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Glenngo58

Q: AirPlay on watch

What is AirPlay used for on Apple Watch

iPhone 5, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Mar 9, 2016 5:56 AM

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Q: AirPlay on watch

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  • by Jonathan UK,Apple recommended

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Mar 9, 2016 6:05 AM in response to Glenngo58
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    Mar 9, 2016 6:05 AM in response to Glenngo58

    Hi

     

    When controlling music playback from your watch with your iPhone selected as the music source, the AirPlay button within the Settings Glance does not presently offer any functions. Instead, to send audio to another device using AirPlay:

     

    • View the music playback controls on your watch:
      • In the Music app > Now Playing, or;
      • In the Now Playing Glance (while viewing the time on your watch, swipe up on the watch face > swipe left / right to the glance).
    • Press firmly on the screen > tap the AirPlay button > choose a device (for example: iPhone, AirPlay speaker, Apple TV).
      • You may find that the firm press works more reliably within the Music app (pressing anywhere on the screen) than within the Glance.

     

    When playing music with Apple Watch selected as the music source (using the synced playlist), the AirPlay button in the Settings Glance enables switching between Bluetooth sources that have been paired directly with the watch (eg headphones, speakers).