Mike2358, I totally hear you, but that said, I succumbed and am now using Spotify. The desire to run a music app from my watch won over my stubbornness toward having to make a change and spend money I had not anticipated (I ended up cancelling Hulu, which I never use anyway, so I come out even). I still have some months left on my Pandora account,, so I can use it. Perhaps it's cognitive dissonance, but I am gradually warming up to Spotify. Doing a little research, I discovered how to create radio stations for artists, which leads to other like-artists, in much the same way as Pandora. Also, Spotify Premium (which is what I purchased) has a slightly higher bit rate. I can't say it sounds definitely better, but it sounds quite good, as good as Pandora at the very least. Also, I kind of enjoy the change of platforms, something different (always important when you're a geezer). Already, I've discovered a number of musicians with whom I was not familiar. I really wanted a good music app on the watch; I work out several times a week, first using the elliptical, and then I walk for a mile or so before lifting weights. I enjoy listening to music primarily when walking, or on the elliptical machine as I can space out and just listen to the music. Having only the watch and not carrying the phone has been a real treat. I must admit, I get a kick out of this great music emanating from this little watch (my first smart watch, I always thought they were stupid). It's not perfect; I'm still learning the ins and outs of the watch, but the sound is just amazing. I should note: I am connected to the Wi-Fi in the fitness center where I work out, or at home. As I had not listened to music via LTE (which I also have on my Watch 6 Classic 47mm), I fiddled with the settings and am listening to Spotify now as I type, and it sounds just great via LTE. Like I said, I'm still learning how to use this watch. All in all, switching to Spotifyu seems to be working for me . It might work for everyone. In any case, I hope you enjoy your watch and good luck.
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