Updating The Software Using The Garmin Connect App; Updating The Software Using Garmin Express; Using Garmin Connect On Your Computer; Manually Syncing Data With Garmin Connect - Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Series Owner's Manual

scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also
view customizable reports.
NOTE: To view some data, you must pair an optional
wireless sensor with your device
Sensors, page 41).
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a
friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
goals.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.
Manage your settings: You can customize your device and
user settings on your Garmin Connect account.

Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App

Before you can update your device software using the Garmin
Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and
you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone
Your Smartphone, page 2).
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app
Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app
automatically sends the update to your device.

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express

Before you can update your device software, you must
download and install the Garmin Express application and add
your device

(Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,

page 11).
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, the Garmin Express
application sends it to your device.
2
After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the
update, disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device installs the update.
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
The Garmin Express application connects your device to your
Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the
Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your
Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or
training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your device.
You can also install device software updates and manage your
Connect IQ apps.
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3 Download and install the Garmin Express application.
4
Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add
Device.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Safety and Tracking Features

(Pairing Your Wireless
(Pairing
(Manually
11).

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect

NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu
the Controls Menu, page 38).
1
Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2
Select .
Garmin Golf App
™
The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your
compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics and shot
analyses. Golfers can compete with each other at different
courses using the Garmin Golf app. More than 41,000 courses
have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a
tournament event and invite players to compete.
The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect
account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from the app
store on your smartphone.

Garmin Explore

™
The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to plan
trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and
tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and offline,
allowing you to share and sync data with your compatible
Garmin device. You can use the mobile app to download maps
for offline access, and then navigate anywhere without using
your cellular service.
You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store
on your smartphone, or you can go to explore.garmin.com.
Safety and Tracking Features
Incident detection and assistance are supplemental features and
should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain
emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not
contact emergency services on your behalf.
The fēnix device has safety and tracking features that must be
set up with the Garmin Connect app.
To use these features, you must be connected to the Garmin
Connect app using Bluetooth technology. You can enter
emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account.
For more information about incident detection and assistance,
go to garmin.com/safety.
Assistance: Allows you to send an automated message with
your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location to your
emergency contacts.
Incident detection: When the fēnix device detects an incident
during an outdoor walk, run, or bike activity, the device sends
an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location to
your emergency contacts.
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.
Live Event Sharing: Allows you to send messages to friends
and family during an event, providing real-time updates.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is
connected to an Android smartphone.
GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections
using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.

Adding Emergency Contacts

Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the incident
detection and assistance features.
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CAUTION
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