Using the Apple watch timer while in workout mode, adn listening to music the music stops when timer stops.

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Using the Apple watch timer while in workout mode, adn listening to music the music stops when timer stops.

Using the Apple watch timer while in workout mode, and listening to music with airpods, the music stops when timer stops.

There have been replies to this question that will not solve the issue. It's worse now with the most recent IOS update. Previous one, it used to only stop the music when timer ended but if you restart the timer it would turn the music back on. Now you have to restart timer and turn music on manually each time the timer ends.

I have tried turning off bluetooth on the watch. That didn't help.

I have tried turning the music on only on my phone, which doesn't do any good. There's also a new annoying thing that happens which when in workout mode the volume randomly turns up if you touch the watch screen! OUCH!

I saw there was an answer that said to change the setting in iphones timer to do what I want, but there isn't an option to keep music playing. It's either stop, or play a tone. The watch has a different timer which doesn't have any settings as far as I can tell.

Sometimes, at random, it seems to work, and the music will keep playing throughout the workout but often it's not the case and I won't be able to use the timer, since I am trying to work out and do short intervals.

Thanks for any help!

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 9, 2021 9:01 AM

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Answer 1

Lori_G7

Community Specialist

Nov 10, 2021 8:17 AM in response to alanalanaalana

Hi alanalanaalana,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

We see that you’re having an issue with your music stopping when the timer stops on your Apple Watch during a workout. We want to help. If you have not yet done so, update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest compatible software versions, starting with your iPhone. It is a good practice to back up your iPhone before updating.

Here’s How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support.

Here’s how to: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support .

If everything is updated and the issue remains, we would recommend restarting your devices.

Here's how to Restart your iPhone.

Here's How to restart your Apple Watch.

If the issue continues, you can Contact Apple for support and service.

Best Regards!

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Answer 2

Randy-12

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Nov 10, 2021 1:58 PM in response to alanalanaalana

I've used the timer with airpod and I get music my music just pauses when the alarm sounds then starts again when I stop the timer.

I use the timer daily for my cool down, the workout app daily for the workout.

Could be a spotifiy thing. I use Apple music.

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Answer 3

Nov 10, 2021 10:59 AM in response to Lori_G7

Hi Thanks for your response. I updated both and powered off and restarted each. The problem still persists, is there a way to keep music playing in headphones/AirPods in the background while using timers app on the Apple Watch?

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Answer 4

Nov 10, 2021 1:25 PM in response to Randy-12

I’m using the workout app to log the work out. I’m playing music on Spotify that is through my phone on AirPods. I am also trying to do timed workouts with the timer, ie short intervals and the stops and starts is so difficult and disruptive. This is all at once 🤪 🙏

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Answer 5

Randy-12

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Nov 10, 2021 1:21 PM in response to alanalanaalana

Are you talking about the "Workout" app or the "Timers" App?

2 different apps.

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