Make Apple Music Dark Mode on Phone/PC/Mac

Dark Mode was invented as a way to reduce eye strain by providing a softer yet less glaring display environment, which is especially beneficial during low-light conditions. Beyond comfort, it plays a role in preparing the body for its natural sleep cycle by minimizing blue light exposure that can disrupt circadian rhythms. As more users value health-conscious technology features, Dark Mode has become a widely adopted interface option across popular apps.

So, does Apple Music support dark mode? Yes, but only for Android Apple Music currently. However, don’t worry, it’s still available to make Apple Music dark mode on iPhone, Windows or Mac and we will explore how to get it done on your phone and computer. Read on!

How to Make Apple Music Dark Mode on Android

Android’s Apple Music app comes with a Dark Mode feature, giving users the choice to enjoy the app’s sleek dark interface. Besides the inbuilt option, you can also use the phone system setting to get dark mode on Apple Music. Here are more details.

Way 1. Use In-app Option [Apple Music Only]

This method darkens just the Apple Music app without changing your device's overall theme.

Step 1. Open Apple Music on your Android device, tap the three dots (…) on the top right corner and select Settings.

Step 2. Locate the Display Options section and press Theme. Then, choose Dark on the pop-up screen.

Way 2. Through Android Settings [Affect All Apps]

This option switches your entire device, including Apple Music, to Dark Mode. To enable it, on your Android phone, launch the Settings app and tap on Display. Then, toggle the Dark Theme on.

How to Get Apple Music Dark Mode on iPhone [System-Wide]

Apple Music on iPhone follows the system-wide Dark Mode settings. Turning it on applies the dark theme throughout your phone, including the Apple Music app.

Turn on iOS Dark Mode

Step 1. On your iPhone, open the Settings App. Then, scroll down and select Display & Brightness.

Step 2. Under Appearance, choose the Dark option. Instantly, Apple Music and other apps on your device will now display in Dark Mode.

How to Put Apple Music on Dark Mode on PC [Windows 11or Lower]

Windows PCs offer two ways to enjoy Apple Music in Dark Mode. One is via system settings, which affect all apps, the other is by using third-party media players with dark interfaces.

Way 1. Via System Settings [Apply to All Apps]

Step 1. On Windows, click the Start menu and open Settings. Select Personalization > Colors.

Step 2. Under Choose your mode, pick Dark. Now, all compatible apps, including Apple Music will get the dark theme.

Way 2. Use Dark Mode on Another Media Player [Apple Music Only]

If you want to set Apple Music to dark mode on your PC without switching your whole system over, here’s a neat workaround. Simply convert your Apple Music tracks to local files and play them with Spotify which has a sleek dark mode interface by default. To save Apple Music songs as offline files, StreamFox for Music, the Eassiy All-in-one Music Converter, is here to help.

StreamFox can download and save your favorite tracks, playlists and albums from Apple Music to high-quality 320 kbps audio files. The converted Apple Music tracks could be in MP3, M4A, FLAC, etc, which makes it easy for you to add them to other media players like Spotify and enjoy the features that Apple Music doesn’t provide. In addition to retaining the high sound quality, StreamFox also preserves the full ID3 tags for each converted song, including song titles, artist names, album info, cover art, etc.

Convert Apple Music to Local MP3

Step 1. Download and install StreamFox for Music on your Windows or Mac computer. Then open the app and choose Apple Music.

Step 2. Inside StreamFox, you’ll find a built-in Apple Music web player. Click Sign In and enter your account details to access your music library.

Step 3. Locate the wanted songs, playlists or albums. Then drag and drop them onto the plus (+) icon on the right side of the screen.

Step 4. When the conversion panel appears, choose MP3 as the audio format for the converted music.  Then, press Convert All to download your chosen music.

Add Apple Music MP3 to Spotify

Spotify's default dark-themed app already offers a sleek visual experience, letting you enjoy your music locally without any additional adjustments needed for dark mode. So after conversion, the only thing left to do is import the files to Spotify desktop.  

Step 1. Launch your Spotify desktop app. Then, click your avatar and select Settings.

Step 2. Scroll down to the Your Library section and turn on the Show Local Files toggle. Then, click on the Add a source button to upload the local Apple Music songs.

Step 3. At the left panel, choose Local Files. Now all the files you transferred can be playable on Spotify, meaning that you can enjoy your Apple Music with dark mode.

How to Enable Apple Music Dark Mode on Mac [System-Level]

Mac's system-wide Dark Mode transforms your interface, including Apple Music, into a sleek, elegant dark theme. Below are the steps to activate it effortlessly.

Turn on Mac OS Dark Mode

Step 1. Click the Apple menu and go to System Settings.

Step 2. Choose Appearance. Then, on the appearance section, select Dark. Next, you can enjoy Apple Music in dark mode.

How to Turn on Apple Music Dark Mode on Apple TV [Entire System]

Just as with other Apple devices, Apple TV supports Dark Mode at the system level, impacting all apps including Apple Music for a visually comfortable interface. Following are the steps to activate it:

Steps to Enable tvOS Dark Mode

Step 1. Launch Settings on your Apple TV and navigate to General.

Step 2. Select Appearance.

Step 3. Then, choose Dark. The Apple Music app will now display with a dark theme on your Apple TV.

Final Words

Apple Music Dark Mode offers a visually pleasing and sleep-friendly way to enjoy your music across devices like Android phones, iPhone, Windows PC, Mac, and Apple TV. Whether you prefer a system-wide dark theme or just a dark Apple Music interface, there are various easy ways to enable it. Utilize StreamFox for Music, the all-in-one Music Converter for added convenience if you want a dedicated dark mode experience on any device via Spotify.