Tips
∙For bigger sound, connect external speakers to the headset jack or USB port on Surface, or wirelessly connect speakers with Bluetooth. For more info, see Connect devices.
∙To see your music when the Music app opens, turn this option on in Preferences. (From the Music app, open the Settings charm, tap or click Preferences, then set Startup view to On.)
Stream music
When you’re signed in with your Microsoft account, you can access millions of songs that you can instantly stream for free.* Here's how to stream music:
1.From the Music app, open the Search charm (swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Search).
2.Type an artist, album, or song, in the search box and then tap or click the search icon.
3.Choose the artist, album, or song you want, and then choose play.
*Internet required; ISP fees apply. Free music streaming is limited to 10 hours per month after 6 months. For unlimited music streaming, see the Xbox Music Pass section below.
Buy songs and albums
You can use your Microsoft account to buy songs and albums from the Xbox Music store. Here's how:
1.Find a song or album that you want. You can use the Search charm to quickly find a specific song, album, or artist. Or browse the Xbox Music store, by choosing all music or top music.
2.Tap or click Buy album or show app commands, and then tap or click Buy song (swipe down from the top of the screen or
To see your account settings (including your payment option and billing history), open the Settings charm and then tap or click Account.
Use Smart DJ
Smart DJ automatically creates a playlist of songs with characteristics similar to the artist that you enter. Songs for the playlist are pulled from your collection as well as the Xbox Music store.
In the now playing area of the Music app, tap or click New Smart DJ, type an artist’s name, and then tap the play
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Create a playlist
You can create and save playlists for easy access to your favorite songs. Here’s how:
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