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Safety and Tracking Features
the Garmin Connect website to your device. You can
also install device software updates and manage your
Connect IQ apps.
1
Connect the device to your computer using the
USB cable.
2
Go to
3
Download and install the Garmin Express
application.
4
Open the Garmin Express application, and select
Add Device
.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
1
Hold
LIGHT
to view the controls menu.
2
Select
.
Garmin Golf App
The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards
from your compatible Garmin device to view detailed
statistics and shot analyses. Golfers can compete with
each other at different courses using the Garmin Golf
app. More than 41,000 courses have leaderboards that
anyone can join. You can set up a tournament event
and invite players to compete.
The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin
Connect account. You can download the Garmin Golf
app from the app store on your smartphone.
Garmin Explore
The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you
to plan trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints,
routes, and tracks. They offer advanced planning both
online and offline, allowing you to share and sync data
with your compatible Garmin device. You can use the
mobile app to download maps for offline access, and
then navigate anywhere without using your cellular
service.
You can download the Garmin Explore app from
the app store on your smartphone, or you can go to
.
Safety and Tracking Features
CAUTION
Incident detection and assistance are supplemental
features and should not be relied on as a primary
method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin
Connect app does not contact emergency services on
your behalf.
The fēnix device has safety and tracking features that
must be set up with the Garmin Connect app.
NOTICE
To use these features, you must be connected to the
Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology.
You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin
Connect account.
Assistance:
Allows you to send an automated
message with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS
location to your emergency contacts.
Incident detection:
When the fēnix device detects
an incident during an outdoor walk, run, or bike
activity, the device sends an automated message,
LiveTrack link, and GPS location to your emergency
contacts.
LiveTrack:
Allows friends and family to follow your
races and training activities in real time. You
can invite followers using email or social media,
allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin
Connect tracking page.
Live Event Sharing:
Allows you to send messages to
friends and family during an event, providing real-
time updates.
NOTE:
This feature is available only if your device
is connected to an Android smartphone.
GroupTrack:
Allows you to keep track of your
connections using LiveTrack directly on screen
and in real time.
Adding Emergency Contacts
Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the
incident detection and assistance features.
1
From the Garmin Connect app, select
or .
2
Select
Safety & Tracking
>
Incident Detection &
Assistance
>
Add Emergency Contact
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Adding Contacts
You can add up to 50 contacts to the Garmin Connect
app. Contact emails can be used with the LiveTrack
feature. Three of these contacts can be used as
emergency contacts (
Adding Emergency Contacts, page
).
1
From the Garmin Connect app, select
or .
2
Select
Contacts
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
After you add contacts, you must sync your data
to apply the changes to your fēnix device (
Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 12
).
Turning Incident Detection On and Off
1
Hold
MENU
.
2
Select
Safety & Tracking
>
Incident Detection
.
3
Select an activity.
NOTE:
Incident detection is available only for
outdoor walk, run, and bike activities.
When an incident is detected by your fēnix device
with GPS enabled, the Garmin Connect app can send
an automated text message and email with your
name and GPS location to your emergency contacts.
