Garminusers now have even more ways to jam out during workouts. Today, the company announced the addition ofYouTube Musicto its already expansive list of music app options. Prior to today, you could already take advantage of Spotify, Deezer, andAmazon Music. YouTube Music rounds things out nicely, providing plenty of options for those who like to keep music or podcasts right on their wrist.
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YouTube Music
Google’s flagship music streaming platform, which primarily competes with services including Spotify and Apple Music.
On top of a YouTube Music subscription, you’ll also need a compatible Garmin device. Compatible devices are ones that offer on-watch music storage. A handful of the Forerunner series are compatible, including the Forerunner 265, 265S, 955, 955 Solar, and965. TheVenu2, 2 Plus, 2S, 3, and 3S also allow music storage, as do all sizes of theepix Pro, and all models of the fenix. you’re able to see a full list of compatible devices onGarmin’s website.
How to install YouTube Music on a Garmin watch
With just a few steps, you can get to listening
Getting YouTube Music set up on your compatible Garmin watch is easy and fast, so you can get to listening quickly. Be sure your device is paired with the Garmin Connect IQ app and connected to Wi-Fi first.
Alternatively, you can install YouTube Music from your watch as well, as long as it is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
How to use YouTube Music on your Garmin watch
Once you have successfully downloaded and paired YouTube Music to your Garmin watch, you’ll need to download music to use your new app. Downloading playlists does take a bit, and you need to keep the window open on your watch while it downloads, so don’t start this right before you want to head out for a run. You’ll also need to pair headphones with your Garmin watch so that you can listen without your phone.
How to pair Bluetooth headphones with your Garmin watch
Pairing Bluetooth headphones with your Garmin watch is fast and simple.
