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  1. C

    Why can't Apple Watch Control playback from iPad/Mac?

    We all know how seamlessly Apple Watch works with iPhone, Specifically with Music, Podcasts, etc. integration with the Now Playing app on Apple Watch. I'm aware of accessibility features and the remote app that allow Apple Watch users to control music playback on other devices, but it's so...
  2. Spaceboy88

    My “now playing” music showing on son’s iPhone Lock Screen

    Today when AirPlaying Apple Music from my iPhone to HomePod, the now playing controls were also showing up on my son’s iPhone Lock Screen. How do I prevent this from happening? I only want it to show on my screen if I’m the one playing.
  3. TinyMito

    Now Playing issues.

    It seems like Lightroom and Adobe Creative stole the Now Playing focus... I no longer can control the Spotify from my headphones (Sony XM5) or even the MacBook Pro media keys due it is focused to Lightroom strangely. Are there any alternative menu app or fix to force focus on Spotify only...
  4. purdnost

    Handoff Bug - iPhone Screen Blur

    I’m curious if anyone else is experiencing this issue. When using Handoff to transfer music from my iPhone to my HomePod mini, the Now Playing screen on my iPhone goes blurry and I have to lock and unlock my phone in order to get rid of it. I’m running iOS 15.0.2.
  5. J

    WatchOS 7.3.2 Now Playing Problems

    I’ve been having problems with Now Playing showing up when I’m playing podcasts or music or Pandora since updating to 7.3.2. The icon doesn’t show at the top of my watch while playing something, and when I go into Now Playing on the watch, switching to the iPhone doesn’t appear available...
  6. AronDraws

    Watch 3.2 update - Issue controlling Now Playing music/volume from watch?

    I got a pair of airpods several weeks ago so I started using my iphone more for listening to music. Since I no longer had the volume control on the cord, I started using the Music controls on my apple watch. Everything was fine until last night when I updated the watch. Now every time I'm...