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How to Control Music on OnePlus Watch 3

Control music playback from your wrist, store songs offline, and enjoy music during workouts without your phone.


Control Phone Music

  1. Swipe left from watch face to Music control tile
  2. Play/Pause: Tap button
  3. Skip tracks: Use arrow buttons
  4. Volume: Rotate crown

Works with any music app: Spotify, YouTube Music, podcasts, etc.


Download Music to Watch

YouTube Music:

  1. Download playlist in phone app
  2. Open YouTube Music on watch Library Downloads
  3. Play offline without phone

Spotify (Premium required):

  1. Create playlist, enable Download to Watch
  2. Songs sync via WiFi

Storage: ~2000+ songs on 32GB.


Bluetooth Earbuds

  1. Put earbuds in pairing mode
  2. Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Pair new device
  3. Select earbuds to pair

OnePlus Buds auto-pair with OnePlus phones.


Workout Without Phone

  1. Download music beforehand
  2. Pair Bluetooth earbuds
  3. Start workout
  4. Play music from watch
  5. Leave phone at home

Battery Impact

  • Bluetooth playback: ~5-8% per hour
  • LTE streaming: ~10-15% per hour
  • Offline playback best for battery

See Also: What Apps Work|How Long Does Battery Last|Does OnePlus Watch 3 Have GPS