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Airpods pause automatically when you come near the iPhone (listening to music with Apple Watch in the gym)

I work out exclusively with my Apple Watch while exercising and listen to music through it.

I keep my iPhone in a locker.


That works so far, but whenever I get close to the iPhone, the music pauses and I have to restart the playback myself.

This is especially annoying when you are exactly at a distance from the iPhone where it keeps disconnecting and reconnecting. The music pauses every time.


Is there a way to have the AirPods stay connected to the Apple Watch only and ignore the iPhone (other than turning off Bluetooth)?

Surely that can't be a desired behavior?


Thanks in advance.

~Maik

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 21, 2021 11:14 AM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2021 3:31 PM

Hello,

It could be wireless interference in a place like a gym. See this:

If the sound from your wireless headphones cuts out or is distorted

Good luck.

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Airpods pause automatically when you come near the iPhone (listening to music with Apple Watch in the gym)

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