How to Remove Music from Your Apple Watch (Apple Music & Spotify)

Part 1. How to Remove Added Music from Apple Watch

Managing the music on your Apple Watch is essential for keeping your device clutter-free and ensuring you have access to the tunes you love. If you've added music either from Apple Music or Spotify to your Apple Watch and want to remove specific items from your library, follow these steps using your iPhone or your watch.

Remove Added Apple Music using iPhone (without subscription)

1. Unlock your iPhone and open the "Apple Watch" app.
2. Inside the Apple Watch app, tap "My Watch."
3. Within the "My Watch" section, locate and tap "Music."
4. Depending on the type of music you want to remove, please identify the type of music and follow one of the two methods:

a. For Music You've Manually Added:

1. Tap "Edit" in the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. Identify the music items you wish to remove from your Apple Watch.
3. Next to each item you want to remove, tap the red "Minus" button (-).
4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

b. For Music That Was Automatically Added

If you want to remove music that was automatically added, such as a through the "Recent Music" feature, which is the relevant automatic music addition option, look for an option labeled "Recent Music."

1. Turn off the toggle switch next to "Recent Music."
2. Confirm the action to stop music from being automatically added to your Apple Watch. If you wish for the music you've recently played to resume its automatic addition to your watch, be sure to re-enable the 'Recent Music' feature.

Remove Added Spotify Music using Apple Watch (without subscription)

If you've added Spotify music to your library on your Apple Watch and wish to remove specific songs, you can do so using your watch. Follow these steps:

1. Locate and tap the "Spotify" app icon on your Apple Watch's home screen.
2. Inside the Spotify app on your Apple Watch, identify the songs you've liked by checking if the "heart" icon is turned green.
3. To remove a song from your Spotify library, tap on the "heart" icon again. This action will turn the "heart" icon white, indicating that the song is no longer liked and stored in your library.

Part 2. Remove Downloaded Music from Apple Watch

If you've downloaded music from Apple Music or Spotify to your Apple Watch and want to clear some space or customize your playlist, this section will guide you through the steps to efficiently remove specific songs, albums, or playlists. Whether you're a subscriber to Apple Music or Spotify, the process for removing downloaded music is straightforward and allows you to tailor your music collection on the go.

Remove Downloaded Apple Music using Apple Watch (with subscription)

If you are an Apple Music subscriber, you can easily remove Apple Music songs from your Apple Watch.

1. On your Apple Watch, navigate to the home screen and tap the "Music" app.
2. Once inside the Music app, you may begin on the "Listen Now" screen. To access your music library, tap on the "Back" button.
3. Scroll down and tap "Library." Then, locate and tap "Downloaded" to view the music stored on your Apple Watch.
4. Depending on your music's organization, you can tap "Playlists" or "Albums" to find the content you wish to remove.
5. Choose the playlist or album containing the music you want to remove. Tap on it to open its details.
6. Look for the "More Options" button, often represented by three dots (…), and tap it.
7. Among the options, select "Remove." This will remove the chosen music from your Apple Watch.

Remove Downloaded Spotify Music using Apple Watch (with subscription)

If you've downloaded Spotify music to your Apple Watch and wish to remove specific playlists or albums, follow these steps directly on your Apple Watch:

1. Locate and tap the "Spotify" app on your Apple Watch to open it.
2. Inside the Spotify app on your Apple Watch, find and tap the "Downloads" section. This is where your downloaded music is stored.
3. To manage your downloaded music, select "Edit Downloads." This will allow you to choose the playlists or albums you want to delete.
4. Browse through the list of downloaded playlists and albums. Tap on the playlist or album that you want to remove from your Apple Watch.
5. Once you've selected the playlist or album, look for the "Minus" button (-).
6. Tap "Remove" to confirm and remove the chosen music from your Apple Watch.

Remove Downloaded Spotify Music using iPhone (with subscription)

If you've downloaded Spotify music to your Apple Watch using the "Download to Apple Watch" in the Spotify app, you can do so using your iPhone.

1. Open the "Spotify" app on your iPhone.
2. Inside the Spotify app, navigate to the album or playlist that you want to delete from your Apple Watch.
3. Tap on the "More" button (…). This will open the options menu.
4. In the options menu, scroll to and select "Remove from Apple Watch."

Extra Tip: Check How Much Music Is Stored on Apple Watch

Curious about how much storage space your Apple Watch's music collection is occupying? Here's how you can find out before you determine to remove music from your device:

Check Your Storage using Apple Watch:

1. On your Apple Watch, press the digital crown to go to the home screen.
2. Tap, find and tap the "Settings" app.
3. Inside the "Settings" ap, scroll down and tap on "General."
4. Next, tap on "Storage." Here, you can see detailed information about how much storage is currently being used by your music collection on your watch.

Check Your Storage using iPhone:

1. On your paired iPhone, open the "Apple Watch" app.
2. Tap on "My Watch" at the bottom of the screen to access your Apple Watch settings.
3. Inside the "My Watch" section, tap on "General."
4. Finally, tap on "Storage."

Bonus Tip: Listen to Music on Apple Watch Offline without Subscriptions

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For Apple Music Subscribers:

For Apple Music subscribers, ViWizard Apple Music Converter offers a solution to keep your Apple Music tracks offline even after your subscription ends. It allows you to download and convert Apple Music songs, playlists, and albums to MP3 format. This tool gives you the freedom to enjoy your Apple Music library without limitations, making it a valuable addition for those who wish to maintain access to their music collection.

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For Spotify Music Premium and Free Users:

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