Garmin vivoactive 6 Smartwatch 42mm GPS Stylish Design User Manual

VÍVOACTIVE

6 HEALTH AND FITNESS

GPS SMARTWATCH

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction......................................1

Getting Started........................................ 1

Overview.................................................. 1

Touchscreen Tips....................................2

Locking and Unlocking the

Touchscreen........................................ 2

Icons.........................................................2

Apps and Activities...........................3

Activities.................................................. 3

Starting an Activity.............................. 4

Tips for Recording Activities...........4

Stopping an Activity.........................5

Evaluating an Activity...................... 5

Running................................................ 5

Going for a Run................................ 5

Going for a Track Run......................6

Tips for Recording a Track

Run................................................ 6

Going for a Virtual Run.................... 6

Calibrating the Treadmill

Distance........................................... 6

Recording an Obstacle Racing

Activity.............................................. 7

Cycling..................................................7

Going for a Ride............................... 7

Swimming............................................ 7

Going for a Pool Swim.....................7

Swimming in Open Water................8

Setting the Pool Size....................... 8

Swim Terminology........................... 8

Swim Auto Rest and Manual

Rest...................................................8

Gym Activities...................................... 8

Recording a Strength Training

Activity.............................................. 9

Tips for Recording Strength

Training Activities........................ 9

Recording a HIIT Activity...............10

Recording a Mobility Activity........ 10

Calibrating the Treadmill

Distance......................................... 10

Golfing................................................ 11

Playing Golf.................................... 11

Golf Menu.......................................13

Viewing the Direction to the Pin... 13

Changing the Pin Location............ 13

Viewing Layup and Dogleg

Distances....................................... 13

Viewing Hazards............................14

Measuring a Shot with Garmin

AutoShot™...................................... 15

Adding a Shot Manually............ 15

Keeping Score................................ 15

Setting the Scoring Method...... 15

Tracking Golf Statistics............. 16

Recording Golf Statistics.......... 16

Viewing Your Shot History............ 16

Viewing Your Round Summary..... 16

Ending a Round.............................. 17

Customizing Your Golf Club List.. 17

Golf Settings.................................. 17

Winter Sports..................................... 17

Viewing Your Ski Runs.................. 17

Other Activities.................................. 18

Recording a Breathwork Activity.. 18

Recording a Meditation Activity... 18

Apps....................................................... 19

GarminPay........................................ 20

Setting Up Your GarminPay

Wallet............................................. 21

Paying for a Purchase Using Your

Watch............................................. 21

Adding a Card to Your GarminPay

Wallet............................................. 21

Managing Your GarminPay

Cards.......................................... 22

Changing Your GarminPay

Passcode....................................... 22

Health Snapshot................................ 22

Workouts............................................22

Customizing Activities and Apps......... 22

Customizing the App List..................23

Customizing Your Favorite Activities

List...................................................... 23

Pinning a Favorite Activity to the

List.................................................. 23

Customizing the Data Screens......... 24

Creating a Custom Activity............... 24

Activity Settings.................................25

Activity Alerts................................. 26

Setting an Alert.......................... 27

Satellite Settings............................27

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Appearance.................................... 27

Watch Face Settings............................. 27

Customizing the Watch Face............28

Glances.................................................. 28

Viewing Glances................................ 30

Customizing the Glance Loop...... 31

Body Battery...................................... 31

Viewing the Body Battery

Glance............................................ 31

Tips for Improved Body Battery

Data................................................ 31

Heart Rate Variability Status............ 32

Using the Stress Level Glance.......... 32

Women's Health................................ 33

Menstrual Cycle Tracking............. 33

Logging Your Menstrual Cycle

Information.................................33

Pregnancy Tracking.......................33

Logging Your Pregnancy

Information.................................34

Customizing the Weather Glance.....34

Adding Alternate Time Zones........... 34

Using the Varia Camera Controls..... 35

Controls................................................. 35

Customizing the Controls Menu.......37

Using Do Not Disturb Mode.............. 37

Setting Up a Shortcut............................ 37

Training..........................................38

Activity Tracking....................................38

Auto Goal........................................... 38

Move Alert..........................................38

Turning on the Move Alert............ 38

Customizing Move Alerts.............. 38

Sleep Tracking................................... 39

Using Automated Sleep

Tracking......................................... 39

Intensity Minutes............................... 39

Earning Intensity Minutes............. 39

Move IQ®........................................... 39

Enabling Self Evaluation................... 39

Workouts............................................... 40

Starting a Workout............................ 40

Following a Workout From Garmin

Connect.............................................. 41

Using Garmin Connect Training

Plans.................................................. 41

Adaptive Training Plans................ 41

Starting Today's Workout..............41

Viewing Scheduled Workouts....... 41

Interval Workouts.................................. 42

Starting an Interval Workout............. 42

Customizing an Interval

Workout.......................................... 42

Stopping an Interval Workout........... 42

Race Calendar and Primary Race.........43

Training for a Race Event.................. 43

PacePro Training...................................43

Downloading a PacePro Plan from

Garmin Connect.................................44

Starting a PacePro Plan.................... 45

Racing a Previous Activity.................... 46

Recovery Time....................................... 46

Viewing Your Recovery Time............ 46

Recovery Heart Rate..........................46

History........................................... 46

Using History......................................... 47

Personal Records.................................. 47

Viewing Your Personal Records....... 47

Restoring a Personal Record............ 47

Clearing Personal Records............... 47

Viewing Data Totals.............................. 48

Notifications and Alerts Settings.... 48

Health and Wellness Alerts.................. 48

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate

Alert.................................................... 48

Move Alert..........................................49

Turning on the Move Alert............ 49

Customizing Move Alerts.............. 49

Morning Report..................................... 49

Customizing Your Morning Report... 49

Setting Time Alerts............................... 49

Turning On Phone Connection Alerts.. 49

Vibration Settings...........................50

Display and Brightness Settings..... 50

Health and Wellness Settings......... 50

Wrist Heart Rate.................................... 50

Wearing the Watch............................ 51

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data....... 51

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Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings... 51

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data...... 52

Pulse Oximeter...................................... 52

Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings.... 53

Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode.... 53

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter

Data.................................................... 53

Auto Goal............................................... 54

Intensity Minutes...................................54

Earning Intensity Minutes................. 54

Sleep Tracking....................................... 54

Using Automated Sleep Tracking.....54

Navigation...................................... 54

Saving Locations................................... 54

Saving Your Location........................ 54

Viewing and Editing Saved

Locations....................................... 55

Deleting a Location........................55

Sharing a Location From a Map Using

the Garmin Connect App...................55

Starting a GPS Activity From a

Shared Location.............................55

Navigating to a Shared Location

During an Activity...........................55

Navigating to a Destination.................. 56

Navigating Back to Start....................... 56

Stopping Navigation............................. 56

Courses.................................................. 56

Creating a Course on Garmin

Connect.............................................. 57

Sending a Course to Your

Device............................................. 57

Following a Course on Your

Device.................................................57

Viewing or Editing Course

Details............................................ 57

Compass................................................57

Calibrating the Compass Manually.. 58

Setting the North Reference............. 58

Map................................................58

Adding the Map Data Screen................58

Panning and Zooming the Map............ 58

Map Settings......................................... 59

Connectivity................................... 59

Sensors and Accessories..................... 59

Wireless Sensors............................... 59

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors..... 60

Heart Rate Accessory Running Pace

and Distance.................................. 61

Tips for Recording Running Pace

and Distance.............................. 61

Running Dynamics.........................61

Tips for Missing Running

Dynamics Data........................... 62

Running Power........................... 62

Using the Varia Camera

Controls.......................................... 63

inReach® Remote......................... 63

Using the inReach Remote........ 63

Phone Connectivity Features............... 64

Pairing Your Phone............................64

Enabling Phone Notifications........... 64

Viewing Notifications.................... 65

Receiving an Incoming Phone

Call..................................................65

Replying to a Text Message..........65

Managing Notifications.................65

Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone

Connection.........................................66

Turning On and Off Find My Phone

Alerts.................................................. 66

Locating a Phone Lost During a GPS

Activity............................................66

Wi‑Fi Connectivity Features.................. 66

Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network......... 66

Garmin Share......................................... 66

Sharing Data with Garmin Share...... 67

Receiving Data with Garmin Share... 67

Garmin Share Settings...................... 67

Phone Apps and Computer

Applications...........................................67

Garmin Connect.................................68

Using the Garmin Connect App.... 68

Updating the Software Using the

Garmin Connect App................. 68

Unified Training Status.............. 69

Using Garmin Connect on Your

Computer....................................... 69

Updating the Software Using

Garmin Express..........................69

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin

Connect.......................................... 69

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Connect IQ Features......................... 70

Downloading Connect IQ

Features......................................... 70

Downloading Connect IQ Features

Using Your Computer.................... 70

Garmin Messenger App.................... 70

Using the Messenger Feature.......71

Garmin Golf App................................ 71

Focus Modes.................................. 71

Customizing the Sleep Focus Mode.... 71

Customizing the Activity Focus

Mode...................................................... 72

User Profile.................................... 72

Setting Up Your User Profile................. 72

Gender Settings................................. 72

Wheelchair Mode.................................. 72

Viewing Your Fitness Age..................... 73

About Heart Rate Zones....................... 73

Fitness Goals..................................... 73

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones......... 73

Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate

Zones................................................. 74

Heart Rate Zone Calculations...........74

Setting Your Power Zones.................... 74

Detecting Performance Measurements

Automatically........................................ 74

Music............................................. 75

Connecting to a Third-Party Provider...75

Downloading Audio Content from a

Third-Party Provider.......................... 75

Downloading Personal Audio

Content.................................................. 75

Listening to Music.................................76

Music Playback Controls...................... 76

Connecting Bluetooth Headphones..... 77

Changing the Audio Mode.................... 77

Safety and Tracking Features......... 77

Adding Emergency Contacts................ 77

Adding Contacts....................................78

Turning Incident Detection On and

Off.......................................................... 78

Requesting Assistance......................... 78

Clocks............................................ 79

Setting an Alarm....................................79

Editing an Alarm................................ 79

Smart Wake Alarm............................ 79

Using the Countdown Timer................. 80

Using the Stopwatch............................. 80

Adding Alternate Time Zones.............. 81

Editing an Alternate Time Zone........ 81

Adding a Countdown Event.................. 81

Editing a Countdown Event...............82

Power Manager Settings................ 82

Customizing the Battery Saver

Feature................................................... 82

System Settings............................. 83

Customizing the Button Shortcuts....... 83

Setting Your Watch Passcode..............83

Changing Your Watch Passcode...... 83

Compass................................................84

Setting the Compass Heading..........84

Compass Settings............................. 84

Time Settings........................................ 84

Syncing the Time............................... 84

Advanced System Settings...................85

Changing the Units of Measure........ 85

Restore and Reset Settings.................. 85

Restoring Your Settings and Data from

Garmin Connect.................................85

Resetting All Default Settings........... 86

Viewing Device Information................. 86

Viewing E-label Regulatory and

Compliance Information................... 86

Device Information......................... 86

About the AMOLED Display.................. 86

Charging the Watch.............................. 87

Specifications........................................87

Battery Information........................... 88

Device Care............................................88

Cleaning the Watch........................... 88

Changing the Bands.............................. 89

Troubleshooting............................. 89

Product Updates................................... 89

Getting More Information..................... 89

My device is in the wrong language.....89

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Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life.... 90

Restarting Your Watch.......................... 90

Is my phone compatible with my

watch?....................................................90

My phone will not connect to the

watch..................................................... 90

Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my

watch?....................................................90

My headphones will not connect to the

watch..................................................... 91

My music cuts out or my headphones

won't stay connected............................ 91

How can I undo a lap button press?.... 91

Acquiring Satellite Signals.................... 91

Improving GPS Satellite Reception.. 91

The heart rate on my watch is not

accurate................................................. 91

The activity temperature reading is not

accurate................................................. 92

Exiting Demo Mode............................... 92

Activity Tracking....................................92

My step count does not seem

accurate............................................. 92

The step counts on my watch and my

Garmin Connect account don't

match................................................. 92

Appendix........................................ 93

Data Fields............................................. 93

About VO2 Max. Estimates.................. 96

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings..............96

Wheel Size and Circumference............ 97

Table of Contents v

Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other

important information.

Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.

Getting Started

When using your watch the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic

features.

1 Hold to turn on the watch.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.

During the initial setup, you can pair your phone with your watch to receive notifications, sync your activities,

and more (Pairing Your Phone, page64).

3 Charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page87).

4 Check for software updates (System Settings, page83).

For the best experience, you should keep the software on your watch up to date. Software updates provide

changes and improvements to privacy, security, and features.

5 Start an activity (Starting an Activity, page4).

Overview

START button

• Hold for 2 seconds to turn on the watch.

• Press to open the activities and apps menu, including watch settings.

• Hold for 2 seconds to view the controls menu, including power.

• Hold until the watch vibrates 3 times to request assistance (

Safety and Tracking Features,

page77).

BACK button

• Press to return to the previous page, except during an activity.

• During an activity, press to mark a new lap, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next

stage of a workout.

• Hold to view the custom shortcut feature (

Setting Up a Shortcut, page37).

Touchscreen

• Swipe up, down, left, or right to scroll through glances, features, and menus (Touchscreen

Tips, page2).

• Tap to select an option in a menu.

• Swipe right to return to the previous screen.

Introduction 1

Touchscreen Tips

• Drag up or down to scroll through lists and menus.

• Swipe up or down to scroll quickly.

• Tap to select an item.

• Tap to wake the watch.

• From the watch face, swipe up or down to scroll through the glances on the watch.

• Tap a glance to view additional information, if available.

• Swipe right to return to the previous screen.

• Tap and hold an item on the watch face to bring up contextual information, such as glances or menus, if

available.

• During an activity, swipe up or down to view the next data screen.

• During an activity, swipe right to view the watch face and glances, and swipe left to return to the activity data

fields.

• After selecting an activity, swipe up to view the settings and options for that activity.

• When available, select or swipe up to view additional menu options.

• Perform each menu selection as a separate action.

Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen

You can lock the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.

1 Hold to view the controls menu.

2 Select .

The touchscreen locks and does not respond to touches until you unlock it.

3 Hold any button to unlock the touchscreen.

Icons

A flashing icon means the watch is searching for a signal. A solid icon means the signal was found or the

sensor is connected. A slash through an icon means the feature is turned off.

For a full list of compatible sensors, see Wireless Sensors, page59.

Phone connection status

Heart rate monitor status

LiveTrack status

Speed sensor status

Cadence sensor status

Varia

™

bike light status

Varia bike radar status

tempe

™

sensor status

2 Introduction

Apps and Activities

Your watch includes a variety of preloaded apps and activities.

Apps: Apps provide interactive features for your watch, such as saving your location or using your screen as a

flashlight (Apps, page19).

Activities: Your watch comes preloaded with indoor and outdoor activity apps, including running, cycling,

strength training, golfing, and more. When you start an activity, the watch displays and records sensor data,

which you can save and share with the Garmin Connect

™

community.

For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

Connect IQ

™

Apps: You can add features to your watch by installing apps from the Connect IQ app (Downloading

Connect IQ Features, page70).

Activities

From the watch face, press , select Activities, and swipe up to scroll through the activities. Your favorite

activities list appears at the top of the list (Customizing Your Favorite Activities List, page23).

NOTE: Some activities appear in more than one category.

Apps and Activities 3

Category Activities

Running Indoor Track, Run, Track Run, Trail Run, Treadmill, Obstacle Racing, , Virtual Run

Cycling

Bike, Bike Commute, Bike Indoor, Bike Tour, Cyclocross, eBike, eMTB, Gravel Bike, MTB, Road

Bike

Swimming Open Water, Pool Swim

Gym

Boxing, Cardio, Elliptical, HIIT, Jump Rope, Mixed Martial Arts, Mobility, Pilates, Row Indoor,

Stair Stepper, Strength, Walk Indoor, Yoga

Outdoor Archery, Disc Golf, , Golf, Hike, Horseback, Inline Skating, Mountaineering, Walk

Winter Sports Ice Skating, Ski, Snowboard, Snowmobile, Snowshoe, XC Classic Ski, XC Skate Ski

Water Sports Kayak, Row, Snorkel, SUP

Team Sports

American Football, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby,

Soccer/Football, Softball, Volleyball, Ultimate Disc

Racket Sports Badminton, Padel, Pickleball, Platform Tennis, Racquetball, Squash, Tennis

Motorsports ATV, Motocross, Motorcycle, Overland

Other Breathwork, Meditation

Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPSturns on automatically (if required).

1 From the watch face, press .

2 Select an option:

• Select an activity from your favorites.

• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity list.

3 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the watch

is ready.

The watch is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPSsignals (if required), and connects to

your wireless sensors (if required).

4 Press to start the activity timer.

The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.

Tips for Recording Activities

• Charge the watch before starting an activity (Charging the Watch, page87).

• Press to record laps, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next workout step.

• Swipe up or down to view additional data screens.

4 Apps and Activities

Stopping an Activity

1 Press .

2 Select an option:

• To resume your activity, select Resume.

• To save the activity and view the details, select Save, press , and select an option.

NOTE: After you save the activity, you can enter self-evaluation data (Evaluating an Activity, page5).

• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, select Resume Later.

• To mark a lap, select Lap.

You can select to discard a lap for certain activities (How can I undo a lap button press?, page91).

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along the path you traveled, select Back to Start >

TracBack.

NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use GPS.

• To measure the difference between your heart rate at the end of the activity and your heart rate two

minutes later, select Recovery Heart Rate, and wait while the timer counts down (Recovery Heart Rate,

page46).

• To discard the activity, select .

NOTE: After stopping the activity, the watch saves it automatically after 30 minutes.

Evaluating an Activity

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

You can customize the self-evaluation setting for certain activities (Enabling Self Evaluation, page39).

1 After you complete an activity, select Save (Stopping an Activity, page5).

2 Select a number that corresponds with your perceived effort.

NOTE: You can select to skip the self evaluation.

3 Select how you felt during the activity.

You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app.

Running

Going for a Run

Before you can use a wireless sensor for your run, you must pair the sensor with your watch (Pairing Your

Wireless Sensors, page60).

1 Put on your wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor (optional).

2 Press .

3 Select Activities > Run.

4 When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the watch connects to the sensors.

5 Go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites.

6 Press to start the activity timer.

The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.

7 Start your activity.

8 Press to record laps (optional).

9 Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.

10 After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

Apps and Activities 5

Going for a Track Run

Before you go for a track run, make sure you are running on a standard-shape, 400 m track.

You can use the track run activity to record your outdoor track data, including distance in meters and lap splits.

1 Stand on the outdoor track.

2 From the watch face, press .

3 Select Activities > Track Run.

4 Wait while the watch locates satellites.

5 If you are running in lane 1, skip to step 8.

6 Select Lane Number.

7 Select a lane number.

8 Press .

9 Run around the track.

10 After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

Tips for Recording a Track Run

• Wait until the watch acquires satellite signals before starting a track run.

• During your first run on an unfamiliar track, run four laps to calibrate your track distance.

You should run slightly past your starting point to complete the lap.

• Run each lap in the same lane.

NOTE: The default Auto Lap

distance is 1600 m, or four laps around the track.

• If you are running in a lane other than lane 1, set the lane number in the activity settings.

Going for a Virtual Run

You can pair your watch with a compatible third-party app to transmit pace, heart rate, or cadence data.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities > Virtual Run.

3 On your tablet, laptop, or phone, open the Zwift

™

app or another virtual training app.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to start a running activity and pair the devices.

5 Press to start the activity timer.

6 After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance

To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run

at least 2.4km (1.5mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can manually calibrate the treadmill

distance on each treadmill or after each run.

1 Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity, page4).

2 Run on the treadmill until your watch records at least 2.4km (1.5mi.).

3 After you finish the activity, press to stop the activity timer.

4 Select an option:

• To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select Save.

The device prompts you to complete the treadmill calibration.

• To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first-time calibration, select Calibrate & Save > .

5 Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and enter the distance on your watch.

6 Apps and Activities

Recording an Obstacle Racing Activity

When you participate in an obstacle course race, you can use the Obstacle Racing activity to record your time on

each obstacle and your time running between obstacles.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities > Obstacle Racing.

3 Press to start the activity timer.

4 Press to manually mark the beginning and end of each obstacle.

NOTE: You can configure the Obstacle Tracking setting to save obstacle locations from your first loop of the

course. On repeat loops of the course, the watch uses the saved locations to switch between obstacle and

running intervals.

5 After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

Cycling

Going for a Ride

Before you can use a wireless sensor for your ride, you must pair the sensor with your watch (Pairing Your

Wireless Sensors, page60).

1 Pair your wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor, speed sensor, or cadence sensor (optional).

2 Press .

3 Select Bike.

4 When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the watch connects to the sensors.

5 Go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites.

6 Press to start the activity timer.

The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.

7 Start your activity.

8 Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.

9 After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

Swimming

NOTE: The watch has wrist-based heart rate enabled for swim activities.

Going for a Pool Swim

1 Press .

2 Select Activities > Pool Swim.

3 Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.

4 Press .

The device records swim data only while the activity timer is running.

5 Start swimming.

The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths. The Auto Rest feature is on by default (Swim

Auto Rest and Manual Rest, page8).

6 After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

Apps and Activities 7

Swimming in Open Water

You can record swim data including distance, pace, and stroke rate.

NOTE: The touchscreen is not available during swim activities.

1 Press .

2 Select Open Water.

3 Go outside and wait while the watch locates satellites.

4 Press to start the activity timer.

5 Start swimming.

6 After you complete your activity, hold .

Setting the Pool Size

The pool size must be correct to display accurate distance.

1 Press .

2 Select Pool Swim.

3 Swipe up.

4 Select Pool Size.

5 Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.

TIP: You can select Prompt to select the pool size every time you start a pool swim activity.

Swim Terminology

Length: One trip down the pool.

Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts after a rest.

Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the watch completes a full cycle.

Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool length and the number of strokes for that length.

For example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of 45. For open water swimming, swolf is

calculated over 25 meters. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like golf, a lower score is

better.

Swim Auto Rest and Manual Rest

The auto rest feature is available only for pool swimming. Your watch automatically detects when you are

resting, and the rest screen appears. If you rest for more than 15 seconds, the watch automatically creates a

rest interval. When you resume swimming, the watch automatically starts a new swim interval.

TIP: For best results using the auto rest feature, minimize your arm motions while resting.

To use manual rests instead, you can turn off the auto rest feature in the activity options (Activity Settings,

page25). During a pool or open water swim activity, you can manually mark a rest interval by pressing .

Swim data is not recorded during a rest interval.

TIP: Use manual rests if you are taking short rests or you want very precise swim interval timing.

Gym Activities

The watch can be used for training indoors, such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is

turned off for indoor activities (Activity Settings, page25).

When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed and distance are calculated using the accelerometer in the

watch. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few

outdoor runs or walks using GPS.

TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.

When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance data are not available unless you have an optional sensor

that sends speed and distance data to the watch, such as a speed or cadence sensor.

8 Apps and Activities

Recording a Strength Training Activity

You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities > Strength.

The first time you record a strength training activity, you must select which wrist your watch is on.

3 Press to start the activity timer.

4 Start your first set.

By default, the watch counts your reps. Your rep count appears when you complete at least four reps. You

can disable rep counting in the activity settings (Activity Settings, page25).

TIP: The watch can only count reps of a single move for each set. When you want to change moves, you

should finish the set and start a new one.

5 Press to finish the set.

The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several seconds, the rest timer appears.

TIP: Press and select Edit Last Set after the rest timer appears.

6 If necessary, edit the number of reps, and select to add the weight used for the set.

7 When you are done resting, press to start your next set.

8 Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete.

9 After you complete your activity, press , and select Stop Workout.

Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities

• Do not look at the watch while performing reps.

You should interact with the watch at the beginning and end of each set, and during rests.

• Focus on your form while performing reps.

• Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises.

• Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion.

Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the watch returns to the starting position.

NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted.

• Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets.

• Save and send your strength training activity to your Garmin Connect account.

You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account to view and edit activity details.

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Recording a HIIT Activity

You can use specialized timers to record a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) activity.

1 Press .

2 Select HIIT.

3 Select an option:

• Select Free to record an open, unstructured HIIT activity.

• Select HIIT Timers > AMRAP to record as many rounds as possible during a set time period.

• Select HIIT Timers > EMOM to record a set number of moves every minute on the minute.

• Select HIIT Timers > Tabata to alternate between 20-second intervals of maximum effort with 10 seconds

of rest.

• Select HIIT Timers > Custom to set your move time, rest time, number of moves, and number of rounds.

• Select Workouts to follow a saved workout.

4 If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Press to start your first round.

The watch displays a countdown timer and your current heart rate.

6 If necessary, press to manually move to the next round or rest.

7 After you finish the activity, press to stop the activity timer.

8 Select Save.

Recording a Mobility Activity

You can record a mobility activity using active and rest intervals, or you can download mobility workouts from

Garmin Connect.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities > Mobility.

3 Swipe up.

4 Select Training.

5 Select an option:

• To change the active and rest intervals, select Intervals.

• To download and complete a workout from Garmin Connect, select Workout Library > Browse Workouts,

and follow the on-screen instructions.

6 Press .

The watch guides you through the mobility exercises.

7 Scroll to view additional data screens, including your next move.

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance

To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run

at least 2.4km (1.5mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can manually calibrate the treadmill

distance on each treadmill or after each run.

1 Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity, page4).

2 Run on the treadmill until your vívoactive 6 watch records at least 2.4km (1.5mi.).

3 After you complete your run, press .

4 Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled.

5 Select an option:

• To calibrate the first time, enter the treadmill distance on your watch.

• To manually calibrate after the first-time calibration, swipe up, select Calibrate & Save, and enter the

treadmill distance on your watch.

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Golfing

Playing Golf

Before you play golf for the first time, you must download the Garmin Golf

™

app from the app store on your

phone (Garmin Golf App, page71).

Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page87).

1 Press .

2 Select Golf.

The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course

nearby.

3 If the course list appears, select a course from the list.

Courses are updated automatically.

4 Press .

5 Select to keep score.

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6 Select a tee box.

The hole information screen appears.

Current hole number

Distance to the back of the green

Distance to the middle of the green

Distance to the front of the green

Par for the hole

Map of the green

NOTE: Because pin locations change, the watch calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the

green, but not the actual pin location.

7 Select an option:

• Tap the map to view more detail or change the pin location (Changing the Pin Location, page13).

• Press to open the golf menu (Golf Menu, page13).

• Hold to open the golf settings (Golf Settings, page17).

When you move to the next hole, the watch automatically transitions to display the new hole information.

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Golf Menu

During a round, you can press to view additional features in the golf menu.

Hazards: Shows the bunkers and water hazards for the current hole.

Layups: Shows the layup and distance options for the current hole (par 4 and par 5 holes only).

Change Hole: Allows you to manually change the hole.

Scorecard: Opens the scorecard for the round (Keeping Score, page15).

Pin Pointer: The PinPointer feature is a compass that points to the pin location when you are unable to see the

green. This feature can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a deep sand trap.

NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. Interference from the golf cart can affect the

accuracy of the compass.

Round Summary: During a round, view your score, statistics, and step information.

Last Shot: View information for your last shot.

NOTE: You can view distances for all shots detected during the current round. If needed, you can manually

add a shot (Adding a Shot Manually, page15).

End Round: Ends the current round.

Viewing the Direction to the Pin

The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional assistance when you are unable to see the green.

This feature can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a deep sand trap.

NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. Interference from the golf cart can affect the

accuracy of the compass.

1 Press .

2 Select .

The arrow points to the pin location.

Changing the Pin Location

While playing a game, you can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location.

1 Select the map.

A larger view of the green appears.

2 Touch and drag the pin to the correct location.

indicates the selected pin location.

3 Press to accept the pin location.

The distances on the hole information screen are updated to reflect the new pin location. The pin location is

saved for only the current round.

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances

You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes.

1 Press .

2 Select Layups.

NOTE: Distances and locations are removed from the list as you pass them.

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Viewing Hazards

You can view distances to hazards along the fairway for par 4 and 5 holes. Hazards that affect shot selection

are displayed individually or in groups to help you determine the distance to layup or carry.

1 Press .

2 Select Hazards.

• The direction and distance to the front or back of the nearest hazard appear on the screen.

• The hazard type is listed at the top of the screen.

• The green is represented as a half circle at the top of the screen. The line below the green represents

the center of the fairway.

• Hazards are indicated by a letter signifying the order of the hazards on the hole, and are shown below

the green in approximate locations relative to the fairway.

14 Apps and Activities

Measuring a Shot with Garmin AutoShot

™

Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the watch records your shot distance so you can view it later

(Viewing Your Shot History, page16). Putts are not detected.

1 While playing golf, wear the watch on your leading wrist for better shot detection.

When the watch detects a shot, your distance from the shot location appears in the banner at the top of

the screen.

TIP: You can tap the banner to hide it for 10 seconds.

2 Hit your next shot.

The watch records the distance of your last shot.

Adding a Shot Manually

You can manually add a shot if the device doesn't detect it. You must add the shot from the location of the

missed shot.

1 Press .

2 Select Last Shot > > Add Shot.

3 Select to start a new shot from your current location.

Keeping Score

1 While playing golf, press .

2 Select Scorecard.

3 Select a hole.

4 Select or to set the score.

5 Select Save.

Setting the Scoring Method

You can change the method the watch uses to keep score.

1 During a round, hold .

2 Select Golf Settings > Scoring > Scoring Method.

3 Select a scoring method.

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About Stableford Scoring

When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the Scoring Method, page15), points are awarded

based on the number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round, the highest score wins. The device

awards points as specified by the United States Golf Association.

The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points instead of strokes.

Points Strokes Taken Relative to Par

0 2 or more over

1 1 over

2 Par

3 1 under

4 2 under

5 3 under

Tracking Golf Statistics

When you enable statistics tracking on the watch, you can view your statistics for the current round (Viewing

Your Round Summary, page16). You can compare rounds and track improvements using the Garmin Golf app.

1 Press .

2 Select Golf.

The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course

nearby.

3 If the course list appears, select a course from the list.

Courses are updated automatically.

4 Select > Settings > Scoring > Stat Tracking.

Recording Golf Statistics

Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics tracking (Tracking Golf Statistics, page16).

1 From the scorecard, select a hole.

2 Set the number of strokes taken, including putts, and select Save.

3 Set the number of putts taken, and select Save.

NOTE: The number of putts taken is used for statistics tracking only and does not increase your score.

4 Select an option:

• If your ball hit the fairway, select .

• If your ball missed the fairway, select or .

5 Select Save.

Viewing Your Shot History

1 After playing a hole, press .

2 Select Last Shot to view information for your last shot.

Viewing Your Round Summary

During a round, you can view your score, statistics, and step information.

1 Press .

2 Select Round Summary.

3 Swipe up or down to view more information.

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Ending a Round

1 Press .

2 Select End Round.

3 Swipe up.

4 Select an option:

• To save the round and return to watch mode, select Save.

• To edit your scorecard, select Edit Score.

• To discard the round and return to watch mode, select Discard.

• To pause the round and resume it at a later time, select Pause.

Customizing Your Golf Club List

After you pair your compatible golf device with your smartphone using the Garmin Golf app, you can use the app

to customize the default golf club list.

1 Open the Garmin Golf app on your smartphone.

2 From the or menu, select My Bag.

3 Select an option to add, edit, remove, or retire a club.

4 Sync your compatible Garmin

golf device with the Garmin Golf app.

The updated golf club list appears on your golf device.

Golf Settings

Press , select Golf, select your golf course, and select > Settings to customize golf settings and features.

Broadcast Heart Rate: Allows you to begin broadcasting your heart rate data to a paired device.

Scoring: Allows you to set your scoring preferences and turn on statistics tracking.

Distance Unit: Sets the unit of measure for distance.

Driver Distance: Sets the average distance the ball travels from the tee box on your drive.

Tournament Mode: Disables the PinPointer and PlaysLike distance features. These features are not allowed

during sanctioned tournaments or handicap calculation rounds.

Club Prompt: Displays a prompt that enables you to enter which club you used after each detected shot.

Record Activity: Enables activity FIT file recording for golf activities. FIT files record fitness information that is

tailored for the Garmin Connect app.

Rename: Sets the activity name.

Winter Sports

Viewing Your Ski Runs

Your watch records the details of each downhill skiing or snowboarding run using the auto run feature. This

feature is turned on by default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It automatically records new ski runs when

you start moving down hill.

1 Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.

2 Swipe right.

3 Select View Runs.

4 Swipe up to view details of your last run, your current run, and your total runs.

The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum speed, average speed, and total descent.

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Other Activities

Recording a Breathwork Activity

1 Press .

2 Select Activities > Other > Breathwork.

3 Select an option:

• Select Coherence to achieve a state of calm alertness.

• Select Relax and Focus to relax your body and focus the mind.

• Select Relax and Focus (Short) to relax your body and focus the mind in a shorter time frame.

• Select Tranquility to lower your stress level and get ready for sleep.

4 Press to start the activity.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions as the watch guides you through the breathing exercises.

6 After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

Your average respiration rate and heart rate appear.

7 Press .

8 Select All Stats.

Your average heart rate, maximum heart rate, average respiration rate, and stress change appear.

Recording a Meditation Activity

You can use a guided session or create your own meditation activity.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities > Meditation.

3 Select an option:

• Select Free to record an open, unstructured meditation activity.

• Select Session to follow a guided session with audio.

• Select Custom to create a custom session with audio.

4 If necessary, press , or follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Connect your headphones to listen to the meditation audio (Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page77).

NOTE: Notifications are disabled during the meditation activity.

6 Press to start the activity timer.

The watch displays a countdown timer or intention.

7 After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

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Apps

You can customize your watch using the apps menu, which lets you quickly access watch features and options.

Some apps require a Bluetooth

connection to a compatible phone. Many apps can also be found in the glances

(Glances, page28) or controls (Controls, page35).

From the watch face, press , and swipe up to scroll through the apps.

Apps and Activities 19

Name More Information

Alarms Select to set an alarm.

Alternate time zones Displays the current time of day in additional time zones.

Broadcast Heart Rate

Select to broadcast heart rate data to a paired device (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data,

page52).

Calendar Select to view upcoming events from your phone calendar.

Clocks

Select to set an alarm, timer, stopwatch, alternate time zone, or countdown event

(Clocks, page79).

Compass Displays an electronic compass.

Countdowns Displays upcoming countdown events.

Connect IQ Store Select to use the Connect IQ Store store on your watch (Connect IQ Features, page70).

Garmin Share Select to send or receive data with other Garmin devices (Garmin Share, page66).

Health Snapshot

™

Select to record several key health metrics, such as your average heart rate, stress level,

and respiration rate, while you hold still for two minutes. It provides a glimpse of your

overall cardiovascular status.

History

Select to view your recorded activity history, records, and totals (Using History,

page47).

Messenger

Select to view and send messages from the Garmin Messenger

™

phone app (Garmin

Messenger App, page70).

Moon Phase

Select to view the moonrise and moonset times, along with the moon phase, based on

your GPS position.

Music Select to control audio playback using your watch (Listening to Music, page76).

Notifications Select to view your phone notifications (Viewing Notifications, page65).

Pulse Ox Select to take a pulse oximeter reading (Pulse Oximeter, page52).

Settings Select to open the settings menu.

Stopwatch Select to use the stopwatch.

Sunrise & Sunset Select to view sunrise, sunset, and twilight times.

Timers Select to set a timer.

Wallet Select to open your GarminPay

™

wallet (GarminPay, page20).

Watch Face Select to customize your watch face.

Weather Select to view the current weather forecast and conditions.

Workouts Select to view your saved workouts (Workouts, page22).

GarminPay

The GarminPay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating locations using credit

or debit cards from a participating financial institution.

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Setting Up Your GarminPay Wallet

You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your GarminPay wallet. Go to garmin.com

/garminpay/banks to find participating financial institutions.

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .

2 Select Garmin Pay > Get Started.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch

Before you can use your watch to pay for purchases, you must set up at least one payment card.

You can use your watch to pay for purchases in a participating location.

1 Hold .

2 Select .

3 Enter your four-digit passcode.

NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times, your wallet locks, and you must reset your

passcode in the Garmin Connect app.

Your most recently used payment card appears.

4 If you have added multiple cards to your GarminPay wallet, select to change to another card (optional).

5 Within 60 seconds, hold your watch near the payment reader, with the watch facing the reader.

The watch vibrates and displays a check mark when it is finished communicating with the reader.

6 If necessary, follow the instructions on the card reader to complete the transaction.

TIP: After you successfully enter your passcode, you can make payments without a passcode for 24 hours while

you continue to wear your watch. If you remove the watch from your wrist or disable heart rate monitoring, you

must enter the passcode again before making a payment.

Adding a Card to Your GarminPay Wallet

You can add up to 10 credit or debit cards to your GarminPay wallet.

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .

2 Select Garmin Pay > > Add Card.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the card is added, you can select the card on your watch when you make a payment.

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Managing Your GarminPay Cards

You can temporarily suspend or delete a card.

NOTE: In some countries, participating financial institutions may restrict the GarminPay features.

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .

2 Select Garmin Pay.

3 Select a card.

4 Select an option:

• To temporarily suspend or unsuspend the card, select Suspend Card.

The card must be active to make purchases using your vívoactive 6 watch.

• To delete the card, select .

Changing Your GarminPay Passcode

You must know your current passcode to change it. If you forget your passcode, you must reset the GarminPay

feature for your vívoactive 6 watch, create a new passcode, and reenter your card information.

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .

2 Select Garmin Pay > Change Passcode.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

The next time you pay using your vívoactive 6 watch, you must enter the new passcode.

Health Snapshot

The Health Snapshot feature records several key health metrics while you hold still for two minutes. It provides

a glimpse of your overall cardiovascular status. The watch records metrics such as your average heart rate,

stress level, and respiration rate. You can add the Health Snapshot feature to the list of your favorite apps

(Customizing Activities and Apps, page22).

Workouts

Your watch can guide you through multiple-step workouts that include goals for each workout step, such as

distance, time, reps, or other metrics. Your watch includes several preloaded workouts for multiple activities,

including strength, cardio, running, and biking. You can create and find more workouts and training plans using

the Garmin Connect app and transfer them to your watch.

If your watch is in wheelchair mode, your watch includes workouts for push activities, handcycling, and more

(User Profile, page72).

On your watch: You can open the workouts app from the activity list to show all workouts currently loaded on

your watch (Customizing Activities and Apps, page22).

You can also view your workout history.

On the app: You can create and find more workouts, or select a training plan that has built-in workouts and

transfer them to your watch (Following a Workout From Garmin Connect, page41).

You can schedule workouts.

You can update and edit your current workouts.

Customizing Activities and Apps

You can customize the activities and apps list, data screens, data fields, and other settings.

22 Apps and Activities

Customizing the App List

1 Press .

2 Select Edit.

3 Select Add, and select one or more apps to add to the app list.

4 Select an option:

• To change the location of an app in the list, select the app, scroll up or down to move the app, and press

to select the new location.

• To remove an app from the list, select the app, and select .

5 Select Done.

Customizing Your Favorite Activities List

Your favorite activities list provides quick access to the activities you use the most.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities.

If you have already selected your favorite activities, they appear at the top of the list.

3 Select Edit.

4 Select an option:

• To change the location of an activity in the list, select the activity, scroll up or down to move the activity,

and press to select the new location.

• To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select .

• To add a favorite activity, select Add, and select one or more activities.

Pinning a Favorite Activity to the List

You can pin up to three favorite activities to the top of the app and activity lists.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities > Edit.

3 Scroll to a favorite activity (Customizing Your Favorite Activities List, page23).

4 Select next to the favorite activity.

The next time you press from the watch face to open the app and activity lists, the pinned activity appears at

the top of the list.

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Customizing the Data Screens

You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data screens for each activity.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities, and select an activity.

3 Swipe up.

4 Select the activity settings.

5 Select Data Screens.

6 Scroll to the data screen you want to customize.

7 Select .

8 Select an option:

• Select Layout to adjust the number of data fields on the data screen.

• Select Data Fields, and select a field to change the data that appears in the field.

TIP: For a list of all the available data fields, go to Data Fields, page93. Not all data fields are available

for all activity types.

• Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen in the loop.

• Select Remove to remove the data screen from the loop.

9 If necessary, select Add New to add a data screen to the loop.

You can add a custom data screen, or select one of the predefined data screens.

Creating a Custom Activity

1 Press .

2 Select Activities > Edit > Add.

3 Select an option:

• Select to create your custom activity starting from one of your saved activities.

• Select Other > Other to create a new custom activity.

4 If necessary, select an activity type.

5 Select a name or enter a custom name.

Duplicate activity names include a number, for example: Bike(2).

6 Select an option:

• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For example, you can customize the data screens

or auto features.

• Select Done to save and use the custom activity.

24 Apps and Activities

Activity Settings

These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity based on your needs. For example, you can

customize data screens and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings are available for all activity

types. Some activity types have separate settings lists.

From the watch face, press , select Activities, select an activity, and select the activity settings.

3D Distance: Calculates your distance traveled using your elevation change as well as your horizontal

movement over ground.

3D Speed: Calculates your speed using your elevation change as well as your horizontal movement over ground.

Accent Color: Sets the accent color for the activity icon.

Alerts: Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity (Activity Alerts, page26).

Audio Output: Enables connected audio devices for voice alerts.

Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap feature to automatically mark laps. The Auto Distance option marks

laps at a specific distance. When you complete a lap, a customizable lap alert message appears. This feature

is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of an activity.

Auto Pause: Sets the options for the Auto Pause

feature to stop recording data when you stop moving or when

you drop below a specified speed. This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places

where you must stop.

Auto Rest: Automatically creates a rest interval when you stop moving during a pool swim activity (Swim Auto

Rest and Manual Rest, page8).

Auto Run: Automatically detects ski or water sport runs using the built-in accelerometer (Viewing Your Ski Runs,

page17).

Auto Scroll: Automatically scrolls through all of the activity data screens while the activity timer is running.

Auto Set: Automatically starts and stops exercise sets during a strength training activity.

Auto Start: Automatically starts a motocross or BMX activity when you start moving.

Broadcast Heart Rate: Automatically broadcasts heart rate data from your watch to paired devices when you

start the activity (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data, page52).

Countdown Start: Enables a countdown timer for pool swimming intervals.

Data Screens: Customizes data screens and adds new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data

Screens, page24).

Edit Weight: Prompts you to add the weight used for an exercise set during a strength training or cardio activity.

Ending Alerts: Sets an alert for two or five minutes before the end of your meditation activity.

Jump Mode: Sets the jump rope activity target to a set time, number of reps, or open ended.

Lane Number: Sets your lane number for track running.

Laps: Configures the settings for the Auto Lap, Lap Key, and Lap Alert options.

Lap Alert: Sets the data fields to show for laps.

Lap Key: Enables the button for recording a lap or rest during an activity.

Touch Lock: Locks the touchscreen and buttons during an activity to prevent inadvertent button presses and

touchscreen swipes.

Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.

Power Save Timeout: Sets the timeout limit for the watch to stay in activity mode while waiting for you to start

the activity, for example, when you are waiting for a race to start. The Normal option sets the watch to enter

low-power watch mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. The Extended option sets the watch to enter low-power

watch mode after 25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in shorter battery life between

charges.

Record Temperature: Records the ambient temperature around the watch or from a paired temperature sensor.

Record VO2 Max.: Records a VO2 max. estimate for trail run and ultra run activities.

Rename: Sets the activity name.

Rep Counting: Records rep counts during a workout. The Workouts Only option records rep counts during

guided workouts only.

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Restore Defaults: Resets the activity settings.

Running Power: Records running power data and customizes the settings.

Runs: Configures the settings for the Auto Run, Lap Key, and Lap Alert options.

Satellites: Sets the satellite system to use for the activity (Satellite Settings, page27).

Self Evaluation: Sets how often you evaluate your perceived effort for the activity (Evaluating an Activity,

page5).

Stroke Detection: Automatically detects your stroke type for pool swimming.

Touch Lock: Enables swiping down from the top of the screen to unlock the touchscreen.

Units: Sets the units of measure for the activity.

Vibration Alerts: Notifies you to inhale or exhale during a breathwork activity.

Activity Alerts

You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train toward specific goals, to increase your

awareness of your environment, and to navigate to your destination. Some alerts are available only for specific

activities. There are three types of alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts.

Event alert: An event alert notifies you one time. The event is a specific value. For example, you can set the

watch to alert you when you burn a specified number of calories.

Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the watch is above or below a specified range of values. For

example, you can set the watch to alert you when your heart rate is below 60beats per minute (bpm) and

over 210bpm.

Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the watch records a specified value or interval. For

example, you can set the watch to alert you every 30minutes.

Alert Name Alert Type Description

Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum cadence values.

Calories Event, recurring You can set the number of calories.

Distance Event, recurring You can set a distance interval.

Elevation Range You can set minimum and maximum elevation values.

Heart Rate Range

You can set minimum and maximum heart rate values or select zone changes.

See About Heart Rate Zones, page73 and Heart Rate Zone Calculations,

page74.

Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum pace values.

Proximity Event You can set a radius from a saved location.

Run/Walk Recurring You can set timed walking breaks at regular intervals.

Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum speed values.

Stroke Rate Range You can set high or low strokes per minute.

Time Event, recurring You can set a time interval.

Track Timer Recurring You can set a track time interval in seconds.

26 Apps and Activities

Setting an Alert

1 Press .

2 Select Activities, and select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

3 Scroll down, and select the activity settings.

4 Select Alerts.

5 Select an option:

• Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity.

• Select the alert name to edit an existing alert.

6 If necessary, select the type of alert.

7 Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or enter a custom value for the alert.

8 If necessary, turn on the alert.

For event and recurring alerts, a message appears each time you reach the alert value. For range alerts, a

message appears each time you exceed or drop below the specified range (minimum and maximum values).

Satellite Settings

You can change the satellite settings to customize the satellite systems used for each activity. For more

information about satellite systems, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.

From the watch face, press , select Activities, select an activity, scroll down and select the activity settings,

and select Satellites.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Off: Disables satellite systems for the activity.

Use Default: Enables the watch to use the default activity focus mode setting for satellites (Customizing the

Activity Focus Mode, page72).

GPS Only: Enables the GPS satellite system.

All Systems: Enables multiple satellite systems. Using multiple satellite systems together offers increased

performance in challenging environments and faster position acquisition than using GPS only. However,

using multiple systems can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only.

Appearance

You can customize the appearance of the watch face and the quick access features in the glance loop and

controls menu.

Watch Face Settings

You can customize the appearance of the watch face by selecting the layout, colors, and additional data. You

can also download custom watch faces from the Connect IQ store.

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Customizing the Watch Face

You can customize the watch face information and appearance, or activate an installed Connect IQ watch face

(Downloading Connect IQ Features, page70).

1 From the watch face, press .

2 Select Watch Face.

3 Scroll up to preview the watch face options.

4 Select Add New to create a custom digital or analog watch face.

5 Scroll to a watch face, press , and select Edit.

6 Select an option:

NOTE: Not all options are available for all watch faces.

• To activate the watch face, select Apply.

• To change the data that appears on the watch face, select Data.

• To add or change an accent color for the watch face, select Accent Color.

• To change the color of the data that appears on the watch face, select Data Color.

• To remove the watch face, select Delete.

Glances

Your watch comes preloaded with glances that provide quick information (Viewing Glances, page30). Some

glances require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible phone.

Some glances are not visible by default. You can add them to the glances list manually (Customizing the Glance

Loop, page31).

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Name Description

Alternate time

zones

Displays the current time of day in additional time zones.

Body Battery

™

With all-day wear, displays your current Body Battery level and a graph of your level for

the last several hours (Body Battery, page31).

Calendar Displays upcoming meetings from your phone calendar.

Calories Displays your calorie information for the current day.

Challenges

Displays your current leaderboard ranking if you participate in a Garmin Connect

challenge.

Compass Displays an electronic compass.

Countdowns Displays upcoming countdown events.

Garmin coach

Displays scheduled workouts when you select a Garmin coach adaptive training plan in

your Garmin Connect account. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness, coaching

and schedule preferences, and race date.

Health Snapshot

Starts a Health Snapshot session on your watch that records several key health metrics

while you hold still for two minutes. It provides a glimpse of your overall cardiovascular

status. The watch records metrics such as your average heart rate, stress level, and

respiration rate.

Displays summaries of your saved Health Snapshot sessions (Health Snapshot,

page22).

Heart rate

Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and a graph of your average

resting heart rate (RHR).

History

Displays your activity history and a graph of your recorded activities (Using History,

page47).

HRV status

Displays your seven-day average of your overnight heart rate variability (Heart Rate Varia

bility Status, page32).

Intensity minutes

Tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly

intensity minutes goal, and progress toward your goal.

Last activity Displays a brief summary of your last recorded activity.

Last golf

Last ride

Last run

Last strength

Last swim

Last push

Displays a brief summary of your last recorded activity and history of the specified sport.

Lights

Provides bike light controls when you have a Varia light paired with your vívoactive 6

watch.

Messenger

Displays your Garmin Messenger app conversations and allows you to reply to

messages from your watch (Garmin Messenger App, page70).

Moon phase

Displays the moonrise and moonset times, along with the moon phase, based on your

GPS position.

Music Provides music player controls for your phone or watch music.

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Name Description

Naps

Displays total nap time and Body Battery level gains. You can start the nap timer and set

an alarm to wake you up.

Notifications

Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your

phone notification settings (Enabling Phone Notifications, page64).

Performance

Displays performance measurements that help you track and understand your training

activities and race performances.

Primary race

Displays the race event you designate as the primary race in your Garmin Connect

calendar.

Pulse oximeter

Allows you to take a manual pulse oximeter reading (Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings,

page53). If you are too active for the watch to determine your pulse oximeter reading,

the measurements are not recorded.

Pushes

In wheelchair mode, tracks your daily wheelchair push count, push goal, and data for

previous days (Wheelchair Mode, page72).

Race calendar Displays your upcoming race events set in your Garmin Connect calendar.

Recovery Displays your recovery time. The maximum time is four days.

Respiration

Your current respiration rate in breaths per minute and seven-day average. You can do a

breathing activity to help you relax.

Sleep score

Displays total sleep time, a sleep score, and sleep stage information for the previous

night.

Sleep coach

Provides recommendations for your sleep need based on sleep and activity history, HRV

status, and naps.

Steps Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for previous days.

Stress

Displays your current stress level and a graph of your stress level. You can do a

breathing activity to help you relax. If you are too active for the watch to determine

your stress level, stress measurements are not recorded (Using the Stress Level Glance,

page32).

Sunrise and sunset Displays sunrise, sunset, and civil twilight times.

Weather Displays the current temperature and weather forecast.

Women's health

Displays your current cycle or pregnancy tracking status. You can view and log your daily

symptoms.

Viewing Glances

• From the watch face, swipe up.

The watch scrolls through the glance loop.

• Select a glance to view additional information.

• Swipe left to view additional options and functions for a glance.

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Customizing the Glance Loop

1 From the watch face, swipe up.

The watch scrolls through the glance loop.

2 Select Edit.

3 Select a glance.

4 Select an option:

• To remove a glance from the loop, select .

• To change the location of a glance in the loop, select the glance, and drag it to the desired location on the

screen.

5 If necessary, select to add a glance to the loop.

Body Battery

Your watch analyzes your heart rate variability, stress level, sleep quality, and activity data to determine your

overall Body Battery level. Like a gas gauge on a car, it indicates your amount of available reserve energy. The

Body Battery level range is from 5 to 100, where 5 to 25 is very low reserve energy, 26 to 50 is low reserve

energy, 51 to 75 is medium reserve energy, and 76 to 100 is high reserve energy.

You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your most up-to-date Body Battery level,

long-term trends, and additional details (Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, page31).

Viewing the Body Battery Glance

The Body Battery glance displays your current Body Battery level.

1 Swipe up to view the Body Battery glance.

NOTE: You may need to add the glance to your glance loop (Customizing the Glance Loop, page31).

2 Select the glance to view a graph of your latest Body Battery data.

3 Swipe up to view a combined graph of your Body Battery and stress level.

4 Swipe up to view a list of factors impacting your Body Battery level.

NOTE: Select each factor to view more details.

Tips for Improved Body Battery Data

• For more accurate results, wear the watch while sleeping.

• Good sleep charges your Body Battery.

• Strenuous activity and high stress can cause your Body Battery to drain more quickly.

• Food intake, as well as stimulants like caffeine, has no impact on your Body Battery.

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Heart Rate Variability Status

Your watch analyzes your wrist heart rate readings while you are sleeping to determine your heart rate variability

(HRV). Training, physical activity, sleep, nutrition, and healthy habits all impact your heart rate variability. HRV

values can vary widely based on gender, age, and fitness level. A balanced HRV status may indicate positive

signs of health such as good training and recovery balance, greater cardiovascular fitness, and resilience to

stress. An unbalanced or poor status may be a sign of fatigue, greater recovery needs, or increased stress. For

best results, you should wear the watch while sleeping. The watch requires three weeks of consistent sleep data

to display your heart rate variability status.

Color Zone Status Description

Green

Balanced Your seven-day average HRV is within your baseline range.

Orange

Unbalanced Your seven-day average HRV is above or below your baseline range.

Red

Low Your seven-day average HRV is well below your baseline range.

No color

Poor

No status

Your HRV values are averaging well below the normal range for your age.

No status means that there is insufficient data to generate a seven-day average.

You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your current heart rate variability status,

trends, and educational feedback.

Using the Stress Level Glance

The stress level glance displays your current stress level and a graph of your stress level. It can also guide you

through a breathing activity to help you relax.

1 While you are sitting or inactive, scroll to view the stress level glance.

TIP: If you are too active for the watch to determine your stress level, a message appears instead of a stress

level number. You can check your stress level again after several minutes of inactivity.

2 Tap the glance to view a graph of your stress level for the last four hours.

Blue bars indicate periods of rest. Yellow bars indicate periods of stress. Gray bars indicate times that you

were too active to determine your stress level.

3 Swipe up or down to view stress score details and your daily average stress score for the last seven days.

4 To start a breathing activity, swipe left, and select

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Women's Health

Menstrual Cycle Tracking

Your menstrual cycle is an important part of your health. You can use your watch to log physical symptoms, sex

drive, sexual activity, ovulation days, and more (Logging Your Menstrual Cycle Information, page33). You can

learn more and set up this feature in the Health Stats settings of the Garmin Connect app.

• Menstrual cycle tracking and details

• Physical and emotional symptoms

• Period and fertility predictions

• Health and nutrition information

NOTE: You can use the Garmin Connect app to add and remove glances.

Logging Your Menstrual Cycle Information

Before you can log your menstrual cycle information from your vívoactive 6 watch, you must set up menstrual

cycle tracking in the Garmin Connect app.

1 Swipe to view the women's health tracking glance.

2 Tap the touchscreen.

3 Select .

4 If today is a period day, select Period Day > .

5 Select an option:

• To rate your flow from light to heavy, select Flow.

• To log your physical symptoms, such as acne, backache, and fatigue, select Symptoms.

• To log your mood, select Mood.

• To log your discharge, select Discharge.

• To designate the current date as an ovulation day, select Ovulation Day.

• To log your sexual activity, select Sexual Activity.

• To rate your sex drive from low to high, select Sex Drive.

• To designate the current date as a period day, select Period Day.

Pregnancy Tracking

The pregnancy tracking feature displays weekly updates on your pregnancy and provides health and nutrition

information. You can use your watch to log physical and emotional symptoms, blood glucose readings, and

baby movement (Logging Your Pregnancy Information, page34). You can learn more and set up this feature in

the Health Stats settings of the Garmin Connect app.

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Logging Your Pregnancy Information

Before you can log your information, you must set up pregnancy tracking in the Garmin Connect app.

1 Swipe to view the women's health tracking glance.

2 Tap the touchscreen.

3 Select an option:

• Select Symptoms to log your physical symptoms, mood, and more.

• Select Blood Glucose to log your glucose levels before and after meals and before bed.

• Select Movement to use a stopwatch or timer to log the baby's movements.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Customizing the Weather Glance

1 Swipe up to view the weather glance.

2 Select the glance to view the current weather for your location.

3 Swipe left.

4 Select an option:

• To update the weather information for your current GPS location, select Weather Options > Update

Current Location.

TIP: You should wait while the watch locates satellites (Acquiring Satellite Signals, page91).

• To change the units of measure for temperature, select Weather Options > Temperature, and select a unit

of measure.

Adding Alternate Time Zones

You can display the current time of day in additional time zones on the alternate time zones glance.

NOTE: You may need to add the alternate time zones glance to the glance loop (Customizing the Glance Loop,

page31).

1 Swipe up to view the alternate time zones glance.

2 Select the glance to add a time zone.

3 Select Add Zone.

4 Select a region.

5 Press .

6 Select a time zone.

7 Select

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Using the Varia Camera Controls

NOTICE

Some jurisdictions may prohibit or regulate the recording of video, audio, or photographs, or may require that

all parties have knowledge of the recording and provide consent. It is your responsibility to know and follow all

laws, regulations, and any other restrictions in jurisdictions where you plan to use this device.

Before you can use the Varia camera controls, you must pair the accessory with your watch (Pairing Your

Wireless Sensors, page60).

1 Add the Lights glance to your watch (Glances, page28).

When the watch detects the Varia camera, the glance title changes to Camera Control.

2 From the Lights glance, select an option:

• Select to change the recording mode.

• Select to take a photo.

• Select to save a clip.

Controls

The controls menu lets you quickly access watch features and options. You can add, reorder, and remove the

options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page37).

From any screen, hold .

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Icon Name Description

Airplane Mode Select to enable or disable airplane mode to turn off all wireless communications.

Assistance Select to send an assistance request (Requesting Assistance, page78).

Battery Saver Select to enable or disable the battery saver feature (Controls, page35).

Brightness Select to adjust the screen brightness (Display and Brightness Settings, page50).

Broadcast Heart

Rate

Select to turn on heart rate broadcasting to a paired device (Broadcasting Heart

Rate Data, page52).

Compass Select to open the compass screen.

Do Not Disturb

Select to enable or disable do not disturb mode to dim the screen and disable

alerts and notifications. For example, you can use this mode while watching a

movie.

Find My Phone

Select to play an audible alert on your paired phone, if it is within Bluetooth range.

The Bluetooth signal strength appears on the vívoactive 6 watch screen, and it

increases as you move closer to your phone.

Select to navigate to your lost phone during a GPS activity (Locating a Phone Lost

During a GPS Activity, page66).

Flashlight Select to turn on the screen to use your watch as a flashlight.

Garmin Share Select to open the Garmin Share app (Garmin Share, page66).

Lock Screen

Select to lock the buttons and the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent presses and

swipes.

Messenger Select to open the Messenger app (Using the Messenger Feature, page71).

Notifications

Select to view calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your phone

notification settings (Enabling Phone Notifications, page64).

Phone Connection

Select to enable or disable Bluetooth technology and your connection to your

paired phone.

Power Off Select to turn off the watch.

Select to turn the screen to shades of red to use the watch in low light conditions.

Save Location Select to save your current location to navigate back to it later.

Sleep Mode

Select to enable or disable Sleep Mode, set a nap timer, and manually track your

naps.

Stopwatch Select to start the stopwatch.

Sync Select to sync your watch with your paired phone.

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Icon Name Description

Time Sync Select to sync your watch with the time on your phone or using satellites.

Timer Select to set a countdown timer.

Wallet

Select to open your GarminPay wallet and pay for purchases with your watch

(GarminPay, page20).

Weather Select to view the current weather forecast and current conditions.

Wi-Fi Select to enable or disable Wi‑Fi

communications.

Customizing the Controls Menu

You can add, remove, and change the order of the shortcuts in the controls menu (Controls, page35).

1 Hold .

The controls menu appears.

2 Swipe down.

3 Select Edit.

4 Select a shortcut:

• To change the location of the shortcut in the controls menu, drag it to the desired location on the screen,

and select .

• To remove the shortcut from the controls menu, select .

5 If necessary, select Add to add a shortcut to the controls menu.

Using Do Not Disturb Mode

You can use do not disturb mode to turn off vibrations and the display for alerts and notifications (Display and

Brightness Settings, page50). For example, you can use this mode while sleeping or watching a movie.

• To manually turn on or off do not disturb mode, hold , and select .

• To automatically turn on do not disturb mode during your sleep hours, open the device settings in the Garmin

Connect app, and select Notifications and Alerts > Smart Notifications > During Sleep.

Setting Up a Shortcut

You can set up a shortcut to your favorite app, glance, or control, such as your GarminPay wallet or the music

controls.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > System > Shortcut.

3 Select a button or button combination to customize.

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Training

Activity Tracking

The activity tracking feature records your daily step count, distance traveled, intensity minutes, calories burned,

and sleep statistics for each recorded day. Your calories burned includes your base metabolism plus activity

calories.

The number of steps taken during the day appears on the steps glance. The step count is updated periodically.

When wheelchair mode is enabled, the watch records different metrics, such as pushes instead of steps

(Wheelchair Mode, page72).

For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

Auto Goal

Your watch creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during

the day, the watch shows your progress toward your daily goal .

When wheelchair mode is enabled, the watch tracks pushes instead of steps and creates a daily push goal

(Wheelchair Mode, page72).

If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set personalized goals on your Garmin Connect account.

Move Alert

Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds

you to keep moving. After one hour of inactivity, a message appears. You can customize your move alert to be

dismissed by walking or other types of movement.

Turning on the Move Alert

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Notifications & Alerts > Health & Wellness > Move Alert > On.

Customizing Move Alerts

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Notifications & Alerts > Health & Wellness > Move Alert > On.

3 Select an option:

• Select Alert Type to set the alert based on steps or other types of movement.

• Select Movements to allow sitting moves or free motion moves to clear the alert.

• Select Movement Duration to set the alert to be cleared after 30, 45, or 60 seconds.

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Sleep Tracking

While you are sleeping, the watch automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your

normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the Garmin Connect app or in the watch settings.

Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep stages, sleep movement, and sleep score. Your sleep coach

provides sleep need recommendations based on your sleep and activity history, HRV status, and naps (Glances,

page28). Naps are added to your sleep statistics, and can also impact your recovery. You can view detailed

sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

NOTE: You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts, with the exception of alarms (Using

Do Not Disturb Mode, page37).

Using Automated Sleep Tracking

1 Wear your watch while sleeping.

2 Upload your sleep tracking data to your Garmin Connect account (Using the Garmin Connect App, page68).

You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

You can view sleep information, including naps, on your vívoactive 6 watch (Glances, page28).

Intensity Minutes

To improve your health, organizations such as the World Health Organization recommend at least 150 minutes

per week of moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity

activity, such as running.

The watch monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous

intensity activities (heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). The watch adds the amount of

moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes

are doubled when added.

Earning Intensity Minutes

Your vívoactive 6 watch calculates intensity minutes by comparing your heart rate data to your average resting

heart rate. If heart rate is turned off, the watch calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your steps

per minute.

• Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes.

• Wear your watch all day and night for the most accurate resting heart rate.

Move IQ

When your movements match familiar exercise patterns, the Move IQ feature automatically detects the event

and displays it in your timeline. The Move IQ events show activity type and duration, but they do not appear in

your activities list or newsfeed.

The Move IQ feature can automatically start a timed activity for walking and running using time thresholds you

set in the Garmin Connect app or the watch activity settings. These activities are added to your activities list.

Enabling Self Evaluation

When you save an activity, you can evaluate your perceived effort and how you felt during the activity. Your self

evaluation information can be viewed in your Garmin Connect account.

1 Press .

2 Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

3 Select > Settings > Self Evaluation.

4 Select an option:

• To complete self evaluation only after workouts, select Workouts Only.

• To complete self evaluation after every activity, select Always.

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Workouts

Your watch can guide you through multiple-step workouts that include goals for each workout step, such as

distance, time, reps, or other metrics. Your watch includes several preloaded workouts for multiple activities,

including strength, cardio, running, and biking. You can create and find more workouts and training plans using

the Garmin Connect app and transfer them to your watch.

If your watch is in wheelchair mode, your watch includes workouts for push activities, handcycling, and more

(User Profile, page72).

On your watch: You can open the workouts app from the activity list to show all workouts currently loaded on

your watch (Customizing Activities and Apps, page22).

You can also view your workout history.

On the app: You can create and find more workouts, or select a training plan that has built-in workouts and

transfer them to your watch (Following a Workout From Garmin Connect, page41).

You can schedule workouts.

You can update and edit your current workouts.

Starting a Workout

Your watch can guide you through multiple steps in a workout.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities, and select an activity.

3 Swipe up.

4 Select Training > Quick WorkoutWorkouts.

5 Select a workout.

NOTE: Only workouts that are compatible with the selected activity appear in the list.

TIP: If available, tap the muscle map to view the targeted muscle groups.

6 Swipe up to view the workout steps (optional).

7 Press to start the activity timer.

After you begin a workout, the watch displays each step of the workout, step notes (optional), the target

(optional), and the current workout data.

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Following a Workout From Garmin Connect

Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin

Connect, page68).

1 Select an option:

• Open the Garmin Connect app, and select .

• Go to connect.garmin.com.

2 Select Training & Planning > Workouts.

3 Find a workout, or create and save a new workout.

4 Select or Send to Device.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using Garmin Connect Training Plans

Before you can download and use a training plan, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect,

page68), and you must pair the vívoactive 6 watch with a compatible phone.

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .

2 Select Training & Planning > Garmin Coach Plans.

3 Select and schedule a training plan.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Review the training plan in your calendar.

Adaptive Training Plans

Your Garmin Connect account has an adaptive training plan and Garmin coach to fit your training goals. For

example, you can answer a few questions and find a plan to help you complete a 5 km race. The plan adjusts

to your current level of fitness, coaching and schedule preferences, and race date. When you start a plan, the

Garmin coach glance is added to the glances list on your vívoactive 6 watch.

Starting Today's Workout

After you send a training plan to your watch, the Garmin coach glance appears in your glance loop.

1 From the watch face, swipe to view the Garmin coach glance.

2 Select the glance.

If a workout for this activity is scheduled for today, the watch shows the workout name and prompts you to

start it.

3 Select a workout.

4 Select View to view the workout steps, and swipe right when you are finished viewing the steps (optional).

5 Select Do Workout.

6 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Viewing Scheduled Workouts

You can view workouts scheduled in your training calendar and start a workout.

1 Press .

2 Select an activity.

3 Swipe up.

4 Select Training Calendar.

Your scheduled workouts appear, sorted by date.

5 Select a workout.

6 Scroll to view the steps for the workout.

7 Press

to start the workout.

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Interval Workouts

Interval workouts can be open or structured. Structured repeats can be based on distance or time. The device

saves your custom interval workout until you edit the workout again.

TIP: All interval workouts include an open-ended cool down step.

Starting an Interval Workout

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities, and select an activity.

3 Scroll down.

4 Select Training > Quick Workout > Intervals.

5 Select an option:

• Select Open Repeats to mark your intervals and rest periods manually by pressing .

• Select Structured Repeats, Do Workout to use an interval workout based on distance or time.

6 If necessary, select to include a warm up before the workout.

7 Press to start the activity timer.

8 When your interval workout has a warm up, press to begin the first interval.

9 Follow the on-screen instructions.

10 At any time, press to stop the current interval or rest period and transition to the next interval or rest

period (optional).

After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.

Customizing an Interval Workout

1 Press .

2 Select Activities, and select an activity.

3 Swipe up.

4 Select Training > Quick Workout > Intervals > Structured Repeats.

5 Swipe up.

6 Select More > Edit Workout

7 Select one or more options:

• To set the interval duration and type, select Interval.

• To set the rest duration and type, select Rest.

• To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat.

• To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select Warm Up > On.

8 Swipe left to return to the activity.

The watch saves your custom interval workout until you edit the workout again.

Stopping an Interval Workout

• At any time, select to stop the current interval or rest period and transition to the next interval or rest

period.

• After all intervals and rest periods are complete, select to end the interval workout and transition to a

timer that can be used for cool down.

• At any time, select to stop the activity timer. You can resume the timer or end the interval workout.

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Race Calendar and Primary Race

When you add a race event to your Garmin Connect calendar, you can view the event on your watch by adding

the primary race glance (Glances, page28). The event date must be in the next 365 days. The watch displays a

countdown to the event, your goal time or predicted finish time (running events only), and weather information.

NOTE: Historical weather information for the location and date is available right away. Local forecast data

appears approximately 14 days before the event.

If you add more than one race event, you are prompted to choose a primary event.

Depending on the available course data for your event, you can view elevation data, the course map, and add a

PacePro

™

plan (PacePro Training, page43).

Training for a Race Event

Your watch can suggest daily workouts to help you train for a running or cycling event, if you have a VO2 max.

estimate (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page96).

1 On your phone or computer, go to your Garmin Connect calendar.

2 Select the day of the event, and add the race event.

You can search for an event in your area or create your own event.

3 Add details about the event, and add the course if it's available.

4 Sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account.

5 On your watch, scroll to the primary event glance to see a countdown to your primary race event.

6 From the watch face, press , and select a running or cycling activity.

NOTE: If you have completed at least one outdoor run with heart rate data or one ride with heart rate and

power data, daily suggested workouts appear on your watch.

PacePro Training

Many runners like to wear a pace band during a race to help achieve their race goal. The PacePro feature allows

you to create a custom pace band based on distance and pace or distance and time. You can also create a pace

band for a known course to optimize your pace effort based on elevation changes.

You can create a PacePro plan using the Garmin Connect app. You can preview the splits and elevation plot

before you run the course.

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Downloading a PacePro Plan from Garmin Connect

Before you can download a PacePro plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account

(Garmin Connect, page68).

1 Select an option:

• Open the Garmin Connect app, and select .

• Go to connect.garmin.com.

2 Select Training & Planning > PacePro Pacing Strategies.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to create and save a PacePro plan.

4 Select or Send to Device.

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Starting a PacePro Plan

Before you can start a PacePro plan, you must download a plan from your Garmin Connect account.

1 Press .

2 Select an outdoor running activity.

3 Swipe up.

4 Select Training > PacePro Plans.

5 Select a plan.

6 Press .

TIP: You can preview the splits, elevation plot, and the map before you accept the PacePro plan.

7 Select Use Plan to start the plan.

8 If necessary, select to enable course navigation.

9 Press to start the activity timer.

Target split pace

Current split pace

Completion progress for the split

Distance remaining in the split

Overall time ahead of or behind your target time

TIP: You can hold , and select Stop PacePro > to stop the PacePro plan. The activity timer continues

running.

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Racing a Previous Activity

You can race a previously recorded or downloaded activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities, and select an activity.

3 Swipe up.

4 Select Training > Race Yourself.

5 Select an option:

• Select From History to select a previously recorded activity from your device.

• Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded from your Garmin Connect account.

6 Select the activity.

A screen appears indicating your estimated finish time.

7 Press to start the activity timer.

8 After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

Recovery Time

You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display

how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout.

NOTE: The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max. estimate and may seem inaccurate at first. The

device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.

The recovery time appears immediately following an activity. The time counts down until it is optimal for you to

attempt another hard workout. The device updates your recovery time throughout the day based on changes in

sleep, stress, relaxation, and physical activity.

Viewing Your Recovery Time

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page72), and set

your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page73).

1 Start a running activity.

2 After your run, select Save.

The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days.

NOTE: From the watch face, you can press or to view the training status glance, and press to scroll

through the metrics to view your recovery time.

Recovery Heart Rate

If you are training with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor, you can check your

recovery heart rate value after each activity. Recovery heart rate is the difference between your exercising heart

rate and your heart rate two minutes after the exercise has stopped. For example, after a typical training run,

you stop the timer. Your heart rate is 140bpm. After two minutes of no activity or cool down, your heart rate

is 90 bpm. Your recovery heart rate is 50 bpm (140 minus 90). Some studies have linked recovery heart rate to

cardiac health. Higher numbers generally indicate healthier hearts.

TIP: For best results, you should stop moving for two minutes while the device calculates your recovery heart

rate value.

NOTE: Your recovery heart rate is not calculated for low-impact activities, such as yoga.

History

History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, lap data, and optional sensor information.

NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten.

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Using History

History contains saved activity data, records, and totals.

The watch has a history glance for quick access to your activity data (Glances, page28).

1 Press .

2 Select History.

A bar graph of your recent activities appears.

3 Select an option:

• To change the time period for the bar graph, press , and select Graph Options.

• To view your personal records by sport, press , and select Records (Personal Records, page47).

• To view your weekly or monthly totals, press , and select Totals (Viewing Data Totals, page48).

• To view your activity history, press , and select an activity.

Personal Records

When you complete an activity, the watch displays any new personal records you achieved during that activity.

Personal records include your fastest time over several typical race distances, highest strength activity weight

for major movements, and longest run, ride, or swim. For wheelchair activities, personal records include pushes,

handcycling, and goal streaks.

Viewing Your Personal Records

1 Press .

2 Select History.

3 Press , and select Records.

4 Select a sport.

5 Select a record.

6 Select View Record.

Restoring a Personal Record

You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded.

1 Press .

2 Select History.

3 Press , and select Records.

4 Select a sport.

5 Select a record to restore.

6 Select Previous > .

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

Clearing Personal Records

1 Press .

2 Select History.

3 Press , and select Records.

4 Select a sport.

5 Select an option:

• To delete one record, select a record, and select Clear Record > .

• To delete all records for the sport, select Clear All Records > .

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

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Viewing Data Totals

You can view the accumulated distance and time data saved to your watch.

1 Press .

2 Select History.

3 Press , and select Totals.

4 Select an activity.

5 Select an option to view weekly or monthly totals.

Notifications and Alerts Settings

From the watch face, hold , and select Settings > Notifications & Alerts.

Smart Notifications: Customizes the smart notifications that appear on your watch (Enabling Phone

Notifications, page64).

Health & Wellness: Customizes the health and wellness alerts that appear on your watch (Health and Wellness

Alerts, page48).

Morning Report: Shows the morning report and customizes the data in the report (Customizing Your Morning

Report, page49).

System Alerts: Sets time (Setting Time Alerts, page49), barometer, or phone connection alerts (Turning On

Phone Connection Alerts, page49).

Notification Center: Enables the notification center for viewing new notifications (Viewing Notifications,

page65).

Health and Wellness Alerts

From the watch face, hold , and select Settings > Notifications & Alerts > Health & Wellness.

Daily Summary: A Body Battery daily summary appears a few hours before the start of your sleep window. The

daily summary provides insight on how your daily stress and activity history impacted your Body Battery level

(Body Battery, page31).

Stress Alerts: Notifies you when periods of stress have drained your Body Battery level.

Rest Alerts: Notifies you after you have a restful period and its impact on your Body Battery level.

Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts: Notifies you when your heart rate exceeds or drops below a target value (Setting an

Abnormal Heart Rate Alert, page48).

Move Alert: Reminds you to keep moving.

Goal Alerts: Notifies you when you reach your daily steps goal and weekly intensity minutes goal.

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert

CAUTION

This feature only alerts you when your heart rate exceeds or drops below a certain number of beats per minute,

as selected by the user, after a period of inactivity. This feature does not notify you when your heart rate drops

below the selected threshold during your chosen sleep window configured in the Garmin Connect app. This

feature does not notify you of any potential heart condition and is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical

condition or disease. Always defer to your health care provider for any heart-related issues.

You can set the heart rate threshold value.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Notifications & Alerts > Health & Wellness > Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts.

3 Select High Alert or Low Alert.

4 Set the heart rate threshold value.

Each time your heart rate exceeds or drops below the threshold value, a message appears and the watch

vibrates.

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Move Alert

Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds

you to keep moving. After one hour of inactivity, a message appears. You can customize your move alert to be

dismissed by walking or other types of movement.

Turning on the Move Alert

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Notifications & Alerts > Health & Wellness > Move Alert > On.

Customizing Move Alerts

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Notifications & Alerts > Health & Wellness > Move Alert > On.

3 Select an option:

• Select Alert Type to set the alert based on steps or other types of movement.

• Select Movements to allow sitting moves or free motion moves to clear the alert.

• Select Movement Duration to set the alert to be cleared after 30, 45, or 60 seconds.

Morning Report

Your watch displays a morning report based on your normal wake time. Scroll to view the report, which includes

weather, sleep, overnight heart rate variability status, and more (Customizing Your Morning Report, page49).

Customizing Your Morning Report

NOTE: You can customize these settings on your watch or in your Garmin Connect account.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Notifications & Alerts > Report Settings > Morning Report.

3 Select an option:

• To enable or disable the morning report, select Show Report.

• To customize the order and type of data that appears in your morning report, select Edit Report.

• To write and add custom messages to your morning report, select Customize Daily Messages > Edit

Messages.

4 Select Choose Theme.

5 Select a theme.

The theme displays as a background for your morning report.

Setting Time Alerts

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Notifications & Alerts > System Alerts > Time.

3 Select an option:

• To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunset occurs, select Til

Sunset > Status > On, select Time, and enter the time.

• To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise occurs, select Til

Sunrise > Status > On, select Time, and enter the time.

• To set an alert to sound every hour, select Hourly > On.

Turning On Phone Connection Alerts

You can set your watch to alert you when your paired phone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth

technology.

1 Press

2 Select Settings > Notifications & Alerts > System Alerts > Phone.

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Vibration Settings

Press , and select Settings > Vibration.

System: Turns vibration for the watch on or off.

Alert Vibration: Sets watch vibrations for alerts.

Button Press: Sets watch vibrations for alerts and button presses.

Display and Brightness Settings

From the watch face, press , and select Settings > Display & Brightness.

Brightness: Sets the brightness level of the screen.

Always On Display: Sets the watch face data to remain visible and turn down the brightness and background.

This option impacts the battery and display life (About the AMOLED Display, page86).

Text Size: Adjusts the size of the text on the screen.

: Turns the screen to shades of red, green, or orange so that you can use the watch in low light conditions and

help preserve your night vision.

Gesture: Turns on the screen when you raise and turn your arm to look at your wrist.

Timeout: Sets the length of time before the screen turns off.

Health and Wellness Settings

From the watch face, press , and select Settings > Health & Wellness.

Wrist Heart Rate: Customizes the wrist heart rate monitor settings (Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings,

page51).

Pulse Oximeter: Sets the pulse oximeter mode (Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page53).

Move IQ: Enables Move IQ events. When your movements match familiar exercise patterns, the Move IQ feature

automatically detects the event and displays it in your timeline. The Move IQ events show activity type and

duration, but they do not appear in your activities list or newsfeed. For more detail and accuracy, you can

record a timed activity on your device.

Wrist Heart Rate

Your watch has a wrist-based heart rate monitor, and you can view your heart rate data on the heart rate glance

(Viewing Glances, page30).

The watch is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate

data are available when you start an activity, your watch uses the chest heart rate data.

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Wearing the Watch

CAUTION

Some users may experience skin irritation after prolonged use of the watch, especially if the user has sensitive

skin or allergies. If you notice any skin irritation, remove the watch and give your skin time to heal. To help

prevent skin irritation, ensure the watch is clean and dry, and do not overtighten the watch on your wrist. For

more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.

• Wear the watch above your wrist bone.

NOTE: The watch should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the watch should

not shift while running or exercising. For pulse oximeter readings, you should remain motionless.

NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the watch.

• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page51 for more information about wrist-based heart rate.

• See Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data, page53 for more information about the pulse oximeter sensor.

• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

• For more information about watch wear and care, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the watch.

• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch.

• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the watch.

• Wear the watch above your wrist bone. The watch should be snug but comfortable.

• Wait until the icon is solid before starting your activity.

• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading before starting your activity.

NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.

• Rinse the watch with fresh water after each workout.

Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings

From the watch face, press , and select Settings > Health & Wellness > Wrist Heart Rate.

Status: Enables the wrist heart rate monitor. The default value is Auto, which automatically uses the wrist heart

rate monitor unless you pair an external heart rate monitor.

NOTE: Disabling the wrist heart rate monitor also disables the wrist-based pulse oximeter sensor. You can

perform a manual reading from the pulse oximeter glance.

Source Switching: Selects the best source of heart rate data when wearing your watch and an external heart

rate monitor. For more information, go to

garmin.com/dynamicsourceswitching/.

Broadcast Heart Rate: Broadcasts your heart rate data to a paired device (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data,

page52).

Health and Wellness Settings 51

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data

You can broadcast your heart rate data from your watch and view it on paired devices. Broadcasting heart rate

data decreases battery life.

TIP: You can customize the activity settings to broadcast your heart rate data automatically when you begin

an activity (Activity Settings, page25). For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge

bike

computer while cycling.

1 Select an option:

• Hold , and select Settings > Health & Wellness > Wrist Heart Rate > Broadcast Heart Rate.

• Hold to open the controls menu, and select .

NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page37).

2 Press .

The watch starts broadcasting your heart rate data.

3 Pair your watch with your compatible device.

NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual.

4 Press to stop broadcasting your heart rate data.

Pulse Oximeter

Your watch has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the peripheral saturation of oxygen in your blood (SpO2).

As your altitude increases, the level of oxygen in your blood can decrease.

You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter glance (Getting Pulse Oximeter

Readings, page53). You can also turn on all-day readings (Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page53). When

you view the pulse oximeter glance while you are not moving, your watch analyzes your oxygen saturation and

your elevation. The elevation profile helps indicate how your pulse oximeter readings are changing, relative to

your to elevation.

On the watch, your pulse oximeter reading appears as an oxygen saturation percentage and color on the graph.

On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your pulse oximeter readings, including

trends over multiple days.

For more information about pulse oximeter accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

52 Health and Wellness Settings

The elevation scale.

A graph of your average oxygen saturation readings for the last 24 hours.

Your most recent oxygen saturation reading.

The oxygen saturation percentage scale.

A graph of your elevation readings for the last 24 hours.

Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings

You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter glance. The glance displays

your most recent blood oxygen saturation percentage, a graph of your hourly average readings for the last 24

hours, and a graph of your elevation for the last 24 hours.

NOTE: The first time you view the pulse oximeter glance, the watch must acquire satellite signals to determine

your elevation. You should go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites.

1 While you are sitting or inactive, swipe up from the watch face.

2 Scroll to the pulse oximeter glance.

3 Select the pulse oximeter glance.

The watch begins a pulse oximeter reading.

4 Remain motionless for up to 30 seconds.

NOTE: If you are too active for the watch to get a pulse oximeter reading, a message appears instead of a

percentage. You can check again after several minutes of inactivity. For best results, hold the arm wearing

the watch at heart level while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.

5 Scroll down to view a graph of your pulse oximeter readings for the last seven days.

Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Health & Wellness > Pulse Oximeter.

3 Select an option:

• To turn on measurements while you are inactive during the day, select All Day.

NOTE: Turning on All Day mode decreases battery life.

• To turn on continuous measurements while you sleep, select During Sleep.

NOTE: Unusual sleep positions can cause abnormally low sleep-time SpO2 readings.

• To turn off automatic measurements, select On Demand.

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data

If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

• Remain motionless while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.

• Wear the watch above your wrist bone. The watch should be snug but comfortable.

• Hold the arm wearing the watch at heart level while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.

• Use a silicone or nylon band.

• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the watch.

• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch.

• Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the watch.

• Rinse the watch with fresh water after each workout.

Health and Wellness Settings 53

Auto Goal

Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during

the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal.

If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect

account.

Intensity Minutes

To improve your health, organizations such as the World Health Organization recommend at least 150 minutes

per week of moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity

activity, such as running.

The watch monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous

intensity activities (heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). The watch adds the amount of

moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes

are doubled when added.

Earning Intensity Minutes

Your vívoactive 6 watch calculates intensity minutes by comparing your heart rate data to your average resting

heart rate. If heart rate is turned off, the watch calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your steps

per minute.

• Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes.

• Wear your watch all day and night for the most accurate resting heart rate.

Sleep Tracking

While you are sleeping, the watch automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your

normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the Garmin Connect app or in the watch settings.

Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep stages, sleep movement, and sleep score. Your sleep coach

provides sleep need recommendations based on your sleep and activity history, HRV status, and naps (Glances,

page28). Naps are added to your sleep statistics, and can also impact your recovery. You can view detailed

sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

NOTE: You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts, with the exception of alarms (Using

Do Not Disturb Mode, page37).

Using Automated Sleep Tracking

1 Wear your watch while sleeping.

2 Upload your sleep tracking data to your Garmin Connect account (Using the Garmin Connect App, page68).

You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

You can view sleep information, including naps, on your vívoactive 6 watch (Glances, page28).

Navigation

You can use the GPS navigation features on your watch to save locations, navigate to locations, and find your

way home.

Saving Locations

Saving Your Location

You can save your current location to navigate back to it later.

1 Hold .

2 Select Save Location.

NOTE: You may need to add this item to the controls menu (

Customizing the Controls Menu, page37).

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Viewing and Editing Saved Locations

TIP: You can save a location from the controls menu (Controls, page35).

1 Press .

2 Select an activity.

3 Scroll down, and select Navigate > Saved Locations.

4 Select a saved location.

5 Select an option to view or edit the location details.

Deleting a Location

1 Press

2 Select an activity that uses GPS, for example, Run.

3 Scroll down, and select Navigate > Saved Locations.

4 Select a saved location.

5 Select Delete.

Sharing a Location From a Map Using the Garmin Connect App

NOTICE

It is your responsibility to use discretion when sharing location information with others. Always ensure you are

aware of and comfortable with the individual with whom you share location information.

NOTE: This feature is available only if your course-compatible Garmin device is connected to an iPhone

device

using Bluetooth technology.

You can share location information and data from Apple

Maps to your compatible Garmin device.

1 From Apple Maps, select a location.

2 Select > .

3 If necessary, from the Garmin Connect app, select the Garmin device.

A notification appears in the Garmin Connect app indicating that the location in now available on your device

(Starting a GPS Activity From a Shared Location, page55).

Starting a GPS Activity From a Shared Location

You can use the Garmin Connect app to share a location from Apple Maps to your watch, and navigate to that

location (Sharing a Location From a Map Using the Garmin Connect App, page55).

1 When you receive the location notification on your watch, select .

Your watch displays location information.

TIP: The location is saved in the Saved app.

2 Select Go To, and choose an activity.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed to your destination.

Navigating to a Shared Location During an Activity

This feature is designed for activities using GPS. If GPS is turned off for your activity, you can view the location

later.

TIP: The location is saved in the Saved app.

You can receive shared locations on your watch during a GPS activity and navigate to those locations (Sharing a

Location From a Map Using the Garmin Connect App, page55).

1 If a shared location notification appears during a GPS activity, select to navigate to the shared location.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed to your destination.

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Navigating to a Destination

You can use your device to navigate to a previous destination or a saved location.

1 Press .

2 Select a GPS activity.

3 Scroll down, and select Navigate.

4 Select an option.

• Select Past Activities, select an activity, and select Go.

• Select Saved Locations, select a location, and select Go To.

TIP: You can save a location from the controls menu (Controls, page35).

5 Press to begin navigation.

Navigating Back to Start

Before you can navigate back to start, you must locate satellites, start the timer, and start your activity.

At any time during your activity, you can return to your starting location. For example, if you are running in a

new city, and you are unsure how to get back to the trail head or hotel, you can navigate back to your starting

location. This feature is not available for all activities.

1 Press

2 Select an activity that uses GPS, for example, Run.

3 During your activity, swipe right.

4 Select Navigate > Back to Start.

5 Select TracBack or Straight Line.

The navigation screen appears.

6 Move forward.

The arrow points toward your starting point.

TIP: For more accurate navigation, orient your watch toward the direction in which you are navigating.

Stopping Navigation

• To stop navigation and continue your activity, swipe right from any data screen, select the first option, press

, and select Stop Navigation or Stop Course.

The activity timer continues recording.

• To stop navigation and save your activity, press , and select Save.

Courses

WARNING

This feature allows users to download courses created by other users. Garmin makes no representations about

the safety, accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of courses created by third parties. Any use or

reliance on courses created by third parties is at your own risk.

You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device, you

can navigate the course on your device.

You can follow a saved course simply because it is a good route. For example, you can save and follow a bike

friendly commute to work.

You can also follow a saved course, trying to match or exceed previously set performance goals. For example, if

the original course was completed in 30 minutes, you can race against a Virtual Partner

trying to complete the

course in under 30 minutes.

56 Navigation

Creating a Course on Garmin Connect

Before you can create a course on the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin

Connect, page68).

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .

2 Select Training & Planning > Courses > Create Course.

3 Select a course type.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

5 Select Done.

NOTE: You can send this course to your device (Sending a Course to Your Device, page57).

Sending a Course to Your Device

You can send a course you created using the Garmin Connect app to your device (Creating a Course on Garmin

Connect, page57).

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .

2 Select Training & Planning > Courses.

3 Select a course.

4 Select .

5 Select your compatible device.

6 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Following a Course on Your Device

1 Press .

2 Select a GPS activity.

3 Scroll down, and select Navigate > Courses.

4 Select a course.

5 Press

6 Select Do Course or Do Course in Reverse.

7 Press to begin navigation.

Viewing or Editing Course Details

You can view or edit course details before you navigate a course.

1 Press .

2 Select a GPS activity.

3 Scroll down, and select Navigate > Courses.

4 Select a course.

5 Press

6 Select an option:

• To begin navigation, select Do Course.

• To view the course on the map and pan or zoom the map, select Map.

• To begin the course in reverse, select Do Course in Reverse.

• To view an elevation plot of the course, select Elevation Plot.

• To change the course name, select Name.

• To delete the course, select Delete.

Compass

The watch has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration. The compass features and appearance change

depending on your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are navigating to a destination. You can

change the compass settings manually (

Compass Settings, page84).

Navigation 57

Calibrating the Compass Manually

NOTICE

Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that

influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.

Your watch was already calibrated at the factory, and the watch uses automatic calibration by default. If you

experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature

changes, you can manually calibrate the compass.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > System > Compass > Calibrate.

3 Move your wrist in a small figure eight motion until a message appears.

Setting the North Reference

You can set the directional reference used in calculating heading information.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > System > Compass > North Ref..

3 Select an option:

• To set geographic north as the heading reference, select True.

• To set magnetic north as the heading without declination, select Magnetic.

• To set grid north (000º) as the heading reference, select Grid.

• To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User > Mag. Variation, enter the magnetic variation,

and select Done.

Map

represents your location on the map. Location names and symbols appear on the map. When you are

navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a line on the map.

• Map navigation (Panning and Zooming the Map, page58)

• Map settings (Map Settings, page59)

Adding the Map Data Screen

You can add the map to the data screens loop for a GPS activity.

1 Press .

2 Select Activities, and select a GPS activity.

3 Scroll down, and select the activity settings.

4 Select Data Screens > Add New > Map.

Panning and Zooming the Map

1 While navigating, swipe up or down to view the map.

NOTE: You may need to add the map data screen for the activity (Customizing the Data Screens, page24).

2 Swipe right.

3 Select Map Controls.

4 Select an option:

• To toggle between panning up and down, panning left and right, or zooming, press .

• To quit, swipe up or down.

58 Map

Map Settings

You can customize how the map appears in the map data screens.

Press , select Settings > Map & Navigation.

Orientation: Sets the orientation of the map. The North Up option shows north at the top of the screen. The

Track Up option shows your current direction of travel at the top of the screen.

User Locations: Shows or hides user locations on the map.

Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom

in or out manually.

Connectivity

Connectivity features are available for your watch when you pair with your compatible phone (Pairing

Your Phone, page64). Additional features are available when you connect your watch to a Wi‑Fi network

(Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network, page66).

Sensors and Accessories

The vívoactive 6 watch has several internal sensors, and you can pair additional wireless sensors for your

activities.

Wireless Sensors

Your watch can be paired and used with wireless sensors using ANT+

or Bluetooth technology (Pairing

Your Wireless Sensors, page60). After the devices are paired, you can customize the optional data fields

(Customizing the Data Screens, page24). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired.

For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to

buy.garmin.com for that sensor.

Connectivity 59

Sensor Type Description

Club Sensors

You can use Approach

CT10 golf club sensors to automatically track your golf shots, including

location, distance, and club type.

eBike

You can use your watch with your eBike and view bike data, such as battery and range informa

tion, during your rides.

Heart Rate

You can use an external sensor, such as the HRM 200, HRM-Fit

™

, or HRM-Pro

™

series heart rate

monitor, to view heart rate data during your activities.

Foot Pod

You can use a foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when you are training

indoors or when your GPS signal is weak.

Headphones

You can use Bluetooth headphones to listen to music loaded onto your vívoactive 6 watch

(Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page77).

Lights You can use Varia smart bike lights to improve situational awareness.

Radar

You can use a Varia rearview bike radar to improve situational awareness and send alerts

about approaching vehicles. With a Varia radar camera tail light, you can also take photos and

record video during a ride (Using the Varia Camera Controls, page35).

Speed/

Cadence

You can attach speed or cadence sensors to your bike and view the data during your ride. If

necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference (Wheel Size and Circumference,

page97).

You can also attach speed or cadence sensors to your wheelchair and view the data during

your activity. When the sensor is attached, your watch creates and saves an activity to your

Garmin Connect account each time you push your chair.

tempe

You can attach the tempe temperature sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to

ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your watch using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must

pair the watch and sensor. After they are paired, the watch connects to the sensor automatically when you

start an activity and the sensor is active and within range. For more information about connection types, go to

garmin.com/hrm_connection_types.

1 Put on the heart rate monitor, install the sensor, or press the button to wake up the sensor.

NOTE: See your wireless sensor owner's manual for pairing information.

2 Bring the watch within 3m (10ft.) of the sensor.

NOTE: Stay 10m (33ft.) away from other wireless sensors while pairing.

3 Press .

4 Select Settings > Connectivity > Watch Sensors > Add New.

5 Select an option:

• Select Search All.

• Select your sensor type.

After the sensor is paired with your watch, the sensor status changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor

data appears in the data screen loop or a custom data field. You can customize the optional data fields

(Customizing the Data Screens, page24).

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Heart Rate Accessory Running Pace and Distance

The HRM-Fit and HRM-Pro series accessories calculate your running pace and distance based on your user

profile and the motion measured by the sensor on every stride. The heart rate monitor provides running pace

and distance when GPS is not available, such as during treadmill running. You can view your running pace and

distance on your compatible vívoactive 6 watch when connected using ANT+ technology. You can also view it

on compatible third-party training apps when connected using Bluetooth technology.

The pace and distance accuracy improves with calibration.

Automatic calibration: The default setting for your watch is Auto Calibrate. The heart rate accessory calibrates

each time you run outside with it connected to your compatible vívoactive 6 watch.

NOTE: Automatic calibration does not work for indoor, trail, or ultra run activity profiles (Tips for Recording

Running Pace and Distance, page61).

Manual calibration: You can select Calibrate & Save after a treadmill run with your connected heart rate

accessory (Calibrating the Treadmill Distance, page10).

Tips for Recording Running Pace and Distance

• Update your vívoactive 6 watch software (Product Updates, page89).

• Complete several outdoor runs with GPS and your connected HRM-Fit or HRM-Pro series accessory. It's

important that your outdoor range of paces matches your range of paces on the treadmill.

• If your run includes sand or deep snow, go to the sensor settings, and turn off Auto Calibrate.

• If you previously connected a compatible foot pod using ANT+ technology, set the foot pod status to Off, or

remove it from the list of connected sensors.

• Complete a treadmill run with manual calibration (Calibrating the Treadmill Distance, page10).

• If automatic and manual calibrations don't seem accurate, go to the sensor settings, and select HRM Pace &

Distance > Reset Calibration Data.

NOTE: You can try turning off Auto Calibrate, and then manually calibrate again (Calibrating the Treadmill

Distance, page10).

Running Dynamics

Running dynamics is real-time feedback about your running form. Your vívoactive 6 watch has an accelerometer

to calculate five running form metrics. For all six running form metrics, you must pair your vívoactive 6

watch with the HRM-Fit, HRM-Pro series accessory, or other running dynamics accessory that measures torso

movement. For more information, go to garmin.com/performance-data/running.

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Metric Sensor Type Description

Cadence

Watch or compatible

accessory

Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It displays the total

steps (right and left combined).

Vertical oscil

lation

Watch or compatible

accessory

Vertical oscillation is your bounce while running. It displays the

vertical motion of your torso, measured in centimeters.

Ground contact

time

Watch or compatible

accessory

Ground contact time is the amount of time in each step that you

spend on the ground while running. It is measured in milliseconds.

NOTE: Ground contact time and balance are not available while

walking.

Ground contact

time balance

Compatible accessory

only

Ground contact time balance displays the left/right balance of your

ground contact time while running. It displays a percentage. For

example, 53.2 with an arrow pointing left or right.

Stride length

Watch or compatible

accessory

Stride length is the length of your stride from one footfall to the next.

It is measured in meters.

Vertical ratio

Watch or compatible

accessory

Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length. It

displays a percentage. A lower number typically indicates better

running form.

Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data

This topic provides tips for using a compatible running dynamics accessory. If the accessory is not connected

to your watch, the watch automatically switches to wrist-based running dynamics.

• Make sure you have a running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Fit or HRM-Pro series accessory.

• Pair the running dynamics accessory with your watch again, according to the instructions.

• If you are using an HRM-Fit or HRM-Pro series accessory, pair it with your watch using ANT+ technology,

rather than Bluetooth technology.

• If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make sure the accessory is worn right-side up.

NOTE: Ground contact time and balance appears only while running. It is not calculated while walking.

REMEMBER: Ground contact time balance is not calculated with wrist-based running dynamics.

Running Power

Garmin running power is calculated using measured running dynamics information, user mass, environmental

data, and other sensor data. The power measurement estimates the amount of power a runner applies to the

road surface, and it is displayed in watts. Using running power as a gauge of effort may suit some runners

better than using either pace or heart rate. Running power can be more responsive than heart rate for indicating

the level of effort, and it can account for the uphills, downhills, and wind, which a pace measurement does not

do. For more information, go to garmin.com/performance-data/running.

Running power can be measured using a compatible running dynamics accessory or the watch sensors. You

can customize the running power data fields to view your power output and make adjustments to your training

(Data Fields, page93). You can set up power alerts to be notified when you reach a specified power zone

(Activity Alerts, page26).

Running power zones use default values based on gender, weight, and average ability, and may not match your

personal abilities. You can manually adjust your zones on the watch or using your Garmin Connect account.

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Running Power Settings

From the watch face, press , select Activities, select a running activity, press , select the activity settings, and

select Running Power.

Status: Enables or disables recording Garmin running power data. You can use this setting if you prefer to use

third-party running power data.

Source: Allows you to select which device to use to record running power data. The Smart Mode option

automatically detects and uses the running dynamics accessory, when available. The watch uses wrist-based

running power data when an accessory is not connected.

: Enables or disables using wind data when calculating your running power. Wind data is a combination of the

speed, heading, and barometer data from your watch and the available wind data from your phone.

Using the Varia Camera Controls

NOTICE

Some jurisdictions may prohibit or regulate the recording of video, audio, or photographs, or may require that

all parties have knowledge of the recording and provide consent. It is your responsibility to know and follow all

laws, regulations, and any other restrictions in jurisdictions where you plan to use this device.

Before you can use the Varia camera controls, you must pair the accessory with your watch (Pairing Your

Wireless Sensors, page60).

1 Add the Lights glance to your watch (Glances, page28).

When the watch detects the Varia camera, the glance title changes to Camera Control.

2 From the Lights glance, select an option:

• Select to change the recording mode.

• Select to take a photo.

• Select to save a clip.

inReach

Remote

The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach satellite communicator using your vívoactive 6

watch. Go to buy.garmin.com for more information about compatible devices.

Using the inReach Remote

Before you can use the inReach remote function, you must add the inReach glance to the glances list

(Customizing the Glance Loop, page31).

1 Turn on the inReach satellite communicator.

2 On your vívoactive 6 watch, press from the watch face to view the inReach glance.

3 Press to search for your inReach satellite communicator.

4 Press to pair your inReach satellite communicator.

5 Press , and select an option:

• To send an SOS message, select Initiate SOS.

NOTE: You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation.

• To send a text message, select Messages > New Message, select the message contacts, and enter the

message text or select a quick text option.

• To send a preset message, select Send Preset, and select a message from the list.

• To view the timer and distance traveled during an activity, select Tracking.

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Phone Connectivity Features

Phone connectivity features are available for your vívoactive 6 watch when you pair it using the Garmin Connect

app (Pairing Your Phone, page64).

• App features from the Garmin Connect app (Garmin Connect, page68)

• App features from the Connect IQ app, and more (Phone Apps and Computer Applications, page67)

• Glances (Glances, page28)

• Controls menu features (Controls, page35)

• Safety and tracking features (Safety and Tracking Features, page77)

• Phone interactions, such as notifications (Enabling Phone Notifications, page64)

Pairing Your Phone

To use the connected features on your watch, you must pair it directly through the Garmin Connect app, instead

of from the Bluetooth settings on your phone.

1 Select an option:

• During the initial setup on your watch, select when you are prompted to pair with your phone.

• If you previously skipped the pairing process, from the watch face, press , and select Settings >

Connectivity > Pair Phone.

• If you want to pair a new phone, from the watch face, press , and select Settings > Connectivity >

Phone > Pair Phone.

2 Scan the QR code with your phone, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup

process.

Enabling Phone Notifications

You can customize how notifications from your paired phone sound and appear on your watch during normal

use.

NOTE: You can configure notifications during sleep or activities in the Focus Modes settings (Focus Modes,

page71).

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Connectivity > Phone > Notifications.

3 Select an option:

• To enable phone notifications, select Status > On.

• To enable notifications for phone calls, select Calls, and select status, tone, and vibration preferences.

• To enable notifications for text messages, select Texts, and select status, tone, and vibration preferences.

• To enable notifications for phone apps, select Apps, and select status, tone, and vibration preferences.

• To hide notification details until you perform an action, select Privacy, and select an option.

• To change how long the watch displays notifications, select Timeout.

• To add a signature to your text message replies from your watch, select Signature.

NOTE: This feature is available only for compatible Android

™

phones.

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Viewing Notifications

You can view your phone notifications on your watch from several menu locations.

1 Select an option:

• From the watch face, swipe down to view the notification center.

• From the watch face, swipe up to view the notifications glance.

• From the watch face, press , and select Notifications to view the notifications app.

• Hold , and select Notifications to view the notifications control.

2 Select a notification.

3 Press for more options.

4 Scroll to the top of the notifications, and select Dismiss All to dismiss all notifications.

Receiving an Incoming Phone Call

When you receive a phone call on your connected phone, the vívoactive 6 watch displays the name or phone

number of the caller.

• To accept the call, select .

NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your connected phone.

• To decline the call, select .

• To decline the call and immediately send a text message reply, select , and select a message from the list.

NOTE: To send a text message reply, you must be connected to a compatible Android phone using Bluetooth

technology.

Replying to a Text Message

NOTE: This feature is available only for compatible Android phones.

When you receive a text message notification on your watch, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list

of messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin Connect app.

NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone. Regular text message limits and charges from your

carrier and phone plan may apply. Contact your mobile carrier for more information about text message charges

or limits.

1 From the watch face, press to view the notification center.

2 Select a text message notification.

3 Press .

4 Select Reply.

5 Select a message from the list.

Your phone sends the selected message as an SMS text message.

Managing Notifications

You can use your compatible phone to manage notifications that appear on your vívoactive 6 watch.

Select an option:

• If you are using an iPhone, go to the iOS

notifications settings, and select the notifications to show on

your phone and watch.

NOTE: All notifications that you enable on your iPhone also appear on your watch.

• If you are using an Android phone, from the Garmin Connect app, select > Settings > Notifications >

App Notifications, and select the notifications that you want to appear on your watch.

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Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone Connection

You can turn off the Bluetooth phone connection from the controls menu.

NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page37).

1 Hold to view the controls menu.

2 Select to turn off the Bluetooth phone connection on your vívoactive 6 watch.

Refer to the owner's manual for your phone to turn off Bluetooth technology on your phone.

Turning On and Off Find My Phone Alerts

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Connectivity > Phone > Find My Phone Alerts.

Locating a Phone Lost During a GPS Activity

Your vívoactive 6 watch automatically stores a GPS location when your paired phone is disconnected during a

GPS activity. You can use this feature to help locate a phone that is lost during an activity.

1 Start a GPS activity.

2 When prompted to navigate to the last known location of your device, select .

3 Navigate to the location on the map.

4 Press to view a compass pointing to the location (optional).

5 When your watch is within Bluetooth range of your phone, the Bluetooth signal strength appears on the

screen.

The signal strength increases as you move closer to your phone.

Wi‑Fi Connectivity Features

Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account: Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect

account as soon as you finish recording the activity.

Audio content: Allows you to sync audio content from third-party providers.

Software updates: You can download and install the latest software.

Workouts and training plans: You can browse for and select workouts and training plans on your Garmin

Connect account. The next time your watch has a Wi‑Fi connection, the files are sent to your watch.

Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network

You must connect your watch to the Garmin Connect app on your phone or to the Garmin Express

™

application

on your computer before you can connect to a Wi‑Fi network.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Connectivity > Wi-Fi > My Networks > Search for Networks.

The watch displays a list of nearby Wi‑Fi networks.

3 Select a network.

4 If necessary, enter the password for the network.

The watch connects to the network, and the network is added to the list of saved networks. The watch

reconnects to this network automatically when it is within range.

Garmin Share

NOTICE

It is your responsibility to use discretion when sharing information with others. Always ensure you are aware of

and comfortable with the individual with whom you share information.

The Garmin Share feature allows you to use Bluetooth technology to wirelessly share your data with other

compatible Garmin devices. With Garmin Share enabled and compatible Garmin devices in range of each other,

you can select saved locations, courses, and workouts to transfer to another device through a direct, secured

device-to-device connection, without the need for a phone or Wi‑Fi connectivity.

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Sharing Data with Garmin Share

Before you can use this feature, you must have Bluetooth technology enabled on both compatible devices, and

they must be within 3m (10 ft.) of each other. When prompted, you must also consent to share your data with

other Garmin devices using Garmin Share.

Your vívoactive 6 watch can send and receive data when connected to another compatible Garmin device

(Receiving Data with Garmin Share, page67). You can also transfer your data between different devices. For

example, you can share a favorite course from your Edge bike computer to your compatible Garmin watch.

1 Press .

2 Select Garmin Share > Share.

3 Select a category, and select one item.

4 Select an option:

• Select Share.

• Select Add More > Share to select more than one item to share.

5 Wait while the device locates compatible devices.

6 Select a device.

7 Confirm the six-digit PIN matches on both devices, and select .

8 Wait while the devices transfer the data.

9 Select Share Again to share the same items with another user (optional).

10 Select Done.

Receiving Data with Garmin Share

Before you can use this feature, you must have Bluetooth technology enabled on both compatible devices, and

they must be within 3m (10 ft.) of each other. When prompted, you must also consent to share your data with

other Garmin devices using Garmin Share.

1 Press .

2 Select Garmin Share.

3 Wait while the device locates compatible devices in range.

4 Select .

5 Confirm the six-digit PIN matches on both devices, and select .

6 Wait while the devices transfer the data.

7 Select Done.

Garmin Share Settings

From the watch face, press , and select Settings > Connectivity > Garmin Share.

Status: Enables the watch to send and receive items through Garmin Share.

Forget Devices: Removes all of the devices the watch has previously shared items with.

Phone Apps and Computer Applications

You can connect your watch to multiple Garmin phone apps and computer applications using the same Garmin

account.

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Garmin Connect

You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze,

share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims,

hikes, triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, you can download the app from the app store on your

phone (garmin.com/connectapp), or go to connect.garmin.com.

Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity with your watch, you can upload that activity to

your Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.

Analyze your data

Plan your training: You can choose a fitness goal and load one of the day-by-day training plans.

Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a friendly competition with your connections, and meet

your goals.

Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow each other's activities or share links to your

activities.

Manage your settings: You can customize your watch and user settings on your Garmin Connect account.

Using the Garmin Connect App

After you pair your watch with your phone (Pairing Your Phone, page64), you can use the Garmin Connect app to

upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect account.

1 Verify the Garmin Connect app is running on your phone.

2 Bring your watch within 10m (30ft.) of your phone.

Your watch automatically syncs your data with the Garmin Connect app and your Garmin Connect account.

Updating the Software 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64).

Sync your watch with the Garmin Connect app (Using the Garmin Connect App, page68).

When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app automatically sends the update to your watch.

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Unified Training Status

When you use more than one Garmin device with your Garmin Connect account, you can choose which device is

the primary data source for everyday use and for training purposes.

From the Garmin Connect app, select > Settings.

Primary Training Device: Sets the priority data source for training metrics like your training status and load

focus.

NOTE: Garmin devices that do not have the training status feature cannot be set as the Primary Training

Device, but can still be used to record your training data.

Primary Wearable: Sets the priority data source for daily health metrics like steps and sleep. This should be the

watch you wear most often.

TIP: For the most accurate results, Garmin recommends that you sync often with your Garmin Connect account.

Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements

You can sync activities and performance measurements from other Garmin devices to your vívoactive 6 watch

using your Garmin Connect account. This allows your watch to more accurately reflect your training and fitness.

For example, you can record a ride with an Edge bike computer, and view your activity details and recovery time

on your vívoactive 6 watch.

Sync your vívoactive 6 watch and other Garmin devices to your Garmin Connect account.

TIP: You can set a primary training device and primary wearable in the Garmin Connect app (Unified Training

Status, page69).

Recent activities and performance measurements from your other Garmin devices appear on your vívoactive 6

watch.

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75). 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 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 Software Using Garmin Express

Before you can update your device software, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must download

the Garmin Express application.

1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to your device.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

3 Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the update process.

NOTE: If you have already set up your device with Wi‑Fi connectivity, Garmin Connect can automatically

download available software updates to your device when it connects using Wi‑Fi.

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect

NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page37).

1 Hold to view the controls menu.

2 Select Sync.

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Connect IQ Features

You can add Connect IQ apps, glances, music providers, watch faces, and more to your watch using the

Connect IQ store on your watch or phone (garmin.com/connectiqapp).

Watch Faces: 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: 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 vívoactive 6 watch with your

phone (Pairing Your Phone, page64).

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.

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer

1 Connect the watch to your computer using a USB cable.

2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.

3 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Garmin Messenger App

WARNING

The inReach features of the Garmin Messenger app, including SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather, are not

available without a connected inReach satellite communicator and an active satellite subscription. Always test

the app outdoors before using it on a trip.

CAUTION

The non-satellite messaging features of the Garmin Messenger app alone should not be relied on as a primary

method to obtain emergency assistance.

NOTICE

The app works over both the internet (using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone) and the

Iridium

satellite network. If you are using cellular data, your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan

and be in an area of network coverage where data is available. If you are in an area without network coverage,

you must have an active satellite subscription for your inReach satellite communicator to use the Iridium

satellite network.

You can use the app to message other Garmin Messenger app users, including friends and family without

Garmin devices. Anyone can download the app and connect their phone, allowing them to communicate with

other app users over the internet (no login is required). App users can also create group messaging threads

with other SMS phone numbers. New members added to the group message can download the app to see what

others are saying.

Messages sent using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone do not incur data charges or

additional charges on your satellite subscription. Messages received may incur charges if message delivery

is attempted over both the Iridium satellite network and the internet. Standard text messaging rates for your

cellular data plan apply.

You can download the Garmin Messenger app from the app store on your phone (

garmin.com/messengerapp).

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Using the Messenger Feature

CAUTION

The non-satellite messaging features of the Garmin Messenger app alone should not be relied on as a primary

method to obtain emergency assistance.

NOTICE

To use the Messenger feature, your vívoactive 6 watch must be connected to the Garmin Messenger app on

your compatible phone using Bluetooth technology.

The Messenger feature on your watch allows you to view, compose, and reply to messages from the Garmin

Messenger phone app.

1 From the watch face, swipe up to view the Messenger glance.

TIP: The Messenger feature is available as a glance, app, or controls menu option on your watch.

2 Select the glance.

3 If this is your first time using the Messenger feature, scan the QR code with your phone, and follow the

on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.

4 On your watch, select an option:

• To compose a new message, select New Message, select a recipient, and either select a pre-defined

message or compose your own.

• To view a conversation, scroll down, and select a conversation.

• To reply to a message, select a conversation, select Reply, and either select a pre-defined message or

compose your own.

Garmin Golf App

The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your vívoactive 6 device to view detailed statistics

and shot analyses. Golfers can compete with each other at different courses using the Garmin Golf app. More

than 43,000 courses have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament event and invite

players to compete.

The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect account. You can download the Garmin Golf

app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/golfapp).

Focus Modes

Focus modes adjust the watch settings and behavior for different situations, such as sleep and activities. When

you change the settings with a focus mode enabled, the settings are updated only for that focus mode.

Customizing the Sleep Focus Mode

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Focus Modes > Sleep.

3 Select an option:

• Select Schedule, select a day, and enter your normal sleep hours.

• Select Watch Face to use the sleep watch face.

• Select Notifications & Alerts to configure phone notifications, health and wellness alerts, and system

alerts (Notifications and Alerts Settings, page48).

• Select Vibration to configure alarm tones and vibration (Vibration Settings, page50).

• Select Display & Brightness to configure the screen settings (Display and Brightness Settings, page50).

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Customizing the Activity Focus Mode

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Focus Modes > Activity.

3 Select an option:

• Select Satellites to set the satellite systems to use for all activities.

TIP: You can customize the Satellites setting for individual activities (Activity Settings, page25).

• Select Voice Alerts to enable voice alerts during activities.

• Select Notifications & Alerts to configure phone notifications, health and wellness alerts, and system

alerts (Notifications and Alerts Settings, page48).

• Select Display & Brightness to configure the screen settings (Display and Brightness Settings, page50).

• Select Vibration to configure alert tones and vibration settings (Vibration Settings, page50).

User Profile

You can update your user profile on your watch or on the Garmin Connect app.

Setting Up Your User Profile

You can update your sex, date of birth, height, weight, wrist, heart rate zone, and power zone. The watch uses

this information to calculate accurate training data.

1 Press .

2 Select User Profile.

3 Select an option.

Gender Settings

When you first set up the watch, you must choose a sex. Most fitness and training algorithms are binary. For the

most accurate results, Garmin recommends selecting your sex assigned at birth. After the initial setup, you can

customize the profile settings in your Garmin Connect account.

Profile & Privacy: Enables you to customize the data on your public profile.

User Settings: Sets your sex. If you select Not Specified, the algorithms that require a binary input will use the

sex you specified when you first set up the watch.

Wheelchair Mode

Wheelchair mode updates your glances, apps, and available activities. For example, wheelchair mode has

indoor and outdoor push and handcycling activities, such as Push - Run Speed and Push - Walk Speed, instead

of running and walking activities. When wheelchair mode is turned on, your vívoactive 6 watch tracks your

movements as pushes rather than steps. Icons are also updated to represent a wheelchair user. The watch

does not update your VO2 max. estimate while in wheelchair mode. Incident detection is also disabled.

The first time you enable wheelchair mode on your watch, you can select your exercise frequency in order to set

your activity level to the correct algorithm. While wheelchair mode is turned on, you can pair a cadence sensor

to receive distance and speed in activities such as handcycling. For indoor activities, you are prompted to pair

a speed sensor for speed data, but a speed sensor is not required to record the activity. For information about

specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to buy.garmin.com for that

sensor.

You can turn wheelchair mode on or off in your user profile settings (Setting Up Your User Profile, page72).

For more information about wheelchair physiology, go to garmin.com/en-US/garmin-technology/health-science

/wheelchair-physiology/.

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Viewing Your Fitness Age

Your fitness age gives you an idea of how your fitness compares with a person of the same sex. Your watch

uses information, such as your age, body mass index (BMI), resting heart rate data, and vigorous activity history

to provide a fitness age. If you have an Index

™

scale, your watch uses the body fat percentage metric instead of

BMI to determine your fitness age. Exercise and lifestyle changes can impact your fitness age.

NOTE: For the most accurate fitness age, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page72).

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > User Profile > Fitness Age.

About Heart Rate Zones

Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their

level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted

heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are

calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.

Fitness Goals

Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying

these principles.

• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.

• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.

If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page74) to

determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.

If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms

and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is

220 minus your age.

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

The watch uses your user profile information from the initial setup to determine your default heart rate zones.

You can set separate heart rate zones for sport profiles, such as running, cycling, and swimming. For the most

accurate calorie data during your activity, set your maximum heart rate. You can also set each heart rate zone

and enter your resting heart rate manually. You can manually adjust your zones on the watch or using your

Garmin Connect account.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate & Power Zones > Heart Rate.

3 Select Max. HR, and enter your maximum heart rate.

4 Select Resting HR > Set Custom, and enter your resting heart rate.

You can use the average resting heart rate measured by your watch, or you can set a custom resting heart

rate.

5 Select Zones > Based On.

6 Select an option:

• Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per minute.

• Select %Max. HR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate.

• Select %HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate

minus resting heart rate).

7 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.

8 Select Sport Heart Rate, and select a sport profile to add separate heart rate zones (optional).

9 Repeat the steps to add sport heart rate zones (optional).

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Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate Zones

The default settings allow the watch to detect your maximum heart rate and set your heart rate zones as a

percentage of your maximum heart rate.

• Verify that your user profile settings are accurate (Setting Up Your User Profile, page72).

• Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor.

• View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your Garmin Connect account.

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

Zone

% of Maximum Heart

Rate

Perceived Exertion Benefits

1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing

Beginning-level aerobic training,

reduces stress

2 60–70%

Comfortable pace, slightly deeper

breathing, conversation possible

Basic cardiovascular training, good

recovery pace

3 70–80%

Moderate pace, more difficult to hold

conversation

Improved aerobic capacity, optimal

cardiovascular training

4 80–90%

Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable,

breathing forceful

Improved anaerobic capacity and

threshold, improved speed

5 90–100%

Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long

period of time, labored breathing

Anaerobic and muscular endurance,

increased power

Setting Your Power Zones

The power zones use default values based on gender, weight, and average ability, and may not match your

personal abilities. If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) or threshold power (TP) value, you can

enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically. You can manually adjust your

zones on the watch or using your Garmin Connect account.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate & Power Zones.

3 Select an activity.

4 Select Based On.

5 Select an option:

• Select Watts to view and edit the zones in watts.

• Select % of FTP or % of TP to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your threshold power.

6 Select FTP or Threshold Power, and enter your value.

7 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.

8 If necessary, select Minimum, and enter a minimum power value.

Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically

The Auto Detection feature is turned on by default.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > User Profile > Auto Detection.

3 Select an option.

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Music

NOTE: There are three different music playback options for your vívoactive 6 watch.

• Third-party provider music

• Personal audio content

• Music stored on your phone

On a vívoactive 6 watch, you can download audio content to your watch from your computer or from a

third-party provider, so you can listen when your phone is not nearby. To listen to audio content stored on your

watch, you can connect Bluetooth headphones.

Connecting to a Third-Party Provider

Before you can download music or other audio files to your watch from a supported third-party provider, you

must connect the provider to your watch.

For more options, you can download the Connect IQ app on your phone (Downloading Connect IQ Features,

page70).

1 Press .

2 Select Connect IQ Store.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install a third-party music provider.

4 From the controls menu on the watch, select Music.

5 Select the music provider.

NOTE: If you want to select another provider, hold , select Settings > Music > Music Providers, and follow

the on-screen instructions.

Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider

Before you can download audio content from a third-party provider, you must connect to a Wi‑Fi network

(Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network, page66).

1 From the watch face, press .

2 Select Settings > Music > Music Providers.

3 Select a connected provider, or select Add Music Apps to add a music provider from the Connect IQ store.

4 Select a playlist or other item to download to the watch.

5 If necessary, press until you are prompted to sync with the service.

NOTE: Downloading audio content can drain the battery. You may be required to connect the watch to an

external power source if the battery is low.

Downloading Personal Audio Content

Before you can send your personal music to your watch, you must install the Garmin Express application on

your computer (garmin.com/express).

You can load your personal audio files, such as .mp3 and .m4a files, to a vívoactive 6 watch from your

computer. For more information, go to garmin.com/musicfiles .

1 Connect the watch to your computer using the included USB cable.

2 On your computer, open the Garmin Express application, select your watch, and select Music.

TIP: For Windows

computers, you can select and browse to the folder with your audio files. For Apple

computers, the Garmin Express application uses your iTunes

library.

3 In the My Music or iTunes Library list, select an audio file category, such as songs or playlists.

4 Select the checkboxes for the audio files, and select Send to Device.

5 If necessary, in the vívoactive 6 list, select a category, select the checkboxes, and select Remove From

Device to remove audio files.

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Listening to Music

The first time you listen to music, your selection is saved as a default. If this is not your first time listening to

music, press from the watch face and select Settings > Music > Music Providers to change your selection.

1 Open the music controls.

2 Select an option:

• To listen to music downloaded to the watch from your computer, select My Music, and select an option

(Downloading Personal Audio Content, page75).

• To control music playback on your phone, select Phone.

• To listen to music from a third-party provider, select Add Music Apps, select the name of the provider, and

select a playlist (Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider, page75).

3 If necessary, connect your Bluetooth headphones (Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page77).

4 Select .

Music Playback Controls

NOTE: Music playback controls may look different, depending on the selected music source.

Select to view more music playback controls.

Select to adjust the volume.

Select to play and pause the current audio file.

Select to skip to the next audio file in the playlist.

Hold to fast forward through the current audio file.

Select to restart the current audio file.

Select twice to skip to the previous audio file in the playlist.

Hold to rewind through the current audio file.

Select to change the repeat mode.

Select to change the shuffle mode.

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Connecting Bluetooth Headphones

To listen to music loaded onto your vívoactive 6 watch, you must connect Bluetooth headphones.

1 Bring the headphones within 2m (6.6ft.) of your watch.

2 Enable pairing mode on the headphones.

3 Press .

4 Select Settings > Music > Headphones > Add New.

5 Select your headphones to complete the pairing process.

Changing the Audio Mode

You can change the music playback mode from stereo to mono.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Music > Audio.

3 Select an option.

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.

Incident detection is not available when the watch is in wheelchair mode.

NOTICE

To use the safety and tracking features, the vívoactive 6 watch must be connected to the Garmin Connect app

using Bluetooth technology. Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network

coverage where data is available. 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 vívoactive 6 watch detects an incident during certain outdoor activities, the

watch 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.

Adding Emergency Contacts

Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the safety and tracking features.

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .

2 Select Safety & Tracking > Safety Features > Emergency Contacts > Add Emergency Contacts.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Your emergency contacts receive a notification when you add them as an emergency contact, and can accept or

decline your request. If a contact declines, you must choose another emergency contact.

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Adding Contacts

You can add up to 50 contacts to the Garmin Connect app. Contact emails can be used with the LiveTrack

feature. Three of these contacts can be used as emergency contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts, page77).

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .

2 Select Contacts.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

After you add contacts, you must sync your data to apply the changes to your vívoactive 6 device (Using the

Garmin Connect App, page68).

Turning Incident Detection On and Off

CAUTION

Incident detection is a supplemental feature available only for certain outdoor activities. Incident detection

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.

NOTICE

Before you can enable incident detection on your watch, you must set up emergency contacts in the Garmin

Connect app (Adding Emergency Contacts, page77). Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and

be in an area of network coverage where data is available. Your emergency contacts must be able to receive

emails or text messages (standard text messaging rates may apply).

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection.

3 Select a GPS activity.

NOTE: Incident detection is available only for certain outdoor activities.

When an incident is detected by your vívoactive 6 watch and your phone is connected, the Garmin Connect

app can send an automated text message and email with your name and GPS location (if available) to your

emergency contacts. A message appears on your device and paired phone indicating your contacts will be

informed after 15 seconds have elapsed. If assistance is not needed, you can cancel the automated emergency

message.

Requesting Assistance

CAUTION

Assistance is a supplemental feature and should not be relied upon as a primary method to obtain emergency

assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.

NOTICE

Before you can request assistance, you must set up emergency contacts in the Garmin Connect app (Adding

Emergency Contacts, page77). Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of

network coverage where data is available. Your emergency contacts must be able to receive emails or text

messages (standard text messaging rates may apply).

1 Hold .

2 When you feel three vibrations, release the button to activate the assistance feature.

The countdown screen appears.

TIP: You can select Cancel before the countdown is complete to cancel the message.

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Clocks

Setting an Alarm

You can set multiple alarms.

1 Press .

2 Select Clocks > Alarms.

3 Select an option:

• To set and save an alarm for the first time, enter the alarm time.

• To set and save additional alarms, select Add Alarm, and enter the alarm time.

Editing an Alarm

1 Press .

2 Select Clocks > Alarms.

3 Select an alarm.

4 Select an option:

• To turn the alarm on or off, select Status.

• To change the alarm time, select Time.

• To set an alarm to gently wake you in the 30-minute window before your scheduled alarm based on

optimal sleep timing, select Smart Wake.

NOTE: Your alarm will always go off at your selected time in addition to any earlier alarms. For example,

if you set your alarm for 8:00 am, the alarm may gently alert you to wake up some time between 7:30 and

8:00 am.

• To set the alarm to repeat regularly, select Repeat, and select when the alarm should repeat.

• To select a description for the alarm, select Label.

• To delete the alarm, select Delete.

Smart Wake Alarm

The smart wake alarm creates a 30-minute window for your vívoactive 6 watch to attempt to wake you with

optimal timing based on your sleep. For example, if you set your alarm for 8:00 am, the alarm may gently alert

you to wake up some time between 7:30 and 8:00 am. You can choose to make any alarm a smart wake alarm

(Setting an Alarm, page79).

NOTE: Your alarm will always go off at the selected time.

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Using the Countdown Timer

1 Press .

2 Select Clocks > Timers.

3 Select an option:

• To set a countdown timer for the first time, enter the time.

• To set a countdown timer without saving it, select Quick Timer, and enter the time.

• To set and save a new countdown timer, select Edit > Add Timer, and enter the time.

• To start a saved countdown timer, select the saved timer.

4 Press to start the timer.

5 If necessary, select an option:

• To stop the timer with the remaining time, select .

• To restart the timer, select .

• To stop the timer and reset it, swipe left and select Cancel Timer.

• To save the timer, swipe left and select Save Timer.

• To automatically restart the timer after it expires, swipe left and select Auto Restart.

Using the Stopwatch

1 Press .

2 Select Clocks > Stopwatch.

3 Press to start the timer.

4 Press to restart the lap timer .

The total stopwatch time continues running.

5 Press to stop both timers.

6 Select an option:

• To reset both timers, select .

• To save the stopwatch time as an activity, swipe left, and select Save Activity.

• To enable or disable lap recording, swipe left, and select Lap Key.

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Adding Alternate Time Zones

You can display the current time of day in additional time zones.

1 Press .

TIP: You can also view your alternate time zones in the glances list (Customizing the Glance Loop, page31).

2 Select Clocks > Alt. Time Zones > Add Zone.

3 Swipe left or right to highlight a region.

4 Press to select the region.

5 Select a time zone.

Editing an Alternate Time Zone

1 Select an option:

• From the watch face, hold .

• From the watch face, press .

• Hold .

TIP: You can also view your alternate time zones in the glances list (Customizing the Glance Loop, page31).

2 Select Clocks > Alt. Time Zones.

3 Select a time zone.

4 Press .

5 Select an option:

• To set the time zone to display on the glances list, select Set as Favorite.

• To enter a custom name for the time zone, select Rename.

• To enter a custom abbreviation for the time zone, select Abbreviate.

• To change the time zone, select Change Zone.

• To delete the time zone, select Delete.

Adding a Countdown Event

1 Press .

2 Select Clocks > Countdowns > Add.

3 Enter a name.

4 Select a year, month, and day.

5 Select an option:

• Select All Day.

• Select Specific Time, and enter a time.

6 Select an icon.

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Editing a Countdown Event

1 Press .

2 Select Clocks > Countdowns.

3 Select a countdown event.

4 Press , and select Set as Favorite to show the countdown event in the glances list (optional).

5 Press , and select Edit Countdown.

6 Select an option to edit:

• To rename the event, select Name.

• To change the date, select Date.

• To change the time, select Time.

• To change the event type, select Type.

• To add an abbreviated name for the event, select Abbreviation.

• To add event reminders, select Reminders.

• To repeat the event every year, select Repeat Annually.

• To remove the event, select Delete Countdown.

Power Manager Settings

From the watch face, press , and select Settings > Power Manager.

Battery Saver: Customizes system settings to extend battery life in watch mode (Customizing the Battery Saver

Feature, page82).

Battery %: Displays remaining battery life as a percentage.

Battery Est.: Displays remaining battery life as an estimated number of days or hours.

Low Battery Alert: Notifies you when the battery level is low.

Customizing the Battery Saver Feature

The battery saver feature allows you to quickly adjust system settings to extend battery life in watch mode.

You can turn on the battery saver feature from the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page37).

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Power Manager > Battery Saver.

3 Select Status to turn on the battery saver feature.

4 Select Edit, and select an option:

• Select Watch Face to enable a low-power watch face that updates once per minute.

• Select Music to disable listening to music from your watch.

• Select Phone to disconnect your paired phone.

• Select Wi-Fi to disconnect from a Wi‑Fi network.

• Select Wrist Heart Rate to turn off the wrist heart rate monitor.

• Select Pulse Oximeter to turn off the pulse oximeter sensor.

• Select Always On Display to turn off the screen when not in use.

• Select Brightness to reduce the screen brightness.

The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with each setting change.

5 Select Low Battery Alert to receive an alert when the battery level is low.

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System Settings

From the watch face, press , and select Settings > System.

Shortcuts: Assigns shortcuts to buttons (Customizing the Button Shortcuts, page83).

Passcode: Sets a four-digit passcode to secure your personal information when the watch is not on your wrist

(Setting Your Watch Passcode, page83).

Do Not Disturb: Enables do not disturb mode to dim the screen and disable alerts and notifications.

Compass: Calibrates the internal compass and customizes the settings (Compass, page57).

Time: Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings, page84).

Language: Sets the language displayed on the watch.

Voice: Sets the watch voice dialect and voice type.

Advanced: Opens the advanced system settings for setting the units of measure, data recording mode, and USB

mode (Advanced System Settings, page85).

Restore & Reset: Configures watch data backups and resets user data and settings (Restore and Reset Settings,

page85).

Software Update: Installs downloaded software updates, enables automatic updates, and allows you to

manually check for updates (Product Updates, page89).

About: Displays device, software, license, and regulatory information.

Customizing the Button Shortcuts

You can customize the hold function of individual buttons and combinations of buttons.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > System > Shortcuts.

3 Select a button or combination of buttons to customize.

4 Select a function.

Setting Your Watch Passcode

NOTICE

If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times, the watch locks temporarily. After five incorrect attempts, the

watch locks until you reset your passcode in the Garmin Connect app. If you have not paired your watch with

your phone, the watch deletes your data and resets to the factory default settings after five incorrect attempts.

You can set up a watch passcode to secure your personal information when the watch is not on your wrist. If

you are using the GarminPay feature, the watch uses the same four-digit passcode required to open your wallet

(GarminPay, page20).

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > System > Passcode > Set Passcode.

3 Enter a four-digit passcode.

The next time you remove the watch from your wrist, you must enter the passcode before you can view any

information.

Changing Your Watch Passcode

You must know your existing watch passcode to change it. If you forget your passcode or make too many

incorrect passcode attempts, you must reset it in the Garmin Connect app.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > System > Passcode > Change Passcode.

3 Enter your existing four-digit passcode.

4 Enter a new four-digit passcode.

The next time you remove the watch from your wrist, you must enter the passcode before you can view any

information.

System Settings 83

Compass

The watch has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration. The compass features and appearance change

depending on your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are navigating to a destination. You can

change the compass settings manually (Compass Settings, page84).

Setting the Compass Heading

1 From the compass glance, press .

2 Select Lock Heading.

3 Point the top of the watch toward your heading, and press .

When you deviate from the heading, the compass displays the direction from the heading and degree of

deviation.

Compass Settings

From the watch face, press , and select Settings > System > Compass.

Calibrate: Manually calibrates the compass sensor (Calibrating the Compass Manually, page58).

Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters, degrees, or milliradians.

North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Setting the North Reference, page58).

Mag. Variation: Sets the magnetometer variation for the north reference.

Mode: Sets the compass to use a combination of GPS and electronic-sensor data when moving (Auto), GPS

data only, or the magnetometer.

Time Settings

From the watch face, press , and select Settings > System > Time.

Time Format: Sets the watch to show time in a 12-hour, 24-hour, or military format.

Date Format: Sets the display order for the day, month, and year for dates.

Set Time: Sets the time zone for the watch. The Auto option sets the time zone automatically based on your

GPS position.

Time: Sets the time if the Set Time option is set to Manual.

Time Sync: Syncs the time when you change time zones, and updates the time for daylight saving time (Syncing

the Time, page84).

Syncing the Time

Each time you turn on the watch and acquire satellites or open the Garmin Connect app on your paired phone,

the watch automatically detects your time zone and the current time of day. You can also manually sync the

time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > System > Time > Time Sync.

3 Wait while the watch connects to your paired phone or locates satellites (Acquiring Satellite Signals,

page91).

TIP: You can press to switch the source.

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Advanced System Settings

From the watch face, press , and select Settings > System > Advanced.

Format: Sets general format preferences, such as the units of measure, pace and speed shown during activities,

and the start of the week (Changing the Units of Measure, page85).

Data Recording: Sets how the watch records activity data. The Smart frequency recording option (default)

allows for longer activity recordings. The Every Second recording option provides more detailed activity

recordings, but may not record entire activities that last for longer periods of time.

USB Mode

Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, elevation, and more.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > System > Advanced > Format > Units.

3 Select a measurement type.

4 Select a unit of measure.

Restore and Reset Settings

You can back up the settings from an existing Garmin watch and restore those settings to a different,

compatible Garmin watch using the Garmin Connect app (Restoring Your Settings and Data from Garmin

Connect, page85). Settings include sport profiles, glances, user settings, workouts, and more.

From the watch face, press , and select Settings > System > Restore & Reset.

Automatic Backups: Periodically backs up your settings to your Garmin Connect account.

Back Up Now: Manually backs up your settings to your Garmin Connect account.

Backup Contents: Displays the type of data that is saved.

NOTE: Settings are automatically included in your backup contents.

Reset: Resets the selected settings to the factory default values (Resetting All Default Settings, page86).

Restoring Your Settings and Data from Garmin Connect

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .

2 Select Garmin Devices, and select your watch.

3 Select System > Restore & Reset > Device Backups.

4 Select a backup from the list.

5 Select Restore from Backup > Restore.

6 Follow the on-screen instructions.

7 Wait for your watch to sync with the app.

8 On your watch, press , and select .

The watch restarts and restores your settings and data.

9 Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Resetting All Default Settings

Before you reset all default settings, you should sync the watch with the Garmin Connect app to upload your

activity data.

You can reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > System > Restore & Reset > Reset.

3 Select an option:

• To reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values and save all user-entered information and

activity history, select Reset Default Settings.

• To delete all activities from the history, select Delete All Activities.

• To reset all distance and time totals, select Reset Totals.

• To reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values and delete all user-entered information and

activity history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings.

NOTE: If you have set up a GarminPay wallet, this option deletes the wallet from your watch. If you have

music stored on your watch, this option deletes your stored music.

Viewing Device Information

You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license

agreement.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > System > About.

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information

The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as

identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and

licensing information.

1 Press .

2 From the settings menu, select System.

3 Select About.

Device Information

About the AMOLED Display

By default, the watch settings are optimized for battery life and performance (Tips for Maximizing the Battery

Life, page90).

Image persistence, or pixel "burn-in," is normal behavior for AMOLED devices. To extend the display life, you

should avoid displaying static images at high brightness levels for long time periods. To minimize burn-in, the

vívoactive 6 display turns off after the selected timeout (Display and Brightness Settings, page50). You can turn

your wrist toward your body, tap the touchscreen, or press a button to wake the watch.

86 Device Information

Charging the Watch

WARNING

This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product

box for product warnings and other important information.

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or

connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions (Device Care, page88).

Your watch comes with a proprietary charging cable. For optional accessories and replacement parts, go to

buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer.

1 Plug the cable ( end) into the charging port on your watch.

2 Disconnect the watch after the battery charge level reaches 100%.

Specifications

Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery

Water rating 5ATM

Operating and storage temperature range From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)

USB charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)

EU wireless frequencies and transmit power 2.4GHz @ 19.67 dBm maximum

EU SAR values 1.05 W/kg torso, 0.38 W/kg limb

The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50m. For more information, go to

www.garmin.com/waterrating.

Device Information 87

Battery Information

The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your watch, such as wrist-based heart rate,

smartphone notifications, GPS, internal sensors, and connected sensors.

Mode Battery Life

Smartwatch mode Up to 11 days

Battery saver watch mode Up to 21 days

GPS only mode Up to 21 hours

All satellite systems mode Up to 17 hours

All satellite systems with music mode Up to 8 hours

Device Care

NOTICE

Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.

Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result.

Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.

Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics,

alcohol, or other harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case.

Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product.

Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause

permanent damage.

Cleaning the Watch

CAUTION

Some users may experience skin irritation after prolonged use of the watch, especially if the user has sensitive

skin or allergies. If you notice any skin irritation, remove the watch and give your skin time to heal. To help

prevent skin irritation, ensure the watch is clean and dry, and do not overtighten the watch on your wrist.

NOTICE

Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a

charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.

TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.

1 Rinse with water, or use a damp lint-free cloth.

2 Allow the watch to dry completely.

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Changing the Bands

The watch is compatible with 20mm wide, standard, quick-release bands.

1 Slide the quick-release pin on the spring bar to remove the band.

2 Insert one side of the spring bar for the new band into the watch.

3 Slide the quick-release pin, and align the spring bar with the opposite side of the watch.

4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band.

Troubleshooting

Product Updates

Your device automatically checks for updates when paired with a phone using Bluetooth technology or when

connected to Wi‑Fi. You can manually check for updates from the system settings (System Settings, page83).

On your phone, install the Garmin Connect app.

This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:

• Data uploads to Garmin Connect

• Product registration

Getting More Information

You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website.

• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates.

• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and

replacement parts.

• Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy for information about feature accuracy.

This is not a medical device.

My device is in the wrong language

You can change the watch language selection if you have accidently selected the wrong language.

1 Press .

2 Select .

3 Select .

4 Scroll to the sixth item in the list.

5 Select your language.

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Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life

To extend the life of the battery, you can try these tips.

• Turn on the battery saver feature from the controls menu (Controls, page35).

• Reduce the screen timeout (Display and Brightness Settings, page50).

• Stop using the Always On Display screen timeout option, and select a shorter timeout (Display and Brightness

Settings, page50).

• Reduce the screen brightness (Display and Brightness Settings, page50).

• Use UltraTrac satellite mode for your activity (Satellite Settings, page27).

• Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not using connected features (Controls, page35).

• When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use the Resume Later option (Stopping an Activity,

page5).

• Limit the phone notifications the watch displays (Managing Notifications, page65).

• Turn on manual pulse oximeter readings (Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page53).

Restarting Your Watch

If your watch stops responding, you can try these steps to restart it.

• Hold until the watch turns off, and hold to turn on the watch.

• Plug the watch into a USB-C

charging port for at least 30 seconds, unplug the cable, and plug the cable in

again.

Is my phone compatible with my watch?

The vívoactive 6 watch is compatible with phones using Bluetooth technology.

Go to garmin.com/ble for Bluetooth compatibility information.

My phone will not connect to the watch

If your phone will not connect to the watch, you can try these tips.

• Turn off your phone and your watch, and turn them back on again.

• Enable Bluetooth technology on your phone.

• Update the Garmin Connect app to the latest version.

• Remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your phone to retry the

pairing process.

• If you bought a new phone, remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app on the phone you intend to stop

using.

• Bring your phone within 10m (33ft.) of the watch.

• On your phone, open the Garmin Connect app, and select > Garmin Devices > Add Device to enter pairing

mode.

• Select > Settings > Phone > Pair Phone.

Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?

The watch is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin

watch, you must pair the watch and sensor. After they are paired, the watch connects to the sensor

automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.

1 Press .

2 Select Settings > Connectivity > Watch Sensors > Add New.

3 Select an option:

• Select Search All.

• Select your sensor type.

You can customize the optional data fields (

Customizing the Data Screens, page24).

90 Troubleshooting

My headphones will not connect to the watch

If your Bluetooth headphones were previously connected to your phone, they may connect to your phone

automatically instead of connecting to your watch. You can try these tips.

• Turn off Bluetooth technology on your phone.

Refer to the owner's manual for your phone for more information.

• Stay 10m (33ft.) away from your phone while connecting your headphones to your watch.

• Pair your headphones with your watch (Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page77).

My music cuts out or my headphones won't stay connected

When using a vívoactive 6 watch connected to Bluetooth headphones, the signal is strongest when there is a

direct line of sight between the watch and the antenna on the headphones.

• If the signal passes through your body, you may experience signal loss or your headphones may become

disconnected.

• If you wear your vívoactive 6 watch on your left wrist, you should make sure the headphone's Bluetooth

antenna is on your left ear.

• Since headphones vary by model, you can try wearing the watch on your other wrist.

• If you are using metal or leather watch bands, you can switch to silicone watch bands to improve signal

strength.

How can I undo a lap button press?

During an activity, you might accidently press the lap button. In most cases, appears on the screen, and you

will have a few seconds to discard the most recent lap or sport change. The lap undo feature is available for

activities that support manual laps, manual sport changes, and automatic sport changes. The lap undo feature

is not available for activities that trigger automatic laps, runs, rests, or pauses, such as gym activities, pool

swimming, and workouts.

Acquiring Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically

based on the GPS position.

TIP: For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.

1 Go outdoors to an open area.

The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.

2 Wait while the device locates satellites.

It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin account:

◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application.

◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled phone.

◦ Connect your device to your Garmin account using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.

While connected to your Garmin account, the device downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to

quickly locate satellite signals.

• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees.

• Remain stationary for a few minutes.

The heart rate on my watch is not accurate

For more information on your heart rate sensor, go to

garmin.com/heartrate.

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The activity temperature reading is not accurate

Your body temperature affects the temperature reading for the internal temperature sensor. To get the most

accurate temperature reading, you should remove the watch from your wrist and wait 20 to 30 minutes.

You can also use an optional tempe external temperature sensor to view accurate ambient temperature

readings while wearing the watch.

Exiting Demo Mode

Demo mode shows a preview of features on your watch.

1 Press eight times.

2 Select .

Activity Tracking

For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

My step count does not seem accurate

If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these tips.

• Wear the watch on your non-dominant wrist.

• Carry the watch in your pocket when pushing a stroller or lawn mower.

• Carry the watch in your pocket when actively using your hands or arms only.

NOTE: The watch may interpret some repetitive motions, such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping

your hands, as steps.

The step counts on my watch and my Garmin Connect account don't match

The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when you sync your watch.

1 Select an option:

• Sync your step count with the Garmin Express application (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,

page69).

• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app (Using the Garmin Connect App, page68).

2 Wait while your data syncs.

Syncing can take several minutes.

NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Express application does not sync your data or

update your step count.

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Appendix

Data Fields

Some data fields require ANT+ accessories to display data.

24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24hours from a compatible temperature sensor.

24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24hours from a compatible temperature sensor.

500M Pace: The current rowing pace per 500 meters.

Active Time: The total time of active movement for the current activity.

Average Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity.

Average Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current activity.

Average HR: The average heart rate for the current activity.

Average HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity.

Average Lap Time: The average lap time for the current activity.

Average Move Time: The average move time for the current activity.

Average Pose Time: The average pose time for the current activity.

Average Speed: The average speed for the current activity.

Average Swolf: The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one

length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology, page8).

Avg. 500M Pace: The average rowing pace per 500meters for the current activity.

Avg. Dist./Stk.: The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity.

Avg. Pace: The average pace for the current activity.

Avg. Stks./Len.: The average number of strokes per length during the current activity.

Avg. Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current activity.

Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm. Your device must be connected to a cadence

accessory for this data to appear.

Cadence: Running. The steps per minute (right and left).

Calories: The amount of total calories burned.

Dist. Per Stroke: The distance traveled per stroke.

Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity.

eBike Battery: The remaining battery power of an eBike.

eBike Range: The estimated distance you can travel based on the current eBike settings and remaining battery

power.

Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the

timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your elapsed time is 35 minutes.

Heading: The direction you are moving.

Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your device must be connected to a compatible heart

rate monitor.

HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate.

HR Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on your user profile and

maximum heart rate (220 minus your age).

Int. Stks./Len.: The average number of strokes per length during the current interval.

Interval Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval.

Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the current interval.

Interval Pace: The average pace for the current interval.

Interval Swolf: The average swolf score for the current interval.

Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the current interval.

Int Strk Type: The current stroke type for the interval.

Appendix 93

L. Lap Dist./Stk.: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke for the last completed lap.

L. Len. Stk. Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the last completed pool length.

L. Len. Stk. Type: The stroke type used during the last completed pool length.

L. Len. Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last completed pool length.

L. Move HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the last completed move.

Lap 500M Pace: The average rowing pace per 500meters for the current lap.

Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current lap.

Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current lap.

Lap Dist./Stk.: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke for the current lap.

Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.

Lap HR: The average heart rate for the current lap.

Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current lap.

Lap Pace: The average pace for the current lap.

Lap Pushes: The number of wheelchair pushes in the current lap.

Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.

Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap.

Lap Steps: The number of steps during the current lap.

Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the current lap.

Last Int. Swolf: The average swolf score for the last completed interval.

Last Lap 500M Pace: The average rowing pace per 500meters for the last lap.

Last Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Dist.: The distance traveled for the last completed lap.

Last Lap HR: The average heart rate for the last completed lap.

Last Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the last complet.ed lap.

Last Lap Pace: The average pace for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.

Last Len. Swolf: The swolf score for the last completed pool length.

Last Length Pace: The average pace for your last completed pool length.

Last Move Dist.: The distance traveled for the last completed move.

Last Move HR: The average heart rate for the last completed move.

Last Move Pace: The average pace for the last completed move.

Last Move Speed: The average speed for the last completed move.

Last Move Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed move.

Last Pose Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed pose.

Last Round Reps: The number of repetitions in the last round of the activity.

Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the current activity.

Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity.

Moderate Minutes: The number of moderate intensity minutes.

Move Distance: The distance traveled for the current move.

Move HR: The average heart rate for the current move.

Move HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current move.

Move Pace: The average pace for the current move.

Moves: The total number of moves completed during the current activity.

Move Speed: The average speed for the current move.

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Move Time: The stopwatch time for the current move.

Pace: The current pace.

Pose Time: The stopwatch time for the current pose.

Pushes: The number of wheelchair pushes in the current activity.

Reps: During a gym activity, the number of repetitions in a workout set.

Respiration Rate: Your respiration rate in breaths per minute (brpm).

Rounds: The number of exercise groups performed in an activity, such as jump rope.

Set Timer: During a strength training activity, the amount of time spent in the current workout set.

Speed: The current rate of travel.

Steps: The number of steps during the current activity.

Stress: Your current stress level.

Stroke Rate: The number of strokes per minute (spm).

Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current activity.

Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.

Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.

Swim Time: The swimming time for the current activity, not including rest time.

Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor. Your device

must be connected to a tempe sensor for this data to appear.

Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate or power zone.

Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight

saving time).

Timer: The stopwatch time for the current activity.

Timer: The current time of the activity timer.

Total Minutes: The total number of intensity minutes.

Vigorous Minutes: The number of vigorous intensity minutes.

Appendix 95

About VO2 Max. Estimates

VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body

weight at your maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an indication of athletic performance and

should increase as your level of fitness improves. The vívoactive 6 device requires wrist-based heart rate or a

compatible chest heart rate monitor to display your VO2 max. estimate.

On the device, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number, description, and position on the color gauge. On

your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate, such as where it

ranks for your age and sex.

NOTE: VO2 max. is not available when the watch is in wheelchair mode.

Purple

Superior

Blue

Excellent

Green

Good

Orange

Fair

Red

Poor

VO2 max. data is provided by Firstbeat Analytics

™

. VO2 max. analysis is provided with permission from The

Cooper Institute

. For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page96), and go to

www.CooperInstitute.org.

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings

These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and sex.

NOTE: VO2 max. is not available when the watch is in wheelchair mode.

Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79

Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1

Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7

Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 32.3

Fair 40 41.7 40.5 38.5 35.6 32.3 29.4

Poor 0–40 <41.7 <40.5 <38.5 <35.6 <32.3 <29.4

Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79

Superior 95 49.6 47.4 45.3 41.1 37.8 36.7

Excellent 80 43.9 42.4 39.7 36.7 33 30.9

Good 60 39.5 37.8 36.3 33 30 28.1

Fair 40 36.1 34.4 33 30.1 27.5 25.9

Poor 0–40 <36.1 <34.4 <33 <30.1 <27.5 <25.9

Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.

96 Appendix

Wheel Size and Circumference

When used for cycling, your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually

enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings.

The tire size for cycling is marked on both sides of the tire. You can measure the circumference of your wheel or

use one of the calculators available on the internet.

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