FORERUNNER 255 SERIES Owner’s Manual

Pairing Your Phone

To use the connected features on your watch, you must pair it directly through the Garmin Connect app, instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your phone.

  1. From the app store on your phone, install and open the Garmin Connect app.
  2. Select an option to enable pairing mode on your watch:
    • During the initial setup, select when you are prompted to pair with your phone.
    • If you previously skipped the pairing process, hold UP, and select Connectivity > Pair Phone.

    NOTE: If you have a Forerunner non-music watch, hold UP, and select Pair Phone.

  3. Select an option to add your watch to your account:
    • If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions.