Apple Music stops playing after one song on Apple Watch

I just upgraded to iOS 26 on both my iPhone and Apple Watch Ultra 3 and now Apple Music will only play one, or sometimes two, songs on my watch before stopping. It doesn’t matter if I select an album or a playlist. I get the same thing with Apple Music stopping on its own. I first noticed this while using the workout app and going for a run, but I am also getting this while just trying to listen to music and not working out. I found this previous discussion that mentions the same thing: Apple Watch Ultra 2 stops playing music p… - Apple Community. Anyone else having issues?

Apple Watch Ultra 3, watchOS 26

Posted on Sep 24, 2025 10:03 AM

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CandyCaneBoy

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Posted on Nov 4, 2025 3:31 AM

Problem solved for me ! I found the sustainable solution. I think the conflict is linked to Apple Music session open in browser version. You must disconnect from all browsers playing Apple Music web player with your account as you can’t play on more than one device.

I leaved my computer at work with Apple Music web player version open with my account connected and music paused. Then I had this problem when listening to my music using Apple Watch. Next song not playing. When I unlocked my iPhone, Music displayed the message that I can’t listen to music on more than one device with my subscription. After each song I think there is a conflict with other device connected to your Apple Music account. Disconnect from web browser playing before listening with your Apple Watch.

Tell me if it works please.

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