Garmin® announces integration with Spotify allowing customers to listen to offline playlists from their wrist

Available now on the fēnix® 5 Plus series

OLATHE, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN),
announces integration with Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming
service, on compatible Garmin music watches. Garmin customers and
Spotify Premium users with a fēnix
5 Plus
series watch can now store audio, enabling users to download
and listen to music offline without having to take a phone along. This
announcement is being made in conjunction with an exclusive media event
in New York City on Oct. 3.

“Spotify is the most popular music streaming service in the world, and
we are excited to collaborate with them to provide our customers with
even more ways to listen to their songs while on the go,” said Dan
Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Whether you’re
a rock, pop, classical or country music fan, with access to millions of
tracks on Spotify, we know Garmin users will be able to find something
that suits their mood.”

Spotify Premium account holders can create playlists including all their
favorite tracks and then sync the playlists to their compatible Garmin
music watch via WiFi. Users can then access their playlists through the
Spotify app on their watch to start listening. New users can try out
Premium at no cost at spoti.fi./offer
(Limited eligibility. Terms & Conditions apply).

The Spotify app is available now in the Connect IQ™ store for Garmin
customers with a fēnix 5 Plus series, Garmin’s popular multisport GPS
smartwatch that’s built for athletes and adventures of all sizes.

For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless
devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active
lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including
automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more
information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom,
contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin,
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About Garmin International, Inc.

Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq:
GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal
subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United
Kingdom. Garmin and fēnix are registered trademarks and Connect IQ is a
trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product
names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of
their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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Contacts

Garmin International, Inc. Stephanie Schultz, 913-397-8200 [email protected]