ChatGPT and Apple Music: This is how OpenAI's new music integration works

The integration between ChatGPT and Apple Music It has gone from being a promise to a reality that many users in Europe and Spain can already try. OpenAI is transforming its chatbot into a kind of command center for applications, and the Apple's music service now joins a list that already included platforms such as Spotify, CanvaBooking or Adobe.

Far from being seen as a replacement for Apple Music, ChatGPT works like a smart music assistant which helps find songs, create playlists, or recover forgotten tracks Using normal phrases, without having to navigate through menus or remember exact titles. All the content suggested by the bot then opens in the official Apple Music app, where the music plays.

What exactly is Apple Music within ChatGPT?

OpenAI has added Apple Music to the catalog of applications integrated into ChatGPTsimilar to what it already offered with Spotify. The idea is not to listen to albums directly within the chat, but to use artificial intelligence to search and organize music in a much more natural and faster way, and then launch that experience in the Apple app.

As explained Fidji Simo, head of applications at OpenAIApple Music is part of a new wave of services that connect to the chatbot via an open SDK for developers. This same package includes names like Adobe, Airtable, OpenTable, Replit, and Salesforce, making it clear that OpenAI wants to turn ChatGPT into a hub where apps "understand" what the user types in plain language.

In the specific case of music, ChatGPT is responsible for interpreting requests of the type "Make me a calm list to work on" or "create a playlist of 90s Spanish rock" and translate it into a selection of songs from the Apple Music catalog. The user doesn't have to adjust filters or navigate through sections; they simply type what they want to listen to.

It is important to emphasize that, although sometimes it may be play small fragments in the chat itself as an example, ChatGPT does not act as a full playerSongs, albums, and playlists can be enjoyed within Apple Music, whether on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or the desktop version.

How to activate Apple Music in ChatGPT step by step

For all of this to work It is necessary to link the music service account to the chatbot beforehand.The process is similar in both the mobile app and the web, and only takes a few minutes as long as you have an active Apple Music subscriptionChatGPT, for its part, can even be used in the free version for this integration.

On the iPhone, The first thing to do is open the ChatGPT application. and make sure you are logged in. The user profile can be accessed from the side menu. and, within the settings, the section appears ApplicationsThat includes a section on Browse apps, where Apple Music is already listed among the compatible services.

Once located, simply tap on Apple Music, then tap on Connect and then in the option "Connect Apple Music"The system redirects to the Apple account login screen. The requested permissions are granted and, after a few seconds, the connection is completed.From that moment on, the chatbot can use the information from the music library to generate recommendations and playlists.

The procedure in the web version is very similar: enters chatgpt.comThe profile is accessed from the sidebar, The Settings menu opens and you enter the Applications section again.From there, you browse the directory, select Apple Music, and authorize the connection using your Apple credentials. The result is the same: the account is associated and ready to use on any device with ChatGPT.

First steps: how to use Apple Music within the chatbot

Once the accounts are linked, ChatGPT offers several ways to initiate music-related actions. In some cases The app can be launched from the internal application selector. —the classic button of + before typing—and choosing Apple Music before starting the conversation. In others, the user simply needs to ask for something clearly musical for the chatbot to automatically call Apple Music in the background.

Behavior It's very similar to Spotify's within ChatGPT: commands can be issued such as "Create a playlist with the best of current Spanish pop" o "Add this song to my running playlist" and AI takes care of building the selection and linking it to the Apple Music account. The generated lists then appear directly in the librarywith a name consistent with the request and, in many cases, with a personalized image based on the title.

In Spain, some users have already tested the feature with specific requests, such as asking for "the most popular songs by Extremoduro" or lists of Spanish rock songs for a long car trip. The system analyzes the context, cross-references the information with the available catalog, and Create your playlist in seconds without having to search for each song individually..

In addition, the option to tap on the recommendations that appear in the chat remains. open them instantly in the Apple Music app, on both iOS and macOS, as well as the desktop version. This allows you, for example, to go from a vague description of a movie to its soundtrack in just a few clicks.

What can you do with the ChatGPT-Apple Music integration?

Beyond the novelty effect, integration It has been designed to cover several very specific use casesOne of the most obvious is that of create custom playlists using only natural language descriptions. Instead of manually adding tracks, the user can request things like "30 Christmas rock songs without overused themes" or "slow instrumental music for driving at night."

Another common scenario is that of songs whose names have been forgotten. With prompts like "I want the song that features a character named Alice in the movie 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'" or descriptions of melodies in the style of "duuuum duuuum duuuuuum DU-DUUUUM" from a science fiction film, ChatGPT is able to interpret the context and locate the appropriate track in the Apple Music catalog.

It is also useful for discover new music or rediscover classics that defined an era. You can request playlists with songs that were popular in a specific decade, search for tracks similar to a favorite artist or group, or generate selections tailored to a time of day: parties, studying, work, training, or simply background music to relax.

Furthermore, the integration allows you to consult Additional information about artists, albums or songsThis includes information such as who composed a song, who produced it, its relevance to a particular music scene, and which album it belongs to. This section draws on both the ChatGPT database and content available within Apple Music.

Finally, the system can directly add songs to existing playlists in the user's account or create new playlists from scratch. In some cases, the interface even displays specific buttons such as "Create playlist in Apple Music," so the transition from chat to the app is minimal.

Limitations, nuances, and deployment status

Despite the possibilities, the experience isn't perfect. Some users have pointed out that Finding very small or emerging artists can be more complicated. through ChatGPT rather than searching for them directly on Apple Music, where there are usually editorial lists and sections dedicated to new talent.

For now, that's not possible either. Use Siri to ask ChatGPT to generate playlists in Apple MusicAlthough Apple already integrates the OpenAI model within Apple Intelligence to answer general queries and for creative functions like Image Playground, the music aspect is not yet as deeply intertwined with the voice assistant.

Another point to keep in mind is that Geographic availability may varyAlthough OpenAI and Apple have not provided a specific country-by-country timeline, all indications are that the rollout is being phased in and that there may be time differences between markets, as has happened with other Apple Music or Siri features.

In any case, the integration setup depends primarily on the user's account and whether the streaming service is active. The standard price in Europe is around 10,99 euros per monthwith free trial periods for new subscribers, while ChatGPT can be used without a paid plan for this basic connection with Apple Music.

It is also worth remembering that the function It doesn't add radically new capabilities to what ChatGPT already did in terms of musical knowledge.The main difference lies in convenience: now the user can go from an AI-generated recommendation to actual playback in the Apple app with a single tap, without having to manually search for each track.

Another step in the relationship between Apple and OpenAI

Apple Music's arrival on ChatGPT is part of a broader collaboration between the two companies. Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 15 Pro and later models, as well as iPads and Macs with processors from the series M, They can route certain queries to ChatGPT directly from Siri, with the user's explicit prior authorization in each interaction.

Furthermore, Apple has integrated OpenAI technology into Image Playground and other creative functions, while OpenAI now incorporates one of the Cupertino company's flagship services into its own app ecosystem. It's an exchange in which Each side tries to take advantage of the other's strengths.Apple contributes its user base and content catalog, and OpenAI provides the intelligent conversational layer.

There is no shortage of voices calling for taking the next step and bringing AI of this level directly to Apple Music's internal search enginewithout needing to go through ChatGPT. A native integration would allow asking the same questions directly from the music app, with the Advantages of a familiar interface fully adapted to the Apple environment.

While Apple decides whether to strengthen its own artificial intelligence within Apple Music or expand the role of ChatGPT in its systems, the current situation already offers something tangible: a different, more flexible, and less rigid way of choose what to listen to, rediscover songs and organize playlists using everyday phrases instead of menus and filters. For many users That extra comfort can make all the difference in terms of how they interact with their music library on a daily basis.

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