Track your progress
: You can track your daily steps, join a
friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
goals.
Share your activities
: You can connect with friends to follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.
Manage your settings
: You can customize your device and
user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
Access the Connect IQ store
: You can download apps, watch
faces, data fields, and widgets.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile
Before you can update your device software using the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, you must have a Garmin Connect account,
and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone
(
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device
).
1
Synchronize your device with the Garmin Connect Mobile
app (
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile
).
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect Mobile
app automatically sends the update to your device.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your device software, you must have a
Garmin Connect account, and you must download and install
the Garmin Express application.
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to
your device.
2
Disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device alerts you to update the software.
3
Select an option.
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
If you have not paired your fēnix device with your smartphone,
you can upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect
account using your computer.
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2
Go to
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile
1
Hold
LIGHT
to view the controls menu.
2
Select .
Wi
‑
Fi
®
Connected Features
Some fēnix models have Wi
‑
Fi connected features. The Garmin
Connect Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi
‑
Fi
connectivity.
Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account
:
Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect
account as soon as you finish recording the activity.
Workouts and training plans
: Allows you to browse for and
select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect
site. The next time your device has a Wi
‑
Fi connection, the
files are wirelessly sent to your device.
Software updates
: Your device downloads the latest software
update when a Wi
‑
Fi connection is available. The next time
you turn on or unlock the device, you can follow the on-
screen instructions to install the software update.
Setting Up Wi
‑
Fi Connectivity
1
, and download the
Garmin Express application.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi
‑
Fi connectivity
with Garmin Express.
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin
and other providers using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. You
can customize your device with watch faces, data fields,
widgets, and apps.
Watch Faces
: Allow you to customize the appearance of the
clock.
Data Fields
: Allow you to download new data fields that present
sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
Widgets
: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data
and notifications.
Apps
: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new
outdoor and fitness activity types.
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Before you can download Connect IQ features from the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, you must pair your fēnix device with your
smartphone.
1
From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select
Connect IQ Store
.
2
If necessary, select your device.
3
Select a Connect IQ feature.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using
Your Computer
1
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2
and sign in.
3
From your devices widget, select
Connect IQ Store
.
4
Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Customizing Your Device
Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-
glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth
connection to a compatible smartphone.
Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to
the widget loop manually.
Notifications
: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network
updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification
settings.
Calendar
: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone
calendar.
Connect IQ Features
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