iTunes Match stores your music library in iCloud-including songs imported from CDs-and lets you play your collection on iPhone and your other iOS devices and computers. iTunes Match also lets you listen to iTunes Radio ad-free. iTunes Match is offered as a paid subscription.
Note: iTunes Match may not be available in all areas. See support.apple.com/kb/HT5085.
Subscribe to iTunes Match in iTunes on your computer. Choose Store > Turn On iTunes Match,then click the Subscribe button.
Once you subscribe, iTunes adds your music, playlists, and Genius Mixes to iCloud. For more information, see www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match.
Turn on iTunes Match. Go to Settings > Music. Turning on iTunes Match removes synced music from iPhone.
Note: Cellular charges may apply if iTunes Store is on in the "Use Cellular Data For" section of Settings > Cellular.
Songs are downloaded to iPhone when you play them. You can also
download songs and albums manually-while
browsing, tap
.
Note: When iTunes Match is on, downloaded music is automatically
removed from iPhone as space is needed, starting with the oldest
and least-played songs. An iCloud icon (
)
appears next to removed songs and albums, showing that the songs
and albums are still available through iCloud but not stored
locally on iPhone.
Remove a song that's been downloaded. Swipe left, then tap Delete.
Just show music that's been downloaded from iCloud. Go to Settings > Music, then turn off Show All Music.
Remove iPhone from your list of "iTunes in the Cloud" devices. In iTunes on your computer, choose Store > View Account. Sign in, then click Manage Devices in the "iTunes in the Cloud" section.