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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