How to Turn Off DJ Mode (AutoMix) on Apple Music on iPhone [2 Ways]
Apple has introduced many new and interesting features with the iOS 26 update, and one of them is Apple Music’s DJ Mode, also known as Automix. Although this feature takes the music listening experience to the next level, it also irritates some users. If this also troubles you, you can turn it off in Apple Music using the steps below.
What is Apple Music’s AutoMix or DJ Mode?
DJ Mode or Automix is a feature in Apple Music that uses AI to create smooth, DJ-like transitions between songs in your music library or playlist, including dynamically matching beats, stretching audio time, and mixing song transitions together in real time.
This feature is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, so you can use it on any device supported by Apple Music. According to some Reddit and Twitter posts, many users are frustrated with this DJ mode and want to remove it.
2 Ways to How to Turn Off DJ Mode or AutoMix on Apple Music on iPhone
#1. From Apple Music App
DJ mode, or Automix, is a special feature of Apple Music, so you get a built-in option in the app itself to turn it on and off. If you’ve accidentally activated this DJ mode in Apple Music but can’t figure out how to turn it off, don’t worry! Just follow the steps below.
To disable DJ mode (automix) on the Apple Music app:
- Play a Song on Apple Music App and Expand It by Tapping on Live Player.
- Tap on Three Lines Icon.
- Now, You’ll See AutoMix Icon at the Top, Simply Tap It to Uncheck.
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#2. From iPhone Settings
The good thing is that you can also manage the automix mode in the iPhone settings. Yes! The Settings app has a Song Transition option that allows you to choose between Automix or Crossfade as your transition style. Below are the steps for this process.
To disable Apple Music’s DJ mode (automix) from settings:
- Open Settings on Your iPhone and Tap on Apps.
- Tap on Music.
- Scroll Down to the Audio Section and Tap on Song Transitions.
- Now, Select the Crossfade Option.
That’s all! Once you follow either of the methods above, your Apple Music’s DJ mode or Automix will be deactivated. However, you can turn DJ mode back on by following the same steps again.
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I hope this article was helpful to you, and you learned how to turn off DJ Mode (AutoMix) on Apple Music. If you have any other questions about iPhone, feel free to ask in the comments below. Don’t forget to share this article.
