Wireless Sensors
Your watch can be paired and used with wireless sensors using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology (). After the devices are paired, you can customize the optional data fields (). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired.
For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to buy.Garmin.com for that sensor.
NOTE: Bluetooth sensors are available only with a Forerunner music watch.
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Sensor Type
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Description
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External HR
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You can use an external sensor, such as the HRM-Pro series or HRM-Fit heart rate monitor, to view heart rate data during your activities.
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Foot Pod
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You can use a foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak.
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Headphones
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You can use Bluetooth headphones to listen to music loaded onto your Forerunner music watch ().
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Lights
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You can use Varia smart bike lights to improve situational awareness.
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Radar
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You can use a Varia rearview bike radar to improve situational awareness and send alerts about approaching vehicles. With a Varia radar camera tail light, you can also take photos and record video during a ride ().
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Spd./Cad.
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You can attach speed or cadence sensors to your bike and view the data during your ride. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference ().
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Tempe
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You can attach the tempe temperature sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data.
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