DISABLE SHAZAM MUSIC RECOGNITION FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!

(phone = 11pro max). recently updated to ios 16... now when i ask iphone to "name that song"... its using shazam for some reason. i've never downloaded or ever used shazam in my life!! (yes i know shazam is a part of apple now). problem = before update, i'd ask "name that song" then siri would bring up the song that was playing, one click, it plays on my phone. good! (yes, i pay for the apple music). NOW, when "naming that song" shazam is used and it NEVER WORKS. "sorry, i can't recognise music right now. you can try again in a little while" is the response..... and when it DOES work, it loads the song in shazam (asking me to sign up) INSTEAD of the apple music that iPay for. There isn't a link to the apple music. this means NOW i have to "name that song" -->wait for shazam to load it (if it works)--->then close shazam (which i never loaded onto my phone) and open apple music then manually type the song (only if shazam worked) to find it...... NO NO NO!

Question = is there a way to disable this shazam trash as my "name this song" thingy? its infuriating because i keep missing these awesome songs!

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 20, 2022 09:34 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2022 08:10 AM

Hi ToroDAtruth,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're having an issue with music recognition on your device. We'd like to help.


While there isn't a way avoid using Shazam during music recognition, there are multiple ways to access the information and there are some ways to go directly to Apple Music from the result. This resource can walk you through those different ways: Use Shazam on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac - Apple Support


Aside from the steps listed in the link above, it's always good to look at these other options too:


More ways to identify music

* On iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod, or Mac, say “Hey Siri,” then ask what the song is. 
* On iPhone or iPad, add the Shazam widget to identify music in the Today View.
* Use Shazam on your Apple Watch.
* To identify music from the menu bar of your Mac, get Shazam for Mac from the Mac App Store.
* Use the Shazam It action to add music recognition to your Shortcuts.


If after following those steps, you're still finding the process too involved, please leave feedback about that here: Product Feedback - Apple


Hope that helps.

Take care!

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Sep 24, 2022 08:10 AM in response to ToroDAtruth

Hi ToroDAtruth,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're having an issue with music recognition on your device. We'd like to help.


While there isn't a way avoid using Shazam during music recognition, there are multiple ways to access the information and there are some ways to go directly to Apple Music from the result. This resource can walk you through those different ways: Use Shazam on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac - Apple Support


Aside from the steps listed in the link above, it's always good to look at these other options too:


More ways to identify music

* On iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod, or Mac, say “Hey Siri,” then ask what the song is. 
* On iPhone or iPad, add the Shazam widget to identify music in the Today View.
* Use Shazam on your Apple Watch.
* To identify music from the menu bar of your Mac, get Shazam for Mac from the Mac App Store.
* Use the Shazam It action to add music recognition to your Shortcuts.


If after following those steps, you're still finding the process too involved, please leave feedback about that here: Product Feedback - Apple


Hope that helps.

Take care!

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