How to add a reaction to a collaborative playlist in Music on iPhone

You can react to songs in a collaborative playlist with emoji from the Now Playing screen on iPhone if you subscribe to Apple Music.

Last updated: October 17, 2026 2:57 pm

By Moses Johnson - Editor

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On iPhone, if you subscribe to Apple Music and you join a collaborative playlist, you can react to songs in the playlist with emoji. It’s quick. From the Now Playing screen, you can choose a reaction, for example a thumbs up emoji, or find a specific emoji to add.

Note: Apple Music isn’t available in all countries or regions.

Open the Music app on your iPhone.
Tap a collaborative playlist. Tap the MiniPlayer to open the Now Playing screen.
Tap the Reaction button and choose a reaction (for example, a thumbs up emoji) or tap the Add button to find a specific emoji.

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