For a lot of people, music is an integral part of working out. But not everyone wants to schlep their phone around while hitting the trails or working up a sweat. That\u2019s where smartwatches can come in pretty handy. While nearly every smartwatch lets you control music on your phone, a good number can also play music on-device.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s an Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Garmin, Fitbit or Wear OS watch, you\u2019ve got a lot of options for listening to music. Much of it will depend on which service is supported and what OS your watch runs on. Some will have options for offline playback, either through downloadable playlists or onboard music storage. If your smartwatch has LTE, you may also be able to stream music directly to your wrist.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that you\u2019ll likely need a pair of Bluetooth headphones, as not every smartwatch has a speaker. Also, if you want to download playlists for offline playback, you\u2019ll almost certainly need a subscription to the music service of your choice. That\u2019s not to say you can\u2019t listen to music for free. You can, but your phone-free options will be much more limited. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a breakdown of the major players by platform, and how to start listening.<\/p>\n