After debuting on Android in September, YouTube Music’s AI-powered “Ask Music” radio generator has finally arrived on iPhone and iPad. This intelligent playlist creation tool allows users to generate customized radio stations based on moods, activities, or specific listening preferences.
How “Ask Music” Works on YouTube Music for iOS
🔹 “Ask for music” Shelf in the Home Tab
Once the feature is rolled out, users will see an “Ask for music” section positioned near the top of the Home tab. This includes a carousel of 10 suggested prompts, allowing users to instantly create a custom AI-generated radio station.
🔹 Custom Requests via Voice or Text
Users can also use the “Ask any way you like” field to describe their mood, activity, or desired listening experience. The feature even supports voice input, providing a hands-free experience for music discovery.
🔹 Instant Playlist Creation
After submitting a request, YouTube Music generates a tailored radio station within seconds. The station displays:
✅ First three songs upfront
✅ Autoplay enabled for continuous listening
✅ “Add to Library” option to save the custom radio
✅ A fun, AI-generated description
Integration with YouTube Music’s “Music Tuner”
“Ask Music” is an expansion of YouTube Music’s Music Tuner, which lets users:
✔ Select specific artists
✔ Adjust artist variety & music discovery preferences
✔ Apply filters to refine recommendations
Users can access this feature via: Library tab > Floating Action Button (FAB) > Radio.
Availability & Subscription Requirements
🔹 “Ask Music” requires a YouTube Music or Music Premium subscription.
🔹 As of December, it is available in:
- United States
- Canada
- New Zealand
- Australia
🔹 iOS support (version 8.10+) has just launched, with more countries expected soon.
Deependra Singh Chundawat is a Senior Sub-Editor at Udaipur Kiran, specializing in a wide range of technology topics including mobile phones, applications, gaming, PCs, and wearables. Along with covering the latest tech news, he also creates engaging web stories. Passionate about emerging technologies, he stays up to date with the newest trends and enjoys reading and writing about the latest mobile launches and digital innovations.