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Instructions to Sync Spotify Content to the vivoactive 3 Music

This article will provide instructions to use the Spotify Connect IQ app on the vivoactive 3 Music

 

Requirements to use the Spotify Connect IQ app


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

 

I meet the requirements.  What's next?


Follow each step listed below when first setting up the Spotify app with your watch. 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 Spotify Connect IQ app
  1. Select the following link to download the app:  Spotify Connect IQ App

  2. Select  button

  3. If prompted, sign into your Garmin account

  4. Select your device 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 device:
    • To sync via Bluetooth: Be in range of your paired Smartphone, press and hold the key to access the Controls Menu. Select  to sync
    • To sync via Wi-Fi: Be in range of your Wi-Fi network, press and hold the key to access the Controls Menu. Select  to sync
    • To sync using Garmin Express: Connect device using supplied power/data cable to a computer. Open Garmin Express. Sync will automatically occur once device is detected. 
Once the sync is complete, the Spotify app will be installed onto your device.  You are ready to move to Step 2.

Step 2: Setup the Spotify Connect IQ app
Once the app is installed, you will be prompted on the watch to continue setup
  1. Swipe the screen on the watch to the Music Widget. Select 
  2. You will now be prompted to open the Garmin Connect app

  3. From the Garmin Connect app, enter your Spotify login details and select LOG IN

  4. Review and agree to the terms by selecting AGREE

You are ready to move to Step 3

Step 3: Selecting and syncing content to the vivoactive 3 Music

Content available to sync to the vivoactive 3 Music 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
  1. From your vivoactive 3 Music swipe your screen to the Music Widget

  2. Select  (Spotify Icon)

  3. Select Add music & podcasts

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

At this point, the watch will attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi network. (Verizon watches will connect to LTE)  We recommend plugging the watch into a charger near the Wi-Fi router for the best results.  


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