Apple Devices
How to Play Local Music on Apple Watch Without Your iPhone
A stored local copy can play from your Watch. Learn the difference between Watch playback and paired-iPhone control.
Journal
Writing about listening.
Guides and notes from the people building OVO: moving a collection to iPhone, understanding formats, using the equalizer without ruining the mix, and what actually plays on Apple Watch.
Sound
How to Use a 10-Band Equalizer on iPhone Without Clipping
A practical way to make a 10-band EQ adjustment on iPhone without mistaking loudness for better sound or assuming it affects every audio source.
Local Libraries
How to Organize a Local Music Library on iPhone
A source-aware library cleanup guide with a one-track artwork check: distinguish the original file, imported item, and album view before making bulk changes.
Sources
How to Play a Direct Stream URL on iPhone (and Fix It)
A source-first guide to finding an authorized audio feed, checking its format and connection, and deciding whether a saved stream fits your iPhone music library.
Put the theory to use
Everything here is written against the player itself. Download OVO and try it with your own collection.