In the age of digital music streaming, privacy is a key concern for many users. Apple Music has several features that allow for a shared listening experience, which might not sit well with those looking for a more private experience. If you’re one of those who prefer to keep your musical preferences to yourself, here's a straightforward guide to tightening your privacy settings on Apple Music.
Step Away from Shared Listening
The feature "Discoverable by Nearby Contacts" might sound harmless, but it lets your contacts discover what you're playing when you're connected to CarPlay. To turn this off:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll and tap on Apple Music.
- In the Shared Listening section, toggle off Discoverable by Nearby Contacts.
Keep Your Listening History Private
Apple Music’s Listening History influences your music recommendations. However, if you prefer not to have your past music plays influence what Apple suggests, you can easily turn this off:
- Again, navigate to Settings.
- Choose Apple Music and toggle Use Listening History to off.
Delete Your Apple Music Profile
For those who take their privacy very seriously, consider deleting your Apple Music profile:
- Open the Apple Music app.
- Tap your profile picture at the top right.
- Go to View Profile, then tap Edit.
- Scroll down and select Delete Profile, then confirm by tapping it again.
Removing your profile not only hides your playlists but ensures that your listening habits remain your own private symphony. With these changes, you can enjoy your music without broadcasting your tastes, keeping your musical journey personal and private.
