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Garmin Connect™: set it up right the first time
Get it from Google Play if it isn't on your phone yet, then change three settings before you start using it.
What it's for
Garmin Connect is a health and fitness app for reviewing tracked activities and health metrics from a compatible Garmin device. A new phone owner can use it to connect supported Garmin hardware and access information such as activity details and health trends described in the listing.
Get the app
Official listing by Garmin
Install the official app from Google Play, checking that the developer name is Garmin before proceeding.
After it installs: three settings
- 01Review app permissions
The listing says SMS and call log permissions support text messages and incoming-call display on Garmin devices. Review permission prompts and allow only what suits your use.
Look in Android Settings for Garmin Connect app permissions - 02Personalize the home screen
Garmin says the home screen can be personalized so useful information is easier to see. Look for the app's own controls to choose what is prominent.
Look in the app's Settings for home screen - 03Consider background GPS use
The Play listing warns that continued background GPS use can dramatically decrease battery life. Check the app's controls if GPS use continues when you are not actively using it.
Look in the app's Settings for GPS
Path as given in the developer's help pages; menu names can differ slightly between versions and phones.
Common problem
Can't sign in or connect a device? Start by checking that the phone has a working connection and that the Garmin device is compatible with Connect. Then follow the app's on-screen guidance and consult Garmin's official support information; the release notes do not identify a particular sign-in or pairing fix.
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