Streaming music from a watch will in general have a big impact on battery life. Huawei's watches for instance do not offer those music player features for iPhone users. It can sometimes be the case that watches with music players are built to work for Android phones and not for iPhones despite being able to connect and use the other watch features on Apple's smartphone. It sounds like an obvious one but while many watches advertise having built-in music players, that doesn't mean they necessarily offer the ability to use that feature with your phone. That may mean connecting your phone to a computer first if that's where your audio lives before you can sync over. Other watches will only allow you to sync music via the companion phone app, which means making sure that audio is on your phone already. Check that the watch supports your chosen service before you buy. This means you can download playlists or individual tracks to listen to offline. Many running watches and smartwatches support Spotify – and other streaming services. Key considerations: Does it work with Spotify? Run to the beat: Learn how to use Spotify on your Garmin watch.Need a pair of running headphones? Our sister site has tested the best wire-free options.Looking for a great running watch? Check out our full GPS running watch guide.

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Many running watches offer support for syncing over Spotify, Deezer, or Apple Music playlists, and most still allow you to upload old MP3s, as well. Most of the Garmin sports watch range, and smartwatches such as the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, offer the ability to play music straight from the wrist. Whether you're looking for a Garmin watch with music or a fitness smartwatch, the Wareable team has tested every device on the market. The rise of running watches with built-in music playback means you can go for a run without taking your smartphone with you.

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