How to Play Spotify on Apple Watch without Phone & Premium

Can you listen to Spotify on Apple Watch? The answer is yes and has been updated recently. Spotify rolled out a new Premium feature to download songs, playlists, albums, and podcasts on Apple Watch.

All users are already able to play Spotify on Apple Watch with a phone nearby. And Spotify Premium users now can download Spotify on Apple Watch for playback without the phone nearby. Besides the Spotify Premium accounts, users need to have Apple Watch Series 3 or later, with watchOS 6.0+ (7.1+ is better) with a cellular or WIFI connection.

Sounds good, right? But have you thought about playing Spotify on Apple Watch without a phone and Spotify Premium? In the following sections, you will learn the thorough methods about how to get Spotify on Apple Watch: Play it without Premium only, play it without phone only, plus play it without phone and Premium.

• Part 1. Install Spotify on Apple Watch
• Part 2. Listen to Spotify on Apple Watch without Phone
• Part 3. Play Spotify on Apple Watch without Premium
• Part 4. Play Spotify on Apple Watch without Phone and Premium
• Part 5. More Features about Spotify on Apple Watch
• Part 6. Conclusion

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Part 1. How to Install Spotify on Apple Watch

Before you can start streaming, you need to ensure the Spotify app is installed on your smartwatch. Make sure your Apple Watch is paired with your iPhone via Bluetooth. If you already have the app installed, feel free to skip to the next section.

Method A. Install via the Watch App on iPhone

Step 1. Unlock your iPhone and open the Watch app.

Step 2. Navigate to the My Watch tab at the bottom.

Step 3. Scroll down to the Available Apps section and locate Spotify.

Step 4. Tap the Install button to add Spotify to your watch.

Method B. Install Directly from the App Store on Apple Watch

Step 1. Press the Digital Crown on your watch to go to the Home screen and open the App Store.

Step 2. Tap Search to look for “Spotify” using dictation or scribble.

Step 3. Select Spotify from the search results and tap Get.

Step 4. Double-click the side button when prompted to confirm the installation.

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Part 2. How to Listen to Spotify on Apple Watch Offline

If you are a Spotify Premium subscriber, you can take advantage of the official offline playback feature. This allows you to download your favorite tracks directly to your watch, meaning you can leave your phone behind during workouts.

Step 1. Open the Spotify app on your Apple Watch and browse for the playlist or podcast you want to download.

Step 2. Tap the three-dot icon (…) and select Download to Apple Watch.

Step 3. Swipe over to the Downloads section on your watch to monitor the progress.

Step 4. Once the download is complete, a green arrow will appear next to the downloaded items.

Step 5. Connect your Bluetooth headphones to your Apple Watch, and you are ready to enjoy your music without a phone or cellular connection!

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Part 3. Use Spotify on Apple Watch for Free (With Phone)

Can you use Spotify on Apple Watch without Premium? Yes! Free users can still use the Apple Watch app as a remote control for their music, provided their iPhone is nearby and connected to the internet.

Note: If you are a Free user wanting to play music offline without your phone, please skip to Part 4.

Step 1. Open the Watch app on your ‌iPhone‌.

Step 2. Under the My Watch tab, check the Installed on Apple Watch list to ensure Spotify is there. If not, scroll down and install it.

Step 3. Open the Spotify app on your ‌iPhone‌ and start playing a song.

Step 4. The Spotify app will automatically launch on your Apple Watch, allowing you to pause, skip, and control the volume directly from your wrist.

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Part 4. Play Spotify on Apple Watch without Phone and Premium

For Spotify Free users, the official app does not support offline playback. However, there is a highly effective workaround. By using a dedicated tool like AudKit Spotify Music Converter, you can download and convert Spotify songs to MP3, M4A, or AAC formats.

Once converted, these DRM-free local files can be synced directly to your Apple Watch using the native Apple Music app. This method bypasses all restrictions: you won’t need a Premium subscription, you won’t need your phone nearby, and it works even on older Apple Watch models.

AudKit Spotify Music Converter is designed to download tracks at 5X speed while preserving 100% of the original audio quality and ID3 tags (such as artist name, album art, and track titles).

Now let’s check the detailed steps about how to listen to Spotify on Apple Watch without phone and Premium.

Step 1 Load Spotify songs to AudKit for Apple Watch

Launch the AudKit app from your computer desktop. In the auto-opened Spotify app, browse and select what you want to download. Drag and drop the song or playlist straight from Spotify to AudKit. Or copy and paste the link of the song or playlist to the search bar in AudKit. And tap the plus button.

Step 2 Change output configuration for Apple Watch

Open the menu icon > ‘Preferences’ > ‘Convert’ from the top taskbar. Then you can start to reset the output settings by editing the format, bitrate, sample rate, and others.

Step 3 Download Spotify music for Apple Watch

Hit the ‘Convert’ icon to activate the conversion. Wait until all tasks are done. Then follow the on-screen tips to open the local folder where stores Spotify files.

How to Listen to Spotify Music to Apple Watch without Phone and Premium

Step 1. Import the downloaded Spotify MP3 files into your iTunes/Apple Music library on your computer, and sync them to your iPhone.

Step 2. Ensure your iPhone is connected to your Apple Watch via Bluetooth.

Step 3. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.

Step 4. Scroll down and tap on Music.

Step 5. Under the Playlists & Albums section, tap Add Music.

Step 6. Select the converted Spotify songs and wait for them to sync to your Apple Watch.

Congratulations! You can now pair your Bluetooth earbuds to your Apple Watch and listen to your favorite Spotify tracks entirely offline, without needing your phone or a Premium subscription.

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Part 5. Extra Features of the Spotify Apple Watch App

Beyond basic playback controls, the Spotify app on Apple Watch offers several handy features to enhance your listening experience. (Note: Some features require a Premium subscription).

1. Easily Browse Your Library

You can navigate your Spotify library directly from your wrist using simple swipe gestures:

Swipe Left: Swipe left to access your recently played playlists, albums, and podcasts. You can quickly jump back into your top 20 recent mixes.

Swipe Right: From the main playback screen, swipe right to view the current playlist and see upcoming tracks.

2. Like Songs on the Go

Discover a new song while working out? You don’t need to pull out your phone. Simply tap the Heart icon on your Apple Watch screen to instantly save the track to your “Liked Songs” library.

3. Control Spotify Connect Devices

The Apple Watch app acts as a remote for Spotify Connect. By tapping the devices icon, you can seamlessly transfer playback from your phone to compatible smart speakers, TVs, or gaming consoles in your home.

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Part 6. Conclusion

Listening to Spotify on your Apple Watch has never been easier. For Spotify Premium users, the official offline playback feature is a fantastic way to enjoy music on the go without carrying an iPhone.

However, if you are a Spotify Free user, you aren’t left out. By utilizing the AudKit Spotify Music Converter, you can easily download your favorite tracks as local files and sync them to your watch. This ultimate workaround lets you play Spotify on Apple Watch without a phone and without paying for Premium.

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