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Can I transfer a playlist from my Apple Music subscription via iTunes to the Fitbit

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‎10-01-2017 09:05

‎10-01-2017 09:05

I got my ionic on Thursday, pre ordered specifically because of the music storage option. Struggled with numerous issues to get it to sync and then I get the error message, DRM encrypted file, can't transfer.

 

can somebody please tell me exactly what kind of music I can transfer in the uk, tried to download the pandora app but it says it isn't available in the uk? Please help it's driving me crazy!!

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‎10-01-2017 09:22

‎10-01-2017 09:22

Streaming music services use encrypted files, because that’s what the music industry requires. Pandora is the only streaming service on the Ionic, and as you found out not available in UK. 

 

You can put your own non-DRM encrypted mp3 music on the Ionic. 

Aria, Fitbit MobileTrack on iOS. Previous: Flex, Force, Surge, Blaze

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‎10-01-2017 09:53

In response to bbarrera

‎10-01-2017 09:53

So will it work if I buy some music via the iTunes Store? Presumably these files won't be encrypted? Thanks

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‎10-01-2017 10:00

In response to Vix3108

‎10-01-2017 10:00

Yes, that *should* work but i haven’t tried it. iTunes has been selling drm-free music for years. Someone with an Ionic should try it, I believe iTunes files are mp4/AAC and I think that format is supported by Ionic. Not 100% sure. 

Aria, Fitbit MobileTrack on iOS. Previous: Flex, Force, Surge, Blaze

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‎10-21-2017 15:56 - edited ‎10-21-2017 16:41

‎10-21-2017 15:56 - edited ‎10-21-2017 16:41

Have you had any success in figuring this out? I too am a subscriber to Apple Music and I am getting the same error message as you. As in they are not transferring over which is a total bummer. When I looked at their files they are in AAC format so just curious if you've had any luck.

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‎10-21-2017 19:13

In response to EmmJayeFitness

‎10-21-2017 19:13

Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc are streaming services and the files are protected as required by the music industry. 

Aria, Fitbit MobileTrack on iOS. Previous: Flex, Force, Surge, Blaze

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‎10-21-2017 23:51

In response to EmmJayeFitness

‎10-21-2017 23:51

You can't use Apple Music playlists on your ionic as it is streamed music not purchased music
I had to buy some music on iTunes and then I could download it to my Fitbit

Not ideal, but at least it now works!

Sent from my iPad
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‎09-11-2018 22:42

‎09-11-2018 22:42

I would suggest to try MusConv.com tool.

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‎04-04-2019 00:09

‎04-04-2019 00:09

If you want move Apple Music playlist to Fitbit, you need remove DRM protection of Apple Music, you can only play Apple Music in Fitbit without DRM protection, and you can convert Apple Music to MP3 at the same time, then import converted Apple Music to Fitbit to play it without limitation.

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