Spotify has updated its Wear OS app to add the ability to download media on smartwatches, along with a minor user interface (UI) refresh. The music streaming service announced its updated app along with the launch of Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic at the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 11. The update will be rolled out to users in the coming weeks. It’s worth noting that the ability to download media on the Wear OS app is exclusive to Spotify Premium subscribers.
In the coming weeks, Spotify Premium subscribers with Wear OS smartwatches will be able to download and play media offline, directly from their wearables. Free users can stream songs using shuffle mode, but can download podcasts.
However, Spotify mentioned that the smartwatches must run Wear OS 2.0 or higher and that the connected smartphone must have the latest version of Spotify’s app.
Download songs from Spotify on Wear OS
On your watch, find the music and podcasts you want to download to your watch.
Tap on Download to watch.
For progress go to the Downloads section on your watch.
Once the selected playlists, albums or podcasts in your library are downloaded, you will see a small green arrow next to their names.
Plug in your headphones and start listening.
It’s worth noting that the smartwatch must be connected to earphones or headphones, as the Spotify app may not support a built-in speaker. In addition to media playback, the Wear OS app can also control playback of wireless speakers, TVs and game consoles via Spotify Connect.
In addition to Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic – recently launched at the Galaxy Unpacked event – Spotify’s new functionality will be available in the coming weeks for Wear OS-compatible smartwatches from Fossil, Mobvoi and Suunto.
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