Spotify on Apple Watch: How to use it in 2025

With the support of Apple devices' interconnected ecosystem, managing and synchronizing your Apple devices has become a breeze. Unlock Mac with Apple Watch? Simple! (If you haven't set this unlocking method yet, you should really try it, it's very time-saving). Can you pay with Apple Watch without using iPhone? Apple can handle it easily! Today we will focus on how to download the Spotify playlist to an Apple Watch and play without an iPhone. Spoiler: This is possible.

How to use Spotify on Apple Watch: A quick overview

Let's dive into the key issues and their solutions directly. If this form helps you, that would be great! If you need more detailed instructions and tips, scroll down.

I think……	Solution	Setup steps	Remark
Install Spotify on my Apple Watch	Check for compatibility and update the application	Make sure to watchOS 7. Update the Spotify app.	Requires Apple Watch Series 3 or higher
Control Spotify from my Apple Watch	Use the built-in Spotify app	Install Spotify on iPhone. Then, open Watch App > Spotify > Install.	Need an iPhone nearby
Listen to Spotify without iPhone	Download playlists on Apple Watch	Open Spotify on iPhone > Find playlists > Click "Download to Apple Watch"	Requires Spotify Premium. Each playlist has a maximum of 100 songs
Play Spotify via AirPods	Pair AirPods directly with Apple Watch	On the Apple Watch, open Settings > Bluetooth > Select AirPods	Bluetooth range limitations
Listen to background music to concentrate	Use ambient soundscape or white noise	Explore Sound apps: GetSound, Lofi Garden, Noizio	Not traditional music, but background noise

How to get and play Spotify on Apple Watch

Can you play Spotify on your Apple Watch? Yes! First, let's figure out how to get Spotify on your Apple Watch. Initially, you need your iPhone to set it up:

1. Download the Spotify app on your iPhone.
2. Open the Watch app and scroll down.
3. Have you found Spotify? Click Install.
4. If prompted, enter your Apple account password to confirm installation on your Apple Watch.

Please note that your device should meet the following requirements before enabling Spotify installation on your Apple Watch:

• iPhone running iOS 15 or later
• Apple Watch Series 3 or later, and running watchOS 7.0 or later.

If you can't install Spotify on your Apple Watch, try the following:

• Make sure your iPhone is connected to your Apple Watch via Bluetooth
• Log in to your Spotify app on your iPhone
• Check your internet connection
• Update Spotify app on iPhone via the App Store
• Learn how to re-download Spotify on your Apple Watch

Once you successfully install Spotify on your Apple Watch, you will see it on the home screen. Next, I'll explain how to play Spotify on Apple Watch.

Also read: Apple Watch generations arranged in order

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I've praised Apple's connected ecosystem, but I'll give it another one. What I like is that when you want to play some music, you don't need to turn on Spotify on your iPhone and Apple Watch separately. Once the app is installed on both devices, you can play any song or podcast on your iPhone, and the "Play" screen will appear on your watch.

Here is how to control playback and manage your Spotify library from Apple Watch:

• Click the play/stop/recover button in the middle
• Click the heart icon to add the song you are playing to your favorite song
• Click the connection icon in the lower right corner to select where you want to play the audio (if you want to know "How to play Spotify with my Apple Watch and my AirPods?" - Spotify Connect is the answer)
• Swipe left to view your Spotify library and download content
• Swipe right to view the current album/playlist
• Rotate the digital crown to change the volume.

Is it possible to play Spotify on Apple Watch offline without an iPhone?

The ultimate question is: If you leave your iPhone at home, can you use Spotify on your Apple Watch? Fortunately, it's OK! But there are some important prerequisites.

If you have downloaded your playlist/podcast to your watch, you can enjoy listening to Spotify without bringing your iPhone.

Can you play Spotify on your Apple Watch without a phone without an internet connection? The answer is yes, provided that you have downloaded your music before.

Here is how to create your Spotify Apple Watch offline settings:

1. Make sure you have a valid Spotify Premium account (free account users cannot use the download feature).
2. Check your internet connection – you need it to run the download process.
3. Update the Spotify application if necessary.

Note that you can only download playlists - you cannot download individual songs. So put up to 100 songs in one playlist and download them to your Apple Watch.

all the best? Now let's download some Spotify music to the Apple Watch:

1. Open your Spotify app on your iPhone.
2. Find the playlist you want to download and click the three dots next to it.
3. Select "Download to Apple Watch".

How to easily sync your media between Apple devices

Now that you know how to listen to Spotify on your Apple Watch, let me give you a tip on how to manage your media content on other devices. This is useful if you don't want to rely on iCloud because of storage limitations, or if you need to quickly transfer your music, pictures, and other data from old devices to new devices.

AnyTrans for iOS is an excellent app that you won't regret installing on your Mac. Connect your iPhone to a Mac with AnyTrans installed and you will be able to view all your iPhone content. You can sync or delete folders in minutes to move data from iPhone to iPhone, iPhone to Mac or Mac to iPhone. AnyTrans also allows you to browse certain data categories that other tools rarely process, such as contacts.

If you want to know "How to sync my Spotify to my Apple Watch", the answer is you don't need it! Your library will be synchronized automatically. However, if you want to access the music you downloaded on your Apple Watch, you have to download it separately. And don't forget the limit on 50 songs per playlist.

Please read also:

• Download Spotify on Mac
• How to download free music on iPhone
• Cancel Apple Music subscription
• Using Spotify Web Player on Mac

Reward: Some cool music

If you're looking for a playlist with no pauses, unexpected song switching, or distracting vocals, I have something to offer.

GetSound: Sound that matches your location

GetSound is an app that generates AI soundscapes in real time based on your location, time of day, and local weather. The sound is customizable and you can choose an environmental layer to match your location, such as coffee shops, forests, lakes, offices, and more.

Lofi Garden: Soothing Music

If you need a soundscape to help you focus, work or study, try Lofi Garden. The app has a play and pause button in your menu bar. When you need to immerse yourself in a task without being distracted, click on it anytime.

Nozio: The Voice of Nature

Whenever I need a sound to fall asleep faster, I start Nozio. It provides a variety of sounds, including so-called white and brown noises, as well as beta, delta, gamma, and θ wave sounds. But what I like most are the sounds of nature (and "nature"): heartbeats, birds in the park, blue whales, bonfires, rain, and more.

You can listen to a single sound, create your own mixed sound, or choose from a pre-installed soundscape.

Setapp productivity playlist

Tired of repeating the same Spotify playlists on weekdays? Here's something new: Setapp productivity playlist. There you will find music for brainstorming, napping, creating inspiration and more.

Use these apps to improve your listening experience

GetSound, Lofi Garden and Nozio are available on Setapp. Wait, what is Setapp? Essentially, it is an app subscription service that has access to over 250 Mac and iOS apps in one place.

You can sign up for a free 7-day trial and try out all apps without ads and restrictions. By the way, AnyTrans for iOS I mentioned earlier is also included in the subscription. Try them now!

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