The present disclosure discloses a method and an apparatus for providing a media file. A media request is received. In response to the media request, a biometric feature of the user is obtained. The biometric feature is detected by a biometric sensing device associated with a playback device. The target media file is selected by circuitry of an apparatus from a plurality of media files identified utilizing the detected biometric feature. The target media file is provided to the playback device for playback. The present disclosure resolves a technical problem of relatively low efficiency when providing relevant media files to users.