Apple Watch shows the media controls (play pause forward) every time I listen to music/podcasts on my car connected to the CarPlay. This makes the screen to be constantly on draining battery. How to solve this?

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btk1017 Author

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Apple Watch shows the media controls (play pause forward) every time I listen to music/podcasts on my car connected to the CarPlay. This makes the screen to be constantly on draining battery. How to solve this?

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Apple Watch

Posted on Dec 18, 2021 3:33 AM

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Sparks0829

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Dec 19, 2021 7:37 AM in response to btk1017

Hi there btk1017,

Thanks for taking the time to join us in Apple Support Communities! We understand you're asking how to turn off media controls on your Apple Watch when listening to music with CarPlay. We're glad you're here, and we can provide some guidance.

"If you don’t want Now Playing to open automatically, you can turn it off. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and tap the My Watch tab. Tap General, then tap Wake Screen and turn off Auto-launch Audio Apps." Have a look at this link to learn more:

Listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks on your Apple Watch

We hope this information is helpful. Don't hesitate to let us know if you have any more questions.

Take care!

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btk1017 Author

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Dec 19, 2021 8:03 AM in response to Sparks0829

Thanks! My issue is geared towards CarPlay in specific because I have the access to all my media controls in the car, but your solution can help.

Just a correction: the path is actually My Watch > Screen and Brightness > Wake Screen, think it changed recently.

Another thing I’ll try is testing other config in My Watch > Screen and Brightness > Always-on Display > Show Apps > Turn off Now Playing.

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Apple Watch shows the media controls (play pause forward) every time I listen to music/podcasts on my car connected to the CarPlay. This makes the screen to be constantly on draining battery. How to solve this?

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