If you have an Apple Watch, you may be wondering how to disable the automatic “now playing” screen. This screen is displayed when you start playback of a music or video file on your watch. The screen is usually displayed automatically when you start playback of a music or video file. However, some users have found that they can disable this screen by using a third-party application. To disable the automatic “now playing” screen on an Apple Watch, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app and select General > About your device > Software Update.
- If your Apple Watch is running iOS 11 or later, update it to the latest version by following these steps: Open the Settings app and select General > About your device > Software Update . Select Update now to install the update . After updating your Apple Watch, reboot it to finish installation .
- If your Apple Watch is running iOS 10 or earlier, open the App Store and search for “Disable now playing” in the results list . Install the application if it exists . Reboot your Apple Watch if needed .
First, lift up your Apple Watch and press the Digital Crown. Open the Settings app by tapping the gear icon in either the grid view or the list view on the apps screen.
In Settings, tap “General,” then choose the “Wake Screen” option.
In “Wake Screen” settings, tap the switch beside “Auto-Launch Audio Apps” to turn it off.
The next time you lift your wrist while playing any media, it will open the watch face instead of the audio app.
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If you find yourself wanting to see or control what you’re listening to anyway, you can always tap the small Now Playing button at the top of the watch face. The proper audio app will open automatically.
And if you ever change your mind and want to see the Now Playing screen automatically again, just revisit Settings > General > Wake Screen and turn “Auto-Launch Audio Apps” back on. Nice and easy.
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