We understand just how annoying this problem can be.
Let’s take a look.
This could be either because your Apple Music subscription is inactive or your Mac has been deauthorized.
Now, click onAccount Settingsat the top and slide in your password.
You’ll be on the Account Information page.
Here, scroll all the way down to find the Manage section and then click onManagenext to Subscriptions.
If you see Apple Music here, you’re clear to proceed to the next step.
This pesky problem usually takes place if your internet connection is not strong enough to stream a song.
So, double-check your internet connection is strong and stable.
If your Mac is connected to Wi-Fi, you should consider restarting your router.
Try this on your Mac if your internet connection is stable, yet Apple Music keeps skipping songs.
If that doesn’t fix the issue, try syncing your library.
Here’s how to go about it.
While Apple Music is running on your Mac, go toMusic >Preferencesfrom the menu bar.
Under theGeneraltab, check theSync Libraryoption and clickOKto complete the process.
If there is no option toSync Library, it means you do not have an Apple Music subscription.
Usually, Apple Music should start working fine on your Mac.
see to it you haven’t turned your volume all the way down or disabled sound.
A quick fix is to hit theF10key on your keyboard to unmute or press theF12key to increase the volume.
Still can’t hear the song playing?
Feel free to use theseeasy fixes for audio problems on Mac.
In case you use Bluetooth speakers, find out if they’ve established an active connection.
However, your volume indicator does not move up, but the music sounds much louder than it should.
This may occur while using external speakers with your Mac.
To fix this, open Apple Music and go toMusic > Preferencesfrom the menu bar.
Now, head over to thePlaybackmenu and uncheck the box next toSound Check.
Now, clickOKto back up your changes.
Or, when you’re trying to listen to your favorite songs, the playback becomes choppy.
The app itself might begin to freeze or lag.
The first thing you should do when you notice this problem is to check Apple Music’s server status.
Whenever there’s a service downtime on Apple’s end, you may be unable to use Apple Music.
Or, you canforce quit the Apple Music appand relaunch it.
Thankfully, with this guide, you should be a step closer to enjoying music on your Mac.
