We can’t use phones or earbuds, but smart watches are allowed. I’m trying to find one that can download music and play it out loud offline. Any suggestions? I’ve been searching, but Google hasn’t been much help. Thanks in advance!
You might want to look at some Chinese brands on sites like BangGood or AliExpress. There’s a YouTuber called Smart Watch Ticks who does quick reviews, maybe check his videos for watches with audio. Try searching for his channel with ‘with audio’ to see some examples.
Keep in mind, battery life gets hit hard when you’re playing music. It’s more of a gimmick than a practical solution if you plan to use it for long periods.
Playing offline music drains battery fast. The Apple Watch Ultra and Garmin watches are better choices since they offer between 10-20 hours of music playback. Apple Watches work great with subscription services like Spotify or YouTube Music, and you can also load your own songs. Garmin lets you do the same and works with services like Amazon and Deezer.
WearOS and regular Apple Watches are decent too, though their battery life for music ranges from 3.5 to 7 hours. Huawei, Amazfit, Coros, and Polar also have models that can store and play music offline, but they’re not as versatile.
Most WearOS watches should work. Galaxy Watches, for example, can download Spotify and play through the built-in speaker. There’s also a music player app where you can add your own files. Just keep in mind, battery life will go down quickly.
Check out the Huawei Watch Fit 3. You can store around 200-250 songs directly on the watch and play them without needing to connect to your phone.