Notebookcheck Logo

Garmin watches could soon have a YouTube Music app

The YouTube Music app could have additional features for LTE wearables, like the Forerunner 945 LTE. (Image source: Garmin)
The YouTube Music app could have additional features for LTE wearables, like the Forerunner 945 LTE. (Image source: Garmin)
Rumors suggest a dedicated YouTube Music app for Garmin wearables is coming. The exact features of the app are unclear; fans speculate that it would allow you to stream or download music for offline playback. The company also appears to be developing apps for other wearables and devices like Apple TV.
Smartwatch Wearable

A YouTube Music app could be coming to Garmin smartwatches. A report by 9to5Google claims that a source “familiar with the matter” had disclosed that the streaming service would roll out to a broader range of devices, with dedicated apps for Garmin wearables and Apple TV.

The YouTube Music app for Garmin should be downloadable via the Connect IQ store, where users can already choose from music streaming apps such as Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music. The app is expected to allow you to play music from your watch without needing a connection to your smartphone. This could be thanks to LTE-support, for watches such as the Forerunner 945 LTE. Alternatively, you might be able to download content, allowing you to play music without an internet connection. For context, Spotify Premium users are already offered the playlist, album and podcast sync feature for offline playback.

The source also suggested that the YouTube music app was planned to roll out to other wearables, though it did not call out any brands or models. Plus, the report claims that the company aims to improve the YouTube music experience with third parties such as Sonos. It remains unclear when this YouTube Music app for Garmin smartwatches, or the other rumored apps and updates, will be released.

Related Articles

The Omnichord OM-108 celebrates Suzuki's 70th company anniversary. (Source: Suzuki)
Suzuki launches latest Omnichord OM-108 electronic auto harp after 25 year wait to the delight of musicians 02/07/2024
Their digital avatars have given Kiss
KISS to continue touring thanks to “Immortal Digital Avatars” 12/04/2023
YouTube Premium homepage (Source: Own)
Google increases subscription prices for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium in some markets, including Germany and Australia 11/02/2023
Amazon Music was the first big-name library-matching service offered - and the first to be culled (image source: Amazon)
Music lockers – a look back at the best, and worst, of both worlds 10/03/2023
Several new features are rumored to be coming to Garmin devices, including an alarm tool already available for the Tactix 6 (delta) smartwatch. (Image source: Garmin)
New Garmin sports features rumored for smartwatches and Edge devices 06/26/2023
The Garmin Venu 2 Smartwatch is discounted at Amazon in the US, the UK, the Netherlands and France. (Image source: Garmin)
Garmin Venu 2 smartwatch now up to 37% off at Amazon 06/26/2023
Garmin public software version 12.25 has been released for the Instinct 2, Instinct 2S (above) and Instinct Crossover smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)
Garmin releases new public updates 12.25 and 12.26 for Instinct 2, Instinct 2S, Instinct Crossover and Instinct 2X smartwatches 06/21/2023
The Garmin Connect IQ version 6.2.0 brings features for various wearables, including the Forerunner 965. (Image source: Garmin)
Garmin reveals Connect IQ version 6.2.0 with scalable fonts and new review request tool 06/21/2023
Nothing Watch (1) concepts have focused on the company's recognisable transparent designs. (Image source: JunSeo Oh)
Nothing Watch (1): New smartwatch by Nothing spotted before Phone (2) release 06/21/2023
The Galaxy Watch6 series will be available in four sizes. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)
Leaker shares slew of Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic images before Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event 06/16/2023
The Garmin Instinct 2X has received Beta update 12.26. (Image source: Garmin)
Garmin Instinct 2X receives new Beta Version 12.26 software 06/15/2023
The Pixel Watch has come a long way since we reviewed it last year. (Image source: NotebookCheck)
Google Pixel Watch gains At a Glance functionality via new watch face complication 06/15/2023
Firmware version 26.00 concludes Garmin's latest round of Beta development for the Fenix 6 series. (Image source: Garmin)
Garmin brings new features and bug fixes to Fenix 6, Enduro, Marq, Quatix 6 and Tactix Delta with new stable software update 06/15/2023
Google's metal bracelets for the Pixel Watch have been a long time coming. (Image source: Google)
Google confirms new Pixel Watch features in June 2023 Feature Drop and long-awaited metal bracelet release 06/14/2023
The Galaxy Watch5 Pro will be eligible for AFib notifications. (Image source: Samsung)
Samsung to release Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Pro with AFib notification technology 06/14/2023
The Polar Ignite 3 Titanium smartwatch has several new features. (Image source: Polar)
Polar Ignite 3 Titanium smartwatch arrives with new skin temperature monitoring feature 06/14/2023
The Pixel Watch 2 should line up with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro this autumn, Pixel Watch pictured. (Image source: Google)
Pixel Watch 2: Google app code hints at two model variants 06/14/2023
The Galaxy Watch5, pictured, may offer only slightly worse performance than its successor. (Image source: NotebookCheck)
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 smartwatches to launch with familiar Exynos W930 chipset 06/13/2023
Google has kept the Pixel Watch's SpO2 sensor disabled until now. (Image source: NotebookCheck)
First signs of full blood oxygen support for Google Pixel Watch emerge 06/12/2023
A Galaxy Watch with the new beta feature. (Source: Max Weinbach via 9to5Google)
One UI 5 Watch based on Wear OS 4 finally supports reset-free phone-switching 06/11/2023
The Galaxy Watch5 Pro is set to be replaced by a new Galaxy Watch model next month. (Image source: Samsung)
Samsung patents automatic calorie nutrition tracking future Galaxy Watch smartwatches 06/09/2023
The Amazfit Pop 3S marries a huge display with a simple design. (Image source: Amazfit)
Amazfit Pop 3S starts with gigantic AMOLED display and budget price tag 06/09/2023
The T-Rex 2 Ocean Blue edition. (Source: Amazfit)
Amazfit T-Rex 2 Ocean Blue coral-friendly special edition released to pre-order 06/08/2023
The Huawei Watch 4 series starts at €449 in Europe. (Image source: Huawei)
Huawei Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro now official with Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipsets 06/08/2023
Huawei has released the first software update for the Watch 4 series. (Image source: NotebookCheck)
Huawei Watch 4 and Watch 4 Pro receive new features with new HarmonyOS 3 update 06/07/2023
Garmin has released Beta version 12.53 for the Forerunner 245, 745 and 945 smartwatches. (Image source: Garmin)
Garmin Forerunner 245, 745 and 945 receive bug fixes and minor improvements with Beta Version 12.53 06/07/2023
Read all 1 comments / answer
static version load dynamic
Loading Comments
Comment on this article
Please share our article, every link counts!
Polly Allcock, 2023-06-14 (Update: 2023-06-14)