Bluesound now streams Apple Music directly through BluOS

Apple Music is now built into BluOS Controller through a free software update announced by Bluesound on October 20, 2026. On compatible Bluesound players, music streams directly on the player, reducing reliance on your phone or tablet.

An alternative to sending music over AirPlay

The native integration lets you select Apple Music within BluOS Controller instead of sending audio from another device over AirPlay. Existing AirPlay 2 support remains available, so you can keep using that option too.

Apple Music brings more than 100 million ad-free songs, along with personalized recommendations and expert-curated playlists.

One playlist in the kitchen and living room

Bluesound’s examples include the PULSE FLEX wireless speaker, a NODE connected to an existing hi-fi system, and the PULSE CINEMA soundbar. Support also extends to compatible BluOS-enabled devices from brands including NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers and DALI.

You can listen on a single Bluesound player or group rooms and audio zones to share the same music across multiple players—keeping a playlist going in both the kitchen and living room, for example.

Update your system, then sign in

Update the software on your compatible system, then sign in to Apple Music through BluOS Controller and choose your music. An active paid Apple Music subscription is required. An already compatible player does not need to be replaced to receive the update.

For listeners interested in audio formats, the announcement does not detail lossless playback or the maximum supported bit depth and sample rate for this integration.