GPS Watch compatible with Google Play Music?

jenno369

I am looking for recommendations for a GPS watch for running that a play list from Google play music can be loaded onto. This is for a gift for my husband--currently, he uses his phone to track his runs, but the GPS on it is spotty and he ends up with incomplete data.
He loves his Google music, so I'm concerned that if I focus on just getting him a nice GPS watch, he will still have to carry his phone with him due to the music requirement.

I have done some research but can't seem to get a straight answer on what is available currently and what actually works! I would greatly appreciate any insights!

(Also, apologies if this has been asked/answered before. I did a search of the forums before posting, while there are plenty of threads about wearables, I didn't see anything specific to Google music)

scorpio516

I haven't heard of one yet. Samsung watch maybe, but it sucks as a GPS watch. Apple watch yes, but if he's using google music, he probably doesn't have an iphone which is required, and it's meh as a running watch.

Garmin doesn't do music at all.
Polar and everyone else does pre-loaded songs, and don't have a cell chip to stream.

dewd2

I carry my phone for music (and other things like live tracking and emergencies). I use my Garmin Forerunner to track my runs. I don't know anyone that listens to music from their watch.