Is it possible to play music from the iTunes library on the iPad without transferring the actual file?

Can I listen to music from iTunes without downloading it to iPad? How is it enabled if possible?

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Yes, it is possible to play media files which are present in iTunes on the user’s iPad without actually transferring the file to the device. This feature is called home sharing. Set home sharing between an iPad and iTunes by following a few simple steps. Firstly, iTunes and iPad must be connected to the same WiFi network. Then enable home sharing on the iTunes setting menu and enter the Apple id. Then user has to enable home sharing on the iPad and enter the same apple id that was given for iTunes. The iTunes and the ipad, both have to be running simultaneously.

Yes, you can able to play music from the iTunes library on the iPad without transferring the actual file.
This is known as home sharing.

To do this follow these basic steps:-

# Connect iPad & iTunes to a common WiFi network.
# Go to iTunes settings menu.
# Turn on home sharing.
# Enter the Apple ID which you have given for iTunes.
# Both the two are running at a time now.

That's it. You are done now.

Yes it is possible to play music from the iTunes library without transferring

yes it's possible to play a media file in the iPad without actually transferring it. this is called as HOME SHARING.

Dear,

Yes,it is possible to play music from the itunes library on the ipad without transferring the actual file by using the home sharing.

To enable by connecting both ipad and itunes to wifi network,go to itunes,on home sharing in itunes enter apple number.

Thank you!

Yes it is possible tp play music from the itunes library on the ipad without transferring

Connect your iPod to the computer you have always used to sync content
Open iTunes
Click your iPod's name.
From the "Settings" window, select "Manually manage music and videos."
Select the button labeled "Apply" from the bottom of the window.
Click "Music." Click on the listing for a song that you want to sync to your iPod and drag it over top of the name of your iPod in the "Devices" menu on screen.
now you can listen the music.