How to Set Up Home Sharing in iTunes

In the iTunes app on your PC, choose File > Home Sharing > Turn On Home Sharing. Type your Apple ID and password, then click Turn On Home Sharing. If you don't have an Apple ID, click Create New Apple ID and follow the onscreen instructions.

1. How do I share my iTunes library with my family?
2. How do I share iTunes library?
3. Why can't I see Home Sharing on my iPhone?
4. Why is Apple Home Sharing not working?
5. Can I share my iTunes library with another Apple ID?
6. Will I lose my music if I join family sharing?
7. How do I share my iTunes library from my iPhone?
8. How do I transfer music from iTunes to my iPhone without syncing?
9. How do I get my iTunes library onto my new computer?
10. Does home sharing work without wifi?
11. How do I accept family sharing invites on my iPhone?

How do I share my iTunes library with my family?

Use Family Sharing to share iTunes Store purchases in Music on Mac

1. In the Music app on your Mac, choose Account > Purchased. ...
2. Click a name near the top-left corner (next to Purchased), then choose a family member to view their purchases.
3. To download an item, click its Download button .

How do I share iTunes library?

In the iTunes app on your PC, choose Edit > Preferences, then click Sharing. Select “Share my library on my local network.” Select the items you want to share. To require users to enter a password before they can see your shared items, select “Require password,” and enter a password.

Why can't I see Home Sharing on my iPhone?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing. Tap your name. Confirm or change the Apple ID that you want to use to share content. Tap Back in the upper-left corner to go back to Family Sharing.

Why is Apple Home Sharing not working?

Make sure both devices are on the same channel and that one isn't on the guest network and one isn't on the personal network. You should also try restarting your devices if things aren't working. Don't only restart your Mac, Apple TV, and/or iOS devices, but also restart your wireless router.

Can I share my iTunes library with another Apple ID?

To access a shared iTunes library on another device, you need to set up Home Sharing on a Mac or Windows computer first. ... Your PC must have the latest version of iTunes for Windows installed. All your devices must be connected to the same WiFi network. All your devices must be signed into the same Apple ID account.

Will I lose my music if I join family sharing?

If you join a family group with a family membership, they can cancel the individual membership and not lose access to Apple Music. ... When a playlist is created, it is associated with the Apple ID. It is why you are able to share your playlist with others.

How do I share my iTunes library from my iPhone?

To use Home Sharing to access your computer's media library on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, sign in to Home Sharing on your device:

1. To see a music library, go to Settings > Music. To see a video library, go to Settings > TV > iTunes Videos.
2. Under Home Sharing, tap Sign In.
3. Sign in with your Apple ID.

How do I transfer music from iTunes to my iPhone without syncing?

To transfer music from iTunes to iPhone without syncing, you just need to enable the "Manually manage music and videos" option and then drag and drop songs you like to the iOS device.

How do I get my iTunes library onto my new computer?

Hold down the Shift key while you open iTunes (go to Start, then choose iTunes > iTunes). Click Choose Library. Choose the iTunes folder that you dragged to your computer in step 2, click Open, then choose the iTunes Library.

Does home sharing work without wifi?

Home Sharing requires your home network to be functioning, but doesn't require access to the public internet.

How do I accept family sharing invites on my iPhone?

How to accept a Family Sharing invitation on iPhone and iPad

1. Launch Settings from your Home screen.
2. Tap the Apple ID banner at the top.
3. Tap Invitations. ...
4. Tap Accept. ...
5. Tap Confirm. ...
6. Tap Continue to share purchases.
7. Tap to share your location or tap Not Now.