How to Add People to Home Sharing on iOS, Mac, and PC

Learn how to add people to your Home Sharing by signing in with the same Apple ID on iOS, Mac, or PC for shared access to music and videos.

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To add people to your Home Sharing, first ensure all devices are signed in with the same Apple ID. Then, on an iOS device, go to Settings > Music or Videos, scroll down to Home Sharing, and enter your Apple ID and password. On a Mac or PC, open iTunes, go to File > Home Sharing, and select 'Turn On Home Sharing.' Share up to six libraries with your family by simply entering your Apple ID and password on their devices.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How many devices can I share with Home Sharing? Home Sharing lets you share your iTunes library with up to six devices signed in with the same Apple ID.
  2. Do all devices need to use the same Apple ID for Home Sharing? Yes, all devices must be signed in with the same Apple ID to enable Home Sharing and access shared libraries.
  3. Can I use Home Sharing on both Mac and Windows PCs? Yes, Home Sharing works on both Mac and Windows PCs using iTunes.

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