How to Play Apple Music on Google Home?
Apple Music is available on Google Home and Nest speakers in the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, and France. In other regions, you can connect your Google speaker to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth.This guide provides instructions on how to play Apple Music on Google Home and Nest devices, including models like Google Home Mini and Max.
- Author: Shine
- Update: Jan 08, 2025
Does Google Assistant work with Apple Music?
Apple Music is compatible with Google Home and Nest smart speakers and displays in specific regions, allowing you to use Google Assistant with Apple Music if you reside in one of those areas.
The integration functions similarly to other music services on Google Home and Nest devices, enabling you to link your account in the Google Home app and then ask Google Assistant to play music from Apple Music or set it as your default music service.
If you live in a region where Apple Music is not supported on Google Home devices, you can still connect your Google Home or Nest speaker to your phone, tablet, or computer via Bluetooth to play music wirelessly.
How can I play Apple Music on Google Nest?
To play Apple Music on Google Nest and Google Home speakers, you need to link your Apple Music account through the Google Home app.
After linking, you can use voice commands to request music from Apple Music.For instance, you can say, "OK Google, play Nirvana on Apple Music," and your Google Home or Nest speaker will play a selection of Nirvana's music from Apple Music.
Here’s how to set up Apple Music on your Google Home or Nest speaker:
1.Open the Google Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Music.
4.In the More Music Services section, tap the link icon next to Apple Music.
5.Tap Link Account.
6.Use your fingerprint sensor or log in with your Apple ID.
7.Then, tap Allow.
8.Enter your Apple
9.Account verification code.
20.Tap Allow.Apple Music is now linked to Google Home.
To play Apple Music on your Google Nest or Home speaker, simply say, "Hey Google, play (song name) on Apple Music."
How to Set Apple Music as Your Default Music Service on Google Home
If you prefer not to mention Apple Music every time you request a song, you can set it as your default music service on Google Home. By doing this, all your music requests will automatically go through Apple Music. If you want to play music from another service, such as YouTube Music or Spotify, you'll need to specify that service when making your request.Here’s how to set Apple Music as your default music service on Google Home:
1.Open the Google Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
2.Tap Settings.
3.Tap Music.Select Apple Music.
Apple Music is now set as your default music service on Google Home.To play Apple Music on your Google Nest or Home speaker, simply say, “Hey Google, play (song name).”
How to Use Apple Music with Google Home and Google Nest Without Linking Accounts
If you reside in an area where linking Apple Music to Google Home isn't possible, you won't be able to use Google Assistant to request songs from Apple Music on your Nest speaker. Unfortunately, this feature is limited to countries where Apple allows the integration of Apple Music with Google Home.To bypass this limitation, you can connect your Google Home speaker to your phone via Bluetooth.
Enable Bluetooth on your phone.
Say, “OK Google, start pairing.”
Pair your speaker with your phone.
Open the Apple Music app on your phone.
When you play music in the Apple Music app, it will stream wirelessly to your Google Nest or Home speaker.