Loading Music to a vivoactive 3 Music Watch

NOTE: For the Verizon version of the vivoactive 3 Music see: Loading Music to a vivoactive 3

Music Watch (Verizon)

You can listen to music by installing one of the following Connect IQ Music apps to

the vivoactive 3 Music

Connect IQ Apps:

Select an option below for detailed instructions to install and sync music to your watch:

1. Deezer

2. iHeartRadio

3. Spotify

Are there other music apps available?

Currently the above providers are the only Garmin approved apps available. Garmin will

continue to work with other music providers and hope to provide additional apps at a future date.

Instructions to Sync Deezer Content to a

vivoactive 3 Music

This article will provide the following steps to use the Deezer Connect IQ app on your vivoactive

3 Music:

Requirements

The following are requirements to use the Deezer app with the vivoactive 3 Music:

vivoactive 3 Music needs to be paired to your smartphone through the Garmin Connect app vivoactive 3 Music needs to be set up to connect to a Wi-Fi Network. For help see: Adding Wi-Fi

Networks to Compatible Watches with Garmin Connect App A Deezer Premium Subscription is required. For help see Deezer's Website.

I meet the requirements. What's next?

The three steps listed below need to be completed when first setting up the Deezer app with

your vivoactive 3 Music. 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 Deezer Connect IQ AppStep 2: Setup the Deezer Connect IQ AppStep

3: Syncing Music to the vivoactive 3 Music

NOTE: Device must be able to connect to a previously connected Wi-Fi network.

1. From your Deezer account, create playlists. Saved playlists will display as optional music

to sync on your device. For more information see Deezer Support.

2. From the vivoactive 3 Music swipe to the Music Playback Controls widget

3. Select

4. Select

5. Select Deezer

6. Select My Playlists

7. Choose playlists you want to sync to your watch.

8. Exit by swiping back until you see the message "Ready to sync?". Select Yes to begin

syncing music.

The amount of time required to sync music will depend on the number of songs being syncing,

the speed of the internet the device is connected to and the quality of the Wi-Fi signal.

Instructions to Sync iHeartRadio Content to

the vivoactive 3 Music

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

Music:

Requirements

The following are requirements to use the iHeartRadio app on your device:

vivoactive 3 Music paired to your smartphone through the Garmin Connect App

vivoactive 3 Music needs to be set up to connect to a Wi-Fi Network. For help see:

Adding Wi-Fi Networks to Compatible Watches with Garmin Connect App

An iHeartRadio All Access account is required. For help see iHeartRadio's Website.

I meet the requirements. What's next?

The three steps listed below need to be completed when first setting up the iHeartRadio app with

your vivoactive 3 Music. 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 iHeartRadio Connect IQ AppThe iHeartRadio app will

now be installed onto your device. Let's move to step 2 "Setup the iHeartRadio Connect IQ

App"Step 2: Setup the iHeartRadio Connect IQ AppDevice must be able to connect to a

previously connected Wi-Fi network. You will also need your smartphone that is paired to your

device through the Garmin Connect App.Step 3: Syncing Music to the vivoactive 3 MusicFrom

your iHeartRadio account, create a playlist. Saved playlists will display as optional music to sync

on your device. For more information see .The amount of time required to sync music will

depend on the number of songs being syncing, speed of the internet the device is connected to

and the quality of the Wi-Fi signal.

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

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

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

A Spotify Premium Subscription is required. For help see Spotify's Website

I meet the requirements. What's next?

The three steps listed below need to be completed when first setting up the Spotify app with your

vivoactive 3 Music. 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 Spotify Connect IQ app Once the sync is complete,

the Spotify app will be installed onto your device. You are ready to move to Step 2: Setup the

Spotify Connect IQ app Once the app is installed, you will be prompted on the watch to

continue setup You are ready to move to Step 3: Selecting and syncing content to the

vivoactive 3 Music

NOTE: Your watch must be able to connect to your Wi-Fi network to download content from

Spotify.

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. We recommend plugging

the watch into a charger near the Wi-Fi router for the best results.

Installing Music from a Computer on a

Garmin Music Watch Using Garmin Express

Garmin music watches can store up to 500 files that can be played back through Bluetooth®

headphones

For detailed instructions on this process, select your operating system below:

Windows

The process of adding music content to a Garmin Music device can be broken down into three

steps. Select each section to expand and view information on completing each step:

Step 1: Organize Your Music Library On Your Computer

Use your preferred media management program to create and edit playlists (Windows Media

Player, iTunes, etc). If using iTunes, the following Apple support articles provide helpful

instructions for setting up iTunes and managing your music library:

o Create an Apple ID

o Sign in to the App Store and iTunes Store on your Mac or PC

o How to add items to iTunes on PC

o Managing Playlists in iTunes on Windows

If using iTunes, it will also be necessary to configure iTunes to share the iTunes library XML

with other applications:

1. Launch iTunes and go to Edit > Preferences

2. Click the Advanced tab

3. Check the box Share iTunes Library XML with other applications

Step 2: Add Your Garmin Music Device to Garmin Express

1. Connect your Garmin Music device to the computer

2. Open Garmin Express

3. Select Add Device

4. When the device is found, select Add Device

5. Follow the on-screen prompts to add the device to Garmin Express

Step 3: Add/Remove Music on Your Garmin Music Device With Garmin Express

1. Connect your Garmin Music device to the computer

2. Open Garmin Express

3. Select your Garmin Music device

4. Select Music

Adding music:

In the "My Music" list, select an audio file category, such as songs or playlists. If your music is

not automatically displayed make sure that Garmin Express is up to date and that you have

selected the folder that contains your music files. By default Garmin Express will search for files

in the Music folder on your computer, but you can browse for other folders* by clicking next

to "My Music." If your music still isn't displayed, click and then Refresh Library.

Select the checkboxes for the audio files you wish to add and then select Send to Device

Removing music:

In the Garmin Music Device list, select an audio file category, such as songs or playlists

Select the checkboxes for the audio files you wish to remove and select Remove

*Media files must be stored on the hard drive of the computer. External drives and Cloud

Storage (Home Network, Google Drive, etc.) will not be detected by Garmin Express.

Mac

The process of adding music content to a Garmin Music device can be broken down into three

steps. Select each section to expand and view information on completing each step:

Step 1: Organize Your Music Library On Your Computer

Use your preferred media management program to create and edit playlists. If using iTunes, the

following Apple support articles provide helpful instructions for setting up iTunes and managing

your music library:

o Create an Apple ID

o Sign in to the App Store and iTunes Store on your Mac or PC

o How to add items to iTunes on Mac

o Managing Playlists in iTunes on Mac

If using iTunes, it will also be necessary to configure iTunes to share the iTunes library XML

with other applications:

1. Launch iTunes and go to iTunes > Preferences

2. Click the Advanced tab

3. Check the box Share iTunes Library XML with other applications

Step 2: Add Your Garmin Music Device to Garmin Express

1. Connect your Garmin Music device to the computer

2. Open Garmin Express

3. Select Add Device

4. When the device is found, select Add Device

5. Follow the on-screen prompts to add the device to Garmin Express

Step 3: Add/Remove Music on Your Garmin Music Device With Garmin Express

1. Connect your Garmin Music device to the computer

2. Open Garmin Express

3. Select your Garmin Music Device

4. Select Music

Adding music:

In the iTunes Library list, select an audio file category, such as songs or playlists. By default

Garmin Express will search for files in your iTunes Library. If your music is not automatically

displayed make sure that Garmin Express is up to date. If your music still isn't displayed,

click to refresh the library.

Select the checkboxes for the audio files you wish to add and then select Send to Device

Removing music:

In the Garmin Music Device list, select an audio file category, such as songs or playlists

Select the checkboxes for the audio files you wish to remove and then select Remove From

Device