Listen to music

Get music

Stream songs or download them to your phone so you can listen when you’re on an airplane or don’t have an internet connection.

Your phone can play MP3, FLAC, M4A, AAC, AAC+, MIDI, and WAV files.

To get music, do any of the following:

Purchase it in a music app. Then stream it or download it using that app.
Transfer it over USB or Bluetooth from your computer to your phone’s Music folder.
Upload it from your computer to the cloud and listen on any internet-connected device.

Stream songs with YT Music

Easily find your favorite albums, singles, and live performances, and get recommendations for new music.

The streaming service is free and contains ads.

The paid, premium service offers:

Ad-free, uninterrupted music
Continuous play when the screen is locked
Downloads for listening offline

To get started:

Open the YT Music app.
Touch to search for music, or use the tabs to browse:
- Home: Get customized stations and recommendations based on your mood, activity, or listening history.
- Explore: Browse newest releases, or choose a playlist for your mood.
- Library: Add songs, albums, and playlists to your library.
To learn more about features or subscription pricing, tap your profile icon > Help & Feedback.

You can listen through your phone's speaker or by pairing with a Bluetooth speaker.

Enhance your music with Dolby Atmos

Want to tweak your sound? Open the Dolby Atmos app to use a preset Music sound profile, which you can customize. Or set up your own sound profile. Learn more.

Use Volume buttons to switch tracks

When the screen is off, you can use the Volume buttons to switch tracks.

To set it up:

Go to Settings > Sound & vibration.
Or, open the Moto app and touch > Play.
Tap Media controls and turn it on .

To switch tracks when the screen is off:

For the next track, press & hold the Volume up button.
For the previous track, press & hold the Volume down button. If this restarts the current track, press Volume down again.