Apple Watch users will not need an iPhone or other connected device accessible so as to stream Spotify from their wrist. a replacement server-side update, currently rolling bent users worldwide, will leave standalone use of Spotify’s Apple Watch app, finally making good on a promise that’s been within the air since the app’s launch in 2018.
Initially, Apple Watch would work primarily as a foreign for controlling Spotify playback, as long because the service was streaming via a compatible device. it had been a blow to the Apple Watch’s otherwise solid specialized inconvenience, forcing users to stay an additional little bit of bulge in their pockets if they were out running and wanted to beam Spotify’s stacked catalog to their Bluetooth headphones.
The lack of standalone streaming was especially frustrating for runners with their iPhone shaking everywhere the place, essentially messing with the signal and resulting in tons of unwatched stutters.
We’re focused on developing experiences that enable users to concentrate to Spotify wherever and whenever they need – no matter the device or platform”, said a spokesperson for Spotify. “After an initial testing period, we are now rolling out streaming capabilities for Spotify on the Apple Watch”.
Although one promise that hasn’t yet materialized is the ability for offline play. Spotify is promising that the power to pre-download songs and stream them without a connection is due soon, but nothing has been confirmed.
Aussie Apple Watch users eager to tap into standalone streaming may need to wait until the worldwide rollout is complete, but if you’ve got an Apple Watch Series 3 or later (with a minimum of watch OS 6.0) and therefore the latest version of Spotify app you’ll presumably have the beta version already. Just head to the music player screen, tap the devices menu on the bottom-right – you ought to see Apple Watch at the highest of the list, from which you’ll connect Spotify to a Bluetooth-enabled device like your Airpods or a speaker.
