iOS 26 gave Apple Music a bunch of great new features, including the DJ-like AutoMix effect for song transitions. Now with iOS 26.1’s launch earlier this week, AutoMix has expanded to even work over AirPlay.
AutoMix now works with AirPlay in iOS 26.1, bringing seamless song transitions everywhere
AutoMix has been one of my favorite new Apple Music features in a packed iOS 26 release.
I understand it’s not for everyone. And occasionally I find it ending a track sooner than I’d like. But the vast majority of the time, I’ve found AutoMix a delightful addition to my music listening experience.
AutoMix works great when listening over AirPods or built-in device speakers, but I’ve always missed the feature when playing music over my in-home speaker setup.
I use HomePods around the house, and they don’t yet offer native AutoMix support. In fact, only with the recent HomePod 26 software update did they finally gain Crossfade.
But now with iOS 26.1, AutoMix is supported when using AirPlay with speakers like the HomePod, or other AirPlay speakers.
If you’re unfamiliar with the AutoMix feature, here’s how Apple describes it:
AutoMix transitions one song into the next like a DJ does, time stretching and beatmatching to deliver a continuous playback experience
Here’s AutoMix in action on iOS 26 pic.twitter.com/ZB8SqEhEe0 — 9to5Mac (@9to5mac) June 10, 2025
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