Apple Music keeps pausing commonly due to several reasons:
- Slow or unstable internet connection causing buffering issues.
- Automatic ear detection on AirPods or Bluetooth device connectivity interruptions.
- Using an outdated version of the Apple Music app or iOS software.
- Low Data Mode or Low Power Mode enabled on your device, limiting background activity or internet data usage.
- Other apps interfering or multiple apps running in the background.
- Audio quality settings like lossless audio enabled can cause pauses.
- Network settings or Bluetooth conflicts between audio devices.
To fix the issue, some recommended steps are:
- Restart the Apple Music app and your iPhone or iPad.
- Update Apple Music and iOS to the latest versions.
- Turn off Low Data Mode and Low Power Mode on the device.
- Disable automatic ear detection for AirPods.
- Reset network settings on your device.
- Download songs for offline listening to avoid streaming interruptions.
- Close other apps running in the background that may interfere.
- If using Bluetooth devices, try disabling and reconnecting them.
These solutions address the most typical causes of Apple Music pausing during playback and can help restore smooth music listening.
