Controls
The controls menu lets you quickly access watch features and options. You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu).
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Assistance |
Select to send an assistance request (Requesting Assistance). |
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Brightness |
Select to adjust the screen brightness (Customizing the Display Settings). |
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Broadcast Heart Rate |
Select to turn on heart rate broadcasting to a paired device (Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices). |
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Clocks |
Select to open the Clocks app to set an alarm, timer, or stopwatch (Clocks). |
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Do Not Disturb |
Select to enable do not disturb mode to dim the screen and disable alerts and notifications. For example, you can use this mode while watching a movie. |
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Find My Phone |
Select to play an audible alert on your paired phone, if it is within Bluetooth range. The Bluetooth signal strength appears on the Approach watch screen, and it increases as you move closer to your phone. |
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Lock Screen |
Select to lock the buttons and the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent presses and swipes. |
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Music Controls |
Select to control music playback on your watch or phone. |
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Phone Connection |
Select to disable Bluetooth technology and your connection to your paired phone. |
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Power Off |
Select to turn off the watch. |
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Settings |
Select to open the settings menu. |
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Sleep Mode |
Select to enable Sleep Mode. |
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Sunrise & Sunset |
Select to view sunrise, sunset, and twilight times. |
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Sync |
Select to sync your watch with your paired phone. |
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Time Sync |
Select to sync your watch with the time on your phone or using satellites. |
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Wallet |
Select to open your Garmin Pay wallet and pay for purchases with your watch (Garmin Pay). |














