Apple Music is one of the best online music streaming platforms, thanks to its neat features. However, the app may sometimes not work properly, or the hardware may act up, impacting the audio quality.
Not being able to increase the volume while listening to your favorite song can be a real bummer, but we’re here to help. If you’re struggling with the audio, here are a few tips to boost the volume while listening to songs on Apple Music.
1. Disable Dolby Atmos
Are you noticing that tracks on Apple Music don’t sound as well as when Dolby Atmos is turned on? That is because Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio-compatible music are treated very differently from standard 256kbps songs and Hi-Res audio on your iPhone.
The volume level of Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio compatible songs is noticeably lower than the Stereo mode. This loudness limit created by Dolby Laboratories is the cause of the issue. Thankfully, you can easily fix this by disabling Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio options from your iPhone’s settings.
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone and select Music.
- Tap Dolby Atoms under the Audio section and select Off.
- Go back to the Music settings menu and select Audio Quality.
- Toggle off Lossless Audio.3 Images
After this, you should notice a significant improvement in the loudness of the music.
2. Turn Off Apple Music's Sound Check and EQ
You may not be aware that various soundtracks could be created at various loudness levels. Different mixing and mastering methods can make some tracks sound louder than others. That’s why Apple offers the Sound Check and Equalizer for Apple Music that adjusts the sound level so that all songs play at the same volume.
While this feature makes listening to music more seamless, it frequently prevents Apple Music songs from playing loud enough on iPhone. To resolve this problem, disable Sound Check and EQ options from your iPhone’s settings.
- Open the Settings app and select Music.
- Toggle off Sound Check under the Audio section.
- Tap EQ and select Off.2 Images
It’s important to note that turning off Sound Check and EQ options won’t affect the sound quality.
3. Force Quit and Relaunch Apple Music
If none of the methods mentioned above worked for you, try force quitting and relaunching Apple Music. Doing so can easily fix any mirror glitch or bug that may prevent the app from playing songs at high volume.
- On iPhone X or newer models, swipe up on your iPhone’s screen to open the App Switcher. Double-tap the Home button on iPhone 8 or older models.
- Swipe up the Apple Music app to force close the app.
- Relaunch Apple Music on your iPhone.2 Images
Is your iPhone volume still low after applying the solutions mentioned above? Maybe it’s not Apple Music that’s causing this problem. Maybe your iPhone is the culprit behind this issue.
Fortunately, there are many ways to fix volume issues on your iPhone that should help you.
Enjoy Apple Music Loud and Clear
Nobody likes to listen to their favorite songs at a low volume. But after using the tips mentioned in this post, you should be able to enjoy your music loud and clear. However, if you’re still not able to fix it, maybe it’s best to visit a Genius Bar at a nearby Apple Store for further assistance.
It’s also worth mentioning that listing songs at high volumes isn’t safe, as it can damage your ears. So listen to songs at a safe volume level.