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Instructions to Sync Spotify Music to a MARQ Watch

This article will provide instructions to use the Spotify music app downloaded on your watch from the Connect IQ™ store on your MARQ® watch.

Requirements

The following are requirements to use the Spotify Connect IQ app on your device:

I Meet the Requirements. What Is Next?

The three steps listed below need to be completed when first setting up the Spotify app with your MARQ watch. Once complete, you will only need to follow the third step when you want to load additional content to your watch. Select each section to expand and view instructions on completing each step: 

Step 1: Download and Install the Spotify Connect IQ App

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

  2. Select blue rectangle with download.

  3. Sign into your Garmin account if prompted.

  4. Select your device to download the app.

  5. Acknowledge any app permission requests.

  6. Sync your device.

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

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

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

The Spotify app will now be installed onto your device. You are ready to move to Step 2.

Step 2: Initial Setup of the Spotify Connect IQ App

  1. Press and hold the Down Key (the music shortcut 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.

  5. From the Garmin Connect app, you should see a Spotify login prompt.

  6. Enter your Spotify login details and select LOG IN.

  7. Review and agree to the terms by selecting AGREE.

  8. Return to your watch and select Get Started.

  9. Choose 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 Your MARQ 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 MARQ will be listed under Your Library from your Spotify account. This includes:

  • Playlists: Saved or created playlists

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

  • Made for you: New Music and Daily Mixes based on your listening habits

  • Podcasts: Saved podcasts

If Downloading Music for the First Time

  1. On the watch access the Music Controls (press and hold DOWN).

  2. Select Add music & podcasts.

  3. Choose a category then choose the content you want to sync to your watch.

If You Have Already Downloaded Music on the Watch.

  1. On the watch access the Music Controls (press and hold DOWN).

  2. Press Three vertical white dots in a black box.

  3. Select Library icon two vertical lines to the left of a diagonal line in a black box.

  4. Select Add music & podcasts.

At this point the watch will attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi network to sync music. 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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