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Updating the Sofware Using the Garmin Connect App
Before you can update your watch software using the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect
account, and you must pair the watch with a compatible phone (Pairing Your Phone, page 89).
Sync your watch with the Garmin Connect app (Using the Garmin Connect App, page 92).
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app automatically sends the update to your watch. The
update is applied when you are not actively using the watch. When the update is complete, your watch
restarts.
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
The Garmin Express application connects your watch to your Garmin Connect account using a computer. You
can use the Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account and to
send data, such as workouts or training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your watch. You can also
add music to your watch (Downloading Personal Audio Content, page 87). You can also install software updates
and manage your Connect IQ apps.
1 Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable.
2 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3 Download and install the Garmin Express application.
4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add Device.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating the Sofware Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your watch software, you must download and install the Garmin Express application and
add your watch (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 93).
1 Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, the Garmin Express application sends it to your watch.
2 After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the update, disconnect the watch from your computer.
Your watch installs the update.
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app
(garmin.com/connectiqapp). You can customize your watch with watch faces, device apps, data fields, and
music providers.
Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the clock.
Device Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as glances and new outdoor and fitness activity
types.
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.
Music: Add music providers to your watch.
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Before you can download features from the Connect IQ app, you must pair your tactix watch with your phone
(Pairing Your Phone, page 89).
1 From the app store on your phone, install and open the Connect IQ app.
2 If necessary, select your watch.
3 Select a Connect IQ feature.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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