Unified Training Status; Using Garmin Connect On Your Computer; Updating The Software Using Garmin Express; Manually Syncing Data With Garmin Connect - Garmin Fenix 8 Series Owner's Manual

Unified Training Status

When you use more than one Garmin device with your Garmin Connect account, you can choose which device is
the primary data source for everyday use and for training purposes.
From the Garmin Connect app, select
Primary Training Device: Sets the priority data source for training metrics like your training status and load
focus.
Primary Wearable: Sets the priority data source for daily health metrics like steps and sleep. This should be the
watch you wear most often.
TIP: For the most accurate results, Garmin recommends that you sync often with your Garmin Connect account.
Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements
You can sync activities and performance measurements from other Garmin devices to your fēnix watch using
your Garmin Connect account. This allows your watch to more accurately reflect your training and fitness. For
example, you can record a ride with an Edge bike computer, and view your activity details and recovery time on
your fēnix watch.
Sync your fēnix watch and other Garmin devices to your Garmin Connect account.
TIP: You can set a primary training device and primary wearable in the Garmin Connect app
Status, page 109).
Recent activities and performance measurements from your other Garmin devices appear on your fēnix watch.

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer

The Garmin Express application connects your watch 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 watch. You can
also add music to your watch
updates and manage your Connect IQ apps.
1 Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable.
2 Go to 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.

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express

Before you can update your device software, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must download
the Garmin Express application.
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to your device.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
3 Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the update process.
NOTE: If you have already set up your device with Wi‑Fi connectivity, Garmin Connect can automatically
download available software updates to your device when it connects using Wi‑Fi.

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect

NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu
1 Hold to view the controls menu.
2 Select Sync.
Connectivity
> Settings.
(Downloading Personal Audio Content,
(Customizing the Controls Menu,
page 130). You can also install software
page 66).
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