How to Transfer and Play Apple Music on Sony Walkman

Part 1. Can Sony Walkman Play Apple Music

It is related to the questions: "Does Sony Walkman work with Apple Music" and "Is Sony Walkman compatible with iTunes/Apple Music". The answer varies on distinct Sony Walkman models.

Many users thought Sony Walkman couldn't recognize Apple Music files directly because of the copyright protection of Apple Music songs. All Apple Music tracks including its downloads are encrypted in M4P and encoded in ALAC. It is admitted that Apple Music allows you to stream its content on all Apple devices such as iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, etc.

However, Apple Music also supports Android devices. Thus, it is feasible to play Apple Music songs on the new Android-based Sony Walkmans. Please check the table below to view Sony Walkman-supported formats:

View also: How to Play Apple Music on Android Device

Part 2. How to Play Apple Music on Sony Walkman NW-A105/ZX507/ZX707 Officially

As stated above, Apple Music is compatible with new Sony Walkman Android-based series and models. You can check them below.

✔ Android 9 OS:

Sony Walkman NW-A100 Series: Includes NW-A105 model

Sony Walkman NW-ZX500 Series: Includes NW-ZX505 and NW-ZX507 models

✔ Android 11 OS:

Sony Walkman NW-A300 Series: Includes NW-A306 model

Sony Walkman NW-ZX700 Series: Includes NW-ZX705 and NW-ZX707 models

If you have those Sony Walkman models, you can install the Apple Music app for Sony Walkman. Alternatively, those Sony Walkman music players are equipped with WiFi support, which means you can listen to Apple Music songs on this MP3 player through WiFi. Now, let's check the steps to make it.

Step 1. Power on your Sony Walkman and swipe up from the home screen. Then go to 'Settings' > 'Network & internet' > 'WiFi' to connect it to the WiFi network connection.

Step 2. Swipe from your player's home screen upwards and click on the Google Play Store icon.

Step 3. Type Apple Music in the search field and look for it.

Step 4. No, follow the guide on the screen to install Apple Music app on Sony Walkman.

Once installed, you can open the Apple Music app and log in to your account. Then you can listen to Apple Music on Sony Walkman online on the go.

Part 3. How to Play Apple Music on Sony Walkman All Models

When it comes to those Sony Walkman models that are not equipped with Android OS, there is also a method. In this way, you don't need to buy a new one. You just need to draw support from a reliable tool to convert Apple Music M4P songs to Sony Walkman-compatible audio formats.

Here, we can meet AudFree DRM Audio Converter. It is well-designed to convert all Apple Music content and iTunes music to FLAC, WAV, AAC, MP3, M4A, etc. supported by Sony Walkman and any other player. It runs at 30X faster speed and keeps original Apple Music and iTunes audio quality. At the same time, it will retain track's metadata info, including all ID3 tags (title, artist, cover art, etc.). This great tool also enables you to customize the bitrate, sample rate, etc. to enhance output quality.

With this smart Apple Music Converter, everyone can add Apple Music tracks to Sony Walkman and other players for playing offline.

Section 1. How to Convert Apple Music for Sony Walkman All Models

Before starting, you need to click the above green download button to download and install the AudFree Apple Music Converter on your Mac or Windows computer. In addition, please download your favorite Apple Music songs using your existing Apple Music accounts. Later, refer to the following detailed tutorial to convert Apple Music songs to MP3 or other compatible files for Sony Walkman.

Step 1Load Apple Music Downloads to AudFree Auditior

On the AudFree Apple Music Converter, please click the first Add button (named 'Load iTunes Library') in the bottom-left corner. Then you can add downloaded Apple Music streams from the iTunes library to the AudFree program.

Step 2Set Apple Music Output Format and Quality for Sony Walkman

Proceed to click on the Audio icon from the converter's bottom-right corner, then the Format Setting window will pop up. Now, you can define the output format for added Apple Music songs as MP3, FLAC, AAC, M4A, or other Walkman-supported audio formats. Also, you can change the Apple Music bitrate, sample rate, audio channel, as well as codecs to promote audio quality.

Step 3Convert Apple Music for Offline Playing on Walkman

Simply press the 'Convert' button at the bottom-right corner of the main interface. AudFree Apple Music Converter will automatically export added Apple Music files as local files in the target audio format you set before for full compatibility with Sony Walkmans. Once completed, tap on the bottom File icon to preview all converted Apple Music tracks on your computer.

Note: The trial version for AudFree Auditior is available forever but has the limitation of conversion time, you'd better purchase the full version to get more conversions.

Section 2. How to Transfer Apple Music to Sony Walkman

Now, it's time to import the converted Apple Music tracks to your Sony Walkman for offline listening without limitations.

Via Windows Explorer/Finder

Step 1. Use a USB cable to connect your Windows or Mac computer and Sony Walkman.

Step 2. Once connected, please choose the 'WALKMAN' folder from the left panel on Finder (on Mac) or Windows Explorer (on PC). Then you will see the 'Storage Media' folder of Walkmans.

Step 3. Locate, drag & drop the Apple Music local files to Walkman's 'Storage Media' folder.

Via iTunes

If you fail to import Apple Music converted files to Sony Walkman using the first method, you can also give iTunes a shot.

Step 1. Connect your computer and Walkman using a USB cable. Once connected, there will be a Walkman icon on your computer. Open it and choose the 'Music' folder of Walkman.

Step 2. On the iTunes app, create a new playlist and upload the converted Apple Music songs to the playlist.

Step 3. Drag and drop the new playlist from iTunes into the Music folder of Sony Walkman.

Via Windows Media Player

On a PC, you can use Windows Media Player to move the converted Apple Music to Sony Walkman music player. Now, let's see how to do that.

Step 1. After pairing your computer with the Walkman via a USB cable, click on the 'Sync' tab on WMP.

Step 2. Use the Drag-an-drop action to put the converted Apple Music files into the 'Sync list' section on WMP.

Step 3. Hit the 'Start Sync' button to commence the transfer Apple Music to Sony Walkman.

Now, you can open the Music player app on your Sony Walkman and start to listen to Apple Music on Sony Walkman offline. If you want to control Apple Music playback, you can do that on your Sony Walkman's screen.

View also: How to Listen to Apple Music Offline

Note: Some Sony Walkman models may come with a music manager program such as the Music Center for PC app and the Content Transfer for Mac app. Thus, you can install one of the software for transferring and listening to Apple Music songs on Sony Walkman without the Apple Music app.

Part 4. Conclusion

Here is all about how to play Apple Music on Sony Walkman models. People who are using the Sony Walkman NW-A100/300 series and NW-ZX500/700 series can stream Apple Music on those music players through the Apple Music app directly.

For other models and series of Sony Walkman users, AudFree Apple Music Converter can be the best shot. This intelligent software helps you convert Apple Music or iTunes M4P songs to MP3, AAC, etc. for playing on Sony Walkman. Also, you can play Apple Music on other players such as SanDisk MP3 player, iPod Nano and Shuffle, etc. offline without Apple Music subscriptions.