How to listen to radio stations in Music on iPad

Friday October 16, 2026 3:44 pm EAT by Chris Smith

Apple Music features six world-class radio stations (Apple Music 1, Apple Music Hits, Apple Music Country, Apple Music Club, Apple Música Uno, and Apple Music Chill), as well as a collection of stations based on different genres. You can also create your own custom stations, based on your pick of artist, song, or genre.

In addition to radio, you can play Apple Music TV, a free, 24-hour curated livestream of popular new music videos with exclusive premieres, live shows, and chart countdowns.

Siri: Ask Siri something like, “Play Apple Music 1.” Learn how to use Siri.

Play Apple Music radio

Live Apple Music radio stations and Apple Music TV only require you to be signed in to your Apple Account. You don’t need to subscribe to Apple Music to play them.

Start the Music app on your iPad.
Tap Radio in the sidebar and then tap one of the currently playing Apple Music radio stations.

Note: Because Apple Music radio stations are live radio, you can’t rewind or skip songs.

Choose a radio station by genre

You do need to subscribe to Apple Music for curated radio stations like Stations by Genre.

Start the Music app on your iPad.
Tap Radio in the sidebar and tap a genre listed below More to Explore.
Tap a featured station.

Create a station

Another option is to create a radio station based on a particular artist or song, and if you like that artist or song, chances are you’ll like the music the station plays.

Start the Music app on your iPad.
Touch and hold an artist or song.
Tap Create Station.

To create a station in Now Playing, tap the More button, then tap Create Station.

Play broadcast radio stations

Siri: Ask Siri something like, “Play R&B Now Radio.” Learn how to use Siri.

Start the Music app on your iPad.
Do any of the following:
- Search for a station: Tap Search, enter the station in the search field, and then tap a result to play the station.
  
  You can search for stations by name, call sign, frequency, and nickname.
- Choose a station in the Radio tab: Tap Radio in the sidebar, swipe up, and then choose a station below the Local Broadcasters or International Broadcasters heading.

Note: You don’t need a subscription to Apple Music to play broadcast radio. Broadcast radio isn’t available in all countries or regions and not all stations are available in all countries or regions.