Wireless Sensors
Your watch can be paired and used with wireless sensors using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology (
Your Wireless Sensors, page 61
). After the devices are paired, you can customize the optional data fields
(
Customizing the Data Screens, page 85
). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired.
For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to
for that sensor.
Sensor Type
Description
eBike
You can use your watch with your eBike and view bike data, such as battery and shifting
information, during your rides.
Extended
Display
You can use the Extended Display mode to display data screens from your Forerunner music
watch on a compatible Edge bike computer during a ride or triathlon.
External HR
You can use an external heart rate monitor, such as the HRM-Pro series or HRM-Dual
™
, and
view heart rate data during your activities. Some heart rate monitors can also store data or
provide advanced running data (
) (
).
Foot Pod
You can use a foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when you are
training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak.
Headphones
You can use Bluetooth headphones to listen to music loaded onto your Forerunner music
watch (
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page 72
).
Lights
You can use Varia
™
smart bike lights to improve situational awareness.
Power
You can use a power meter, such as Rally
™
and Vector
™
, to view your power data on your
watch. You can adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities (
), or use range alerts to be notified when you reach a specified power zone
(
).
Radar
You can use a Varia rearview bike radar to improve situational awareness and send alerts
about approaching vehicles.
RD Pod
You can use a Running Dynamics Pod to record running dynamics data and view it on your
watch (
).
Smart Trainer
You can use your watch with an indoor bike smart trainer to simulate resistance while
following a course, ride, or workout (
Using an Indoor Trainer, page 12
).
Spd./Cad.
You can attach speed or cadence sensors to your bike and view the data during your ride. If
necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference (
).
Tempe
You can attach the tempe temperature sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to
ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data.
VIRB
The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB action camera using your watch
(
).
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Sensors and Accessories
