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Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts
You can set the Forerunner device to alert you when your paired smartphone connects and disconnects using
Bluetooth technology.
NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.
1 From the watch face, hold UP.
2 Select
> Phone > Connected Alerts > On.
Syncing Activities
You can sync activities from other Garmin devices to your Forerunner device using your Garmin Connect
account. This allows your device to more accurately reflect your training status and fitness. For example, you
can record a ride with an Edge device, and view your activity details on your Forerunner device.
1 From the watch face, hold UP.
2 Select
> System > Physio TrueUp.
When you sync your device with your smartphone, recent activities from your other Garmin devices appear on
your Forerunner device.
Playing Audio Prompts During Your Activity
Before you can set up audio prompts, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect app paired to your
Forerunner device.
You can set the Garmin Connect app to play motivational status announcements and training alerts on your
smartphone during a run or other activity. During an audio prompt, the Garmin Connect app mutes the primary
audio of the smartphone to play the announcement. You can customize the volume levels on the Garmin
Connect app.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select
2 Select Garmin Devices.
3 Select your device.
4 Select Activity Options > Audio Prompts.
5 Select an option.
Connect IQ Features
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.
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.
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Before you can download features from the Connect IQ app, you must pair your Forerunner device with your
smartphone
(Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device,
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Connect IQ app.
2 If necessary, select your device.
3 Select a Connect IQ feature.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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