If you have one of the new Apple Watches, such as the Apple Watch Ultra, then there's a high chance you're not making the most out of watchOS 9. After all, this operating system, despite its small size, packs plenty of advanced offerings. These include the ability to stream music from the smartwatch, even if your iPhone is disabled or out of range. Notably, the feature works whether you have an internet connection or not. Below you will find the detailed steps you need to follow to stream music on your Apple Watch independently. Do note, though, that this tutorial is for Apple Music users. You can check out our other dedicated tutorial if you're using Spotify instead.
Streaming music on your Apple Watch independently
- Launch the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Music.
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Tap on Add Music.
- Choose the tracks/albums/playlists you would like to download from your Apple Music library for offline listening.
- Launch the Music app on your Apple Watch.
- Go to the Library section to play music you've downloaded for offline playback.
- If you have an internet connection, then you can listen to non-downloaded tracks through the Listen Now, Radio, and Search sections.
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It's worth noting that you can't use the Apple Watch's built-in speaker to listen to music. You will have to connect a Bluetooth speaker or headphones to your Apple Watch.
Being able to stream music on the Apple Watch independently is certainly a welcome feature. I use it all the time when I'm out jogging. This way, I can leave my iPhone behind and just rely on my smartwatch to record my workout and listen to music through my AirPods. Thanks to the downloading functionality, I get to stream my music while offline since my Apple Watch lacks cellular capabilities.
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Apple Watch SE 2
$219 $249 Save $30- Heart Rate Monitor
- Yes
- Battery Life
- Up to 18 hours
- Operating System
- watchOS 10
- Onboard GPS
- Yes
- Display Size
- 324x394 (40mm); 368x448 (44mm)
Apple's budget smartwatch might be lacking some features like an always-on display, the fastest charging, and ECG, but it's still a well-designed Apple product and a capable smartwatch for those looking for a cool piece of wearable tech that won't cost anywhere near as much as the higher-end models.
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- Brand
- Apple
- Heart Rate Monitor
- Yes
- Battery Life
- Up to 18 hours
- Operating System
- watchOS 10
- Onboard GPS
- Yes
- Offline Media Storage
- Aluminum, Stainless steel
The Apple Watch Series 8 is the 2022 smartwatch from Apple. It offers fresh features like crash detection, a temperature sensor, and more, in addition to existing ones, such as ECG and blood oxygen monitoring.
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Apple Watch Ultra
$749 $799 Save $50- Brand
- Apple
- Heart Rate Monitor
- Yes
- Battery Life
- 36 hours
- Operating System
- watchOS 9
- Onboard GPS
- Yes
The Apple Watch Ultra is the highest-end smartwatch Apple makes. It's not for everybody, but if you spend a lot of time outdoors, are a serious athlete, or just want the ultimate protection, this is the watch to pick.
