Apple Music: How to Play a Song, Album, or Playlist on Repeat

Apple Music: How to Play a Song, Album, or Playlist on Repeat - Open Apple Music and Tap the Now Playing Bar

When you find a new favorite song or want to loop background music for studying, Apple Music includes repeat modes for single tracks, full albums, and playlists. Here is how to locate and use the Repeat button in Apple Music.

1. Open Apple Music and Tap the Now Playing Bar

Start playing your desired track and tap the mini-player at the bottom to expand to the full Now Playing screen.

Apple Music: How to Play a Song, Album, or Playlist on Repeat - Open Apple Music and Tap the Now Playing Bar

2. Open the Up Next (Playing Next) Queue

Tap the three-line queue icon in the lower-right corner of the player to reveal the upcoming tracks panel.

Apple Music: How to Play a Song, Album, or Playlist on Repeat - Open the Up Next (Playing Next) Queue

3. Locate the Repeat Icon Next to Playing Next

At the top of the queue panel, locate the repeat icon featuring two looping arrows.

Apple Music: How to Play a Song, Album, or Playlist on Repeat - Locate the Repeat Icon Next to Playing Next

4. Tap Once to Repeat the Entire Playlist or Album

Tap the repeat icon once to highlight it. The entire current playlist or album will now loop continuously.

Apple Music: How to Play a Song, Album, or Playlist on Repeat - Tap Once to Repeat the Entire Playlist or Album

5. Tap a Second Time to Enable Repeat 1 (Single Song Loop)

Tap the repeat icon a second time until a small number ‘1’ appears inside the looping arrows. Your current track will now repeat indefinitely.

Apple Music: How to Play a Song, Album, or Playlist on Repeat - Tap a Second Time to Enable Repeat 1 (Single Song Loop)

Helpful Tips and Related Guides

To turn off repeat completely, tap the icon a third time until the highlight disappears. For more playback tutorials, visit our Apple Music & Audio category, read our guide on Finding Playlists in Apple Music, or explore iPhone Guides.


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