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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 garmin.com/safety.
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.
Requesting Assistance
Before you can request assistance, you must set up emergency contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts,
page 30).
1 Hold the LIGHT key.
2 When you feel three vibrations, release the key to activate the assistance feature.
The countdown screen appears.
TIP: You can select Cancel before the countdown is complete to cancel the message.
Turning Incident Detection On and Off
1 From the watch face, hold UP.
2 Select > Safety > Incident Detection.
3 Select an activity.
NOTE: Incident detection is available only for outdoor walk, run, and bike activities.
When an incident is detected by your Forerunner device with GPS enabled, the Garmin Connect app can send an
automated text message and email with your name and GPS location to your emergency contacts. A message
appears indicating your contacts will be informed after 30 seconds have elapsed. You can select Cancel before
the countdown is complete to cancel the message.
Live Event Sharing
Live event sharing allows you to send messages to friends and family during an event, providing real-time
updates including cumulative time and last lap time. Before the event, you can customize the list of recipients
and the message content in the Garmin Connect app.
30 Safety and Tracking Features
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