Main points
- You can pair Bluetooth headphones with your Garmin watch and listen to music without your phone.
- Not all Garmin watches support Bluetooth headsets, so be sure to check compatibility.
- Most Bluetooth headsets work with Garmin watches.
A great feature of many Garmin watches is the ability to listen to music or podcasts directly from the device, no phone required.
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To do this, you simply pair your Bluetooth headphones with your Garmin watch, which is a simple process. With just a few steps and a compatible device, you can be free from outside distractions in no time.
Why should you pair Bluetooth headphones with your Garmin watch?
Leave your phone at home and play music from your watch.
It’s good to put your phone aside once in a while when you’re out for a run or at the gym, but you may still want to listen to music. By loading music directly onto your watch and pairing your headphones to your watch, you can continue jamming without needing to be connected to your phone. It also means you can control your music right from your wrist, without having to take out your phone if you want to skip a song.
Steps to Pair Bluetooth Headphones with Garmin Watch
Pairing is quick so you can start working out.
It’s worth noting that Garmin models have different inputs, selection menus, and scrolling methods. With many Garmin devices, you can use the top-right button to select something or tap the screen if you have a touchscreen, while the bottom and center buttons on the left are used for scrolling. If you’re not sure how to navigate the menus on your watch, be sure to check your Garmin manual.
There are two ways to connect your headphones to your watch, but the steps are similar.
- Make sure the earphones are within 2m of the watch and in pairing mode.
- enter menu on your Garmin watch.
- Scroll down and select Sensors and accessories.
- tap Add new.
- choose earphone.
- The watch will search for your headphones.Once you find them, click Select add.
- The watch will enter a loading screen when pairing and will alert you if pairing is successful or unsuccessful.
Alternatively, you can visit earphone menu pass music The same goes for settings.
- Make sure the earphones are within 2m of the watch and in pairing mode.
- enter menu on your Garmin watch.
- Scroll down and select music.
- choose earphone.
- tap Add new.
- The watch will search for your headphones.Once you find them, click Select add.
- The watch will enter a loading screen when pairing and will alert you if pairing is successful or unsuccessful.
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FAQ
Q: Are all Bluetooth headsets compatible with Garmin watches?
Most Bluetooth headsets are compatible with Garmin watches. That said, while Garmin aims to provide compatibility with the most popular brands, some cheap or off-brand Bluetooth headsets may not connect properly.
Q: Do all Garmin watches support Bluetooth headset connection?
Unfortunately, not all Garmin watches can connect to Bluetooth headphones. If the watch offers music storage on the device, you can connect headphones. To confirm if your device is compatible with the headset, you can go to the Garmin Support Center and enter your watch model in the search bar.
Q: How to solve pairing issues?
If you’re having trouble pairing your headphones, make sure your watch and headphones are charged, tightly connected, and have the latest system software. Your headphones may also be paired with other devices, such as your phone, so you may need to unpair them first.