In order to provide features like a medication management app, new running metrics, sleep tracking data, four new watch faces, a redesigned dock, an AFib (Atrial Fibrillation) History Tool, and more, Apple issued WatchOS 9 update for Series 4 or above devices on September 12, 2022. A issue in WatchOS 9 that stops users from streaming Spotify on Apple Watch is also added to the list of drawbacks.
Apple Watch Users are Advised Not to Update to WatchOS 9 by Spotify
Spotify thus advises users of watches not to install the WatchOS 9 version. They have reported that when you start the Spotify app after upgrading the Apple Watch to WatchOS 9, the streaming stops working. After starting to play the music via the Apple Watch, there is a problem.
The problem affects a large number of people worldwide. This problem affects Apple Watches with both WiFi and cellular network connections.
Apple stated that users should wait for the WatchOS 9.1 upgrade, which beta testers have already received. We can anticipate Apple to deliver a prompt update to address the problem, similar to iOS 16.0.1 on the iPhone 14.
The Spotify app’s downloaded music is not impacted by the problem. As a result, customers may download their prefered songs to listen to them when offline on the Apple Watch. On the other hand, they can play their prefered music on their iPhone.
