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I am doing what the internet says but I can't seem to get podcasts to download onto my Apple Watch. I have my Watch connected to charge and am selecting custom on my phone. Am I missing something?

Posted on Apr 15, 2020 5:57 AM

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BobHarris

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Apr 15, 2020 5:36 PM in response to madsjay

Personally, I think Overcast is a better Apple Watch podcast app. Easier to get postcasts to the Apple Watch, easier to manage them while on the Apple Watch.

Overcast is available via the App Store.

Apr 19, 2020 5:36 PM in response to Community User

Unfortunately the instructions listed on the site is what I'm following. Still takes hours to update. It's as if there's a glitch in the software. Not sure if there's any workaround.

Apr 15, 2020 6:22 AM in response to madsjay

This might help;

Listen to music, podcasts, and audiobooks on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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