Managemymusic Spotify App

With the Music app on your Fitbit watch*, you can store and play several hours worth of your favorite songs and podcasts right on your wrist. After you download playlists to your watch, connect Bluetooth headphones or another audio device to listen to your tracks.

*This feature isn't available on Fitbit Sense, Fitbit Versa Lite Edition, or Fitbit Versa 3.

Whenever I create a beginner’s guide video, there are always comments from people requesting that I make a tutorial for Spotify. Which is understandable. Firstly I’ll go through all of your DJing with Spotify options just so you know whats really available to you. One of the easiest ways to DJ with Spotify is to use the onboard DJ mode that’s accessible in the standard Spotify app, but there are a couple of caveats to that.

To download playlists to your watch, you need a computer with a Wi-Fi connection and the free Fitbit Connect app.
See How do I download playlists to my Fitbit watch? below for details on how to install the apps and download playlists

Keep in mind you can only transfer files that you own or don’t require a license.

For information on how to use the Deezer app to download playlists to your watch, see How do I listen to Deezer playlists on my Fitbit watch?

If you live in the United States, you can also use the Pandora app to download stations to your watch. For more information, see How do I listen to Pandora stations on my Fitbit watch?

What types of music and podcast files can I download to my Fitbit watch?

The music and podcast file types you can download to your watch depend on whether you use a PC or a Mac. Note that some older songs may not transfer due to copyright protections (known as DRM encryption).

PC:

MP3 files
MP4 files with AAC audio
WMA files

Mac:

MP3 files
MP4 files with AAC audio

Can I transfer songs I downloaded through streaming services?

You can transfer music you purchased. Currently, you can’t transfer songs you downloaded through paid streaming services such as Apple Music and Microsoft Groove. If you have a paid Deezer subscription, you can use the Deezer app to download playlists to your watch. For more information, see How do I listen to Deezer playlists on my Fitbit watch? If you live in the United States, you can also use the Pandora app to download stations for offline listening. For more information, see How do I listen to Pandora stations on my Fitbit watch?

How many songs and podcasts can I store on my Fitbit watch?

Store over 300 songs and podcasts on your watch depending on the file sizes. For example, a 60-minute podcast takes up more storage space than a 3-minute song.

To download music and podcasts to your watch, create at least 1 playlist of songs or podcasts in iTunes or Windows Media Player to download to your watch.

If you use iTunes, make sure you approve the app to share playlists with your watch:
Open iTunes on your computer > Edit > Preferences > Advanced > Share iTunes Library XML with other applications > OK.

To transfer the music to your watch, choose your device.

Mac

Part 1

Start here the first time you download playlists to your watch. If you previously downloaded playlists, skip to Part 2 to download new music and podcasts.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Make sure your watch and your Mac are able to be connect to the same Wi-Fi network:

In the Fitbit app, tap the Today tab > your profile picture > your device image.
Tap Wi-Fi Settings.
Tap Add Network and follow the on-screen instructions to add your Wi-Fi network or check the Network list to make sure it’s already listed.
Tap the network name > Connect.
To see which network your computer is on, click the Wi-Fi symbol on your screen. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network as your watch.

If you have trouble connecting your watch to Wi-Fi, see Why won't my Fitbit watch connect to Wi-Fi?

Install Fitbit Connect

Install a free software application called Fitbit Connect that lets you download music and podcasts from your iTunes Library to your watch.

On your Mac, go to fitbit.com/setup.
Scroll down and click the option to Download for Mac.
Double-click Install Fitbit Connect.pkg. The Fitbit Connect installer opens.
Click Continue to move through the installer.
After the Fitbit Connect window appears, continue to Part 2.

Part 2

For best results, sync your watch in the Fitbit app, and then disable Bluetooth temporarily on your phone and computer.
Plug your watch into the charger.
In the Fitbit Connect window on your computer, click Manage My Music.
If prompted, log in to your Fitbit account.
On your watch, open the Music app and then tap Transfer Music. Note that you may need to scroll down to see the transfer button.
Wait a few moments for your watch to connect. Note this can sometimes take a minute or two.
When prompted, follow the on-screen instructions on your Mac to choose the playlists you want to download to your watch. After you choose a playlist, the download starts automatically. If your playlist doesn't appear, click the refresh icon and try again.
Note that if you take several minutes to pick your first playlist, Wi-Fi may disconnect to preserve your battery. Tap the Transfer Music button again to reconnect and continue choosing your playlists.

To see music transfer in action, watch our video (English only).

Windows PC

Part 1

Start here the first time you download playlists to your watch. If you previously downloaded playlists, skip to Part 2 to download new music and podcasts.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Ahnlab safe transaction kms. Make sure your watch and PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network:

In the Fitbit app, tap the Today tab > your profile picture > your device image.
Tap Wi-Fi Settings.
Tap Add Network and follow the on-screen instructions to add your Wi-Fi network or check the Network list to make sure it’s already listed.
Tap the network name > Connect.
To see which network your computer is on, click the Wi-Fi symbol on your screen. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network as your watch.

If you have trouble connecting your watch to Wi-Fi, see Why won't my Fitbit watch connect to Wi-Fi?

Install Fitbit Connect

Install a free software application called Fitbit Connect that lets you download music and podcasts from your iTunes Library or Windows Media Player to your watch.

On your PC, go to fitbit.com/setup.
Scroll down and click the option to Download for Windows.
Double-click Install Fitbit Connect.pkg. The Fitbit Connect installer opens.
Click Continue to move through the installer.
After the Fitbit Connect window appears, continue to Part 2.

Part 2

For best results, sync your watch in the Fitbit app, and then disable Bluetooth temporarily on your phone and computer.
Plug your watch into the charger.
On your computer, open Fitbit Connect and then choose Manage My Music.
Click Personal Music.
On your watch, open the Music app and then tap Transfer Music. Note that you may need to scroll down to see the transfer button.
Wait a few moments for your watch to connect. Note this can sometimes take a minute or two.
When prompted, follow the on-screen instructions on your computer to choose the playlists you want to download to your watch. After you choose a playlist, the download starts automatically.
Note that if you take several minutes to pick your first playlist, Wi-Fi may disconnect to preserve your battery. Tap the Transfer Music button again to reconnect and continue choosing your playlists.

How do I listen to music and podcasts on my Fitbit watch?

To listen to music and podcasts:

After you download at least 1 playlist, connect a Bluetooth audio device, such as Fitbit Flyer headphones or a Bluetooth speaker, to your watch. For more information, see How do I connect Bluetooth audio devices to my Fitbit watch?
Open the Music app on your watch and tap a playlist. If you downloaded multiple playlists, you may need to scroll down to choose the one you want.
Tap a track and then tap the play button.

Open the music controls to change tracks or control volume. From any screen, press and hold the back button on your watch and swipe to the Music Controls screen instead of opening the Music app.

How do I delete or manage playlists on my Fitbit watch?

Choose to delete individual playlists or all personal music stored on your watch. Use your computer to choose which playlists to delete or use the Fitbit app on your phone to delete all music stored on your watch without needing to connect to Wi-Fi. Note that you can add new playlists and delete existing ones at the same time.

Delete Individual Playlists

Plug your watch into the charger.
Open Fitbit Connect on your computer > Manage My Music.
Note that your watch and computer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
On your watch, open the Music app and then tap Transfer Music. Note that you may need to scroll down to see the transfer button.
Wait a few moments for your watch to connect. After your watch connects, on your computer screen you’ll see the list of playlists downloaded to your watch.
Click the checkbox next to the playlist(s) you want to delete. The update will begin immediately.

Delete All Music

In the Fitbit app, tap the Today tab > your profile picture > your device image.
Tap Media > Personal Music.
Tap Remove All Personal Music.

Why can't I download playlists to my Fitbit watch?

If you have trouble downloading your playlists, review the troubleshooting steps in Why can't I download music and podcasts to my Fitbit watch?

Do I need to have my phone nearby to listen to music and podcasts?

You can leave your phone at home. After you download your playlists and connect a Bluetooth audio device to your watch, you can listen to your tracks anywhere.

How do I control music on my Fitbit watch?

For more information about the music controls, see How do I control music with my Fitbit device?

Why can’t I download my personal music playlists in Microsoft Groove?

Microsoft Groove doesn’t support third-party app access to your playlists. Instead, download playlists from Windows Media Player to your watch.

Why can’t Fitbit’s music service find my playlists?

If you store music outside of the Music folder on your computer, our music service may not find your files. Add your folders to the list of folders the music service searches so it can find your playlists.

To add folders:

On your computer, open Fitbit Connect and choose Manage My Music.
Click the gear icon in the top right corner > Advanced Settings.
Click the + to add the folders where you store your music to the Music folders list and then click Ok.
Check to see if our music service found your playlists. If not, you may need to add more folders.

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Spotify’s tagline is “Music for Everyone” and it'd be hard-pressed to disagree

The music giant is to music what Netflix is to TV and, unless you’re very discerning (or very unlucky), you’ll find a great selection of your favorite music (and more) in a very easy-to-use app. Add that to the fact that Spotify's available almost anywhere you go and it’s no wonder that it tops the charts when it comes to music.

The top choice when it comes to streaming music

For everyone except an unlucky few, Spotify is all the music you’ll need.

Spotify is one of the most popular music apps around, and it’s not at all difficult to see why. Firstly, it’s hugely accessible. There is a version of Spotify available for almost every platform you could think of using and this is a large part of its likability. This version for Windows is exactly the type of flagship app you’d expect - it’s crisp-looking, fast, and easy-to-use and, although music quality depends largely on the quality of the device you’re reproducing it on (and not the app you’re using to play it), only the pickiest ears will have anything to say about the quality of the music you can listen to with Spotify.

The most basic level of Spotify is free, which is why it really is “music for everyone”. You can also sign up to Spotify Premium by paying a monthly fee. On the premium tier, the user experience is just a little bit nicer, with the ability to download music (great for planes), skip songs you don’t like and, many people’s favorite plus - you don’t have to listen to the ads.

Premium or not, the app is very easy to use. The main interface shows you a selection of things you’ve been listening to recently, or music Spotify has decided you’ll probably enjoy. Your library and playlists live on the left, and to the top on the left, you’ll see the Home, Browse, and Radio buttons. Browse is a nice feature for the undecided, as it’s a great way to find new music and artists. Radio is where you’ll want to go if you want music to play without having to make too much of an effort - pick an artist or music type, and it will find music related to it and play until you tell it not to.

Spotify’s charms don’t end with traditional music and their version of radio, however. By using Search and Browse, you’ll also be able to find podcasts, charts, new releases, and even upcoming concerts in your area, as well as being able to find music by mood or purpose, like studying or exercising.

Spotify’s settings are relatively simple and it’s here that some users do have complaints. When you head into the settings area, most of the things you can tweak are pretty simple or have nothing to do with music playback or quality. The number of tweaks you can actually make to the music is pretty low (you can add crossfade and change the streaming quality but beyond this, you have relatively little control over the music. For most, this lower degree of control is actually enough but, for a few, it’s unfortunately too little.

Spotify doesn’t often go wrong but when it does the support team is usually fast to react. You’ll also find an acceptable amount of help online but you’re unlikely to need to do much troubleshooting yourself.

Where can you run this program?

This version is for Windows. There are also versions for other platforms, like Android, iPhone, and Mac.

Is there a better alternative?

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There are certainly alternatives to Spotify, but whether or not they’re better is really subjective. YouTube Music is slated to start making waves in the streaming music market soon, but we still haven’t seen what it’s capable of doing. Google Play Music and Apple Music are contrasting giants; the former is nice if you have a lot of your own music, and the latter is ok only if you’re happy to use iTunes, as you need it for Apple’s streaming service. Deezer and Wave are also on the market, but they haven’t even begun to challenge Spotify’s reign.

Our take

For many, many people, Spotify provides music they want, works wherever they are, is easy to use and much more. If you’re an average music user, you know your favorites are on the platform, and you want your music solution to 'just work', then Spotify is the one for you. Some people are unlucky and find that their absolute favorites haven’t reached an agreement with Spotify and, as a result, aren’t in the catalog, which is a real shame. Others dislike the fact that the music you’re listening to is never yours (in which case, streaming music isn’t for them). Others believe that streaming music is (possibly) damaging artists, given that revenues are not as high as before when people bought albums. If any of these are pricking your conscience, then you might want to look elsewhere. For the rest though, Spotify is all you need.

Should you download it?

If you have average music needs and your favorite artists are available, download Spotify. If you have your own music, want greater control over playback, or just don’t like the idea of streaming, look for another music-listening option.