Can I put Amazon Music app on my Samsung watch?
The Amazon Music app allows users to access their Amazon Music library directly from their smartwatch. With the app, you can browse playlists, albums, stations and podcasts, and control playback of songs, albums or playlists without needing your phone nearby (Source).
Samsung smartwatches like the Galaxy Watch series are some of the most popular smartwatches on the market. Having music controls available right on your Samsung smartwatch makes it easy to listen to tunes during workouts or on the go without having to lug your phone around (Source).
With music controls on your Samsung watch, you can easily pause, skip, adjust volume and more. This allows you to leave your phone behind while still enjoying seamless access to your music library. Music controls provide convenience and freedom for activities like running, exercising, commuting and more.
Compatibility
The Amazon Music app is only compatible with certain Samsung Galaxy Watch models. To use the Amazon Music app, your Samsung watch must be running Wear OS 3 or higher. The app is supported on the following Samsung watch models:
- Galaxy Watch4
- Galaxy Watch4 Classic
- Galaxy Watch5
- Galaxy Watch5 Pro
Earlier Samsung watch models like the Galaxy Watch3 and below cannot install the Amazon Music app, even if updated to the latest software. This is because they run Tizen OS instead of Wear OS.
In addition to running Wear OS 3 or higher, your Samsung watch must be paired to an Android phone version 7.0 or later to install third-party apps like Amazon Music. The app is not compatible with iOS devices at this time.
Installing the Amazon Music App
Installing the Amazon Music app on your Samsung Galaxy watch is an easy process that involves downloading the app on your phone and syncing your watch. Here are the steps:
First, download the Amazon Music app from the Google Play Store on your Android phone. You can search for “Amazon Music” in the Play Store app to find it. Make sure you are downloading the phone version of the app, not the watch-specific one.
Next, make sure your Samsung Galaxy watch is synced and paired with your smartphone through the Galaxy Wearable app. Your watch and phone need to be connected in order to transfer apps.
Now open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, select “Watch Apps”, and look for Amazon Music. Tap on Install to transfer the app from your phone to the synced watch. You may need to accept permissions and agree to install.
Once installed, the Amazon Music icon will appear on your Samsung Galaxy watch’s app screen. You can now open it and log into your Amazon account to access music. Streaming will work as long as your watch is connected to WiFi or LTE, if supported.
That’s all there is to it! Keeping your watch paired with your phone allows you to easily install apps remotely. The Galaxy Wearable app pushes the apps to your watch seamlessly.
Using the App
The Amazon Music app for Wear OS provides full controls for music playback using your smartwatch. You can play, pause, skip tracks, adjust volume, and more right from your wrist.
To access your music library and playlists, open the app and tap on the playlist icon in the bottom left. This will display your recently played music as well as playlists that you have downloaded for offline listening. You can scroll through and tap to play any playlist or album.1
For offline listening, tap on the download icon in the app and select playlists or albums to download directly to your watch. This allows you to listen without needing an internet connection. Downloaded playlists and albums will have a green arrow next to them. Just make sure your watch is charged before heading out!2
Features
The Amazon Music app for Samsung watches includes several useful features.
One of the most popular features is the ability to download playlists for offline listening. This allows you to listen to music on your watch even without an internet connection, which is great for workouts or times when you don’t have WiFi or mobile data. Downloaded playlists are available directly on the watch.
The app also offers voice control with Alexa. You can use voice commands to search for artists, songs, playlists and more. This hands-free control makes it easy to operate the app when on the go or without directly interacting with the watch screen.
For Amazon Prime members, the app provides access to Prime Music, Amazon’s catalog of over 2 million songs available to stream for free. This gives you a huge music library to enjoy without any ads.
The app also includes support for listening to podcasts. You can browse, search for, and play podcasts directly through the app on your Samsung watch.
Limitations
There are some limitations to using the Amazon Music app on the Samsung Galaxy smartwatches compared to the phone app:
The smartwatch app has a much smaller music library than the phone app. Only a limited number of songs, albums, or playlists can be downloaded to the watch due to storage constraints (1).
There is no support for uploading personal MP3s to the Amazon Music app on the Galaxy watches. You can only access music available through an Amazon Music subscription (2).
The app offers limited smartwatch controls compared to the phone app. You may only be able to start/stop playback, skip tracks, adjust volume, etc. More advanced controls like queuing songs may not be available (3).
So while the Amazon Music app provides basic music playback capabilities directly from your Galaxy Watch, there are some restrictions compared to the full experience on your smartphone.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks for getting the most out of the Amazon Music app on your Samsung smartwatch:
Using Voice Commands
You can use voice commands to control music playback on your Samsung smartwatch when paired with your phone. Just press and hold the Home button to activate Bixby or Google Assistant and say commands like “Play [song name]”, “Next song”, or “Pause music.” This allows you to easily control your music without having to touch the screen or phone (1).
Creating Playlists Optimized for Your Watch
Create playlists in the Amazon Music app on your phone that are optimized for offline listening on your watch. Add songs that are motivating for workouts or playlists under 2 GB so they can fit on your watch’s memory. Sync these smaller playlists to your watch for listening without your phone nearby (2).
Managing Notifications
You can manage notifications from the Amazon Music app to avoid too many disruptions while listening to music. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, select Notifications, then tap Amazon Music to minimize notifications or turn them off. This will prevent constant notifications if you just want to listen without interruption (3).
(1) https://support.google.com/wearos/answer/11167087?hl=en
(2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRYA4cJ2rq0
(3) https://www.theverge.com/22959795/music-smartwatch-apple-samsung-fitbit-garmin-wear-os
Troubleshooting
If you run into issues using the Amazon Music app on your Samsung watch, here are some common problems and solutions:
App Crashing
The Amazon Music app may unexpectedly crash or freeze on your Samsung watch. Try restarting both your watch and phone to see if it resolves the issue. You can also try reinstalling the Amazon Music app on your watch. Make sure your watch is running the latest firmware version and that the app is up-to-date as well.
If crashes persist, check the app permissions and make sure Amazon Music has access to storage, contacts, calendar, etc. Disable battery optimizations for the app under Settings > Apps. As a last resort, you may need to factory reset your watch to eliminate any corrupted data causing crashes.
Syncing Problems
Problems with syncing your music library and playlists between your phone and watch are common. First, ensure both devices are connected to the internet and Bluetooth is enabled. Force close the Amazon Music app on both devices and restart them.
Check that the Amazon Music app is installed on both devices and you are logged into the same account. Make sure automatic sync is enabled in the app settings. If issues continue, unlink your watch and repoair it with your phone in the Galaxy Wearable app.
Connectivity Issues
You may encounter connectivity problems like the app not loading or music not playing. Switch your watch’s Bluetooth on and off and force close the Amazon Music app. Restart both devices and make sure your watch is in range of your phone.
Check for any software or firmware updates for your watch. Go into Settings on your watch and make sure Media audio is enabled under Connections. As a last resort, factory reset your watch to troubleshoot persistent connectivity issues.
Alternative Apps
There are several popular music streaming apps that could serve as alternatives to Amazon Music on the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Some of the top options include:
Spotify – Spotify is one of the most widely-used music streaming services. It offers a large library of over 70 million songs and 2.2 million podcasts. The Spotify app is available for many Wear OS smartwatches, allowing users to download playlists for offline listening. However, the app is not natively supported on Tizen OS watches like the Galaxy Watch.
Apple Music – For iPhone users, Apple Music is an excellent option to consider. It has a catalog of over 90 million songs. The Apple Music app can be installed directly on the Apple Watch. Those with a Samsung Galaxy Watch would need to stream Apple Music from an iPhone rather than downloading tracks directly.
YouTube Music – As Google’s music streaming option, YouTube Music grants access to official songs, albums, thousands of playlists and artist radio. The YouTube Music app can be installed on Wear OS watches to manage playback without a phone. This service is not directly available for Tizen watches.
Pandora – With Pandora, users can listen to ad-free music stations based on artists or genres they enjoy. Pandora offers a library of over 5 million songs. The Pandora app is available on some Wear OS watches, but it is not compatible with the Galaxy Watch’s Tizen OS.
Conclusion
The Amazon Music app provides a convenient way for Samsung smartwatch users to access music streaming right from their wrist. With the ability to download playlists for offline listening, control playback, and see song information, it delivers core music functionality in a compact package optimized for small screens.
For music listeners who want quick access to Amazon Music’s library and their personal playlists, the app provides a satisfying experience that makes enjoying music on-the-go effortless. The streamlined interface allows for easy music browsing and playback control when you want to leave your phone in your pocket. While limited compared to the full mobile app, it provides just enough features to enjoy music in a variety of real-world scenarios.
Looking ahead, the Amazon Music app has room to grow to support more advanced features. We may see support added for additional smartwatch models, deeper integration with Alexa voice controls, and the ability to manage playlists and libraries. As smartwatch adoption increases, Amazon will likely continue refining the app to deliver an even more seamless listening experience directly from your wrist. But even in its current state, it achieves the core goal of untethered, on-the-go music access for Samsung users.