How to connect headphones to your smartwatch

Many modern smartwatches boast built-in music playback, letting you enjoy podcasts, audiobooks, and music without your phone. This is perfect for workouts or runs. But to listen, you'll need headphones. Connecting them is quick and easy—most Bluetooth headphones will work.

Apple Watch:

If your AirPods are already paired with your iPhone, they'll automatically work with your Apple Watch (assuming they're connected to the same phone). Simply launch your audio app and start playing.

For other Bluetooth headphones:

1. Put your headphones into pairing mode (consult your headphones' manual or online instructions).
2. On your Apple Watch, open the Settings app, tap Bluetooth, and select your headphones from the list.
3. To switch between headphones, access Control Center (swipe up from the bottom of the screen), and tap the audio output icon.

Manage music storage on your Apple Watch through the relevant iPhone apps. For example, Spotify for iOS offers a "Download to Apple Watch" option (look for the three dots on a playlist).

Wear OS Devices (e.g., Samsung Galaxy Watch 4):

The process is similar across Wear OS watches.

1. Put your Bluetooth headphones in pairing mode.
2. Open your watch's Settings app, go to Connections, then Bluetooth. Select your headphones.
3. Alternatively, swipe down from the top, swipe left to the quick settings, and tap the headphone icon. You can manage the connection (including unpairing) via the cog icon next to the headphones in the Bluetooth menu. Select "Media audio" to route audio through the headphones.

Download music to your watch through your chosen music app (e.g., the download icon in YouTube Music for Wear OS).

Fitbit (Sense, Versa, excluding Versa Lite):

Fitbit trackers don't support headphones, but compatible smartwatches do. The process varies slightly by watch model:

• Older models (Ionic, Versa 1, Versa 2): Open Settings, then Bluetooth, then Audio Device to search for and connect headphones.
• Newer models (Versa 2, Versa 3 and later): Go to Settings, then Vibration & Audio, then Bluetooth, then Manage devices. Swipe up to search for devices.

Use Spotify, Deezer, Pandora, or Fitbit's Music app (requires adding music via the Fitbit Connect app for Windows or macOS).

Garmin:

Garmin smartwatches have varying interfaces, but the general steps are:

1. Put your Bluetooth headphones in pairing mode.
2. Locate the Music settings (the exact steps vary by model, but generally involve pressing and holding a button, then navigating to Music > Headphones > Add New). Consult your watch's manual for specific instructions.

Audio management depends on the watch model, but typically involves connecting to apps like Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, or iHeartRadio on your phone, or adding your own music via the Garmin Express app (Windows or macOS).

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