{"id":103882,"date":"2025-03-27T16:26:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T16:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=103882"},"modified":"2025-03-27T16:26:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T16:26:16","slug":"apples-new-hidden-music-feature-comes-to-iphone-and-ipad-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/apples-new-hidden-music-feature-comes-to-iphone-and-ipad-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple\u2019s new hidden music feature comes to iPhone and iPad devices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">Apple is adding a new Ambient Music feature as part of its latest software update.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new Ambient Music feature is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2025\/03\/26\/ios-18-4-new-music-feature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dropping<\/a> with Apple\u2019s upcoming iOS and iPadOS 18.4 update, offering users an easy way to play curated background music directly from the Control Center. Currently in beta testing, this update is expected to launch to the general public as early as next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new feature makes it easy for users to quickly access themed playlists whatever your mood. Whether you need calming music for sleep, focus tunes for work, or relaxing sounds for unwinding, Apple\u2019s Ambient Music feature has the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>What is Apple\u2019s new Ambient Music feature?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With this update, users will gain access to a new Ambient Music control in Control Center, offering four different themes of background music to play:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/IMG_8534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"287\"\/><figcaption><em>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/2025\/03\/26\/ios-18-4-new-ambient-music-feature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9to5Mac<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Sleep<\/strong>: Music for a restful sleep<\/li><li><strong>Chill<\/strong>: Music for relaxation<\/li><li><strong>Productivity<\/strong>: Music for focusing on tasks<\/li><li><strong>Wellbeing<\/strong>: Music for meditation and self-care<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once selected, Apple will automatically play a playlist corresponding with the chosen theme. Four playlists are available for each theme, but users can also customize their playlist options for each theme through the Control Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the Ambient Music feature is turned on, a hidden Ambient Music app is accessible through the Control Center and Dynamic Island (on supported devices). Inside this app, users can view what\u2019s playing, skip tracks, and connect to external devices with AirPlay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>How to access the Ambient Music feature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enabling the feature is simple:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open Control Center<\/li><li>Tap the \u201c+\u201d sign in the top-left corner<\/li><li>Select \u201cAdd a control\u201d and scroll down to find Ambient Music<\/li><li>Tap to add the feature, where you can also customize playlist options for each theme<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3>When will the feature be released?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple\u2019s Ambient Music feature is currently available in the beta version of iOS and iPadOS 18.4 for iPhone and iPad users, with a public release expected next week to kick-off April. The feature does not appear to be coming to Mac yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best of all, this feature is completely free and reportedly does not require an <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-get-my-music-on-apple-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Music<\/a> subscription or a separate app to download.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Final thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple\u2019s new Ambient Music feature presents a simple addition that enhances how users engage with background music. With more listeners turning to background music for productivity, relaxation, and wellness, these playlists could also present a new way for musicians to gain exposure to their tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-get-my-music-on-apple-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Want to get your music featured on Apple Music and other streaming platforms? Use RouteNote today for free and unlimited distribution and reach listeners worldwide!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple is adding a new Ambient Music feature as part of its latest software update.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":103883,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[568,5802],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.4.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Apple\u2019s new hidden music feature comes to iPhone and iPad devices - RouteNote Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Apple is adding a new Ambient Music feature as part of its latest software update.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/apples-new-hidden-music-feature-comes-to-iphone-and-ipad-devices\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Apple\u2019s new hidden music feature comes to iPhone and iPad devices - 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