Connected Features; Enabling Bluetooth Notifications; Viewing Notifications; Receiving An Incoming Phone Call - Garmin DESCENT MK1 Owner's Manual

Connected features are available for your Descent device when you connect the device to a compatible
smartphone using Bluetooth technology. Some features require you to install the Garmin Connect app on the
connected smartphone. Go to
when you connect your device to a wireless network.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your Descent device.
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.
GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect account as
soon as you finish recording the activity.
Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device features with new watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired with your Descent device and currently within
range.
Find my device: Locates your lost Descent device that is paired with your smartphone and currently within
range.

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications

Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the Descent device with a compatible mobile device
Your Smartphone with Your Device, page
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Settings > Phone > Smart Notifications > Status > On.
3 Select During Activity.
4 Select a notification preference.
5 Select a sound preference.
6 Select Not During Activity.
7 Select a notification preference.
8 Select a sound preference.
9 Select Timeout.
10 Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification appears on the screen.

Viewing Notifications

1 From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications widget.
2 Select , and select a notification.
3 Select DOWN for more options.
4 Select BACK to return to the previous screen.

Receiving an Incoming Phone Call

When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone, the Descent device displays the name or phone
number of the caller.
• To accept the call, select Accept.
NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your connected smartphone.
• To decline the call, select Decline.
• To decline the call and immediately send a text message reply, select Reply, and select a message from the
list.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is connected to an Android

Connected Features

Connected Features
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