To repeat an album on Apple Music, you'll use the Repeat button available in the playback controls. This button allows you to set your music to repeat the entire album (or playlist), repeat just the current song, or turn repeat off.
How to Repeat an Album on Apple Music
Repeating an album ensures that once all the songs have played, the album will start again from the beginning. This is achieved by setting the repeat function to "Repeat All."
1. Locating the Repeat Button
The Repeat button is typically found in the playback controls section of the Apple Music interface.
- On desktop (Mac/Windows) or web: Look for the Repeat button, usually near the shuffle controls or playback progress bar, often at the top of the player window.
- On mobile (iPhone/iPad): While a song is playing, tap on the "Now Playing" bar at the bottom to open the full-screen Now Playing screen. Scroll down slightly, and you'll find the Repeat button, often near the shuffle icon.
2. Setting Repeat Options
The Repeat button toggles through different modes with each click. You'll typically click it until it displays the desired state:
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Repeat All (Repeat Album/Playlist):
- Click the Repeat button until its icon changes colors (e.g., from gray to highlighted, or a filled-in arrow icon). This indicates that the entire album or playlist will repeat once all songs have played.
- This is the setting you want for repeating an album.
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Repeat One (Repeat Current Song):
- Click the Repeat button again until a small number "1" appears on or next to the repeat icon. This means only the current song will play repeatedly.
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Repeat Off:
- Click the Repeat button until it turns gray or returns to its original unhighlighted state. This indicates that the repeat function is off, and playback will stop or move to the next item in your queue after the current list finishes.
Visual Cues for Repeat States
The visual appearance of the Repeat button helps you identify its current mode:
| Repeat Mode | Button Appearance | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Repeat All | The button changes color (e.g., illuminated, blue) | Plays the entire album/playlist again after it ends |
| Repeat One | A small "1" appears on or next to the button | Repeats only the current song indefinitely |
| Repeat Off | The button appears gray or unhighlighted (default) | Plays once and then stops or moves to the next queue |
By understanding these visual cues and clicking the Repeat button accordingly, you can easily control how your albums and songs play back on Apple Music. For more details on Apple Music playback controls across devices, you can refer to the Apple Support guide on playing music.
