To disable audio control (specifically the automatic launching of audio apps) on your Apple Watch, follow these steps:
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Open the Watch app on your iPhone (the app with the Apple Watch icon).
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Tap on General. This section controls overall settings for your watch.
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Tap on Display & Brightness. This area manages visual settings, including auto-launch features.
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Toggle off Auto-Launch Audio Apps. This setting prevents audio apps from automatically opening on your watch when you start playing audio on your iPhone or other paired devices.
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Exit Settings. Your changes are saved automatically.
By disabling the "Auto-Launch Audio Apps" setting, you can prevent your Apple Watch from automatically displaying playback controls when you start playing music or other audio on your connected iPhone or iPad. This can be helpful if you prefer to control audio playback directly from your iPhone or another device, or if you find the automatic launch distracting.
