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Unable to access my iTunes purchases on Apple Music without a subscription

Why do I need to have Apple Music subscription so that I can listen and browse to my already purchased music through iTunes on a TV with Apple Music?


I like to buy my music but Apple has not fixed this problem. So, I have to subscribe to a monthly $10 so I can view my already purchased library. It doesn't make any sense. Especially, when I already payed for the song and albums through iTunes. And if I really like a song I can just buy it, instead of listening and adding to library through a payed subscription. Apple has a percentage of people who don't use Apple Music and prefers to use iTunes because they feel a certain way about a song. So Apple should do more for us!


It only makes sense that Apple either makes a separate app for iTunes users(not Apple Music) or they add a tab where my purchases can be viewed and heard on devices that don't have a computer interface. Because, without the limitation of having to use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac for streaming music these devices are bricks that can't access your library unless you have a subscription. All though the current line up are great options, wouldn't we all like to have a display on tv for karaoke or for background music be it at a bar, restaurant or store, or even at home. Be it casual or for business, I think Apple is missing out on an opportunity of more people buying music and/or using the app to see the upcoming album releases. Also, Apple competes with other makers of tablets, but Apple does not make TVs or competes with them directly.


In fin, Apple should add the feature of iTunes to view and listen to their musical purchases on tv, as there is already an app for Movies and Tv shows called Apple TV, but no support for music. I believe that Apple should further integrate into the software of new and modern systems because it will make them look good and the products that use their systems more valuable.


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Original Title: Apple should add support for iTunes purchases on Apple Music (without a need for a payed subscription). Because they have already payed for the music, and it would help the ecosystem of Apple Music by making it more versatile and available to all.

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Did you already use the Feedback link to tell Apple directly about your thoughts and wishes for future versions of Apple Music and Apple TV?

This is the only way to reach them, since Apple does not follow these user to user communities.

Feedback - Apple Music - Apple

Feedback - Apple TV App - Apple

You can listen to your purchased songs, if you sync the music from the computer to your Apple device and then open the Music app. Choose the option to list the songs which are on your device, and you can listen to them

Why do I need to pay Apple to listen to m… - Apple Community



No, because i thought that this was where you give input on how Apple can improve there services and devices.

I just sent them feed back thanks for the heads up 👍🏼

Yea but the issue still is there for Apple Music on any TV. There is no solution to it currently