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Play podcasts stored on Apple Watch
- After you connect Apple Watch to Bluetooth headphones or speakers, open the Podcasts app on your Apple Watch.
- Turn the Digital Crown to scroll through the artwork.
- Tap a podcast to play it.
Play podcasts from iPhone
- Open the Podcasts app on your Apple Watch.
- Tap On iPhone.
- Tap Up Next, Shows, Episodes, or Stations.
- Navigate to an episode, then tap it.
Play podcasts from your library
If your Apple Watch is near your iPhone or connected to a Wi-Fi network (or a cellular network, for Apple Watch models with cellular), you can stream podcasts from your podcast library to your Apple Watch.
- Open the Podcasts app on your Apple Watch.
- Tap Library; tap Episodes, Stations, or a show; then tap an episode to play it.
Play podcasts with Siri
Ask Siri to play a show. Your Apple Watch plays the podcast’s latest episode.
Control playback
Turn the Digital Crown to adjust volume. Use these controls to play podcasts on your Apple Watch:
Play the current podcast. | |||||||||||
Pause playback. | |||||||||||
Skip ahead 30 seconds. | |||||||||||
Skip back 15 seconds. | |||||||||||
Playback speed. Options include 1x, 1 1/2x, 2x, and 1/2x. | |||||||||||
Choose an episode of the currently playing podcast. |
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