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OpenPlayer - Sync Music with Jellyfin

· v2.0.6
★★★★★ (3) ↓ 1,000 downloads 5 Free

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Description: OpenPlayer syncs music and podcasts from your Jellyfin media server to your Garmin watch. Note: Audio Player appearance varies by model. Developed for and tested on Fenix 6S Pro. Other models tested through simulator. Features: - Sync selected playlists from Jellyfin to your device - Uses Jellyfin username/password authentication - Manage storage with track-level control - Remove individual tracks to free space - QR code setup for easy server connection - Manual entry option available Buy me a coffee if you like the app: https://ko-fi.com/lavenderaf Technical Details: - App type: audio-content-provider-app - Storage: uses device internal storage - Sync via Bluetooth and WiFi - API key stored with XOR obfuscation in secure storage on the device encrypted by Garmin - No data shared with third party services/apps - Supports selected playlist sync only How to Use: 1. Open app settings in the Garmin Connect or scan a QR code from the in-app Settings menu. 2. Enter your Jellyfin server URL (e.g., https://jellyfin.yourdomain.com), username and password 3. Select playlists to sync 4. Initiate sync from Options menu Requirements: - Jellyfin media server - Garmin watch with audio storage support - Bluetooth connection to phone or to WiFi

What's new

Added support for Touch screen devices. Added more support for Forerunner series. Now authentication works using username/password to fetch user-specific playlists Getting all tracks in 256kbps mp3 via Jellyfin's stream endpoint to ensure compatibility. Podcasts (tracks 20+minutes long) downloaded in 128kbps.

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Details

Compatible with 87 devices
Updated Jul 27, 2026
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