Spotify on Apple Watch is well-designed and optimized for the most part—but it's not impossible to avoid issues. If you're currently experiencing an issue where Spotify isn't working on your Apple Watch as it once did, this article is for you. Read on to learn how to fix Spotify not working on your Apple Watch.
In this article, we'll show you all the tried and tested methods to fix the problem. Before we move on, let's understand why the problem occurs and why Spotify isn't working on Apple Watch in the first place. Let's get started.
Why isn't Spotify working on my Apple Watch?
Here are some possible reasons why Spotify might not be working on your Apple Watch:
- There is an error in the Spotify app.
- You haven't connected your Bluetooth headphones to your Apple Watch.
- Apple Watch is offline.
- There is a bug in watchOS that affects music playback on Spotify.
- You're trying to play Spotify on your Apple Watch without your iPhone. Unless you have a Premium subscription, you can't play Spotify on your Apple Watch without having your paired iPhone nearby.
Now that the causes are clear, let's take a look at six ways to fix Spotify problems on your Apple Watch. Let's get started.
How to fix if Spotify won't open or launch on Apple Watch
Here are six ways to try to fix Spotify not working. Let's start by restarting the Spotify app on your Apple Watch.
1. Restart Spotify
Restarting Spotify refreshes all elements of the app and its services, and this will likely fix most issues with the app. Here's how to do it on your Apple Watch.
Step 1: Double click the button digital Crown on your Apple Watch to unlock App Switcher.
Step 2: Swipe left on the card Spotify To close the application, tap the icon. "X" For confirmation.
Step 3: Now, press digital Crown Once to open Application Library And press Spotify.
2. Update Spotify
If many users experience issues with Spotify on their Apple Watch, the developers will release an update to fix the issues. Therefore, make sure to update to the latest version of Spotify. You can update the Spotify app on the App Store on your iPhone, which will also update it on your Apple Watch.
Step 1: Open Spotify In the App Store on your iPhone.
Step 2: Click on Update If there is Update available.
3. Check your Apple Watch connection.
Spotify won't work if your Apple Watch isn't connected to the internet or your iPhone. To control Spotify on your iPhone using your watch, make sure your Apple Watch is always paired with your iPhone.
To listen to music on Spotify on your Apple Watch, unless you're listening to downloaded music, you'll need to connect to a Wi-Fi or cellular network on your Apple Watch or have an iPhone connected to the internet. Additionally, if you're a free Spotify user, your iPhone and Apple Watch must be nearby, as mentioned earlier.
4. Connect Bluetooth headphones
The speakers on your Apple Watch provide audio output for notifications only. You should Connect a Bluetooth device to play media from Apple WatchHere's how to do it.
Step 1: Click on digital Crown Once to open main screen Click on Apply Settings.
Step 2: Click on Bluetooth .
Step 3: Turn on the switch Switch Bluetooth Place your Bluetooth device in the pairing mode.
Step 4: Wait for it to finish Bluetooth device discovery Yours on Apple Watch.
Step 5: Click on Bluetooth device Your contact.
Once your device is connected, you can listen to audio from your Apple Watch.
Step 6: To ensure audio is output through the connected earphones on your watch, tap the icon the device and select Watch Apple.
5. Restart your Apple Watch
Turning off your Apple Watch closes all processes, including errors, if any. Therefore, if an error is affecting Spotify, restarting your Apple Watch can help resolve the issue.
Step 1: Click on digital Crown Once to open main screen and go to Settings.
Step 2: Click on general.
Step 3: Click on ShutdownThis turns off your Apple Watch.
Step 4: Press and hold Side button To operate Apple Watch.
6. Reinstall Spotify
As a last resort, try reinstalling Spotify on your Apple Watch to fix the issue. If a corrupted app package on your Apple Watch is causing the issue, reinstalling it will help fix it. However, note that you will lose all playlists and albums downloaded for offline use on your Apple Watch.
Step 1: Click on digital Crown Once to open App library.
Step 2: Long press on the icon Spotify app.
Step 3: Click on the icon crosshair To uninstall the app, tap Delete the app For confirmation.
Step 4: Now, open App Store On your Apple Watch, search for Spotify and install it.
Alternatively, you can open the Watch app on your iPhone. Scroll down to find the available apps, then tap "Install" next to Spotify to get the app on your Apple Watch.
Note: If the above solutions do not work, you can Contact Apple Support وSpotify Support For more help.
That's all you need to know about fixing a malfunctioning Spotify app on your Apple Watch. If you have any other questions, check out the FAQ section below.
Frequently asked questions about Spotify not working on Apple Watch
Q1. Can I use Spotify on my Apple Watch without the app on my iPhone?
The answer: No. You must install Spotify on your iPhone to use it on your Apple Watch.
Q2. Does Spotify work offline on Apple Watch?
The answer: Yes. You can use Spotify offline on your Apple Watch by downloading music offline—provided you have a Spotify Premium subscription.
Q3. Can I use the free version of Spotify on Apple Watch?
The answer: Yes. However, you can only control music playback using your Apple Watch with the free version of Spotify.
Your favorite songs on your wrist
We hope this article helps you use Spotify without any issues on your Apple Watch. However, we hope Spotify updates the user interface on Apple Watch—it looks a bit cluttered, and navigating through different sections of the app can be confusing.
