There are a few settings you can use on Apple TV 4K to control how music and video play back in the Apple Music app. Sound Check can automatically adjust volume so all songs are played at roughly the same volume. You can also choose audio quality, but lossless files depend on song availability, network conditions, and speaker capability.
Quick tip: To show your screen saver while listening to music, go to Settings on Apple TV 4K, go to Screen Saver, then select Show During Music and Podcasts to set it to Yes.
- Go to Settings on Apple TV 4K.
- Go to Apps > Music. Adjust any of the settings listed below.
Option Description Add & Delete Playlist Songs Turn on to automatically add any songs you add to playlists to your Apple Music library. Deleting songs from your library will also remove them from those playlists. Add & Delete Favorite Songs Turn on to automatically add items you mark as favorite to your Apple Music library. Deleting songs from your library will also remove them from your favorites. Top Shelf Sets what appears on the Home Screen when the Apple Music app is highlighted in the top row.
Choose Video Playlists to see music videos, or Library + Top Albums to see your favorite music.Apple Music Sing Choose whether to show or hide Apple Music Sing on the Home Screen. Dolby Atmos Set to Automatic to listen to supported songs in Dolby Atmos and other Dolby audio formats when connected to HomePod or other compatible audio receivers or speakers. Audio Quality Select to see options for audio quality. Support for lossless files depends on song availability, network conditions, and speaker capability.
Choose any of the following:
• High Quality (AAC): Audio is virtually indistinguishable from the original sources.
• Lossless (ALAC up to 24-bit/48 kHz): Preserves every detail of the original audio.
• Hi-Res Lossless (ALAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz): Preserves every detail of hi-res original audio.
Note: AutoMix and Crossfade are not available when Hi-Res Lossless is turned on. While listening, Continuous Audio Connection will also be disabled.Sound Check Turn on to automatically adjust volume so that all songs are played at roughly the same volume. Song Transitions Turn on Song Transitions, then choose your preferred song transition style:
• AutoMix: Seamlessly transitions between songs like a DJ, based on analysis of the key and tempo of the music.
• Crossfade: Simple song transitions from one to the next for the duration you set.
Select Crossfade Duration, then adjust the slider to set the duration you prefer.Larger Text Choose whether lyrics or pronunciation appears larger when both are displayed. Use Listening History Turn on to have music you listen to on your Apple TV 4K appear in Recently Played, influence your recommendations, and be seen by your followers if you set up an Apple Music profile.
For more information on changing the default audio output, changing the audio format, or calibrating your audio, see Change audio settings on Apple TV 4K.
Not all features and content are available in all countries or regions or on all Apple TV hardware models.
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