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Garmin Express DOES NOT see playlists

Hello

I use Windows 10. I am trying to use Garmin Express in order to upload playlists (and corresponding music fies) to Garmin Venu Sq2 smartwatch.

Using VLC I've created playlists (*.m3u) and saved them on in the folders containing the music files.

I've installed the latest Garmin Express app. I've plugged in my smartwatch and I've added my smartwatch.

I've used the (+) icon and selected location where the music is stored. After that I've used 'refresh' icon.

At present the app sees music only. When I select 'Playlists' option the app sees nothing.

I've checked the spelling in the playlist (no special symbols). I've repeated the whole procedure using *.m3u8 file) the result is the same.

So far I able to transfer music only.

Thanks for your help in advance.

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seilogramp over 2 years ago in reply to 6128337 +1 verified

There may be other methods, but currently that's what works for me for both m3u and m3u8 playlists.

I'm saving them to my music folder C:\Users\[User ID]\Music\

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0 seilogramp over 2 years ago

For whatever reason, I'm only able to view playlists and save them to my watch if the playlists are created using the bult-in Groove Music (Win10) or Media Player (Win11). That's what I've been using since I got the Epix over a year ago. I like using VLC, so would like to revisit this to see if it's possible.

0 6128337 over 2 years ago in reply to seilogramp

Do you sugest that Garmin Express can search for music everywhere but playlist it looks only in windows generic Music\playlist folder?

0 seilogramp over 2 years ago in reply to 6128337

It doesn't matter, even searching everywhere GE still will not see playlists that were created using VLC.

0 6128337 over 2 years ago in reply to seilogramp

So I need to use Media Player and save playlist in m3u format? Location of the playlists does not matter (assuming that correct path is indicated in Garmin Express)?

+1 seilogramp over 2 years ago in reply to 6128337

There may be other methods, but currently that's what works for me for both m3u and m3u8 playlists.

I'm saving them to my music folder C:\Users\[User ID]\Music\

0 6128337 over 2 years ago in reply to seilogramp

Thanks it worked. Admin please mark subject as „solved”.

In my spare time I will compare playlists created by VLC and WMP.