How do I connect my iPod from home page?

I just signed in to apple but don't know where to go from home page



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Posted on Apr 1, 2025 7:06 AM

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Apr 4, 2025 11:42 AM in response to Crooky74

I provided a specific answer to your question in the other discussion that you started. This one: Ipod not shown in devices - Apple Community.


As asked there, do you have iTunes installed on your computer? It looks (from the screenshot that you posted) that your computer is using Windows 11, in which case you will need to download and install iTunes, which you can do from the following page: iTunes - Apple



As stated in the other discussion, you do not need to have an iTunes account to manage an iPod nano; instead you can manage it (add music to it) by using the iTunes programme (application). Note that iTunes can mean two different things, but people do get confused about that difference:

  1. the application (or programme), known simply, as iTunes
  2. the store from which one can buy music that you can add to your iPod. It's usually known as the iTunes Store


Once we know that you have iTunes on your computer, we can advise you further about adding purchased music, including music on CDs if you have them, to iTunes and then to the iPod.


A couple of things to note though:

    • that you cannot add Apple Music (which is part of a subscription service) to an iPod nano, so when you install iTunes, do not choose the Apple Music option
    • also, at installation time, do not choose the apps (applications) Apple Music, Apple TV or Apple Devices as they will not be of any use to you.


I realise that this might all sound complicated, but if you follow the steps provided we can help you get music onto your iPod nano.

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Apr 1, 2025 7:23 AM in response to Crooky74

Sorry, your question is not clear.


You signed in to Apple what? Where? to do what?


Got Home Page on what? On the iPod? On a Windows PC? where? what exactly did you do?


What model of iPod is it exactly?

click here ➜ Identify your iPod model - Apple Support


What does it have to do with iTunes for Windows (the forum you posted in)?


click here ➜ Writing an effective Apple Support Communities Question - Apple Community




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Apr 4, 2025 11:56 AM in response to the fiend

Technically, the Apple Devices app can be used to sync music to an iPod nano. It does not absolutely need to be the iTunes Application, but I still think iTunes remains a better application than the new apps for this.


Crooky, needs to actually download either Application before any one can continue helping them.


Looking at their history, it's the third time they ask about this, but it seems they have not continued with either posts.


If they stick to one and come back, we can help them get it done.

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Apr 4, 2025 12:07 PM in response to the fiend

Yer I'd like to thank everyone ,who has taken the time to reply to my add . I had this. Old nano I've not used in around 17 years. I don't remember have this trouble loading cds onto a platform that helps compile a collection of music ready to transfer to my iPod. So to thank you all for helping. I first contacted a text help line on Apple. They saw the problem as many of you did ( BUT not me ) the assistant pointed out ,All you have done is sign into Apple . You have not downloaded the platform to conect your iPod to . The Apple is for purchasing music not transferring your own CD's to a ipod . OK I know you youngsters knew that from the word go . But guys I was born when music was listened to on a turntable or a cassette only 1951 was a good year and in the 70s I bought top of the line hi fi kit . And I still buy good class hi fi kit now . But the one big thing I forgot about was downloading a app to connect my iPod. Thank you all for you help a happy 74 year old 😊

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Apr 4, 2025 12:54 PM in response to Crooky74

I bought my first seven inch single in 1967, so I'm not that much younger than you and effectively also from the vinyl generation (note, not "vinyls").


Life - and our technology, are complex, and take it from me, even the young have trouble understanding it.


If you need any further assistance, please ask.

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