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 device 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.
Device 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 Forerunner device with your
smartphone (
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 25
).
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.
Safety and Tracking Features
CAUTION
The safety and tracking features are supplemental features and should not be relied on as a primary method to
obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
The Forerunner device has safety and tracking features that must be set up with the Garmin Connect app.
NOTICE
To use these features, your device must be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology.
You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account.
For more information about safety and tracking features, go to
Assistance: Allows you to send a message with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to
your emergency contacts.
Incident detection: When the Forerunner device detects an incident during an outdoor walk, run, or bike activity,
the device sends an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency
contacts.
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 web page.
Live Event Sharing: Allows you to send messages to friends and family during an event, providing real-time
updates.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is connected to an Android smartphone.
Adding Emergency Contacts
Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the safety and tracking features.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select
or
.
2 Select Safety & Tracking > Safety Features > Add Emergency Contact.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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