Apple Music now offers a new feature that lets you easily switch from your current streaming service by seamlessly transferring your music, artists, and playlists. This process is explained in detail on Apple’s support page.
The transfer option is built right into the Apple Music app. On iPhone and iPad, go to Settings > Apps > Music, then select “Transfer Music from Other Music Services” and choose your current streaming platform. On Android, open Apple Music, tap the 3-dot menu > Settings, then log in to your existing account to begin the transfer.
If a song can’t be matched during the transfer, you’ll see a warning saying “Some Music Needs Review.” You’ll need to find an alternative version of that song before starting a new transfer. Apple gives you 30 days to review and fix these unmatched tracks, according to their support page.
Before you try it out, keep in mind that this feature is currently available only in New Zealand and Australia. Apple partnered with the makers of Song Shift a standalone app that also helps transfer music between services like Spotify, Deezer, LastFM, Tidal, YouTube, and more.
If you’re outside these regions, check out our guide for alternative ways to quickly transfer your Spotify tracks to Apple Music while you wait.
