How to Play a Recording on Repeat on iPhone

Do you have a favorite song or podcast episode that you can't get enough of? Instead of manually replaying it, did you know you can set it to repeat on your iPhone? Here's a simple guide on how to play a recording on repeat on your iPhone. Let's dive right in.

Before we start, ensure that your device is running the latest iOS version. This guide is based on iOS 14 and might vary slightly with older versions.

Setting Up Repeats for Music

The process to set music on repeat is straightforward and can be done directly from the Music app.

First, open the Music app and find the song or album you want to play on repeat. Tapping on the three dots (⋮) next to the song will bring up a contextual menu.

Using the 'Repeat' Option

In the menu, tap on 'Repeat'. If the icon is empty, it means repeat is off and tapping it will turn it on, looping your song indefinitely. If the icon shows a number '1', it means it's currently set to repeat one song, and tapping it will engage repeat for the entire album or playlist.

If you want to loop a specific song, ensure it's not the only song selected. You can select multiple songs by tapping the three dots (⋮) next to each song and selecting 'Add to Up Next'.

Using the 'Shuffle' Option

Additionally, you can use the 'Shuffle' option to listen to a mix of songs on repeat. Tapping on 'Shuffle' will randomize the order of your selected songs. Keep in mind that the 'Repeat' and 'Shuffle' options don't work together - you'll need to choose one.

Setting Up Repeats for Podcasts

Listening to a podcast episode that you find particularly engaging? Here's how to set it to repeat.

The process is slightly different for podcasts as they don't have a repeat option built-in. However, you can use a workaround to achieve this.

Manually Adding Episodes to 'Up Next'

1. Open the Podcasts app and find the episode you want to listen to on repeat. Tap on the three dots (⋮) next to the episode. 2. Select 'Add to Up Next' to add the episode to your queue. 3. To add the episode multiple times, tap on 'Up Next' at the top of your screen. At the bottom, select 'Repeat'. This will add the episode to your queue multiple times.

While this method doesn't create a permanent loop, it's a simple workaround to listen to a podcast episode on repeat.

Now that you know how to play a recording on repeat on your iPhone, you can enjoy your favorite songs or podcasts without having to manually replay them. Happy listening! Why not explore our other guides to help you get the most out of your iPhone?