How to Listen to Qobuz on Apple Watch without iPhone

Part 1. Is There a Qobuz Apple Watch App?

Unfortunately, as of March 2025, there's no standalone Qobuz app for it. That means you can't download Qobuz directly onto your watch like you can with some other music apps. According to the Qobuz ecosystem page, the app is only supported on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, and PC. A quick check on the Apple App Store confirms that there is no Qobuz Apple Watch app.

This lack of compatibility has frustrated users for years. Back in 2021, someone posted, "Just read that Qobuz has an Apple Watch app, but I can't find it in the German App Store." The reply? Qobuz support said there's no integration and no plans for it yet. Fast forward to January 2025, and the complaints continue: "My Apple Watch works well with Apple Music and Spotify, but I can't figure out how to do this with Qobuz." It's clear that there's no standalone Qobuz app for Apple Watch yet.

So, as of October 2025, there is no Qobuz app for the Apple Watch. Qobuz currently provides apps for other Apple devices, including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, but does not offer a fully integrated watchOS app.

Why Doesn't Qobuz Support Apple Watch?

Unlike Apple Music, Spotify, and Deezer, which all have standalone Apple Watch apps, Qobuz hasn't jumped on board. Users have some theories about why:

• Qobuz prioritizes high-resolution audio, and the Apple Watch's Bluetooth streaming might not handle it well.
• With a smaller user base than mainstream platforms, Qobuz may focus development elsewhere.
• Instead of native Apple Watch support, Qobuz leans on background playback via iPhone.

While there is no Qobuz Apple Watch app, you can still listen to Qobuz music on Apple Watch with/without the iPhone nearby. If you want to play Qobuz music on your Apple Watch without an iPhone, skip to Part 3.

Part 2. How to Use Qobuz on Apple Watch with an iPhone

Since Qobuz doesn't have a dedicated Apple Watch app for standalone streaming or offline playback, you can only use your Apple Watch as a remote control. It manages the music playing from the Qobuz app on your iPhone. Here's how it works:

Limitations of This Method

• You must have your iPhone nearby.
• Apple Watch only acts as a remote control.
• Apple Watch Bluetooth and iPhone output limit Qobuz's sound quality.

Part 3. How to Listen to Qobuz on Apple Watch without an iPhone

If you want to listen to Qobuz on Apple Watch without carrying your iPhone, there's only one real solution: transfer Qobuz music to Apple Music, then sync it to your watch.

To import music from Qobuz to Apple Music, you'll need to download DRM-free audio files from Qobuz first. There are two ways to do this:

• Option 1. Buy Qobuz music: But this can be very expensive, as purchasing high-resolution albums individually adds up.
• Option 2. Download Qobuz music with ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader: Instead of buying each song or album, use the ViWizard tool to convert Qobuz tracks and albums into Apple Music-compatible formats. Then, sync them to your Apple Watch and listen without your iPhone.

Why Choose ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader?

With ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader, you can download unlimited Qobuz tracks, albums, and playlists directly to your computer as long as you have an active Qobuz subscription. This method gives you permanent access to your Qobuz collection, even after you cancel your membership. ViWizard preserves high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz, ensuring your music keeps its original depth and clarity. Whether you prefer MP3 for universal compatibility or FLAC for lossless quality, the downloader lets you choose from multiple formats, including MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, M4B, to suit your needs.

Key Features of ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader

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• Download Qobuz tracks, playlists, albums unlimitedly
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• Keep Qobuz original Hi-Res sound, up to 24-bit
• Play Qobuz music across devices and media players

Step 1 Set Up the Audio Output

Download and install ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader on your computer. Open the program, click the menu icon, go to Preferences, and set your preferred audio format. Choose MP3, AIFF, WAV, FLAC formats because these formats are compatible with Apple Music and Apple Watch. If you want to preserve Qobuz's Hi-Res quality, adjust the bitrate and sample rate (up to 24-bit/192kHz). Once everything is set, click OK to save your settings.

Step 2 Open the Qobuz Music Library

Click the Qobuz icon on the main screen of ViWizard to launch the built-in Qobuz web player. Log in to your account to access your playlists, albums, and songs directly inside the downloader.

Step 3 Select Your Qobuz Music

In the built-in Qobuz web player, find the tracks, playlists, or albums you want to download, and click the plus button to detect all the tracks on the current page. In the pop-up window, select the tracks for download and click the Add to List button.

Step 4 Download the Qobuz Music

Go to your conversion list and hit Convert. ViWizard will quickly download and convert your Qobuz tracks, removing DRM in the process. Once complete, you will find these downloaded Qobuz music files stored in the output folder in your computer.

Step 5Transfer Qobuz Music to Apple Watch

Now that your Qobuz music is downloaded, you need to move it to Apple Music so that it can be synced to Apple Watch.

Step 6Sync Qobuz Music to Apple Watch

Once the downloaded Qobuz tracks are transferred to your iPhone's music library, open the Music app on your iPhone. You'll see the Qobuz music saved there. Now, you can sync it to your Apple Watch for offline listening. Here's how to do it:

1. Pair up your iPhone and Apple Watch.
2. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
3. Scroll to Music and tap it.
4. Tap Add Music, then select your Qobuz songs from Apple Music.
5. Wait for syncing to complete (this may take a few minutes).
6. Once synced, your Apple Watch can play Qobuz music offline without an iPhone.

Part 4. FAQs about Qobuz on Apple Watch

Conclusion

While Qobuz does not have an Apple Watch app, you still have two main ways to listen. You can use the Now Playing feature to control Qobuz on your iPhone from your watch. Or, you can use ViWizard Qobuz Music Downloader to transfer Qobuz music to Apple Music without using your phone. The first way is easy but needs your iPhone nearby. The second gives you freedom to listen to Qobuz on the go! ViWizard keeps working even if your Qobuz membership expires or your internet connection fails. Click the Download button below to easily listen to Qobuz on your Apple Watch!