How Can I Manually Pair Ant+ Sensors; Can I Use My Bluetooth Sensor With My Watch - Garmin FORERUNNER 55 Owner's Manual

How can I manually pair ANT+ sensors?

You can use the device settings to manually pair ANT+ sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your
device using ANT+ wireless technology, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device
connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.
1 Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ sensors while pairing.
2 If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate monitor.
The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until you put it on.
3 Hold UP.
4 Select > Sensors & Accessories > Add New.
5 Select an option:
• Select Search All.
• Select your sensor type.
After the sensor is paired with your device, a message appears. Sensor data appears in the data page loop
or a custom data field.

Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?

The device is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin
device, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor
automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.
1 Hold UP.
2 Select > Sensors & Accessories > Add New.
3 Select an option:
• Select Search All.
• Select your sensor type.
You can customize the optional data fields
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(Customizing the Data Screens, page 37).
Troubleshooting