Does Spotify app for Apple Watch work for a standalone cell-enabled watch that is NOT and NEVER HAS BEEN connected to an iPhone?

We just got our kid an Apple Watch with cell connection. He does NOT have an iPhone, so there is nothing to tether to. Everything I'm reading thinks I'm talking about watch that isn't CURRENTLY connected to an iPhone. Yes, the watch is managed through Watch app on MY iPhone. But we can't even download spotify app to his watch. We do not subscribe to Apple Music so we want to leverage our family Spotify account.

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Posted on Aug 21, 2023 10:40 AM

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Aug 28, 2023 10:32 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Yes, when I go to the app store on the watch it self, there are several apps that are kinda shaded out and say "view" rather than "get." I'm thinking this may be a limitation for Apple Watch Family Setup, which is a bummer because my kid was really looking forward to having music via the watch. However, he IS able to download and access iHeart radio app, so that is better than nothing though not ideal as being able to access his Spotify lists.

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Does Spotify app for Apple Watch work for a standalone cell-enabled watch that is NOT and NEVER HAS BEEN connected to an iPhone?

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