Complete Guide to Sing Along Apple Music on iPhone/iPad

For a long time, Apple Music subscribers have the benefits to sing along to Apple Music lyrics, or discover favorite songs in Apple Music catalog with the lyrics function, now the new Sing Along Apple Music with take Apple Music to the next level - music interaction.

As it stands now, Apple Music subscribers can access this Sing Along Apple Music feature to follow along as you listen to your favorite songs with perfectly timed lyrics that appear line-by-line and beat-by-beat. In this post, we'd like to introduce how to use the Apple Music sing feature. If you have issues with this feature, we also provide some workarounds.

Part 1. Apple Music Sing - What Is It?

Apple Music's new feature - Apple Music Sing gives Apple Music users the control to adjust the vocal volume on millions of songs from Apple Music streaming catalog and sing along with precise time-synced lyrics. You can even sing together with your friends for a duet with separate backing vocals and verses.

Apple Music Sing Essentials

1.1 Apple Music Subscriptions

This Apple Music Sing feature comes all with your Apple Music subscription. So please ensure your Apple Music subscription is not ended, canceled or expired. You can go to where you've previously subscribed to Apple Music. Or if you're new to Apple Music, you can choose to sign up for Apple Music to have 1-month free trial. See how to get Apple Music free/cheaper on multiple devices >>

1.2 Apple Music Latest Versions

Apple Music Sing is available with a new update. Ensure your device is running the latest version of Apple Music app. Or from here to update it.

How to Update Apple Music on iPhone/iPad:

Step 1. From the Home screen of iPhone or iPad, open the App Store app.

Step 2. Go to Search.

Step 3. Enter Apple Music in the search field to search for it.

Step 4. Tap the Update button to make Apple Music up-to-date.

1.3 iPhone, iPad or Apple TV

This Apple Music sing is available on iPhone, iPad or Apple TV device that runs the latest version of Apple Music app. In addition to the Apple Music app that's up-to-date, please also ensure the essentials on the device OS.

Apple Music Sing is supported on:

iPhone 11 and later or iPhone SE (3rd generation) using iOS 16. or later, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad mini (6th generation), or iPad (9th generation and later) using iPadOS 16.2 or later, and Apple TV 4k (3rd generation). See how to install Apple Music app to Apple TV >>

How to Update iPhone OS:

Step 1. From the Home screen of iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app > General.

Step 2. Tap Software Update.

Step 3. Tap Download and Install and follow the on-screen instruction to update the device.

Part 2. How to Use Apple Music Sing

Now with the active Apple Music subscription, you are able to enjoy singing along with your favorite songs on your mobile experience. Apple Music has created a collection of Sing-ready playlists featuring songs for just about any occasion, as well as songs sorted by decade and genre. Pick up your iPhone or iPad to follow these steps properly to find and use Apple Music Sing.

How to Find Apple Music Sing on iPhone/iPad:

Step 1. Open the Apple Music app on either iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. Go to Search.

Step 3. Under the Browse Categories section, find and tap on Sing.

Step 4. You'll now have the direct access to the Apple Music Sing feature and songs that have the Sing function.

How to Use Apple Music Sing on iPhone/iPad:

Step 1. Open the Apple Music app on either iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. From the Apple Music catalog, stream something you wish to sing along with.

Step 3. At the bottom of the screen, tap the song that's playing.

Step 4. Tap the Mic button.

Step 5. To adjust the vocals, drag the slider up or down.

Don't see the Mic button on the Apple Music Sing Song?

Please ensure you have the full access of the Apple Music Sing feature with the essentials in Part 1. If you're using a supported iPhone or iPad and don't see the Mic button, it's possible that the Apple Music Sing might not be available for that song. You can keep reading to have some workarounds to find Apple Music Sing songs.

Part 3. Workarounds to Find Apple Music Sing Songs

However, similar to the Lyrics function on Apple Music, not all the songs from Apple Music catalog have the Sing function. But you can try to search for the song in Apple Music instead of your music library to check for this function.

How to Search for an Apple Music Song on iPhone/iPad:

Step 1. Open the Apple Music app on either iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. Go to Search.

Step 3. Tap the search filed and enter the Apple Music song and search for it.

Step 4. Tap the same or similar result of the Apple Music song.

Or search for the Apple Music song based on its lyrics:

In the search filed, enter a few of words you remember to find the song and search for it.

Or use Siri that's enabled on your iPhone or iPad to search for the Apple Music song based on its lyrics:

Say something like: "Play the song with the lyrics" and then say a key phrase from the lyrics.

If the song still doesn't have the Mic button, it's also possible for you to get an alternate version of the song you wish to sing along with both the Lyrics and Sing functions on Apple Music.

How to Find an Alternate Version of Apple Music Song on iPhone/iPad:

Step 1. On either iPhone or iPad, open the Apple Music app.

Step 2. Go to Search.

Step 3. Search for the album that includes the song you wish to sing along with. You can also open the album in Apple Music.

Step 4. Scroll down the track list. If there're alternate options, you'll see them listed at the bottom of the screen. If any of your friends have listened to the album, there's the "Other Versions" that is stacked beneath "Friends Who Listened".

Step 5. Go into a different version of the song.

Step 6. At the bottom of the screen, tap the song that's playing.

Step 7. Check if the Sing function is available with the Mic button.

Bonus Tip: How to Download DRM-Free Apple Music

You can always have the benefits to download the DRM-free Apple Music with the iTunes app you use to log in to your Apple Music that has subscription. All you'll need is a powerful Apple Music converter like ViWizard Audio Converter.

Added with the DRM-removal function, ViWizard Audio Converter features the best Apple Music downloader for Apple Music subscribers to have the 100% DRM-free music files. In addition to Apple Music songs from the streaming catalog, other Apple Music contents can be converted in ViWizard, including iTunes files, iTunes audiobooks and Audible audiobooks. There' 6 supported output formats in ViWizard: MP3, M4A, M4B, WAC, AAC and FLAC. You can download either the Windows or Mac version of this ViWizard software for Apple Music.