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
- Swipe left from watch face to Music control tile
- Play/Pause: Tap button
- Skip tracks: Use arrow buttons
- Volume: Rotate crown
Works with any music app: Spotify, YouTube Music, podcasts, etc.
Download Music to Watch
YouTube Music:
- Download playlist in phone app
- Open
YouTube Musicon watchLibraryDownloads - Play offline without phone
Spotify (Premium required):
- Create playlist, enable Download to Watch
- Songs sync via WiFi
Storage: ~2000+ songs on 32GB.
Bluetooth Earbuds
- Put earbuds in pairing mode
SettingsConnectivityBluetoothPair new device- Select earbuds to pair
OnePlus Buds auto-pair with OnePlus phones.
Workout Without Phone
- Download music beforehand
- Pair Bluetooth earbuds
- Start workout
- Play music from watch
- Leave phone at home
Battery Impact
- Bluetooth playback: ~5-8% per hour
- LTE streaming: ~10-15% per hour
- Offline playback best for battery
Best Experience
Download music via WiFi, pair Bluetooth earbuds, enjoy phone-free workouts with full GPS tracking and music.
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