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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.
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 30.
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.
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2 Select .
Locating a Lost Smartphone
You can use this feature to help locate a lost smartphone that is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and
currently within range.
1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2 Select .
The Forerunner device begins searching for your paired smartphone. An audible alert sounds on your phone,
and the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the Forerunner device screen. The Bluetooth signal strength
increases as you move closer to your smartphone.
3 Select BACK to stop searching.
26 Smart Features
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