Connect Apple Watch to Bluetooth headphones or speakers
Play audio from Apple Watch on Bluetooth headphones or speakers without your iPhone nearby.
Tip: If you have AirPods that you set up with your iPhone, they’re ready to use with your Apple Watch—just press play.
Pair Bluetooth headphones or speakers
You need Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to most audio on your Apple Watch (voice memos play through the speaker on Apple Watch). Follow the instructions that came with the headphones or speakers to put them in discovery mode. When the Bluetooth device is ready, follow these steps:
Open the Settings app
on your Apple Watch, then tap Bluetooth.
Tap the device when it appears.
You can also tap on the play screens of the Audiobooks, Music, Now Playing, Podcasts, and Radio apps to open the Bluetooth setting.

Choose an audio output
Touch and hold the bottom of the screen, then swipe up to open Control Center.
Tap
, then choose the device you want to use.
For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see Important safety information for Apple Watch.