How to Turn Off Auto Mix on Apple Music

Apple Music introduced a feature called AutoMix with iOS 26. The feature blends the end of one song into the next one automatically to create a DJ-style listening experience on playlists. It uses tempo and beat matching to transition songs smoothly. You might want to turn it off when you want songs to play normally without blend or overlap. AutoMix works on Apple Music playlists and certain supported content.

You can turn off AutoMix directly in the Apple Music app or in Settings on your iPhone or iPad. Below is a detailed guide that covers the options on Apple devices running the latest iOS.

Turning Off AutoMix in Apple Music

Apple Music App (in Now Playing)

This method turns off AutoMix while a song is playing.

1. Open the Apple Music app on your device.
2. Start playing any song or playlist.
3. Tap the Now Playing bar at the bottom to expand it.
4. Tap the queue icon (often labeled Up Next or shows three lines) to open the playback queue.
5. Find the AutoMix button. It looks like two overlapping circles.
   
6. Tap the AutoMix button to turn it off.

Now songs play in normal sequence without automatic blending. If AutoMix was on, the icon changes state when you disable it this way.

Disabling AutoMix via Settings

System Settings (iPhone or iPad)

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Scroll down and tap Apps.
3. Tap Music under the list of apps.
4. Tap Song Transitions in the Music settings.
5. Turn Song Transitions off or toggle AutoMix off.
6. If you see multiple options, make sure AutoMix is not selected under “Transition Style.”

Turning off Song Transitions stops both AutoMix and crossfade effects if they are enabled.

Alternate Playback Settings

Some users report that AutoMix behaves differently depending on playlist type or song source. Here are specific tips:

• If AutoMix still blends songs, ensure you are playing an Apple Music playlist and not local files or purchased tracks from your library. AutoMix may not engage on all content.
• If you want a short crossfade between songs instead of a full blend, you can select Crossfade in the Song Transitions menu instead of AutoMix.
• If AutoMix reactivates after closing Apple Music, check Settings and make sure Song Transitions is disabled.

Tips

• AutoMix works only on devices running iOS 26 or later with an active Apple Music subscription.
• Turning AutoMix off does not affect playlist order or shuffle settings.
• You can always re-enable AutoMix by reversing the steps above.

FAQs

1. What is AutoMix on Apple Music?
AutoMix blends one song into the next using tempo and beat matching so songs feel continuous.

2. Does turning off AutoMix stop shuffle?
No. Shuffle controls play order. AutoMix only affects how songs transition.

3. Where do I find the AutoMix toggle?
You find it in the Apple Music app’s Now Playing queue and in Settings under Song Transitions.

4. Will turning off AutoMix affect my playlists?
No. It only changes playback behavior, not the order or content of playlists.

5. Can I switch to Crossfade instead?
Yes. In Settings > Music > Song Transitions, select Crossfade instead of AutoMix.

Summary

1. Open Apple Music and tap the Now Playing bar.
2. Open the queue and locate the AutoMix button.
3. Tap AutoMix to disable it during playback.
4. Or open Settings > Apps > Music > Song Transitions.
5. Turn off AutoMix or Song Transitions completely.

Conclusion

Turning off AutoMix on Apple Music is straightforward. You can toggle AutoMix off inside the Music app during playback or disable it from the Settings app. This ensures songs play one after another without automatic blending. Once disabled, you can still re-enable AutoMix later if you want a smoother transition between tracks.