Syncing music between iPhone/iPad and Mac is straightforward. With macOS Catalina, Apple removed iTunes, and thus we use Finder to sync music from Mac to iPhone. The process stays easy and fast. Show
If you are an Apple Music subscriber and have the same Apple ID on your Mac and iPhone, then you do not have to do anything. All your songs, playlists, ratings, etc. are automatically synced to all your Apple devices. The same happens if you are an iTunes Match subscriber. Note: The tutorial below is for iPhone users who do not use Apple Music. And if you are an Apple Music subscriber, follow the methods only after turning off the option to Sync Library in Apple Music. We have focused this post entirely on Mac running macOS Catalina. If you are using a prior version of macOS or using Windows, the steps are the same; just that instead of Finder you have to use iTunes.
Remove Existing Music, Films, TV shows and Books from iPhone Sync with LibraryAt one time, an iOS or iPadOS device, be it iPhone, iPad Touch, or iPad can be synced with only one Finder/iTunes. So, if you have previously synced your device to some other Mac/PC, then it asks for your permission to remove those content and sync your iPhone/iPad with media from the current Mac. This pop-up also appears if you are using the same Mac but earlier used manual management of music. (explained below) If you click on Remove & Sync, your existing music, films, TV programs and books are removed, and what you choose to sync is transferred to your device. Please note that this does not delete any photo or video from your Photos app. Also, your other apps and app data are not affected by it. One solution to save your existing music is to follow our guide on how to transfer music from iPhone to Computer without iTunes. Once you have the existing iPhone songs on your Mac, you can open them in the Music app and then sync everything together. How to Manually Sync Songs from Mac to iPhone
Locate where songs are saved on your Mac. You may use the search bar, or open Spotlight Search, type .mp3, and click on Show all in Finder.
Sync Songs from Mac to iPhone using Music AppFor this to work make sure you have enabled Manually manage music, films and TV shows from the Finder. (Steps explained above.)
How to Sync Music from Mac to iPhone WirelesslyConnect your iPhone to Mac using the appropriate cable. In Finder, select your device and enable Show this iPhone when on Wi-Fi. Finally, click on Apply. From now onwards, when your Mac and iPhone are on the same Wi-Fi network, it will appear in Finder. You can sync Music wirelessly and also perform other sync options. Making a backup of your device is also possible wirelessly. You only will need to connect it using a cable if you wish to update the iOS or restore your device. How to Sync Music from Mac to iPhone without Cable using iCloudIf you are an Apple Music subscriber or if you use iTunes Match, you can sync all your music from Mac to iPhone automatically via iCloud. It is effortless. To make sure that Sync Library with Apple Music is turned on, sign in to your Apple devices with the same Apple ID and follow the steps below. On iPhone: Open Settings app → Music → Turn on Sync Library. On Mac: Open Music app → click on Music from top bar → Preferences → Turn on Sync Library (your Apple ID.) Do the same on your other Apple devices. Now, all the music you have added or purchased will sync to all your iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS devices. How Do you Sync Music from Mac to iPhone Using Third-Party AppsIf you like to take a different route, you can use third-party applications to copy music from Mac to your iPhone. Two apps we recommend are:
Remove Music from iPhone or iPad
That’s all, mate! Summing up… These were the easiest ways to transfer music from your Mac running macOS Catalina to iPhone and iPad. Which method are you going to use? Share your thoughts in the comments down below. Before you go, you must also check out our guide on 4 ways to transfer music from Android to iPhone. You may also like to read…
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Why can't I transfer music from my Mac to my iPhone?While transferring music from computer to iPhone using iTunes if you face cannot transfer music from iTunes to iPhone, the possible reason can be that when you sync music there may be you have not checked “Music” option there. So go in the iTunes music tab and check whether “Enter Music Library” option.
How do I transfer music from my Mac to my iPhone 2022?Launch iTunes and connect your iPhone to Mac. On iTunes, make sure you are in "Music" library. Then click "File > Add File to Library" and locate your Mac music. Select the songs you wish to sync and press "Open" to add them to iTunes music library.
Can you transfer music from iTunes to iPhone wirelessly?Sync your content using Wi-Fi
Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable, then open iTunes and select your device. Learn what to do if your device doesn't appear on your computer. Click Summary on the left side of the iTunes window. Select "Sync with this [device] over Wi-Fi."
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