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Instructions to Sync Spotify Music to a Compatible Forerunner Watch

The following are requirements to use the Spotify app installed from the Connect IQ™ app on your watch:

Compatible Forerunner® Watches

  • Forerunner 245 Music

  • Forerunner 165 Music 

  • Forerunner 255 Music | Forerunner 255S Music

  • Forerunner 265 | Forerunner 265S

  • Forerunner 645 Music

  • Forerunner 745

  • Forerunner 945 | Forerunner 945 LTE

  • Forerunner 955 | Forerunner 955 Solar

  • Forerunner 965

I Meet the Requirements. What's Next?

Select each section to expand and view instructions on completing each step.

Step 1: Download and Install the Spotify Connect IQ App

Some compatible watches will come with the Spotify app already installed. Others will need it installed following the steps below.

  1. Select the following link to download the app: Spotify Connect IQ app.

  2. Select the Screenshot of Install Spotify Connect IQ button.

  3. If prompted, sign in to your Garmin account.

  4. Select your device to download the app.

  5. Acknowledge any app permission requests.

  6. The message should indicate that the app will be installed during the next sync. If this does not occur automatically, below are options to sync your device:

    • To sync via Bluetooth: Be in range of your paired smartphone, then press and hold the power button to access the Controls Menu. Select blue arrows to sync.

    • To sync via Wi-Fi: Be in range of your Wi-Fi network, then press and hold the power button to access the Controls Menu. Select blue arrows to sync.

    • To sync using Garmin Express: Connect the device using supplied power/data cable to a computer. Open Garmin Express. A sync will automatically occur once the device is detected. 

Once the sync is complete, the Spotify app will be installed on your device. You are ready to move to Step 2.

Step 2: Initial Setup of the Spotify Connect IQ App

The following steps are for setting up the app before your first time use. 

  1. Hold the DOWN (bottom-left) key.

  2. Next you will be prompted to select your music provider. Press the DOWN key.

  3. Select Spotify.

  4. You will now be prompted to open the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone.

  5. From the Garmin Connect app, enter your Spotify login details and select Log In.

  6. Review and agree to the terms by selecting Agree.

  7. Return to your watch and select Get Started.

  8. Select the option to Add Music & Podcasts.

From this point you will be able to choose saved Playlists, Recently played, Made for You, Workouts, or Podcasts. If you have not previously used Spotify for your music proceed to step 3 to get some music set up to send to your watch.

Step 3: Selecting and Syncing Content to the Watch

NOTE: The watch must be able to connect to your Wi-Fi network to download content from Spotify.

Content available to sync to the watch will be listed under Your Library from your Spotify account. This includes:

  • Playlists: Saved or created playlists

  • Recently Played: A list of tracks you have recently played

  • Made For You: New Music and Daily Mixes based on your listening habits

  • Podcasts: Saved podcasts

To select this content to sync to your watch:

  1. On the watch, hold the UP (middle-left) key.

  2. Select Music.

  3. Select Music Providers.

  4. Select Spotify.

  5. Select Add Music & Podcasts.

    • If you need to update playlists you've previously downloaded, you can select Update Downloads.

  6. Select a category, then select the content you want to sync to your watch.

The watch will now attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi network to sync music. Open the Garmin Connect app or at least have it running in the background for optimal performance. Syncing music will require a lot of battery power so we recommend plugging the watch into a charger near the Wi-Fi router for the best results.

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