User Guide

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Music
With the Music app, you can play music in your collection, stream music from one of the largest digital
music catalogs, and buy new music from the Xbox Music Store*. You can also discover new music by
creating a Radio station based on your favorite artists.
*Xbox Music account required. Data charges may apply. Limits on free streaming apply. Available Xbox Music features and
content may vary over time. See Xbox.com/Music.
Play music
1. From the Start screen, tap or click Music. If prompted, sign in with your Microsoft account.
2. On the left, tap or click Collection.
3. Choose to see your collection arranged by Albums, Artists, or Songs. Or use Search to find what you
want to play.
4. Select a song or album, and then tap or click the Play button.
No music? If your Collection is empty, add songs to your Music folder and they'll appear in the Music app. If
your music is on another computer that’s part of your home network (homegroup), you can join the homegroup
and listen to music without copying files to your Surface. For help copying music to your Music folder, see Add
files to Surface in this guide.
Playlists. For help creating playlists, see Music app on Windows.com.
Want bigger sound? Connect external speakers to the headset jack or USB port on Surface, or wirelessly connect
speakers with Bluetooth wireless technology. See Connect devices in this guide for more info.
Stream music
When you’re signed in with your Microsoft account, you can stream millions of songs for free*. You’ll hear some
ads when you’re listening to songs you don’t own, and there’s some fine print you should read about streaming
limits.
To stream music: Tap or click Explore, choose a new album, or use Search to find an artist, album, or song
that you want to play.
*Internet required; ISP fees apply. Free music streaming, Xbox Music Pass, and Xbox Music aren’t available in all countries or
regions. See Xbox.com/Music for more info.
Xbox Music Pass
If you want to stream music without hearing ads and be able to download songs to your Surface, Windows
Phone or Xbox, try a subscription for Xbox Music Pass.