How to Turn Apple Music Shuffle On/Off on Any Device

The Apple Music shuffle feature mixes up your favorite tracks and delivers a fresh and dynamic listening experience. Knowing how to turn Apple Music shuffle on or off literally makes sense. This blog is all you need.

It will walk you through step-by-step instructions across devices. Whether you are struggling with shuffle settings or want more control over your Apple Music library, keep reading for the ultimate guide!

Part 1. How to Turn Apple Music Shuffle On/Off on iPhone/iPad

The Apple Music app is built in on your iPhone and iPad. You can directly open the Music app and follow the steps below to turn its shuffle on or off.

Step 1. Start playing a song, album, or playlist in the Apple Music app.

Step 2. Tap the "Now Playing" bar at the bottom of the screen and open the full player view.

Step 3. Locate the "Shuffle" icon to manage the helpful feature. To turn it on, tap to highlight the icon. Tap again, and it will turn gray or unhighlighted, which means the shuffle feature is off.

Part 2. How to Turn Apple Music Shuffle On/Off on Android

Apple Music's shuffle feature works similarly to iPhone/iPad on Android devices. Below, you’ll find the steps to shuffle music on Android and turn it off in just a few taps.

Step 1. Download the Apple Music app to your Android device.

Step 2. Launch the app, log in with your Apple ID, and go to the album, artist, or playlist you'd like to shuffle.

Step 3. Play any song and tap on the "Shuffle" icon at the top of the screen. When the icon changes color, shuffle is enabled. When you want to turn it off, tap the icon again, and you will see the icon return to its default color.

Part 3. How to Turn Apple Music Shuffle On/Off on Mac/Windows PC

The Apple Music app is available on Mac (macOS Catalina and later) and Windows (Windows 10 and later) computers. This makes it easy to turn shuffle on or off within the app. Here’s how you can shuffle all songs and albums in your library on a computer.

Step 1. Open the Apple Music app on your device, select a song from "Songs" in your library, and start playing it.

Step 2. Select the "Shuffle" button in the playback controls. You’ll see the button change color when the shuffle is on. Click the button again, and you turn the feature off. Then, Apple Music will stop playing the songs randomly.

Part 4. How to Turn Apple Music Shuffle On/Off on Apple Watch

You can listen to Apple Music on Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Consequently, you can shuffle music via the Apple Watch from the playback screen. Please do the following:

Step 1. Open the Music app on your Apple Watch and play a playlist or an album.

Step 2. Tap the 3-dot icon while viewing the playback screen. Select "Playing Next" and tap the "Shuffle" icon to turn it on. When you re-tap it, the feature will be turned off.

Part 5. How to Manage Your Apple Music Library with Better Shuffle on Any Device

While Apple Music’s shuffle feature enhances your listening experience, it doesn’t always work as expected. Sometimes, it may fail to shuffle properly or keep playing the same songs. To get rid of it, you can download your Apple Music library. This way, you can organize tracks freely and enjoy seamless playback even on other players across devices.

A professional downloader is what you need. Here, the TuneFab Apple Music Converter is highly recommended. It empowers you to unlock full control over your digital assets in the Apple Music library. Whether for songs, albums, or playlists, it can save them to high-quality MP3, M4A, FLAC, and WAV formats effortlessly. This way, you can enjoy unlimited playback with better shuffle. You can even edit the downloads to set Apple Music ringtones. Below, you can find more impressive highlights of this powerful tool.

Let’s explore how to better organize your Apple Music library with the help of TuneFab Apple Music Converter.

Step 1. Log in to Apple Music Web Player

Download, install, and open TuneFab Apple Music Converter on your computer. Then, select Apple Music to proceed, and log in with your Apple Music account (subscription required).

Step 2. Add Music to the Conversion List

Once logged in, you will be navigated to the homepage of the Apple Music library, just like you would when you open a standalone app. Select the music you want to download and drop and drag it to the conversion list on the right side. You can also add music by clicking the red floating button.

Step 3. Customize Output Parameters

In the converting window, choose the desired audio format for one track, click "Apple to All", and TuneFab will output all added tracks to that format. You can also customize the sample rate and bitrate in the same window.

Step 4. Download Apple Music for Better Shuffle

After confirming all settings, click the "Convert All" button. Once finished, you can switch to the "Finished" tab to find all downloads. Click the file folder icon next to each title, you will be navigated to the folder where the track is stored on your computer. Now, you can organize them and playback on any player as expected.

Part 6. FAQs About Managing Apple Music Shuffle

Q1. Why can't I turn shuffle on or off in the Apple Music app？

Outdated software, active Autoplay, and software glitches are the top 3 causes of your being unable to toggle the shuffle feature in the Apple Music app.

When you're in an Autoplay queue, the "Shuffle" button becomes inactive. To get rid of it, you can try to select a specific playlist or album. As always, it’s highly recommended to update your iOS version and Apple Music app to the latest version. Then, restart your device and the Music app to see if you regain control. If the restart doesn’t work, you can contact Apple Support for further assistance.

Q2. Why does Apple Music shuffle keep playing the same songs?

You may mistakenly enable "Repeat" instead of "Shuffle". The two buttons are right next to each other. It's easy to mix them up. Please double-check the playing screen to make sure you’ve enabled shuffle accordingly.

Also, Apple Music's algorithm prioritizes frequently played songs. It will repeat your favorite songs frequently if there are few choices in the playlist. You can expand your playlist or library so it can deliver more varied selections.

Conclusion

This guide walks you through managing shuffle settings on any supported device. With it, you can enjoy a fresh listening experience whenever you want.

If you want to further unlock control over your Apple Music library, try TuneFab Apple Music Converter. It lets you download your favorite audio to DRM-free MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, etc. After getting the files locally, you can organize songs without limitations. Download it today to experience customized playback!