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How Do I Use the Music Controls on an Edge?
Some Edge® cycling computers feature a widget or data screen that allows you to control the music on a paired smartphone. Available features include play, pause, skip to the next or previous track, and volume. The feature requires the Latest Software On Your Fitness Device. This will control the last used media player on your paired smartphone. For Edge compatibility, refer to your owner's manual.
Add the Music Controls Widget
Select .
Select System.
Select Widgets.
Select .
Select the Music Controls.
Accessing the Music Controls Widget
On touch screen Edges, swipe down from the top of the screen to view the widgets, then swipe left or right to reach the music controls. On button-based Edges, press then select Widgets.
Adding the Music Controls Data Screen
When using the music controls data screen on button-based edges, long press (upper right) to access the various music controls.
Select .
Select Activity Profiles.
Select a Profile.
Select Data Screens.
Select Add New.
Select Music Controls.
Adding Music Controls Data Screen Video
The Music Control Widget Is Not Controlling the Last Used Media Player on My Phone
This issue requires you to ensure that all app permissions are enabled. Select a phone platform below to reveal instructions:
Step 2: Confirm That Notification Access Has Been Granted to the Garmin Connect App
Location of this setting will vary by phone manufacturer. If you cannot find this setting, contact your phone manufacturer for assistance. The following are general steps and may not match your particular model phone.
Open the phone's Settings menu.
Select the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen.
Input “Access” into the search box.
Select Notification Access or Access to Notifications.
On some phones you may need to select Special Access first.
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then select Widgets.