Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices

You can broadcast your heart rate data from your Descent device and view it on paired Garmin devices.

NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.

1. From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.
2. Select Options > Broadcast Heart Rate.
3. Press START.

   The Descent device starts broadcasting your heart rate data, and appears.

4. Pair your Descent device with your Garmin ANT+ compatible device.

   NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner’s manual.

   TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, press STOP from the broadcast heart rate screen.

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity

You can set up your Descent device to broadcast your heart rate data automatically when you begin an activity. For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge device while cycling, or to a VIRB action camera during an activity.

NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.

NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data is not available for dive activities.

1. From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.
2. Select Heart Rate Options > Broadcast During Activity.
3. Begin an activity (Starting an Activity).

   The Descent device starts broadcasting your heart rate data in the background.

   NOTE: There is no indication that the device is broadcasting your heart rate data during an activity.

4. Pair your Descent device with your Garmin ANT+ compatible device.

   NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner’s manual.

   TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, stop the activity (Stopping an Activity).