User level: Level 1 (86 points)I want apple music to replay a playlist when it reaches the end rather than random music
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Original Title: replay playlist
Posted on Oct 10, 2026 1:02 PM
User level: Level 1 (36 points)Oct 12, 2026 3:50 AM in response to nkfarlow
You've already found the Repeat button. However, do notice it has TWO settings (well, three if you count "off"): repeat whichever set you're playing (a playlist, an album, a filtered list, a selection of tracks, etc.) and repeat just the current track (I think it has a number 1 on the top-right corner):
After repeat track, it goes back to off.
User level: Level 7 (21,779 points)Oct 11, 2026 1:12 AM in response to nkfarlow
One thing to test is by creating a new library. Quit music and whilst opening Music hold the option button and create new library.
User level: Level 1 (86 points)Oct 10, 2026 2:13 PM in response to picas
I used to be able to do that, but several; updates ago that option was grayed out (see attached screenshot). Is there a way to make it active again? (Before you ask: yes, I'm using the current MacOS.)
User level: Level 1 (86 points)Oct 11, 2026 6:15 AM in response to picas
OK, good to know. Is there a way to fix this? I saw your other reply about creating a new library to test this (I assume you mean to see if it will go back to red), but how does that help me? I have thousands of pieces in my existing library.
User level: Level 1 (86 points)Oct 12, 2026 8:55 AM in response to bernxAU
Yay, it works! Even though the button never turns red, I can see the three states when I look closely. I wonder if Apple could make that any more inconspicuous? Even on my 27" iMac's screen, I practically need a microscope to see that pale gray icon at all, let alone the extremely subtle changes when I click on it.
Thanks for your help!
User level: Level 7 (21,779 points)Oct 10, 2026 1:28 PM in response to nkfarlow
Click on the button in red on left-hand side as shown in image below:
User level: Level 1 (86 points)Oct 10, 2026 2:19 PM in response to nkfarlow
Oh wait, clicking on it does something: There's a tiny spec that appears tp the right of the upper arrow. Maybe it still works.
User level: Level 1 (86 points)Oct 10, 2026 2:20 PM in response to nkfarlow
Nope, that makes the current piece replay. :(
User level: Level 1 (86 points)Oct 10, 2026 3:47 PM in response to picas
Any other suggestions? Or is it no longer possible to have playlists repeat?
User level: Level 7 (21,779 points)Oct 11, 2026 1:09 AM in response to nkfarlow
Just tested it on a short playlist and it worked. Greyed out means it's not on replay. Red means it's on replay.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256373859