As we all know, the Apple Watch offers the functionality to listen to music without an iPhone. For most Apple Watch users, it's normal to use a music streaming service with Apple Music and set their hands free with an iPhone and work out with their favorite music.
It's perfect to have this option with the Apple Watch. Unlike Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora, it was not until November 2021 that there was a dedicated Amazon Music app on Apple Watch. What it used to mean to Amazon Music users was that when it came to listening to Amazon Music with Apple Watch, things were difficult. Don't despair! If you are committed to using Amazon Music and won't switch to other music streaming services, this article will provide you with 3 different ways to play Amazon Music on your Apple Watch.
Can I Get Amazon Music on Apple Watch?
Yes. Even though Amazon Music has been accessible on Apple Watch prior to the release of relevant reports, there are still Apple Watch users who remain unaware of this feature to this day. The truth is Amazon Music has made a breakthrough to update Amazon Music for iOS to version 10.18. This update has added the complication and now you can access your favorite Amazon Music directly on your watch if you already have Amazon Prime membership. Also, you can control playback on a compatible iOS device.
Since now it's possible to stream Amazon Music on your Apple Watch and don't have to recreate your favorite playlists on other streaming music apps, let's see how to make it.
Additionly, there are other smart watches integrate with Amazon Music and support Amazon Music offline listening: the Garmin series and the Samsung Galaxy Watch.
Part 1. How to Play Amazon Music on Apple Watch with iPhone
- Your Amazon Music subscription is active.
- Your Apple Watch is running watchOS 7.0 or later.
- Your iPhone is paired with your Apple Watch.
To enjoy Amazon Music on a more expansive display, you have the option to transmit the music service from your iPhone to your Apple Watch. Here's a refined guide to set up Amazon Music on your Apple Watch using your iPhone:
Download Amazon Music on Apple Watch App from iPhone:
Step 1 Unlock your iPhone and launch the My Watch app. If the app isn't present, head to the App Store to download it.
Step 2 Pair your Apple Watch with your iPhone and select the 'My Watch' tab.
Step 3 Navigate to the 'Available Apps' and search for the Amazon Music application.
Step 4 Initiate the installation process by tapping the 'Install' button, which will transfer the Amazon Music app to your Apple Watch.
Connect Amazon Music to Apple Watch and Start Listening:
Step 1 Launch the 'My Watch' app and ensure it's connected to your Apple Watch.
Step 2 Tap on 'My Watch' > 'Music' > 'Add Music'.
Step 3 This action will lead you to your Amazon Music library. Here, you can add desired tracks to your Apple Watch by selecting the '+' icon adjacent to them.
Step 4 Once the tracks are added, simply launch the Amazon Music app on your Apple Watch to start enjoying your playlist.
With these steps completed, you're all set to control and enjoy your Amazon Music directly from the convenience of your Apple Watch.
Bonus: Can I download Amazon Music songs on Apple Watch for offline listening?
Although Amazon Music announces that it supports offline listening on Apple Watch, the actual listening experience is not the same according to Amazon wishes. So many bugs, like no download option, or downloaded track needs to renew the license with WiFi or cellular data.
The following ways may work for you to download Amazon Music tracks on Apple Watch for offline listening.
Step 1 Plug in your iPhone and your watch, and put them next to each other.
Step 2Launch Amazon Music and select the playlist you want to download.
Step 3Open the Amazon Music app on your Watch under the online mode.
Step 4Go to the playlist you want to download by swiping right to left to find the download option.
Step 5Wait for a while, and you can go to the download section to find the downloads on your Apple Watch.
Please note: you still need to authenticate the downloaded playlist license under the online mode. Moreover, the downloads of Amazon Music on Apple Watch are not shuffled, but play in order. We are more recommend that you follow the Part 3 steps to enjoy the real Amazon Music offline listening on Apple Watch.
Part 2. How to Play Amazon Music on Apple Watch without iPhone
- Your Amazon Music subscription is active.
- Your Apple Watch is running watchOS 7.0 or later.
- Your Apple Watch connects with a stable Internet.
- Your Apple Watch is updated to the latest version.
- Your Bluetooth Headphones are paired with your Apple Watch.
Is it possible to enjoy Amazon Music on your Apple Watch without being tethered to an iPhone? Absolutely. The App Store on your Apple Watch hosts the Amazon Music app, enabling you to directly install and configure the app. This allows you to effortlessly control your Amazon Music tracks right from your wrist, completely phone-free.
Download Amazon Music to Apple Watch from App Store:
Step 1 Activate the Home screen on your Apple Watch by rotating the 'Digital Crown' and proceed to open the 'App Store' application.
Step 2 Use the Search function within the App Store to locate the Amazon Music application.
Step 3 Once found, select the app to view its download page, and then choose the 'Get' option to initiate the installation process on your Apple Watch.
Listen to Amazon Music on Apple Watch without iPhone:
Step 1 Power on your Apple Watch and open the newly installed Amazon Music app.
Step 2 You will be prompted to enter an authorization code after opening the Amazon Music app on your Apple Watch.
Step 3 On your phone or computer, navigate to https://www.amazon.com/code to sign in to your Amazon Music account, which will generate a 6-character code for you.
Step 4 Enter the provided code to link your Amazon Music account with your Apple Watch.
Step 5 Post-activation, you can browse to the 'Library' and start enjoying your music.
Step 6 For offline playback, pick a song, and click the 'Download' button to store it on your Apple Watch in advance. Subsequently, hit on 'Settings' to enable Offline Mode, allowing you uninterrupted enjoyment of Amazon Music even without a network connection.
Control Amazon Music Playback on Apple Watch
- Adjust Streaming Volume: Turn on the Digital Crown to turn up or turn down volume.
- Skip Song: Click the swiping horizontal to skip to the next song or the beginning song. Double-clicking it can skip the previous song.
- Play or Pause: In the now-playing screen on Amazon Music, simply hit the play/pause button to start or end Amazon Music playback.
⭐Tip: Use the Now Playing App on your Apple Watch to control your Amazon Music playback on a different device with your Apple Watch.
Part 3. Best Way to Enjoy Amazon Music on Apple Watch [Offline & Free]
With the comprehensive guidance above, now you are able to stream your favorite Amazon music on Apple Watch whether you use your iPhone or not. However, you may not be pleased with the streaming experience. On the one hand, you may find the music quality from the watch is extremely low and the low bitrate is the main reason. On the other hand, you still can't download music to the Apple Watch from Amazon Music Unlimited for offline listening, because they are encoded in DRM-ed audio and are incompatible with watchOS. When there is no Wi-Fi connection, you have to carry your iPhone with you, which is super inconvenient, especially when you take exercise and use your Apple Watch to enjoy Amazon music.
This to-be-desired streaming experience can be improved now because you can work around it with third-party software like an Amazon Music conversion tool. Fortunately, this is where ViWizard Amazon Music Converter works the best.
ViWizard Amazon Music Converter can save the lossless audio quality and change the bitrate from 8kbps to 320kbps for formats such as MP3, M4A, M4B, AIFF, WAV, and FLAC, whatever you want. According to Apple Watch, Apple Watch-supported audio formats are AAC, MP3, VBR, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV, among which AIFF, MP3, and WAV happen to be able to be converted to in ViWizard. You can use ViWizard to download and convert your favorite songs from Amazon Music and convert them to these three formats for offline listening on your watch. Two ViWizard Amazon Music Converter versions are available: Windows version and Mac version. You can just hit the 'Download' button below to choose the right version for a free trial.
Key Features of ViWizard Amazon Music Converter
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- Download on-demand Amazon Music locally for playing anywhere and anytime
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- Maintain 100% lossless audio quality and ID3 tags for proper organization
- Handle conversions in batches at up to 15× faster speed for immediate results
3.1 Download Amazon Music to Apple Watch with ViWizard
Now you know how ViWizard Amazon Music Converter can help you. Then jump into the following 3 steps to ensure your desired listening experience for offline listening on Apple Watch.
Download the right version of ViWizard Amazon Music Converter. Once you launch ViWizard Amazon Music Converter, the program will launch Amazon Music automatically.
Sign in with your Amazon Music account to access your playlists, then drag or copy and paste your favorite songs to the search bar. The songs added will appear on the screen.
Click the menu icon and next click Preference. For Apple Watch-supported audio formats, you can convert songs on the list to AIFF, MP3, or WAV in ViWizard.
For better audio quality, you can choose to maximize the MP3 format's output bit rate to 320kbps and AIFF format up to 48 kHz. As for WAV format, you can choose its bit depth, either 16-bit or 32-bit is available. Besides, you can also archive output tracks by none, artist, album, artist/album, which saves your time to file up the converted songs for offline use.
Click the OK button to save your settings.
Check the songs on the list again and you can choose the location of the output files at the bottom of the screen.
Once you click the Convert button, ViWizard Amazon Music Converter will start to download and convert Amazon Music tracks based on the setting.
At a 15x speed, the conversion will finish in just a few moments. You can browse the converted music files at the converted icon next to the output path's bar.
3.2 Add Amazon Music Downloads to Apple Watch via iTunes
Congratulations! Now all your favorite songs from Amazon Music are converted to the Apple Watch-supported formats with good audio quality. Apple Watch offers 2GB local music storage for users to syn audio files from iTunes Library. To transfer the converted files to Apple Watch via iTunes, there are still a few simple steps that need you to follow.
First connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB connection.
Launch iTunes and click on 'File' at the menu bar. Click 'Add File to Library…' or just press 'Ctrl+O' to locate the 'Converted' folder that has the converted songs in it.
Next find and click the iPhone icon and 'Music' and then 'Sync Music'. There Amazon Music syncs with your iPhone from the computer. Lastly, remember to click 'Done'.
Use Bluetooth to pair your iPhone and Apple Watch.
Open the Apple Watch app on the iPhone. Select 'My Watch' > 'Music' > 'Add Music' to sync the Amazon audio files in Apple Watch-supported formats.
All done! Now you can play Amazon Music on your Apple Watch offline.
Conclusion
With the above information, it is possible for you to play Amazon Music on Apple Watch. Even without the Amazon Music app on Apple Watch, you can still have a wonderful listening experience with ViWizard Amazon Music Converter. You can download ViWizard Amazon Music Converter on this page. Give it a try!
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Adam Gorden, the digital media specialist at ViWizard, is dedicated to providing the best solutions for digital media management, including audio and video conversion, file optimization, and media workflow enhancements.
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