Garmin FORERUNNER 55, Owner'S Manual

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Smart Features
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device
To use the connected features of the Forerunner device, it must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect
app, instead of from the Bluetooth
® settings on your smartphone.
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Garmin Connect app.
2 Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.
3 Select LIGHT to turn on the device.
The first time you turn on the device, it is in pairing mode.
TIP: You can hold UP, and select
> Phone > Pair Phone to manually enter pairing mode.
4 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account:
• If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen
instructions.
• If you already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the or menu, select
Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Tips for Existing Garmin Connect Users
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Garmin Devices > Add Device.
Bluetooth Connected Features
The Forerunner device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible smartphone using the
Garmin Connect app.
Activity uploads: Automatically sends your activity to the Garmin Connect app as soon as you finish recording
the activity.
Audio prompts: Allows the Garmin Connect app to play status announcements, such as mile splits and other
data, on your smartphone during a run or other activity.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device features with new watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired with your Forerunner device and currently within
range.
Find my watch: Locates your lost Forerunner device that is paired with your smartphone and currently within
range.
Music controls: Allows you to control the music player on your smartphone.
PacePro downloads: Allows you to create and download PacePro strategies in the Garmin Connect app and
wirelessly send them to your device.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your Forerunner device.
Safety and tracking features: Allows you to send messages and alerts to friends and family, as well as request
assistance from emergency contacts set up in the Garmin Connect app. For more information, go to Safety
and Tracking Features, page 29 .
Social media interactions: Allows you to post an update to your favorite social media website when you upload
an activity to the Garmin Connect app.
Software updates: Allows you to update your device software.
Weather updates: Sends real-time weather conditions and notifications to your device.
Workout downloads: Allows you to browse for workouts in the Garmin Connect app and wirelessly send them
to your device.
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