How Do I Customize the Background or Ambient Music in the Abide App?

Quick Answer

You can customize music settings from either the Home tab or directly within the Meditation Player. Choose when music plays, select your preferred background sounds, adjust volume, and enable or disable artwork motion effects for a personalized listening experience.

From the Home Tab

1. Open the Abide app.

2. Go to the Home tab.

3. Tap the Music icon 🎵 in the top left corner.

4. Toggle music ON or OFF for:

   • On App Open (music while browsing before starting a track)

   • During Playback (adds music to meditations without embedded audio)

   • After Playback (music on completion screen or while navigating after a session)

   • Outside the App (music continues even when Abide is closed)

From the Meditation Player

1. Start any meditation or sleep story.

2. Tap the music icon 🎵 at the bottom of the player screen.

3. Scroll through background music and sound options.

4. Tap your preferred sound — a blue box will highlight your selection.

5. Adjust volume using your device’s volume buttons.

🎨 Visual Option

• Allow Motion Effect: Turn ON/OFF the subtle movement of the meditation artwork while you listen.

With these settings, you can fully customize how Abide’s music and soundscapes enhance your meditation or sleep experience.