How to Turn On/Off AutoMix on Apple Music

Part 1. What Is Apple Music AutoMix?

Apple Music AutoMix is a feature that blends songs together like a real DJ, giving your playlists or albums a smooth, continuous flow. It was introduced with iOS 26 and is designed to make your music sound more like a live DJ set—with no hard stops between tracks and no jarring transitions. Instead, it uses smart tech to match beats and tempos, so the songs fade into each other naturally.

Think of it as Apple's version of a DJ, with more focus on the music itself. Unlike something like AI DJ (sorry, Spotify), which adds commentary about the artist or gives a heads-up about what's coming next, Apple's AutoMix leaves nothing but the music. It's like having a real DJ—saying nothing, but doing everything right. AI DJ and crossfade tools are great for keeping the music going, but now Apple Music is offering its own unique take, trying to mix things up a bit in a more minimalist way.

How Does Apple Music AutoMix Work?

So, what's the magic? According to Apple's Newsroom, AutoMix relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning to figure out how songs should flow. Like a real DJ, it analyzes tempo, rhythm, and song structure—then uses that data to create seamless transitions.

This goes well beyond Apple Music's older Crossfade feature. AutoMix actively reshapes how your tracks connect. It doesn't just line them up—it actually mixes them, and even works to make them sound smoother and clearer. Think of it as the difference between a simple song queue and a custom DJ set built for your mood.

Part 2. How to Get Apple Music AutoMix

To try AutoMix, you'll need to be running iOS 26 or later. It's part of the Apple Music app, and you'll need an active subscription. Just open any compatible playlist or album, and you should see an AutoMix toggle right next to AutoPlay in the Now Playing screen, looking like two overlapping circles. You can turn it on or off as you like.

Right now, it's mainly available on mobile devices. Support for Mac and other platforms hasn't rolled out yet, but chances are it'll expand as Apple refines the feature.

Part 3. How to Turn On AutoMix in Apple Music

Want to try AutoMix? Here's how to turn it on in the Apple Music app:

1. Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Play any playlist or album you like.
3. Tap the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen to open the full music view.
4. Look for the AutoMix icon — it looks like two overlapping circles. You'll usually find it near the AutoPlay button.
5. Tap the AutoMix icon once to turn it on. Now your songs will flow into each other with smooth transitions, like a DJ is mixing them for you.

That's it! AutoMix will stay on for that playlist or album until you turn it off.

Part 4. How to Turn Off AutoMix in Apple Music

If you want to go back to normal playback without mixing, here's how to turn AutoMix off:

1. While a song is playing, tap the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen.
2. Find the AutoMix icon (those same overlapping circles).
3. Tap it again to turn it off.

Once it's off, your songs will play one by one without the DJ-style transitions.

Part 5. How to Fix Apple Music AutoMix Issues

From my own listening and what others are saying, AutoMix usually works well—but not always. If you're using Dolby Atmos, for example, the transitions can feel more like soft fades than proper beat-matched mixes. That said, when it works, it really brings playlists to life. It's one of those features you didn't know you needed until you hear it in action.

AutoMix not showing up

AutoMix only works on iOS 26 or later. If you don't see it, update your device in Settings > General > Software Update. Also, AutoMix works best with full playlists or albums, not single songs or mixed files.

AutoMix is on but not working

If you turned on AutoMix but the music plays normally, try closing the Apple Music app and opening it again. If that doesn't help, restart your device.

Transitions sound weird

AutoMix can have trouble when Dolby Atmos or Lossless Audio is on. Try turning Lossless Audio off in Apple Music's settings and see if it fixes the problem.

Songs don't blend well

AutoMix works best with Apple Music playlists and albums made for smooth listening. It might not mix well with downloaded songs that have different formats or speeds. Try switching to a playlist from Apple Music.

Still having problems?

AutoMix is new and might have some bugs. If it's still not working, send feedback to Apple or wait for updates—they'll keep making it better.

Part 6. How to Convert and Download Apple Music to MP3

Before I started exploring AutoMix, I had a harsh reminder of one big streaming downside—my entire Apple Music library disappeared after I missed a payment. That's when I realized how important it is to have a way to save and keep your favorite music, playlists, and albums—no matter what.

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