Smart Features; Bluetooth Connected Features; Updating The Software Using Garmin Connect App - Garmin FORERUNNER 245 Owner's Manual

1 From the watch face, hold UP.
2 Select Settings > Activity Tracking > Status > Off.

Smart Features

Bluetooth Connected Features

The Forerunner device has several Bluetooth
connected features for your compatible
smartphone using the Garmin Connect app.
Activity uploads: Automatically sends your
activity to the Garmin Connect app as soon
as you finish recording the activity.
Audio prompts: Allows the Garmin Connect app
to play status announcements, such as mile
splits and other data, on your smartphone
during a run or other activity.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect
Bluetooth compatible sensors, such as a heart
rate monitor.
Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device
features with new watch faces, widgets, apps,
and data fields.
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone
that is paired with your Forerunner device and
currently within range.
Find my watch: Locates your lost Forerunner
device that is paired with your smartphone
and currently within range.
Smart Features
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
Garmin Connect tracking page.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and
messages on your Forerunner device.
Social media interactions: Allows you to post an
update to your favorite social media website
when you upload an activity to the Garmin
Connect app.
Software updates: Allows you to update your
device software.
Weather updates: Sends real-time weather conditions
and notifications to your device.
Workout and course downloads: Allows you to
browse for workouts and courses in the Garmin
Connect app and wirelessly send them to your
device.

Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect App

Before you can update your device software using
the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin
Connect account, and you must pair the device with
a compatible smartphone (
with Your Device, page 1
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 12
(
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect
Pairing Your Smartphone
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