Use Your Apple Watch as an iPod nano

Remember the days when we all wanted an iPod nano? There were even some folks who wore the sixth-generation iPod nano as a watch — and companies that were happy to make watchbands for it. Well, now you can do the opposite. 

If you like walking, running, or doing short errands without your phone in your pocket, an older Apple Watch can still make a very good audio companion. Depending on your model, you can simply pair your AirPods via Bluetooth and then listen to music, podcasts, and in some cases even audiobooks.

You’ll be able to control everything from your wrist without worrying about notifications, cellular data, or anything that can distract you from a little “me time.” For workouts or quick trips where you want less screen time and less bulk, that’s genuinely useful.