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Select an option:
• If you are using an Apple
®
smartphone, use the
notifications settings on your smartphone to select the
items to show on the device.
• If you are using a smartphone with Android
™
, from the
Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Settings > Smart
Notifications.
Playing Audio Prompts on Your Smartphone During
Your Activity
Before you can set up audio prompts, you must have a
smartphone with the Garmin Connect Mobile app paired to your
Forerunner device.
You can set the Garmin Connect Mobile app to play motivational
status announcements on your smartphone during a run or other
activity. Audio prompts include the lap number and lap time,
pace or speed, and heart-rate data. During an audio prompt, the
Garmin Connect mobile app mutes the primary audio of the
smartphone to play the announcement. You can customize the
volume levels on the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
NOTE: The Lap Alert audio prompt is enabled by default.
1
From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select
Garmin Devices.
2
Select your device.
3
Select Activity Options > Audio Prompts.
Opening the Music Controls
Music controls require a compatible smartphone to be paired
with the device.
Hold , and select Music Controls.
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, select to view the controls
widget.
2
Select > Find My Phone.
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.
3
Select to stop searching.
Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-
glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth
connection to a compatible smartphone.
Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to
the widget loop manually.
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network
updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification
settings.
Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone
calendar.
Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather
forecast.
Displays a dynamic summary of your activity today. The
metrics include your last recorded sport, intensity minutes,
steps, calories burned, and more.
Activity tracking: Tracks your daily step count, step goal,
distance traveled, calories, and sleep statistics.
Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in
moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes
goal, and progress toward your goal.
Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute
(bpm), resting heart rate for today, and a graph of your heart
rate.
Last sport: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded sport
and your total distance for the week.
Controls: Allows you to turn on and off the Bluetooth
connectivity and features including do not disturb, find my
phone, and manual syncing.
VIRB controls: Provides camera controls when you have a
VIRB device paired with your Forerunner device.
Last activity: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded
activity, such as your last run, last ride, or last swim.
Calories: Displays your calorie information for the current day.
Viewing the Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-
glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth
connection to a compatible smartphone.
From the time of day screen, select or .
Available widgets include heart rate and activity tracking.
About My Day
The My Day widget is a daily snapshot of your activity. This is a
dynamic summary that updates throughout the day. The metrics
include your last recorded sport, intensity minutes for the week,
steps, calories burned, and more. You can select to view
additional metrics.
Bluetooth Controls Widget
Turns on or off do not disturb mode.
Turns on or off Bluetooth technology.
Synchronizes your data with the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Activates the find my phone feature. It sends a beacon to your
smartphone that is paired and in range of your Forerunner device.
Viewing the Weather Widget
1
From the time of day screen, select to view the weather
widget.
2
Select to view hourly weather data.
3
Scroll down to view daily weather data.
VIRB Remote
The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB
action camera using your device. Go to www.garmin.com/VIRB
to purchase a VIRB action camera.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series
Owner's Manual for more information.
1
Turn on your VIRB camera.
2
Pair the VIRB camera with your Forerunner device (Pairing
ANT+ Sensors, page 13).
3
On the Forerunner device, select the VIRB accessory.
When the VIRB accessory is paired, the VIRB screen is
added to the data screens for the active profile.
4
Select an option:
• Select Timer Start/Stop to control the camera using the
timer .
Video recording automatically starts and stops with the
Forerunner device timer.
• Select Manual to control the camera using the shortcut
menu. From the VIRB widget, you can hold to control
the camera.
10 Smart Features
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