How To Download And Use Spotify On Apple Watch 2025

Apple watches always come at the top of smartwatches. Almost all iPhone users prefer the Apple watch as a wearable device. Spotify announced big news for Apple Watch users in 2018: iOS users with Apple Watches can use Spotify directly on their watches without connecting to their iPhones.

Two plans are available on Spotify: a free one and a premium one. Both versions can be used easily on Apple Watch, but the song-downloading process differs. Let’s dive into it and learn how to use Spotify on Apple Watch.

How to Download Spotify on Apple Watch?

it’s a very easy task to download Spotify just like a Mac device. There are two methods of downloading Spotify on Apple Watch. As I mentioned above, the first method was introduced in 2018, and the 2nd is an ancient method of downloading it.

Method 1: Download Directly on Apple Watch

It’s a super fast and straightforward method of downloading Spotify. Whether you’re a Spotify Premium user, you can download Spotify directly from the Play Store. Follow the given instructions.

Requirements:

Apple watch (series 3 or later)
WatchOS (7.0 or above)
A good internet connection
Spotify account

Process:

Press the crown button on your Apple Watch and locate the “App Store.”
Use the search bar and find “Spotify.”
Here, click on the green “Get” button.
Double-press the “Crown Button” to start installing.
Once you’ve installed it, it takes a few minutes for the Spotify app to appear on your Apple watch.

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Method 2: Download Spotify through iPhone

This is the ancient method of downloading Spotify on Apple Watch. Follow the given instructions.

Requirements:

Apple Watch Series 3 or above
WatchOS 7.0 or above
Internet connection
iPhone paired with Apple watch
Installed “Apple Watch app” on iPhone
Spotify account

Process:

Open the “Watch app” on your paired iPhone
Click on the “My Watch” option.
Scroll down and find “available apps” or “app store”.
Search here: “Spotify.”
Click on the “install”l button.
Once the installation is complete, the Spotify app icon appears on your Apple watch.

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How to Play Music On Apple Watch?

Users with premium memberships and those without premium memberships have different ways of playing music. We share both methods of listening to music on Apple Watch with you.

For Spotify Premium

Spotify premium users can play songs, podcasts, or playlists directly on Apple Watch. They don’t need any paired device to control Spotify on the watchOS. Plus, they can download their favorite tunes for offline listening anytime, anywhere.

Easily navigate to the app grid by pressing the «Digital Crown.»
Ensure you have Spotify installed on your Apple Watch.
Find the “Spotify app” on your watch and click on it to open it.
Sign in to your Spotify account seamlessly.
Once signed in, dive into the world of your favorite tracks and artists.
Use Spotify’s search function to discover and play your preferred podcasts, playlists, or tracks.
Manage the volume effortlessly by scrolling the «Digital Crown» or swiping right on the control volume.
Keep your most-loved tracks at your fingertips by clicking the «Heart icon» to save them.

For Spotify Free

However, if you use Spotify free, you need a separate device to control Spotify on a smartwatch. It is necessary to have Spotify installed on both your iPhone and Apple Watch. Follow the given instructions on how you can play songs on a smartwatch in the free version.

Pair your iPhone with an Apple watch via “Bluetooth.”
Make sure you have updated the Spotify app on your iPhone.
Play any song, album, or podcast on your iPhone, and a “Now Playing” popup appears on the smartwatch screen.

The following steps show you how you can control Spotify playback from an Apple Watch:

Control the volume by scrolling Digital Crown.
Swipe right to access the current playlists and albums.
Swipe left to access the Spotify library and downloads.
You can play, stop, or resume by tapping the middle button
Click on the Heart icon to save the song.
Click on the “Spotify Connect” icon on the right side of the heart icon to connect any audio device, like AirPods and buffers.

How to Download Music from Spotify on Apple Watch?

This feature is only available for premium subscribers. The free version users can’t download or listen to music offline on an Apple watch or iPhone. There are 2 methods of downloading songs on the Apple Watch below. You can choose anyone.

Through Spotify Apple Watch App

On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app.
The home screen of the app can be accessed by swiping right.
Use the search bar and find your desired song.
Click on the download icon in front of the song.
It will take some time, depending on your internet speed.
The downloaded song appears on your Apple watch after completing the downloading process.

through Spotify App

Open the Spotify app on your iPhone.
Create a playlist of the songs you want to download on the Apple watch.
Open the playlist and click on 3 dots.
Select more options from the menu bar.
Now click on the «Download to Apple Watch» button.
It will take some time to download.
Now, open the Spotify app on your Apple Watch.
Open the downloads section and monitor the progress.
Once the downloads are complete, a small green dot appears on the playlist to indicate that a new song is available for offline play.

How to Connect Wireless Headphones to your Apple Watch?

Connecting your Apple Watch to wireless AirPods and headphones is the next step after downloading Spotify and making it ready to play songs. After connecting AirPods with an Apple watch, you don’t need to take an iPhone while going out.

On your Apple Watch, open the settings.
Scroll down with the Digital Crown button and locate Bluetooth.
On Bluetooth, select your AirPods to connect.

How to delete Spotify music from watchOS?

Open the Spotify app on your Apple watchOS
Open the Downloads section where your downloaded songs are stored.
Click the Edit Downloads option, and select the playlist or album you want to delete.
Now, click on the Remove button.

Final Words

Spotify, the music app, is compatible with all types of devices. You can use it on your Apple Watch. Downloading and using music-listening apps on Apple Watch is straightforward. We give you all the methods of using this fantastic app on Apple Watch.

Feel free to comment below if you face any difficulty while using it on your watchOS. We will solve your queries within a short period of time. Thank you!

FAQs

If you want to enjoy Spotify on an Apple watch without an iPhone, you must purchase Spotify Premium. Premium Spotify members can enjoy Spotify on Apple Watch through this feature.

Ensure you have a Spotify premium subscription or your Apple watch is paired with your iPhone through Bluetooth; otherwise, Spotify won’t work on your watch.

You can only use Apple Watch speakers for calls, voicemails, and memos, but if you want to listen to music, you need to connect it with headphones or other voice devices like buffers, etc.

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