Tips For Grouptrack Sessions; Wi-Fi Connected Features; Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network; Connect Iq Features - Garmin DESCENT MK1 Owner's Manual

Tips for GroupTrack Sessions

The GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of other connections in your group using LiveTrack directly on
the screen. All members of the group must be your connections in your Garmin Connect account.
• Start your activity outside using GPS.
• Pair your Descent Mk1 device with your smartphone using Bluetooth technology.
• In the Garmin Connect app, from the settings menu, select Connections to update the list of connections for
your GroupTrack session.
• Make sure all of your connections pair to their smartphones and start a LiveTrack session in the Garmin
Connect app.
• Make sure all your connections are in range (40 km or 25 mi.).
• During a GroupTrack session, scroll to the map to view your connections
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Some Descent Mk1 models have Wi‑Fi connected features. The Garmin Connect 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: Allows your device to download 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.
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network
You must connect your device to the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone or to the Garmin Express
application on your computer before you can connect to a Wi‑Fi network.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Settings > Wi-Fi > My Networks > Add Network.
The device displays a list of nearby Wi‑Fi networks.
3 Select a network.
4 If necessary, enter the password for the network.
The device connects to the network, and the network is added to the list of saved networks. The device
reconnects to this network automatically when it is within range.
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app. You
can customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets, and device apps.
NOTE: For your safety, Connect IQ features are not available while diving. This ensures that all dive capabilities
function as designed.
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.
Device Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new outdoor and fitness activity types.
Wi‑Fi ® Connected Features
Wi‑Fi Connected Features
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Connect IQ Features

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