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Since Watch 4.0 I cannot Control music

I just updated to Watch OS 4.0 and since I did I can no longer control music from my series 2 watch. All I get is a prompt to connect to Bluetooth headphones. I like connecting my phone to an external system and control the music I play from my watch while I'm working around the house. I can still control the volume, pause/play and skip song, but I can no longer select new artists or change playlists or select specific songs. My hope was they would add more functionality like adding specific songs to the play next list but it appears that apple has taken away functionality. Has anyone found a way around this?

Apple Watch Series 2 Nike 42mm (2nd Gen), watchOS 4.0.1, null

Posted on Oct 11, 2017 6:00 AM

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User profile for user: Jonathan UK
Jonathan UK
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Posted on Oct 11, 2017 7:26 AM

Hi


The functionality that you are referring to has been removed.


Under watchOS 4.x, for controlling playback of music from your iPhone rather than the synced playlists on Apple Watch (for which Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth speaker are required), then - other than by using Siri - it is necessary to first start playback on your iPhone before being able to control playback on your Apple Watch.


When you are already playing supported audio on your iPhone (whether via the Music app or a third-party app), the Now Playing app is shown automatically in the Dock on your Apple Watch and can be used to control playback on your iPhone. However, unlike under prior versions of watchOS, those controls no longer include the ability to browse or select playlists via screen-based inputs.


Now Playing can be configured to be shown automatically on Apple Watch upon raising your wrist when playing supported media on your iPhone. This is the default setting. To turn this feature off or on:


On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > General > Wake Screen > turn off Auto-Launch Audio Apps.


If desired, Now Playing can be added to the Dock permanently and/or added to a watch face as a complication.


Follow the instructions here:



If the Music and/or Now Playing apps do not offer all of the features that you would prefer, then you can submit a feature request to Apple here:


Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple

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Jonathan UK
User level: Level 10
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Oct 11, 2017 7:26 AM in response to fss631

Hi


The functionality that you are referring to has been removed.


Under watchOS 4.x, for controlling playback of music from your iPhone rather than the synced playlists on Apple Watch (for which Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth speaker are required), then - other than by using Siri - it is necessary to first start playback on your iPhone before being able to control playback on your Apple Watch.


When you are already playing supported audio on your iPhone (whether via the Music app or a third-party app), the Now Playing app is shown automatically in the Dock on your Apple Watch and can be used to control playback on your iPhone. However, unlike under prior versions of watchOS, those controls no longer include the ability to browse or select playlists via screen-based inputs.


Now Playing can be configured to be shown automatically on Apple Watch upon raising your wrist when playing supported media on your iPhone. This is the default setting. To turn this feature off or on:


On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch (tab) > General > Wake Screen > turn off Auto-Launch Audio Apps.


If desired, Now Playing can be added to the Dock permanently and/or added to a watch face as a complication.


Follow the instructions here:



If the Music and/or Now Playing apps do not offer all of the features that you would prefer, then you can submit a feature request to Apple here:


Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple

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Since Watch 4.0 I cannot Control music

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