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Do I have to use AirPods to listen to Pandora on Apple Watch 6 series? When I open the app on my Apple Watch and choose to play from watch a new window pops up and says To play audio connect Bluetooth headphones to your Apple Watch. Is there any way to listen directly from the Apple Watch’s speakers?
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Hey there, @CaroRito. 👋
Nice to see you around the community.
Unfortunately, this isn't a feature of the Apple Watch. You'll need to have a Bluetooth connection in order to stream music.
If you'd like to see this option implemented, I would recommend contacting Apple to request this option.
For more information about how Pandora works on Apple Watches, feel free to check out this helpful article.
I hope this information is helpful. 🎧