Control Media Remotely

Because the Apple Watch is always with you, you can stray farther from your other devices. As long as the iPhone is within Bluetooth range, it can stay on a table or in a bag. The same is true for devices on your network: have you ever wanted to pause your Apple TV but couldn’t find the remote ①, or turn down iTunes from across the room? The watch running the Remote app won’t get lost in the couch cushions.

**①** Control an Apple TV from your wrist using the Remote app.
① Control an Apple TV from your wrist using the Remote app.

To control audio playback on the iPhone, you can use the watch’s Music app. I use it when I’m listening through earbuds and my phone is in my ...

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