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Why can't I see the music control default in the Connect App?

Former Member
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I want to use the default app (I guess iTunes) for my Vivoactive, the FAQ's talk about going to the menu (top left 3 lines) and selecting settings and choosing default music app.
In my view I see only a notifications in-tray like icon top left of my app screen, so I can't use the music controls on my Vivo,
Garmin were fairly poor when I contacted them and gave me the same answer in FAQ's
  • In Android, choose the 3 line icon on the left next to My Day.
    You go to Settings (right after Garmin devices)

    there is:
    Profile,
    User Settings
    Smart notifications
    Default Music Player

    I'm pretty sure it should be the same in iOS.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 8 years ago
    In Android, choose the 3 line icon on the left next to My Day.
    You go to Settings (right after Garmin devices)

    there is:
    Profile,
    User Settings
    Smart notifications
    Default Music Player

    I'm pretty sure it should be the same in iOS.


    To the left of my day is an icon that looks like an in tray not 3 lines
  • In Android, choose the 3 line icon on the left next to My Day.
    The equivalent in Garmin Connect Mobile app for iOS is the

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    in the bottom right corner.
  • Huh?

    I see no place in GCM for iOS to set the default music player.

    ... in lower right-hand corner for "More" > Settings > User Settings has a number of different options, but no Default Music Player. Instead I see:

    Gender
    Birthdate
    Age
    Height
    Weight
    Activity Class
    V02 max (running and cycling)
    Normal bedtime and wake up
    Unit of Measure
    Custom
    Stride-length customs for walking and running
    Power Display
    First Day of the Week
  • This just in...you can't

    The equivalent in Garmin Connect Mobile app for iOS is the

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    in the bottom right corner.


    From this link to the FAQ for GCM:

    "Note: The default music player can only be changed on Android OS devices. Compatible Apple iOS devices will only utilize Apple's native Music app. All 3rd party players (e.g. Pandora, Spotify) cannot be controlled through the Garmin device."

    That being said, the link also does show that the Vivoactive does support music control -- so for your iOS GCM app, it should automatically use the Music appp on your iOS device.

    I am assuming from your OP that this is not working for you?
  • I think you have to add the widget through Connect IQ. Someone please correct me if there is another way.

    GCM > More > Garmin Devices > vivoactive HR > Connect IQ Apps > Widgets > Music Controls.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 8 years ago
    The equivalent in Garmin Connect Mobile app for iOS is the

    [table][tr][td="align:center"]˚˚˚
    More
    [/td][/tr][/table]
    in the bottom right corner.


    Thanks