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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:
vivoactive 3 Music must be paired to your smartphone through the Garmin Connect app
vivoactive 3 Music must be set up to connect to a Wi-Fi Network. For help see: Adding Wi-Fi Networks to Compatible Watches
NOTE: vivoactive 3 Music (Verizon) users will connect to the Verizon LTE network
A Spotify Premium Subscription is required. For help see Spotify's Website
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
Select the following link to download the app: Spotify Connect IQ App
Select
button
If prompted, sign into your Garmin account
Select your device to download the app
Acknowledge any app permission requests
- 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.
Step 2: Setup the Spotify Connect IQ app
Once the app is installed, you will be prompted on the watch to continue setup
- Swipe the screen on the watch to the Music Widget. Select
You will now be prompted to open the Garmin Connect app
From the Garmin Connect app, enter your Spotify login details and select LOG IN
Review and agree to the terms by selecting AGREE
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
From your vivoactive 3 Music swipe your screen to the Music Widget
Select
(Spotify Icon)
Select Add music & podcasts
Choose a category then choose the content you want to sync to your watch