Wi-Fi Connected Features; Setting Up Wi-Fi Connectivity; Connect Iq Features; Downloading Connect Iq Features - Garmin Fenix5 Owner's Manual

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Wi‑Fi
Connected Features
®
Some fēnix 5/5S models have Wi‑Fi connected features. The
Garmin Connect Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi‑Fi
connectivity.
Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account:
Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect
account as soon as you finish recording the activity.
Workouts and training plans: Allows you to browse for and
select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect
site. The next time your device has a Wi‑Fi connection, the
files are wirelessly sent to your device.
Software updates: Your device downloads the latest software
update when a Wi‑Fi connection is available. The next time
you turn on or unlock the device, you can follow the on-
screen instructions to install the software update.
Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity
1
Go to www.garminconnect.com/start, and download the
Garmin Express application.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity
with Garmin Express.

Connect IQ Features

You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin
and other providers using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. You
can customize your device with watch faces, data fields,
widgets, and apps.
Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the
clock.
Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present
sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data
and notifications.
Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new
outdoor and fitness activity types.

Downloading Connect IQ Features

Before you can download Connect IQ features from the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, you must pair your fēnix 5/5S device with
your smartphone.
1
From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select
Connect IQ Store.
2
If necessary, select your device.
3
Select a Connect IQ feature.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using
Your Computer
1
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2
Go to
garminconnect.com
3
From your devices widget, select Connect IQ Store.
4
Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Customizing Your Device

Widgets

Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-
glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth
connection to a compatible smartphone.
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and sign in.
Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to
the widget loop manually.
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network
updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification
settings.
Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone
calendar.
Music controls: Provides music player controls for your
smartphone.
Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather
forecast.
My day: Displays a dynamic summary of your activity today. The
metrics include your last recorded activity, intensity minutes,
floors climbed, steps, calories burned, and more.
Steps: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and distance
traveled.
Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in
moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes
goal, and progress toward your goal.
Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute
(bpm), lowest resting heart rate (RHR) for today, and a graph
of your heart rate.
Performance: Displays your current training status, training
load, VO2 max. estimates, recovery time, FTP estimate,
lactate threshold, and predicted race times.
Last sport: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded sport
and your total distance for the week.
ABC: Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass
information.
Sensor information: Displays information from an internal
sensor or a connected ANT+ sensor.
VIRB controls: Provides camera controls when you have a
VIRB device paired with your fēnix device.
Last activity: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded
activity, such as your last run, last ride, or last swim.
Calories: Displays your calorie information for the current day.
Golf: Displays golf information for your last round.
Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress
toward your goal.
Dog tracking: Displays your dog's location information when
you have a compatible dog tracking device paired with your
fēnix device.

Customizing the Widget Loop

You can change the order of widgets in the widget loop, remove
widgets, and add new widgets.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select Settings > Widgets.
3
Select a widget.
4
Select an option:
• Select Reorder to change the location of the widget in the
widget loop.
• Select Remove to remove the widget from the widget
loop.
5
Select Add Widgets.
6
Select a widget.
The widget is added to the widget loop.

VIRB Remote

The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB
action camera using your device. Go to
to purchase a VIRB action camera.
www.garmin.com/VIRB
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