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Start a favorite playlist from Apple Watch

Run a Watch-compatible shortcut for a favorite playlist from Apple Watch.

Apple explicitly lists playlist-related shortcuts as an Apple Watch Shortcuts use case.

When this helps

You run the shortcut from Apple Watch

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How to do it

  1. 1

    Create the shortcut

    Create a playlist shortcut on iPhone.

  2. 2

    Choose the input or launch path

    Choose the playlist.

  3. 3

    Add the actions

    Make it available on Apple Watch.

  4. 4

    Configure the output

    Open Shortcuts on Apple Watch and run it.

  5. 5

    Save and test

    Confirm the playback destination.

When you are done

Play the selected music or playlist

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