Apple Music Sing introduced in tvOS 26 offers an exciting karaoke experience directly through your iPhone, alongside a classic visualizer effect. This feature was officially unveiled during the WWDC 2025 keynote, and while it may seem simple at first glance, testing it reveals a wealth of options for music lovers.
Upon updating to tvOS 26, you’ll see a new app icon labeled “Sing” on your Home Screen. This icon essentially directs you to the new Sing tab within Apple Music.
If you prefer not to have this separate icon, you can easily hide it via your Settings. To fully utilize the mic mode, your Apple TV 4K must be set up properly.
The mic feature only works with TV speakers or a wired audio system. Therefore, if your Apple TV 4K is connected to a receiver or a wired audio setup, you’re good to go.
However, if you rely on HomePods or an AirPlay speaker as your audio output, you’ll need to disconnect those to activate mic mode. Once your setup is complete, open Apple Music, select a song, and the Now Playing screen will appear.
Here, you’ll find multiple icons, including a microphone with a “+” sign. Tapping this icon will halt the current track and display a QR code for your iPhone.
Some users may receive a notification allowing them to connect without scanning the QR code. Once connected, a “Continuity Microphone” App Clip will launch on the iPhone of each participant.
Fans will find tools for managing reactions, adding songs to the queue, and adjusting vocal volume and mic effects. Any song with lyrics can be sung, making for an inclusive karaoke experience.
In addition to singing, Apple Music Sing features a hidden classic visualizer that activates only during mic mode. Access this by selecting “Visual Effects” in the ellipsis menu and choosing from options like Stellar, Neon, and Sparkle.
The visualizer remains active as long as mic mode is engaged. An exciting addition is the Live Translation feature that provides pronunciation guides for select foreign lyrics, enriching the karaoke experience.
Introduced in 2022, Apple Music Sing has evolved to incorporate these microphone capabilities, making it a preferred choice for users seeking an affordable karaoke alternative. Let’s hope Apple continues to enhance this engaging feature.
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