How to stop Apple Music from opening at start up?

I can't stop Apple Music from opening when I start my MacBook. No Login Items, unchecked "reopen login items", no bluetooth. I don't own an iPhone too. This issue started when I updated my MacBook to the latest version.

Please help.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.4

Posted on Apr 8, 2025 10:09 AM

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turingtest2

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Apr 8, 2025 10:18 AM in response to chongyunxiang

You might try https://github.com/tombonez/noTunes.

tt2

Apr 9, 2025 05:38 AM in response to turingtest2

Are there any other solutions besides NoTunes? I think this is a bug and Apple needs to fix it.

turingtest2

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Apr 9, 2025 05:43 AM in response to chongyunxiang

I'm sure it is a bug. Getting Apple to become aware and fix it could take some time however. This is the easiest workaround I'm aware of until they do.

tt2

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