Apple Music 1

Apple Music 1
Broadcast areaOver 100 countries
Programming
FormatFreeform radio, rhythmic contemporary, urban contemporary
Ownership
OwnerApple Inc.
Apple Music Hits
Apple Music Country
Apple Música Uno
Apple Music Club
Apple Music Chill
History
First air date
June 30, 2015 (2015-06-30)
Links
Webcast
WebsiteApple Music Radio
Apple Music Radio on TuneIn

Apple Music 1, previously branded as Beats 1, is a 24/7 music radio station owned and operated by Apple Inc. It is accessible through iTunes or the Apple Music app on a computer, smartphone or tablet, smart speaker (such as the Apple HomePod), and through the Apple Music web browser app.

While a paid subscription is not needed, users are required to sign in with an Apple ID account to listen to the free radio stations. Apple Music Radio is streamed at 64 kbit/s and 256 kbit/s, utilising HTTP Live Streaming protocol and the HE-AAC audio codec, powered by StreamS Live Encoder.

Apple Music also operates five sister stations.