How to Shuffle and Repeat Songs in the Apple Music App on Windows 11

The Apple Music app on Windows 11 gives you full control over how your music plays, including options to shuffle songs randomly or repeat tracks and playlists. These playback controls are useful whether you want a fresh listening experience every time or prefer looping a favorite song or album.

Many users switching from iTunes or using Apple Music on Windows for the first time have trouble finding the shuffle and repeat buttons. The layout is slightly different, but once you know where to look, these controls are easy to use.

Things to Know Before Using Shuffle and Repeat

Before changing playback modes, keep the following points in mind.

1. Shuffle and repeat apply to the current queue or playlist
2. Controls work for both streamed and imported songs
3. Shuffle randomizes song order
4. Repeat has different modes (all or one song)
5. Settings can be changed anytime during playback

What Shuffle and Repeat Do in Apple Music

Understanding how these modes work helps you use them correctly.

1. Shuffle plays songs in a random order
2. Repeat All loops the entire playlist or album
3. Repeat One loops the currently playing song
4. Turning repeat off plays music normally and stops at the end

How to Shuffle Songs in the Apple Music App on Windows 11

Shuffle mode lets Apple Music play songs randomly instead of in order.

1. Open the Apple Music App on Windows 11

1. Click Start and open Apple Music
2. Make sure you are signed in with your Apple ID

2. Start Playing a Playlist, Album, or Song List

1. Go to Library
2. Open a playlist, album, or song list
3. Click Play to start playback

Shuffle works only when music is actively playing.

3. Enable Shuffle Mode

1. Look at the playback controls at the bottom of the app
2. Click the Shuffle icon (two crossing arrows)
3. The icon will highlight to indicate shuffle is ON

Songs will now play in random order.

4. Turn Off Shuffle Mode

1. Click the Shuffle icon again
2. The highlight will disappear

Music will return to normal playback order.

How to Repeat Songs or Playlists in the Apple Music App on Windows 11

Repeat mode lets you loop music continuously.

1. Enable Repeat All (Loop Playlist or Album)

1. Start playing a playlist, album, or queue
2. Click the Repeat icon (circular arrows) once
3. The icon will highlight

Apple Music will repeat all songs in the current list.

2. Enable Repeat One (Loop a Single Song)

1. Click the Repeat icon a second time
2. A small 1 will appear on the repeat icon

The currently playing song will repeat continuously.

3. Turn Off Repeat Mode

1. Click the Repeat icon again
2. Make sure the icon is no longer highlighted

Repeat mode is now disabled.

How to Confirm Shuffle and Repeat Are Working

You can easily verify the active playback mode.

1. Check if the shuffle icon is highlighted
2. Look for the repeat icon or the number 1
3. Observe song order and playback behavior

Changes take effect immediately without restarting the app.

Common Issues With Shuffle and Repeat in Apple Music

Some users may notice the following.

1. Shuffle not changing song order immediately
2. Repeat not working for a single song
3. Controls hidden when the window is too small
4. Playback restarting after app update

Restarting the Apple Music app usually resolves these issues.

Final Thoughts

Shuffling and repeating songs in the Apple Music app on Windows 11 is simple once you know where the controls are located. Shuffle mode is perfect for discovering music in a fresh order, while repeat options are ideal for looping playlists or favorite tracks. These settings can be toggled anytime, giving you full control over your listening experience.