# rooWatch — Control Roon with Apple Watch

> Apple Watch remote control for Roon music server, offering full playback and library management. (iPhone/iPad app by Angisoft.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roowatch/id1591645648 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Angisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/301086229)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roowatch/id1591645648/reviews.md

## What is rooWatch?

rooWatch is part of rooExtend, an extension platform and software for the Roon music server based on Raspberry Pi.
rooWatch offers:
- Full cover art with track and artist name
- Always works: The Roon app does not need to run on iPhone or iPad
- Use the digital crown to control the volume
- Play/Pause music (tap screen)
- Swipe ot next and previous track (swipe left/right)
- Seek by tapping on the seek bar
- Use Siri to control playback, play songs, artists, bands and albums, playlists and radio stations
- Use Siri to search the Roon library
- Browse Roon playlist and select tracks (swipe up)
- Use Siri to search your library and select albums/artists/songs
- Browse Roon, i.e. radio stations, playlists, library etc. (double tap)
- Select and control different zones on Apple Watch (swipe down)
- Full Roon zone control, including the transfer music to other zones (actions menu using long tap)
- Enable shuffle and repeat modes (actions menu using long tap)
- Shutdown playback devices (actions menu using long tap)

## Key features

- Full cover art display
- Independent operation (no iPhone/iPad needed)
- Digital crown volume control
- Siri integration for playback and search
- Browse playlists and library
- Zone selection and control
- Shuffle and repeat mode management

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roowatch/id1591645648/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant app

*2024-01-03*

If you have Roon, and have an Apple Watch, and know your way around a raspberry pi then this app is for you!
I think it’s terrific. Love controlling my music from my watch. 
The app itself is fast, beautiful, and intelligently designed.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2023-05-29*

Nope

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2022-03-19*

Beautifully designed, easy to use, easy to set up. This is exactly what I needed for my portable rig, which is awkward to get out of my pockets.

Bravo!

## Frequently asked questions about rooWatch

### What can I do with rooWatch on my Apple Watch?

rooWatch allows you to control your Roon music server directly from your Apple Watch. You can view cover art, play/pause music, adjust volume using the digital crown, skip tracks, browse playlists, and select different audio zones.

### Does rooWatch require my iPhone or iPad to be running?

No, a key feature of rooWatch is that it works independently. The Roon app does not need to be running on your iPhone or iPad for rooWatch to function.

### Can I use Siri with rooWatch?

Yes, rooWatch integrates with Siri. You can use voice commands to control playback, play specific songs, artists, albums, playlists, radio stations, and search your Roon library.

### How is rooWatch's user interface designed for Apple Watch?

The interface utilizes standard Apple Watch gestures. You can tap to play/pause, swipe left/right for next/previous track, swipe up to browse playlists, and swipe down to select different audio zones.

### What are the advanced control options in rooWatch?

Advanced controls are available via a long tap (actions menu). This allows you to transfer music to other zones, enable shuffle and repeat modes, and even shut down playback devices.

### What is the rating and age appropriateness of rooWatch?

rooWatch has a rating of 3.4 stars from 5 ratings. It is considered appropriate for users aged 4 and up.

### How often is rooWatch updated?

The app was last updated on October 10, 2024, indicating active development and support. The latest version is 1.71.

### Does rooWatch have ads?

No, rooWatch does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that focuses on providing a seamless user experience for controlling your Roon music server.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.71 — 2024-10-10

- improved compatibility with watchOS 11
- minor fixes

### 1.70 — 2023-09-13

- watchOS 10 compatibility

### 1.66 — 2023-04-04

- fixed an issue where microphone input could interrupt the Roon server connection
- added voice feedback for Siri commands

### 1.65 — 2023-03-26

- allow fast restart of the App when setting "Keep App Active" is enabled (on by default), switch off if you want to quit rooWatch on crown press
- version 1.65 is now in sync with internal version number

### 1.14 — 2023-01-06

- power saving improvements
- fixed auto-start issues
- added new option "Tap rooWatch logo to hide track info", because some user accidentally tapped the logo and wondered why the track info was gone. This feature thus has to be enabled explicitly
- performance an reliability improvements

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