How do I get Amazon Music Unlimited on my phone?

What is Amazon Music Unlimited?

Amazon Music Unlimited is a premium music subscription service owned by Amazon that gives users access to over 75 million songs ad-free. It offers playlists and stations that are curated by music experts to suit various genres, eras, moods and activities.

Some key features of Amazon Music Unlimited include:

Stream tens of millions of songs ad-free

Download songs for offline listening
Get unlimited skips
Hear music in HD and Ultra HD audio

Access expertly curated playlists and stations

So in summary, Amazon Music Unlimited aims to provide an extensive catalog of music that users can stream seamlessly across devices, paired with recommendations personalized to their tastes. It is Amazon’s version of premium music subscriptions like Spotify or Apple Music.

Benefits of Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon Music Unlimited offers several key benefits over other music streaming services, including:

No ads interrupt listening – With Amazon Music Unlimited, you can listen continuously without disruptive audio ads interrupting your playlist or stations (source). This allows for an uninterrupted listening experience.
Listen offline with unlimited skips – You can download as many songs, albums or playlists as you want for offline playback. And you get unlimited skips even when offline so you can customize your listening (source).
Get access to exclusive albums and songs – Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can access over a thousand albums and tens of thousands of songs unavailable anywhere else, including new releases and artist exclusives (source). So you get access to content you can’t find on any other streaming platform.

Availability of Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon Music Unlimited is available in many countries around the world including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Japan (https://www.amazon.com/music/unlimited). The service can be accessed across a variety of devices and platforms:

iOS devices including iPhone and iPad
Android phones and tablets

Amazon Fire OS devices like Fire tablets and Fire TV
Desktop web browsers

So no matter what device you own, whether it’s an iPhone, Android phone, Fire tablet, or desktop computer, you can access Amazon Music Unlimited. The availability across platforms makes it easy and convenient for users to listen to music no matter where they are.

How to Get Amazon Music Unlimited on iPhone

Getting Amazon Music Unlimited on an iPhone requires iOS 12.0 or later and just a few simple steps. First, you’ll need to download the Amazon Music app from the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amazon-music-songs-podcasts/id510855668). Once the app is installed, open it and sign up for an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription directly in the app. You can select from a variety of subscription options. Or if you already have an Amazon account, you can simply sign in to access Amazon Music Unlimited.

Here’s a quick overview of how to get Amazon Music Unlimited on an iPhone:

Make sure your iPhone is running iOS 12.0 or later.

Download the Amazon Music app from the App Store.
Open the app and sign up for Amazon Music Unlimited.
Or sign in with your existing Amazon account.

Once you have an active subscription or account, you’ll have full access to stream and download tens of millions of songs, playlists, and podcasts with Amazon Music Unlimited on your iPhone. Enjoy unlimited, ad-free music on the go!

How to Get Amazon Music Unlimited on Android

To get Amazon Music Unlimited on an Android device, you will need Android 5.0 or later installed on your device. You can then download the Amazon Music app from the Google Play Store.

Once you have the app, open it and select to sign in or sign up with your Amazon account credentials. If you don’t already have an Amazon account, you can create one during this process.

After signing in with your Amazon account, you will have access to Amazon Music Unlimited if you are a paid subscriber. If you don’t have a paid subscription, you can start a free trial or select one of the Amazon Music Unlimited paid plans to gain full access.

According to the Amazon Music for Android app page, with Amazon Music Unlimited you can play any song, anytime, anywhere ad-free. It offers unlimited access to over 90 million songs and top podcasts.

Once you have access, you can download music for offline listening and access Amazon Music Unlimited from any Android device by signing in with your Amazon account.

Using Amazon Music Unlimited

With Amazon Music Unlimited, you can browse through selections and playlists. Some examples of playlists to choose from include:

Top 100 songs
Mood and activity playlists

Genre stations
Artist playists

In the search bar at the top, you can also search for specific artists, albums, or songs that you want to listen to. When you select a song, album, or playlist, you can play it immediately or download it for offline listening. According to Amazon’s help site, you can download up to 100,000 songs for offline listening across five different devices.

Amazon Music Unlimited also integrates well with Alexa and Echo devices. You can ask Alexa to play songs, albums, playlists, or stations from your Amazon Music library just using your voice. This allows you to easily control music playback hands-free.

Amazon Music Unlimited Plans

Amazon Music Unlimited offers a few different plans to suit your listening needs:

Individual Plan

The Amazon Music Unlimited Individual Plan allows one account to stream tens of millions of songs ad-free. This plan costs $9.99 per month after a 30-day free trial.

Family Plan

For $14.99 per month, the Amazon Music Unlimited Family Plan provides up to 6 family members unlimited, ad-free access to over 100 million songs. Each person gets their own separate account and playlists.

Single Device Plan

If you want to listen to Amazon Music Unlimited on just one Echo device or Fire TV, you can get the single device plan for $3.99 per month. This restricts listening to the one designated device.

The Individual and Family plans allow downloading songs for offline listening across multiple devices. The Single Device plan does not support offline listening.

Tips for Using Amazon Music Unlimited

Here are some tips for getting the most out of your Amazon Music Unlimited subscription:

Download playlists for offline listening

One of the best features of Amazon Music Unlimited is the ability to download songs, albums, and playlists for offline listening when you don’t have an internet connection. To download a playlist, open the playlist menu and select “Download.” You can access downloaded content in the “My Music” section of the Amazon Music app.

According to this guide, you can download up to 100,000 songs for offline listening. So be sure to take advantage of this feature for playlists you listen to frequently or when traveling without WiFi.

Follow artists to get updates

Following your favorite artists in Amazon Music Unlimited allows you to get notifications when those artists release new music or announcements. To follow an artist, go to their page and select “Follow.” A bell icon will appear next to artists you follow.

You can also get personalized recommendations for new music based on the artists you follow. Go to “My Music” and select “Recommendations” to discover similar artists and albums you may enjoy.

Use Alexa voice commands

If you have an Alexa-enabled device like an Amazon Echo, you can use voice commands to control your Amazon Music Unlimited playback. Some helpful voice commands include:

“Alexa, play my Daily Playlist”
“Alexa, play songs by [artist name]”
“Alexa, skip song”

Check the Alexa app for more voice command options for music playback control.

Troubleshooting Amazon Music Unlimited

If you are having issues streaming or accessing Amazon Music Unlimited, try the following troubleshooting steps:

First, check that your Amazon Music Unlimited subscription is active. Log into your Amazon account and verify your current membership status.

Next, make sure the Amazon Music app is updated to the latest version available for your device operating system. On Android, check for updates in the Play Store. On iOS, check for updates in the App Store.

After updating the app, restart your device and open the Amazon Music app again to check if the issues persist.

If you still face issues, try reinstalling the Amazon Music app on your device. Make sure to sign in again with the correct Amazon account that has the Unlimited subscription.

If none of the above steps help resolve the streaming issues, you can contact Amazon Music customer support for further assistance. They are open 24/7 and can investigate problems accessing your subscription.

Summary

Amazon Music Unlimited offers unlimited, ad-free access to a catalog of over 50 million songs. It is available as a standalone membership or as part of an Amazon Prime membership. Some benefits of Amazon Music Unlimited include:

Unlimited access to over 50 million songs

Ad-free, high-quality audio
Exclusive to Amazon mixes and playlists
Functionality across multiple devices

Amazon Music Unlimited is available on a range of devices. Android users can get the app from the Google Play Store to download music for offline listening. iPhone and iPad users can download the Amazon Music app from the App Store. You can also play Amazon Music Unlimited via a web browser.

Here are some tips for getting the most out of Amazon Music Unlimited:

Download playlists to save data and enable offline listening

Follow artists to get notifications of new music releases
Use Alexa voice controls for hands-free listening
Take advantage of personalized recommendations to discover new music