how to make apple music red

Learn to Make Apple Music Red

By Mark WalkerDecember 20, 2025

Ever wished to turn Apple Music's interface red? There's no inherent way to do this through the app's settings, but you can still achieve it by customizing your device's overall theme. Here's how:

Apple Music, with its extensive library and user-friendly interface, is a favorite among music lovers. To personalize your experience, it's common to want to tweak the app's appearance.

Using System-Wide Theme on iOS or iPadOS

The easiest way to change the theme of Apple Music is to change the system-wide appearance of your device.

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Apple introduced new theme options with iOS 13 and iPadOS. Now you can choose between Light, Dark, and a Smart Invert option.

Enabling Dark Mode

Dark Mode is the most straightforward way to turn your Apple Music interface red. When you enable Dark Mode, the app's background changes to black, and most text turns white. However, it doesn't immediately turn red.

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To change the Dark Mode's accent color to red, you'll need to use a third-party app like ColorMe Dark (available in the App Store). Note that jailbreaking your device may be required for full customization.

Using Smart Invert

Smart Invert is an accessibility feature that inverts the colors on your device's display. It's not as straightforward as Dark Mode, but it can turn some elements red in the Apple Music app.

To use Smart Invert, go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Smart Invert. Then, you can adjust the color filter intensity to your liking.

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Using a Third-Party App on macOS

If you're using a Mac, you might want to explore third-party apps for better customization.

One such app is 'NightOwl' (available on the Mac App Store), which allows you to manually adjust the color palette of your Mac's user interface.

Changing the Accent Color in NightOwl

Using NightOwl, you can change the accent color to red. Here's how:

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1. Open NightOwl. It's a menu bar app, so you can access it quickly from your Mac's top menu bar.

2. Click on 'Open preferences...' to open the NightOwl preferences panel.

3. Select the 'Accent Color' tab.

4. Click on the color circle next to 'Accent Color'. A color picker will appear.

5. Select a shade of red, then click 'OK'.

So, while there's no built-in way to make Apple Music's interface red, using these methods, you can enjoy your music with a personalized touch. Keep exploring different themes and customizations until you find the perfect match for your musical experience.