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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 (
).
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 (
).
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. A message appears indicating your
contacts will be informed after 30 seconds have elapsed. You
can select
Cancel
before the countdown is complete to cancel
the message.
Requesting Assistance
Before you can request assistance, you must set up emergency
contacts (
).
1
Hold the
LIGHT
key.
2
When you feel three vibrations, release the key to activate
the assistance feature.
The countdown screen appears.
TIP:
You can select
Cancel
before the countdown is
complete to cancel the message.
Starting a GroupTrack Session
Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a
Garmin Connect account, a compatible smartphone, and the
Garmin Connect app.
These instructions are for starting a GroupTrack session with
fēnix devices. If your connections have other compatible
devices, you can see them on the map. The other devices may
not be able to display GroupTrack riders on the map.
1
Go outside, and turn on the fēnix device.
2
Pair your smartphone with the fēnix device (
).
3
On the fēnix device, hold
MENU
, and select
Safety &
Tracking
>
GroupTrack
>
Show on Map
to enable viewing
connections on the map screen.
4
In the Garmin Connect app, from the settings menu, select
Safety & Tracking
>
LiveTrack
>
GroupTrack
.
5
If you have more than one compatible device, select a device
for the GroupTrack session.
6
Select
Visible to
>
All Connections
.
7
Select
Start LiveTrack
.
8
On the fēnix device, start an activity.
9
Scroll to the map to view your connections.
TIP:
From the map, you can hold
MENU
and select
Nearby
Connections
to view distance, direction, and pace or speed
information for other connections in the GroupTrack session.
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions
The GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of other
connections in your group using LiveTrack directly on the
screen. All members of the group must be your connections in
your Garmin Connect account.
• Start your activity outside using GPS.
• Pair your fēnix device with your smartphone using Bluetooth
technology.
• In the Garmin Connect app, from the settings menu, select
Connections
to update the list of connections for your
GroupTrack session.
• Make sure all of your connections pair to their smartphones
and start a LiveTrack session in the Garmin Connect app.
• Make sure all your connections are in range (40 km or
25 mi.).
• During a GroupTrack session, scroll to the map to view your
connections (
).
GroupTrack Settings
Hold
MENU
, and select
Safety & Tracking
>
GroupTrack
.
Show on Map
: Enables you to view connections on the map
screen during a GroupTrack session.
Activity Types
: Allows you to select which activity types appear
on the map screen during a GroupTrack session.
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin
and other providers using the Connect IQ 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 features from the Connect IQ app, you
must pair your fēnix device with your smartphone (
).
1
From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
Connect IQ app.
2
If necessary, select your device.
3
Select a Connect IQ feature.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Connect IQ Features