The Removal of Music Library Browsing on Apple Watch Series 3

When watching us for release to the public along with Apple watch Series 3, Apple removed the ability to browse an iPhone's music library on your watch. This change was made as part of iOS 4.1, and it will not fully bring back the capability that users once had.

Instead, iOS 4.1 will allow users to view their iCloud music library, including Apple Music songs and iTunes Store purchases that are matched to the cloud through the iTunes Match service. With this feature, users will be able to stream any song from their iCloud music library over a tethered iPhone or Wi-Fi. If you have an LTE connected Series 3 model, it will even stream music directly to the device without your phone or a Wi-Fi network nearby.

This new feature is exciting for Apple watch users who want to enjoy their favorite music on-the-go. However, there are some important caveats to be aware of. Streaming over LTE will greatly reduce battery life, and if you have an LTE connected Series 3 model or any other Apple watch version, there is no streaming at all. This means that it's essential to store as many songs as possible directly on your Apple watch, especially if you run or bike outdoors or want to leave your phone behind when you go to the gym.

Loading Music and Playlists to Your Apple Watch with iOS 11

To make things more organized, I decided to create a special playlist specifically for my Apple watch in watch OS 3. In watch OS 4, this option has disappeared, and it's unclear how the system decides how much music is allowed to be synced to the watch. However, the Apple watch Series 3 with LTE does have double the storage of any other Apple watch model, so it should hold more.

To load music and playlists to your Apple watch, you can head to the Watch App and scroll down to the Music section. You'll see a "Heavy Rotation" option that automatically loads music that you listen to often. This feature is convenient, but you'll need to tap "Add Music" and navigate through various options to find the songs you want to add. Don't worry; it's not as complicated as it sounds.

Once you've added your Apple watch playlist, you'll need to place the Apple watch on its charger to sync and load the music directly onto the device. This may seem like a hassle, but once the process is complete, you're free to ditch your iPhone at home and play music directly from your Apple Watch all without LTE connectivity.

Using Siri to Play Music from Your Phone

One of the most convenient features of the new iOS 4.1 update for Apple watch users is the ability to use Siri to play music from your phone, even if it's not in your Apple Music library. This means that you can ask Siri to play a specific song or artist, and then instantly add any missing songs to your library.

Later, you can load those new songs onto your Apple Watch, allowing you to enjoy your favorite tunes without needing to constantly access your iPhone. This feature is particularly useful for users who want to listen to music while exercising or running outdoors, as it allows them to stay focused on their workout without distractions.

Conclusion

The new iOS 4.1 update for Apple watch has brought several exciting features that enhance the user experience. While some of these features come with limitations, such as reduced battery life when streaming over LTE, they also provide users with more flexibility and convenience when it comes to playing music on-the-go. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or simply someone who loves to listen to music, this update is definitely worth checking out.

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watching us for release to the public along with Apple watch Series 3 Apple removed the ability to browse an iPhone's music library on your watch while watching us 4.1 won't fully bring back the capability it'll allow users to view their iCloud music library including Apple music songs iTunes store purchases in songs match to the cloud through the iTunes Match service users will then be able to stream any song from iCloud music library over a tethered iPhone or Wi-Fi and if you have an LTE connected Series 3 model it'll even stream music directly to the device without your phone or a Wi-Fi network nearby watch iOS 4.1 will also include a new radio app that will let you stream any Apple music radio station over LTE but it requires a subscription to album music to listen to stations beyond beats 1 and it's available for a minimum of $9.99 a month if you have an LTE connected Series 3 model streaming over LTE will greatly reduce battery life and if you have an on LTE series 3 model or any other Apple watch version there is no streaming at all so you'll still want to store as many songs as you possibly can directly on your Apple watch especially if you run or bike outdoors or want to leave your phone behind when you go to the gym here's how to load music and playlists to your Apple watch with watch OS 4 in iOS 11 to make things more organized I decided to create a special playlist specifically for my Apple watch in watch OS 3 Apple gave users a choice of up to two gigabytes of music or 250 total songs this option has disappeared with watch OS 4 and it's unclear how the system decides how much music is allowed to be synced to the watch though the Apple watch Series 3 with LTE does have double the storage of any other Apple watch model so it should hold more now heading to the watch app scroll down and tap into music here you'll see a heavy rotation option this feature automatically loads music that you listen to often now we can tap add music we're met with a bunch of ways to search and add music but we'll go ahead and add our Apple watch playlist now what may seem like we're finished but we actually have to place the Apple watch on its charger to sync and load the music directly on the watch once the process plea you're all done and free to ditch your iPhone at home and play music directly from your Apple watch all without LTE connectivity now when you do have your phone nearby but don't want to pull it out to search through and play music you can use your Apple watch to ask Siri to play music from your phone regardless of whether it's in your Apple music library or not you can then instantly add any song to your library and later load it onto your Apple watch if you enjoy this video like it and hit that subscribe button also check out a price guide which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals and Apple products updated daily be sure to follow us on social media and we'll see you in the next video\n"