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Download music directly to your Apple Watch so you don’t need to keep your iPhone nearby to listen to it.
You can sync your favorite music to your Apple Watch and stream it directly from your wrist to your AirPods or another pair of wireless earphones. These downloaded tracks can fill your ears while jogging, exercising, or in other situations when your iPhone isn’t nearby. This tutorial shows you how to add downloaded songs to your Apple Watch from your iPhone or using the Apple Watch Music app. How to Download Music to Your Apple Watch From Your iPhoneFollow these steps to add songs to your Apple Watch from your iPhone:
You can’t pick individual songs to add to your Apple Watch. You can only add specific playlists or albums. If needed, open the iPhone Music app to create an Apple Music playlist with just the songs you wish to add to your Apple Watch. If you’re stuck on the Waiting screen for a long time, make sure your iPhone and Apple Watch are connected to a stable Wi-Fi network. Then open the Music app on your Apple Watch to see if the songs are downloaded or not. If they are, and you still see the Waiting sign at the top of the iOS Watch app, simply remove your Apple Watch from the charger and this Waiting sign will change to Updated Just Now. How to Download Songs to Your Apple Watch From Apple MusicNow you know how to download songs from your iPhone to your Apple Watch. But you can also download songs directly on your watch if you have an Apple Music subscription. Here’s how:
This technique doesn’t work if you only have an Apple Music Voice Plan, rather than a standard subscription. How to Play Downloaded Music on Your Apple WatchOnce songs are downloaded to your Apple Watch from your iPhone or Apple Music, follow these steps to play them:
You won’t see a cloud icon next to the song that’s downloaded locally. How to Remove Songs From Your Apple WatchIf you wish to remove a playlist or album from your Apple Watch, to free up some storage, open the Watch app on your iPhone. Then go to Music > Edit and tap the red minus (–) button next to a song, then tap Delete. This will delete that download from your Apple Watch, but the songs will still stay in the Music app on your iPhone. To remove Apple Music playlists and albums from your watch, tap the three dots icon, and choose Remove. Listen to Music Offline on Your Apple WatchNow you know how to add music locally to your Apple Watch to enjoy it without the internet and without your iPhone. Listening to downloaded songs instead of streaming saves your Apple Watch battery and ensures a seamless experience without needing to keep your iPhone nearby. Can I listen to music on my Apple Watch without my phone?If you're connected to Wi-Fi or cellular on your Apple Watch Series 3 or later, you can stream Apple Music and Apple Podcasts even when you're away from your iPhone. You can also sync music and podcasts from your iPhone to your watch.
Why is my music not syncing to my Apple Watch?The following steps may otherwise help: Remove your watch from the charger, then restart both your iPhone and your watch, turning both off together, then restarting your iPhone first: Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support. Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support.
How do I control music from my phone to my Apple Watch?Control music, podcasts, or audiobooks on iPhone
Open the Music, Podcasts, or Books app on your iPhone, then start playing a song, podcast, or audiobook. Open Now Playing on your Apple Watch and use its controls to play, pause, and more. Turn the Digital Crown to adjust volume.
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