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title: How to Immediately Change the Music Playing on a Device
description: Learn how to immediately change a device to a different Playlist or Schedule in the Custom Channels App without restarting it.
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# How to Immediately Change the Music Playing on a Device

## The old Play Now button is gone. Change the Playlist or Schedule assigned to the device instead.

The old **Play Now** button is no longer used in the Custom Channels App.

To change the music, update the Playlist or Schedule assigned directly to the device.

### Change the music

1. Click **Locations** in the left navigation.
2. Open the **Devices** tab.
3. Click the **settings icon** next to the device.
4. Open **Playlist Management**.
5. Choose **Assign Playlist** or **Assign Schedule**.
6. Select what you want that device to use.

No restart is required when you switch.

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