iTunes Match stores your music library in iCloudincluding songs imported from CDsand lets you enjoy your collection on iPad and other iOS devices and computers. iTunes Match is available as a paid subscription.
Note: iTunes Match is not available in all areas. Cellular data charges may apply if Settings > Music > Use Cellular Data is turned on.
- Subscribe to iTunes Match: In iTunes on your computer, go to Store > Turn On iTunes Match, then click the Subscribe button.
Once you subscribe, iTunes adds your music, playlists, and Genius Mixes to iCloud. Your songs that match music already in the iTunes Store are automatically available in iCloud. Other songs are uploaded. You can download and play matched songs at up to iTunes Plus quality (256 kbps DRM-free AAC), even if your original was of lower quality.
- Turn on iTunes Match: Go to Settings > Music.
- Turning on iTunes Match removes synced music from iPad, and disables Genius Mixes and Genius Playlists.
Note: If Use Cellular Data is on, cellular data charges may apply.
Songs are downloaded to iPad when you play them. You can also download songs manually.
- Download an album to iPad: While browsing, tap Albums, tap an album, and then tap Cloud icon.
- Show only music thats been downloaded from iCloud: Go to Settings > Music, then turn off Show All Music (available only when iTunes Match is turned on).
- Manage your devices using iTunes Match or Automatic Downloads: In iTunes on your computer, go to Store > View My Account. Sign in, and then click Manage Devices in the iTunes in the Cloud section.
Note: This article will work on all iPads using iOS 6; including iPad Mini, iPad 2, The New iPad (iPad 3), iPad 4 (iPad with Retina display).
