How to add Spotify to your Garmin watch

Introduction:

If you're a Garmin watch user, there's a good chance you're also a Spotify user. The two devices work great together. Here we'll show you how to add Spotify to your Garmin watch.

Here's all you need to know on how to install Spotify on your Garmin watch

Spotify first became compatible with Garmin watches in late 2016, and the list of compatible devices has grown considerably since then. Many of the newer Garmin watches released in the past couple of years can now play offline Spotify, which is great if you want to save space on your phone. Here's all you need to know on how to install Spotify on your Garmin watch, and how to download and sync playlists.

The first stage

The first stage in adding Spotify to your Garmin watch is finding the app in Garmin's own app store, called the Connect IQ Store. On iPhone, you'll find this in the ""More"" section of the Garmin Connect app on your phone. Tap the side-bar menu icon in the top left corner, and you should find the option to access the Connect IQ Store in the list | Once you've launched the store, it loads a device-specific store front, so if you have a compatible watch (like the Fenix 5 Plus) you can search for and install Spotify from there.

Activate Spotify on Garmin watch

As soon as the sync has taken place, your watch should show you a notification saying that a new music provider has been added. Press select/ok (red button on Fenix 6 Pro) | and you'll see a screen welcoming you to the music player. Now select a provider, and choose "Spotify." You'll be prompted to sign in to your Spotify account. Once you've logged in and authorized the service to be used on your watch, you're good to go!

Download a playlist

Adding Spotify to your Garmin watch is a great way to have your favorite tunes with you on your runs or workouts. It's really easy to do, and all you need is a Spotify account and a Garmin watch. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the music function on your watch (on Fenix press and hold the "down" button).
2. Open the menu and select "Library", then "Add music & podcasts".
3. Now choose from the options in the list. To add your own created or followed playlists, just select "Playlists" and you'll get a list of all the playlists you've either made for yourself or followed.
4. It does seem to take a little while to load them, but once loaded you can scroll through and select the playlists you would like to download to your watch.

Enjoy listening to your favorite tunes while you work out!

Which Garmin watches are Spotify compatible?

If you want to add Spotify to your Garmin watch, you'll need to make sure it's one of the compatible models. The following Garmin watches are Spotify compatible: Captain Marvel, D2 Air, D2 Delta, D2 Delta PX, Delta S, Darth Vader, Descent MK2 and MK2i, First Avenger, Forerunner 245 Music, Forerunner 645 Music, Rey | Fenix: 5 Plus, 5S Plus, 5X Plus, 6 Pro, 6 Sapphire, 6 Pro Dual Power, 6 Pro Solar, 6S Pro, 6S Sapphire, 6S Pro Dual Power, 6S Pro Solar | MARQ: Adventurer, Athlete, Aviator, Captain, Commander, Driver. If your watch is on this list, keep reading for instructions on how to add Spotify.

Conclusion:

Garmin watches are some of the most popular wearables on the market, and for good reason. They offer tons of features and capabilities, from tracking your heart rate and calories burned to providing navigation assistance when you're exploring a new city. And now, with the addition of Spotify support, you can easily access all of your favorite music right from your wrist. Here's everything you need to know about adding Spotify to your Garmin watch.