Updated May 8, 2019
Spotify is launching the ability for users to stream music directly from their Apple Watch. In a Spotify support document, the company said the new streaming feature is now rolling out to Spotify. There has been a Spotify Apple Watch app available for the past few years, but the standalone streaming option is new. Spotify has been testing the feature for a few months, and prior to now. Audio streaming company Spotify reportedly added a feature allowing its service to be accessed directly on Apple Watch devices, removing the need for using an iPhone to control listening activities. 9to5Mac reported the new option was rolled out as a server-side update to a wide number of users yesterday (3 November), after the company tested.
Apple Watch makes it quite convinient to listen to music, especially when you are running or don't want to drain your phone's battery. Just pair your watch with Bluetooth headphones and run the music app, you can now enjoy music on your Apple Watch even without your iPhone neay by. Related: Install apps on your Apple Watch
Apple Music is a good choice but it requires subscription, then you may ask is there any free music apps for Apple Watch? Yes, check below.
Spotify
Spotify is free to access and available on Apple Watch. Spotify free can random play songs with ads while Spotify premium users can play pause, and skip any song on demand without ads. However, what makes Spotify users upset is that Spotify for Apple Watch doesn't support offline playback. So when your Apple Watch can't connect to your phone, Wi-fi or data, you can't play Spotify songs. But don't worry, we have found a solution for you to play Spotify music offline on Apple Watch.
Pandora
Like Spotify, Pandora also offers free plans with ads. With Pandora free, you can play your favorite podcasts, personalized station and skip songs with ads. The free version doesn't support offline listening and search feature.
Shazam
Shazam is a music identify app that will identify any music playing around you. It's available on Apple Watch, you can always Shazam on time. Tap to see what song is playing and watch the lyrics unfold, right on your wrist.
Podcasts
With watchOS 5, you can use the Podcasts app to play shows and episodes. If you have an Apple Watch Series 3 or later, open the Podcasts app on your Apple Watch, scroll up, then tap Library. You can also use Siri to play shows from the Apple Podcasts catalog. On any Apple Watch with watchOS 5, you can sync Apple Podcasts to your watch.
Sync music to your Apple Watch
Spotify Apple Watch Series 3
You can add specific albums, playlists, and podcasts to your Apple Watch by syncing them. After you sync, you can play the music on your Apple Watch without your iPhone.
- Set your Apple Watch on its charger and make sure that the device is charging.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
- On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, then tap the My Watch tab.
- Tap Music > Add Music.
- Choose the music that you want to sync.
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