outdated version of the Apple Music on your TV, might be the reason for the issues. To solve this, you need to update the app on your Philips TV.
- Update your TV: Outdated TV software might also be the reason why Apple Music is not working on your TV. Update your Philips Smart TV software and check if the issues are gone.
- Factory Reset your Philips TV: If none of the above fixes solve the issues with the app, factory reset your Philips Smart TV.
FAQ
No. The Apple Music app is not available on the Philips Saphi TV. You can use the built-in screen mirroring support of the TV to stream music from your Android devices.
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