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Instructions to Sync Spotify Music to Descent Mk3 Watches

This article will provide instructions to use the Connect IQ™ app for Spotify music on Descent™ Mk3 and Descent™ Mk3i watches. 

Requirements

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


I Meet the Requirements. What Do I Do Next?

The three steps listed below need to be completed when first setting up the Spotify app with your 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 Connect IQ App for Spotify Music

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

  2. Select Connect IQ Store.

  3. Select Must Haves.

  4. Scroll to and select Spotify.

  5. Press START to confirm and install the app.

  6. Once the Spotify app finishes installing you are ready to move to Step 2.

If the Spotify app is not listed under the Must Have apps, it can still be installed via the Connect IQ store app or the Connect IQ store on the web using the steps below.

Manually Installing the Spotify App using the Connect IQ Smartphone App

You can install Connect IQ app content to your watch by following the instructions in Installing Connect IQ Content Using the Connect IQ Store App

Manually Installing the Spotify App Using the Web

  1. Select the following link to download the app: Spotify Connect IQ 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 a sync does not occur automatically, below are options to sync your watch:

    • To sync via Bluetooth®: Be in range of your paired smartphone, open the Garmin Connect app, and select blue sync arrows to sync.

    • To sync via Wi-Fi: Be in range of your previously set up Wi-Fi network, and hold Menu on the watch. Select Connectivity > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Sync and wait while the watch connects and syncs.

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

Once the sync is complete, the Spotify app will be installed onto your watch. You are ready to move to Step 2.

Step 2: Setup the Connect IQ App for Spotify Music

  1. Press and hold Down.

  2. Next, you will be prompted to select your music provider. Press Down.

  3. Select Spotify.

  4. You will now be prompted to open the Garmin Connect app.

  5. From the Garmin Connect app, you should see a Spotify login prompt.

  6. Enter your Spotify login details and select LOG IN.

  7. Review and agree to the terms by selecting AGREE.

  8. Return to your watch and select Get Started.

  9. 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 Watch

The watch must be able to connect to your Wi-Fi network to download content from Spotify. Content available to sync to the 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

If Downloading Music for the First Time

  1. On the watch access the Music Controls (press and hold DOWN).

  2. Select Add music & podcasts.

  3. Choose a category then choose the content you want to sync to your watch.

If You Have Already Downloaded Music on the Watch

  1. On the watch access the Music Controls (press and hold DOWN).

  2. Press Three vertical white dots in a black box.

  3. Select Library icon two vertical lines to the left of a diagonal line in a black box.

  4. Select Add music & podcasts.

At this point, the watch will 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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