Playback and playlists · Default playback speed

How to set the default audio speed on iPhone

Choose a default while keeping separate settings for songs or lessons.

Quick answer

Open “Settings” → “Playback Settings” → “Default Playback Speed”. Tracks and playlists with their own speed settings take priority over this default.

Step by step

3 steps
  1. Choose the scope you need

    Change the global default only if you want it to apply broadly. For one lesson, choose “This Audio” in that track’s playback settings.

    Playback progress, volume, and the player menu
    Playback progress, volume, and the player menu
  2. Set the default speed

    Open “Settings” → “Playback Settings” → “Default Playback Speed” and choose a speed. Music usually works best at 1×.

  3. Check any overrides

    If a track still uses another speed, check its own settings and those of its playlist. Remove a fixed speed to let it follow the default.

Common questions

Which speed setting takes priority?

The track’s own setting comes first, then the current playlist, then the global default.

Does changing speed alter the audio file?

No. It changes playback without overwriting the original audio.

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