Customize audio quality and playback on HomePod
You can customize how Apple Music sounds on your HomePod with high-quality audio formats like Lossless Audio and Dolby Atmos, and with smooth song transitions like AutoMix or Crossfade.
Note: These features require an Apple Music subscription and compatible content. Apple Music isn’t available in all countries or regions. See the Apple Support article Availability of Apple Media Services.
Turn on Lossless Audio
Lossless audio delivers CD-quality sound by preserving all the original audio data. This provides richer detail and clarity compared to compressed audio formats.
If you subscribe to Apple Music, you can play available lossless audio tracks on HomePod.
Note: Only the Home owner can turn on Lossless Audio for anyone using HomePod.
Go to the Home app
on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap
, then tap Home Settings.
In the People section, tap your name.
Tap Apple Music, then turn on Lossless Audio.
Play music in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos creates an immersive, three-dimensional sound experience that makes music feel like it’s coming from all around you.
If you subscribe to Apple Music, you can play available tracks in Dolby Atmos on HomePod. (Not supported on HomePod mini.)
Note: Only the Home owner can turn on Dolby Atmos for anyone using HomePod.
Go to the Home app
Tap
In the People section, tap your name.
Tap Apple Music, then turn on Dolby Atmos.
Choose AutoMix or Crossfade transitions
AutoMix and Crossfade change how songs transition into each other. If you subscribe to Apple Music, you can use AutoMix, which dynamically transitions between Apple Music subscription content for a seamless listening experience, or Crossfade, which gradually transitions from one song to the next for a set duration.
Note: Only the Home owner can turn on AutoMix and Crossfade for anyone using HomePod.
Go to the Home app
Tap
In the People section, tap your name.
Tap Apple Music, tap Song Transitions, then choose AutoMix or Crossfade.