Replying To A Text Message; Managing Notifications; Turning Off The Bluetooth Smartphone Connection; Turning On And Off Smartphone Connection Alerts - Garmin DESCENT MK1 Owner's Manual

Replying to a Text Message

NOTE: This feature is available only for smartphones with Android.
When you receive a text message notification on your Descent device, 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 UP or DOWN to view the notifications widget.
2 Press , and select a text message notification.
3 Press DOWN.
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 smartphone to manage notifications that appear on your Descent Mk1 device.
Select an option:
• If you are using an iPhone
device.
• If you are using an Android smartphone, from the Garmin Connect app, select Settings > Notifications.

Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection

You can turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection from the controls menu.
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu
1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2 Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on your Descent device.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off Bluetooth technology on your mobile device.

Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts

You can set the Descent Mk1 device to alert you when your paired smartphone connects and disconnects using
Bluetooth wireless technology.
NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Settings > Phone > Alerts.

Locating a Lost Mobile Device

You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology
and currently within range.
1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2 Select .
The Descent device begins searching for your paired mobile device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile
device, and the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the Descent device screen. The Bluetooth signal
strength increases as you move closer to your mobile device.
3 Select BACK to stop searching.
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® device, go to the iOS ® notifications settings to select the items to show on the
(Customizing the Controls Menu, page 77).
Connected Features