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How to use Apple Music Sing in tvOS 26

The Control Center in tvOS 26 gives you quick access to settings and controls for switching users, playing music, accessing HomeKit cameras and scenes, putting Apple TV to sleep, and more. 

You can sing along with Apple Music in your Apple TV set-top box with tvOS 26.

You’ll need (of course) an Apple Music subscription, an Apple TV 4K, and an iPhone (XR or later) or compatible iPad for for mic/camera functionality (iOS/iPadOS 17+). 

How to Use Apple Music Sing: 

  1. Open the Music App: Launch the Apple Music app on your Apple TV.
  2. Play a Song: Select and start playing any song from the Apple Music catalog.
  3. Access Lyrics: While the song plays, select the Lyrics button at the bottom of the screen to show real-time lyrics.
  4. Activate Sing Mode:
    • Press the Back button on your Apple TV remote to reveal controls.
    • Select the Mic button (or Camera icon if using your device) to enable singing.
  5. Connect Your Device (Optional): If you see a QR code, scan it with your iPhone/iPad’s camera to use it as a microphone and see yourself on screen. 
Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.