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Sent to you by Bill Boulware via Google Reader: Apple clarifies iTunes
Match with new setup guide, walkthrough video, FAQs via 9to5Mac by Mark
Gurman on 12/26/11
With the service launching in the United States last month, it may seem
a little late, but Apple has very recently launched a website dedicated
to iTunes Match. Previously, iTunes Match was given a slab of the
iTunes in the Cloud website.
The new iTunes Match website is very descriptive and tries to clear up
much of the confusion that has surrounded the product since its
announcement. Apple thoroughly explains the basics of iTunes Match with
a paragraph worded similarly to their previous literature on the
subject:
With iTunes in the Cloud, the music you buy from the iTunes Store
automatically appears on all your devices.1 And for music you haven't
purchased from iTunes, iTunes Match is the perfect solution. iTunes
Match is built right into iTunes on your computer and the Music app on
your iOS devices.2 It lets you store your entire collection in iCloud,
even music you've imported from CDs or purchased somewhere other than
iTunes. When it's in iCloud, it's available on all your devices. So you
can enjoy all your music anywhere, anytime — on your iPhone, iPad, iPod
touch, Mac, PC, or Apple TV.
The company then explains how the service works by detailing the song
matching and uploading process. The new website, also spotted by
AppleBitch, features a clear setup guide, FAQ, and walkthrough video –
three things that publications have taken to themselves to create.
Apple seemingly wanted to create their own so users have the clearest
explanation possible directly from the company.
Apple also posted answers to frequently asked questions, settling the
downloading vs. streaming debate, and clarifying other concerns such as
what happens to songs when your one year iTunes Match subscription
expires. Read on for the full FAQ and Apple-made iTunes Match
walkthrough video.
Who can use iTunes Match?
Anyone with an Apple ID in the U.S and select other countries can use
iTunes Match. You also need iTunes 10.5.1 or later on your Mac or PC
and iOS 5.0.1 or later on your iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch (3rd and
4th generation), or iPad.
Which music formats can iTunes Match handle?
You can match or upload music formats that can be played with iTunes.
That includes AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Apple Lossless, and more. How many
devices can iTunes Match support? iTunes Match supports up to 10
devices — including your computer, iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Apple
TV. Will my playlists sync across devices? Yes. When you create, edit,
or delete a playlist on your Mac, PC, iPhone, or iPad, those changes
will sync across any iTunes Match-enabled device you own. However,
playlists with videos, voice memos, or PDF files will not sync.
Does iTunes Match stream or download songs?
On a computer, any songs stored in iCloud will stream over the air when
played, though you can download them at any time by clicking the iCloud
download button. iOS devices will start playing tracks from iCloud as
they download and will store them so that you can listen to them later
even if you don't have a network connection. Apple TV only streams
songs.
Will iTunes Match songs download over 3G on my iOS device?
Yes. Go to Settings > Store on your device. Turn on Use Cellular Data.
If you'd rather download over Wi-Fi, turn it off.
What if I add new music to my library? Do I need to tell iTunes Match
to scan it?
No. iTunes Match will automatically rescan for content, so you don't
have to. Although you can force a refresh by choosing Store > Update
iTunes Match in iTunes.
What happens if I don't resubscribe after the first year? Will I lose
any upgraded songs?
No. Any songs you've upgraded or downloaded again are completely safe.
The only thing you lose is the central storage — iCloud will no longer
stream or download matched or uploaded songs to your devices.
How do I turn iTunes Match on?
On a Mac or PC, open iTunes and choose Store >Turn On iTunes Match.
Then turn on your iOS devices, tap Settings > Music > Turn On iTunes
Match. To turn on iTunes Match on Apple TV, go to Music > iCloud
Library.
Does the Apple ID I use for iTunes Match have to be an iCloud account?
No. If you've been using a separate Apple ID for purchases, that Apple
ID will also work for iTunes Match. You should use the Apple ID that is
associated with the majority of your music purchases.
Apple also posted their own walkthrough video that shows how to setup
iTunes Match on iTunes on the Mac and then how to access your music on
an iOS device like an iPad or Apple TV. You can click here to watch the
video.
Apple posted a support document last week that details iTunes Match
availability across the globe.
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