Where is ‘now playing’

[TwoBytes]

Using Spotify, now playing pops up which is great. If you accidentally close it, how do you bring it back? It’s not listed as an app. Thanks!

 

[SamGabbay]

Now Playing is one those things that if you close it, it’s closed. You’ll have to use the dock switcher to get it back. Was very annoying in the betas but looks like it made its way into production.

Sam

 

[TwoBytes]

Thanks, what’s the dock switcher? I tried pressing the button to view all apps and because it's closed, nothing is there.

 

[Brookzy]

Thanks, what’s the dock switcher?
(Sorry, new to Apple Watch)

Double click the Digital Crown and you get back to the last used app. So, if you've just dismissed the Now Playing screen, double click the crown and you are back.

Alternatively...

Press the side button and you get a carousel of apps, like this:

By default, they are listed in the order they were most recently used.

However in the Watch app on your iPhone, under Dock, you can change the order manually.



Personally, I have the Now Playing app as the first on on the list. That way, if I dismiss the Now Playing screen, I can quickly get back to it, even if it wasn't the last app I used.

 

[jhfenton]

It does not show up as an app, but it is available as a complication.

 

[tech3475]

It does not show up as an app, but it is available as a complication.

Using Modular, this is what I've replaced the music complication with.

 

[TwoBytes]

Thanks for that! Great screenshots!

I haven't explained this properly.
Close 'now playing' by swiping it.
Then press the large button to bring up the carousel.
'Now playing' is not there, nor is it there in the list of apps.

I just found IF you click the next track on your phone (don't forget, i'm using spotify) it reappears. It's like the music app is triggering now playing to appear again.

EdIT:
@jhfenton and @tech3475 Thanks! If it helps, this ONLY appears in the middle complication. I didn't see it either side