Apple Music— like popularstreaming services Pandora and Spotify— allows users to stream on-demand music and podcasts to their devices and listen to specially curated playlists. For those of us who already own an Apple product, Apple Music is a great way to discover new music that integrates well with our existing song libraries. However, since it is an extra fee — $120/year for the standard subscription — there are times when it might make sense to cut ties with the service.
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
To cancel your subscription on your Apple phone or tablet, open the iTunes app on your device and locate your account settings via your Apple ID. To do this, scroll to the very bottom of the main music page and tap your Apple ID. If you aren’t currently logged in, you will see a largeSign Inbutton in the same location. Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted, then click Sign In.
Next, pressView Apple IDand scroll down until you seeSubscriptions, which should be located near the center of that page. On the Subscriptions page, findApple Music Membership.It will be under theActiveheading if you have a subscription, and underExpiredif you had one, but are no longer using it. Its location in that menu depends on when you signed up for it. You’ll then be brought to a page that allows you to change your subscription or simply cancel it. Click the redCancel Subscriptionbutton toward the bottom and confirm.
On your PC or Mac
Open iTunes and navigate to your account. TheAccountbutton is located near the top left of the window. Press that andView My Accountto get to the correct page. Once in your account, scroll down to the bottom of the screen. UnderSettings, you’ll seeSubscriptions: [number]. To the right of that heading, pressManage. ClickEditto the right of your Apple Music subscription or that heading. At the bottom of the next screen is a white button that says Cancel Subscription. Press it and confirm.
On your Apple TV
Open Settings on your Apple TV and navigate to theManage Subscriptionstab in this menu. Select yourApple Music Subscription, and hit cancel.
On your Android device
Open the Apple Music app on your device and access the menu (which is located in the upper left corner). Tap your name at the top of that screen, andManage Membership. ClickApple Music Subscriptionand turn off automatic renewal. This will end your subscription after your current billing cycle or after your trial is up. Make sure to cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before your renewal date or you may be charged for an extra month.
