Netflix pauses when I get notifications from my Apple Watch (While working out)

Recently whenever I'm working out (Walking) and I get notifications such as "First mile walked in X amount of time" Netflix pauses and I have to manually un-pause it.


Is there a solution to this? I tried activating "Do Not Disturb" mode but it doesn't help.


I don't know if this happens with other streaming apps since I have not tested it.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Oct 30, 2021 5:20 PM

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Nov 7, 2021 1:54 AM in response to Kazeking

Mine does the same since last update WatchOS8.1. Never had the problem before this.


when running on the treadmill watching Netflix through a Roku device with private listening for sound to Airpods, every time the watch updates a kilometre time and pace or exercise goals, it now pauses Netflix and disconnects the sound.


it does not resume after the notification.


therefore, whilst running, I have to reconnect the audio and start netflix playing again after every notification.


this did not happen with watch OS7 and below.

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