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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

  1. Select 3 black lines.

  2. Select System.

  3. Select Widgets.

  4. Select Plus Sign.

  5. 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 Three black dots stacked vertically then select Widgets.

Edge Music Controls Widget on Edge 1040


Adding the Music Controls Data Screen

When using the music controls data screen on button-based edges, long press Three black dots stacked vertically (upper right) to access the various music controls.

  1. Select White Box with 3 horizontal black lines.

  2. Select Activity Profiles.

  3. Select a Profile.

  4. Select Data Screens.

  5. Select Add New.

  6. 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: 


Android

Step 1: Review App Permissions Settings

  1. Open the Garmin Connect app.

  2. Access the menu by selecting More (bottom right).

  3. Select Settings.

  4. Select Phone Permissions.

  5. Select Manage Permissions.

  6. Select Permissions and ensure there is nothing listed under DENIED.

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.

  1. Open the phone's Settings menu.

  2. Select the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen.

  3. Input “Access” into the search box.

  4. Select Notification Access or Access to Notifications.

    • On some phones you may need to select Special Access first.

  5. Enable access to notifications for Connect.


iOS

  1. Open the Garmin Connect app.

  2. Access the menu by selecting More (bottom right).

  3. Select Settings.

  4. Select Phone Permissions.

  5. If any permissions are toggled off, toggle them on.