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Frequently Asked Questions About Using YouTube Music With Your Garmin Smartwatch

The Connect IQ™ app for YouTube Music allows you to sync saved playlists, podcasts, and music to your compatible Garmin® smartwatch when you have a YouTube Music Premium account. Below is a list of frequently asked questions that you can choose to learn more information.

What Garmin Watches Are Compatible With the YouTube Music App?

A complete list of compatible Garmin watch models can be found on the Connect IQ YouTube Music App page.

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What Are the Requirements to Use the YouTube Music App?

The following are requirements to use the YouTube Music Connect IQ app on your watch:

  • A YouTube Premium or YouTube Premium Music Subscription.

  • The Garmin watch must be paired to your smartphone through the Garmin Connect™ app.

  • The Garmin watch needs to be set up to connect to a secure Wi-Fi network. For help, see your owner's manual for instructions to set up Wi-Fi.

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How Do I Install the YouTube Music App?

Choose your installation option below to reveal steps on how to install the YouTube Music app to your watch.


Download and Install From Your Watch

NOTE: A Bluetooth® connection to your paired smartphone is required to use this method.

  1. On the watch, press START to access the activity and app list.

  2. Select Connect IQ Store.

  3. Select Browse

  4. Scroll and select Music.

  5. Scroll to and select YouTube Music.

  6. Select Install to being installation of the app.


From the Connect IQ Store Using Your Smartphone

  1. Open the Connect IQ Store app on your smartphone. 

  2. Search YouTube Music

  3. Select Install

  4. Agree to any app permissions requests. 

The YouTube Music app will be queued and will install during your next sync. You will see a message on your watch when the YouTube Music app has been added to your device.


From the Connect IQ Store Using a Web Browser

  1. Select the following YouTube Music Link to download the app.

  2. Select Blue Download Button button.

  3. If prompted, sign into your Garmin account.

  4. Select your watch to download the app.

  5. Acknowledge any app permission requests.

  6. 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 watch:

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

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

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


How Do I Set Up the YouTube Music App on My Watch?

Once you have downloaded and installed the app, follow the steps below to tie your YouTube music premium subscription to the watch.

  1. Open the YouTube Music app on your Garmin watch.

  2. When prompted on the watch, confirm the request to send a notification to your phone.

  3. Select the notification from your phone to begin the sign in process.

  4. Enter the code displayed on your Garmin watch to the field prompt on your phone.

  5. Choose your account that is tied to your YouTube Music Premium subscription.

  6. Read and agree to the Garmin Connect IQ Terms & Conditions.

Setup is complete. The watch will transition to the YouTube Music app home screen.

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How Do I Use the YouTube Music App on My Watch?

From the YouTube Music app home screen, you can review and download music from your library, recommended and last played music, as well as podcasts.

NOTE: Connect your watch to an external power source to offset battery usage during your download as well as improve your Wi-Fi reception which can speed up download times.

To learn more about using the music player on your watch, connecting Bluetooth® headphones, etc. refer to your owner's manual.

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How Do I Remove Content in the YouTube Music App on My Watch?

  1. Open the YouTube Music App on your Garmin watch. 

  2. Access the menu of the app and the select YouTube Music.

  3. Select Remove

  4. Choose Music or Podcasts. 

  5. Select the content you would like to remove. 

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