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Instructions to Sync Spotify Music to a fēnix 5 Plus
This article will provide instructions to use the Spotify Connect IQ™ app on the fēnix® 5 Plus series watches.
Requirements
The following are requirements to use the Spotify Connect IQ app on your device:
fēnix 5 Plus watch series must be paired to your smartphone through the Garmin Connect™ app.
fēnix 5 Plus watch series needs to be set up to connect to a secure Wi-Fi Network. For help, see: .
A Spotify Premium Subscription is required. For help, see: Spotify's Website.
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 fēnix 5 Plus series 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
To sync via Bluetooth: Be in range of your paired Smartphone, press and hold the power key to access the Controls Menu. Select 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 to sync.
To sync using Garmin Express™ software: 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
Hold UP/MENU.
Select Settings.
Select Music.
Select Music Providers.
Select Spotify.
Open the Garmin Connect app on your phone.
The Garmin Connect app should display a Spotify login prompt.
Enter your Spotify login details and select LOG IN.
Review and agree to the terms by selecting AGREE.
Return to your watch and select Get Started.
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 the fēnix 5 Plus Series Watches
NOTE: The watch must be able to connect to your Wi-Fi network to download content from Spotify. Content available to sync to the fēnix 5 Plus series watches 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
Hold UP/MENU.
Select Settings.
Select Music.
Select Music Providers.
Select Spotify.
Select Add music & podcasts.
Choose a category then choose the content you want to sync to your watch.
If You Have Already Downloaded Music on the Watch
On the watch access the Music Controls (press and hold DOWN).
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Select Library icon .
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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