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Instructions to Sync Spotify Content to a Music Capable Venu Series Watch

This article will provide instructions on how to use the Spotify app from the Connect IQ™ store with a Venu® series watch that supports music.

Requirements to Use the Spotify Connect IQ App

The following are requirements to use the Spotify Connect IQ app on your music compatible Venu series watch:


I Meet the Requirements. What's Next?

Select each section to expand and view instructions on completing each step:


Step 1: Initial Setup of the Spotify Connect IQ App on the Watch

The Venu series watch that supports music comes preloaded with the Spotify app, but the following steps will need to be completed to set it up:

  1. From the watch, press and hold the bottom button to access the menu.

  2. Swipe up and select Settings or the Gear icon.

  3. Select Music

  4. Select Music Providers.

  5. Select Add Music App.

  6. Select Spotify.

  7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install, if needed. 

  8. You will now be prompted to open the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone.

  9. From the Garmin Connect app, enter your Spotify login details and select Log In.

  10. Review and agree to the terms by selecting Agree.

  11. Return to your Venu device and select Get Started.

  12. Select 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 2. to get some music set up to send to your watch. 


Step 2: Selecting and Syncing Music and Content to the Watch

Content available to sync to your watch 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

To select this content to sync to your watch:

  1. From the watch, press and hold the bottom button to access the menu.

  2. Swipe up and select Settings or the Gear icon.

  3. Select Music

  4. Select Music Providers.

  5. Select Spotify.

  6. Select Add Music & Podcasts.

    • If you need to update playlists you've previously downloaded, you can select Update Downloads.

  7. Select a category then select the content you want to sync to your watch.

The watch will now 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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