Garmin Forerunner 630, Owner'S Manual

Bluetooth Connected Features

The Forerunner device has several Bluetooth connected 

features for your compatible smartphone using the Garmin 

Connect Mobile app. For more information, go to 

www.garmin.com/intosports/apps

.

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.

Activity uploads

: Automatically sends your activity to the 

Garmin Connect Mobile app as soon as you finish recording 

the activity.

Software updates

: Your device wirelessly downloads the latest 

software update. The next time you turn on the device, you 

can follow the on-screen instructions to update the software.

Workout downloads

: Allows you to browse for workouts in the 

Garmin Connect Mobile app and wirelessly send them to 

your device.

Social media interactions

: Allows you to post an update to 

your favorite social media website when you upload an 

activity to the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

Notifications

: Displays phone notifications and messages on 

your Forerunner device.

Turning On the Smartphone Connection Alert

You can set the Forerunner device to alert you when your paired 

smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth wireless 

technology.

Select 

 > 

Settings

 > 

Bluetooth

 > 

Connection Alert

 > 

On

.

Locating a Lost Smartphone

You can use the find my phone feature to help locate a lost 

smartphone that is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology 

and currently within range.

1

From the time of day screen, swipe to view the controls 

widget, and select  .
The Forerunner device begins searching for your paired 

smartphone. Bars appear on the Forerunner device screen 

corresponding to the Bluetooth signal strength, and an 

audible alert sounds on your smartphone.

2

Select   to stop searching.

Turning Off Bluetooth Technology

From the time of day screen, swipe right to view the controls 

widget, and select  .

 is gray when Bluetooth technology is turned off.

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 Forerunner 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

Go to 

www.garminconnect.com

.

3

From your devices widget, select 

Connect IQ Store

.

4

Select a Connect IQ feature.

5

Select 

Send to Device

, and follow the on-screen 

instructions.

Wi

‑

Fi Connected Features

The Forerunner device has Wi

‑

Fi connected features. The 

Garmin Connect Mobile application is not required for you to use 

Wi

‑

Fi connectivity.

NOTE: 

Your device must be connected to a wireless network to 

take advantage of these features.

Activity uploads to Garmin Connect

: Automatically sends 

your activity to Garmin Connect as soon as you finish 

recording.

Workouts and training plans

: Activities and training plans 

previously selected from Garmin Connect are sent wirelessly 

to your device.

Software updates

: Your device wirelessly downloads the latest 

software update. The next time you turn on the device, you 

can follow the on-screen instructions to update the software.

Setting Up Wi

‑

Fi Connectivity on Your Forerunner 

Device

Before you can upload an activity wirelessly, you must have an 

activity saved to your device, and the timer must be stopped.

1

Go to 

www.garminconnect.com/start

, and download the 

Garmin Express

™

 application.

2

In the Garmin Express application, follow the on-screen 

instructions to add your device.

3

In the Garmin Express application, select 

Tools

.

4

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a Wi

‑

Fi network.

TIP: 

You can register your device at this time.

Your device attempts to upload your saved activity to your 

Garmin Connect account following each activity.

Turning Off Wi

‑

Fi Wireless Technology

• From the Forerunner device, select 

 > 

Settings

 > 

Wi-Fi

 > 

Auto Upload

 > 

Off

.

• Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off 

Wi

‑

Fi wireless technology.

History

History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, 

lap data, and optional ANT+

®

 sensor information.

NOTE: 

When the device memory is full, your oldest data is 

overwritten.

Viewing History

1

Select 

 > 

History

 > 

Activities

.

2

Scroll up and down to view your saved activities.

3

Select an activity.

4

Select an option:
• Select 

Details

 to view additional information about the 

activity.

History

5