Workout app autoplay playlist doesn't work

Hi All,


I have a question about the autoplay playlist option when using the workout app. I have the following configuration:


iPhone 12 Pro with iOS16

Watch series 6 with watchOS9

Workout app has the playlist assigned and set to shuffle

Playlist has been downloaded to watch

Airpod Pro


I was under the impression that the playlist automatically plays when I start a workout, but that doesn't happen. Are there any other requirements that I am missing? Does this only happen for certain workouts? I am most using "Outdoor Walk"


What am I missing to get the playlist to automatically start when I start walking?


Thanks in advance for any ideas.



Posted on Sep 14, 2022 7:21 AM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2022 8:26 AM

Hi Steffenu,


It should work for any workout--if you have another music app open, it often does not work. And your workout playlist won’t play if you are already listening to music/audio.


So try closing all your music/audio apps on your watch, then restart it and initiate a workout. See if it works.

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