watchOS 11

Play audio during a workout on Apple Watch

On Apple Watch, you can play audio and control the volume of your Bluetooth® headphones during a workout. You can also choose a playlist to automatically play when you begin a workout.

Play audio during a workout

Go to the Workout app on your Apple Watch.
Start a workout.
Swipe left to the Now Playing screen to choose music.
Turn the Digital Crown to control the volume of your Bluetooth headphones.

Note: Music or other audio you’re already listening to when you begin your workout continues to play.

Choose a default workout playlist

You can choose a playlist that plays automatically when you begin a workout.

Go to the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
Tap My Watch, then tap Workout.
Scroll down, tap Workout Playlist, then choose a playlist.

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Apple Watch User Guide

Play audio during a workout on Apple Watch

Play audio during a workout

Choose a default workout playlist