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Tech trick: Boost the quality of your streaming audio
At any given time, there’s music playing in my house. I have my organizing music, sitting-by-the-pool jams, dinner playlists depending on how we’re feeling, tunes for getting ready … The list goes on.
If you’re a music lover, too, let’s get the bad news out of the way: The tunes you’re jamming to in your favorite streaming app are sub-par quality. The good news? It’s easy to fix that, and I can walk you through it.
Quick note: The options you see listed vary depending on whether or not you’re signed up for a premium-level sub. Yes, you have to pay if you want the best of the best. Now let’s get your listening from so-so to superb.
Spotify
From the Home tab in the Android or iOS mobile app:
- Tap your avatar (top left) > Settings and privacy > Audio quality.
Apple Music
If you’re on an iPhone:
- Open the iOS Settings screen > Music > Audio Quality.
- Enable Lossless Audio to see the options.
If you’re on Android:
- Open the Home tab in the Apple Music app.
- Tap the three dots (top right) and Settings > Select Audio quality.
YouTube Music
From the Home tab in the YouTube Music app for Android or iOS:
- Tap your avatar (top right) > Settings.
- Tap Playback and restrictions for streaming quality.
- Tap Downloads and storage to set download quality.
If you use Amazon Music Unlimited, Tidal or Deezer, grab the steps here on my site.
Amazon Music
From the Home tab in the Amazon Music app for Android:
- Tap the gear icon (top right).
- Choose Settings.
- Tap Streaming Audio Quality for streaming quality.
- Tap Download Settings for download quality.
Tidal
Open up the Tidal app for Android or iOS and go to the Home tab:
- Tap on the gear icon (top right).
- Select Audio & Playback to set streaming quality.
- Select Downloads to set download quality.
Deezer
From the Home tab in the Deezer app for Android or iOS:
- Tap your avatar (top right).
- Select Audio.
- Choose Mobile data, Wi-Fi, or Download to set the quality.
Enjoy the boost you get to the audio fidelity from your apps — just remember to keep the volume at a sensible level. Your ears will thank you.
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Tags: Amazon, Android, Apple, Apple iPhone, apps, downloads, home, insurance, iOS, Music, privacy, settings, Spotify, tech, telehealth, Wi-Fi, YouTube
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