Apple Watch finally gets Spotify downloads — how to use it

Apple Scout finally gets Spotify downloads — how to use it

(Paradigm credit: Spotify)

Apple Watch users are finally gaining the ability to download Spotify songs to their wrists, a characteristic that'south been long demanded, and so there'south no longer a demand to carry an iPhone around when wanting to listen to Spotify lists on the go.

It'southward certain to be pop for runners and others who exercise and don't want to be encumbered by their telephone.

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This news follows an announcement from the day before where Spotify said that WearOS smartwatch users would also proceeds the ability to download Spotify playlists to their devices. However, Spotify did not say when this characteristic was coming to WearOS, so for the moment, the Apple Lookout has the better feature set when it comes to the pop streaming music service.

In guild to download playlists, you must exist a Spotify Premium fellow member, which is $9.99 per month for individuals, $4.99/month for students, and $14.99 per calendar month for a family account.

How to download Spotify playlists to Apple Watch

1. On your iPhone, select the playlist, anthology, or podcast you lot wish to download to your sentinel.

2. Press the three dots (...) next to the selected album.

iii. Select "Download to Apple Watch" to start the process.

Once the download is complete, you lot'll see a green arrow next to the name of the anthology or playlist you downloaded.

This new characteristic puts Spotify on a par with Apple tree Music in many respects, so it remains to be seen how Apple tree will respond. Information technology likewise uncertain if users will be able to use Spotify in conjunction with other apps on the Apple Watch; for example, when using MapMyRun for a workout, will users be able to use Spotify then, or volition Apple Music be the default option?

The company recently announced that Apple tree Music will offer lossless sound for subscribers, likewise every bit spatial sound. For Apple Watch owners, the Spotify announcement means no longer existence stuck using Apple Music when wanting to listen to music on the go.

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Michael A. Prospero is the deputy editor at Tom'south Guide overseeing the dwelling house, smart domicile, drones, and fitness/wearables categories, likewise as all buying guides and other evergreen content. When he'south non testing out the latest running watch, skiing or grooming for a marathon, he's probably using the latest sous vide automobile or some other cooking gadget.