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jazztrptaf Author

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How do I disable auto start in the Now Playing app?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Sep 16, 2022 12:41 PM

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KMB_12

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Sep 20, 2022 11:37 AM in response to jazztrptaf

Greetings jazztrptaf,

To confirm, are you wanting to adjust this setting on an Apple Watch? If so, this isn't a feature specific to the Now Playing app on Apple Watch. You can learn more about using that feature via the steps below and in the following article.

"Open the Music, Podcasts, or Books app on your iPhone, then start playing a song, podcast, or audiobook.
Open Now Playing on your Apple Watch and use its controls to play, pause, and more.
Turn the Digital Crown to adjust volume."

Use Now Playing on Apple Watch - Apple Support

If you're having a different issue or with a different device, please let us know in more detail about the issue you're facing. The more information we have available, the more accurate the troubleshooting steps can be.

Have a great day!

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KMB_12

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Sep 24, 2022 5:55 AM in response to jazztrptaf

Hey there, jazztrptaf!

Are you trying to remove the Now Playing icon from the Menu Bar and Control Center? If so, go to System Preferences > Dock & Menu Bar > Now Playing and uncheck show in Menu Bar. Note that it indicates it'll always appear in Control Center.

If this isn't exactly what you're having trouble with, please let us know more about what you're seeing.

Regards.

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jazztrptaf Author

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Sep 24, 2022 4:24 PM in response to KMB_12

Thanks for getting back to me.

I've resolved the problem though, exactly how, I'm not sure. What was happening is that when I opened Google Chrome, "Now Playing" would auto-start playing something random. It turns out that this "Now Playing" app is tied to YouTube but I haven't figured out exactly how nor did I really figure out how to turn it off. I didn't have a problem with the app icon appearing in the menu bar or in the control center; just that it would auto-start and I couldn't figure out how to disable that part of it.

My resolution? I had 2 desktops open and this "Now Playing" app was running in one of them. When I closed the "offending" desktop, the problem went away.

If anyone knows how to disable this app or applet, whatever it really is, please post your solution somewhere prominent.

Thanks again!!

KM

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jazztrptaf Author

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Sep 23, 2022 6:39 PM in response to KMB_12

Apologies, I should have been more clear about the device involved. This is on a 2021 13" MacBook Pro running OS 12.0.1 (Monterrey).

And, to be even more clear, it only happens when I restart the computer and open Google Chrome. I haven't restarted in quite a few days so it hasn't again been a bother.

KM

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