Can Apple Watch play music through speakers?

Answered by Randy McIntyre

An Apple Watch cannot play music through its own speakers. It does not have built-in speakers like a smartphone or other devices. Instead, the Apple Watch relies on being connected to a device or speaker in order to play music.

When it comes to listening to music on your Apple Watch, it acts more as a remote control or a companion device for your iPhone. You can use your Apple Watch to control the music playback on your iPhone, but the actual audio will be played through the speakers of your iPhone or any device connected to it.

To listen to music on your Apple Watch, you first need to make sure that your iPhone is nearby and connected to your Apple Watch. Then, you can access the Music app on your Apple Watch, which allows you to browse and control the music that is stored on your iPhone.

Once you have opened the Music app on your Apple Watch, you can choose to listen to your playlists, albums, or songs. You can navigate through your music library using the touchscreen or the digital crown on your Apple Watch. Simply tap on the playlist or album you want to listen to, and the music will start playing on your iPhone.

While the music is playing, you can use your Apple Watch to control the playback. You can pause or play the music, skip to the next or previous track, adjust the volume, and even like or dislike songs.

It’s important to note that you will need to have a compatible Bluetooth device or speaker connected to your iPhone if you want to listen to the music through something other than your iPhone’s speakers. This could be a pair of Bluetooth headphones, a Bluetooth speaker, or any other audio device that can connect to your iPhone wirelessly.

In my personal experience, I have found using my Apple Watch to control the music playback on my iPhone to be quite convenient. It allows me to easily change songs or adjust the volume without having to take out my iPhone from my pocket or bag. However, I do need to make sure that I have a Bluetooth device connected to my iPhone if I want to listen to the music without using the iPhone’s speakers.

While an Apple Watch cannot play music through its own speakers, it serves as a useful companion device for controlling the music playback on your iPhone. It allows you to browse and select playlists, albums, or songs on your iPhone, and control the playback using the Music app on your Apple Watch. Just remember to have a compatible Bluetooth device or speaker connected to your iPhone if you want to listen to the music through something other than your iPhone’s speakers.