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 Garmin.com.sg/buy for that sensor.

Sensor Type

Description

eBike

You can use your watch with your eBike and view bike data, such as battery and shifting information, during your rides.

Extended Display

You can use the Extended Display mode to display data screens from your Forerunner 265 watch on a compatible Edge bike computer during a ride or triathlon.

External Heart Rate

You can use an external heart rate monitor, such as the HRM-Pro series or HRM-Dual, and view heart rate data during your activities. Some heart rate monitors can also store data or provide advanced running data ()().

Foot Pod

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.

Headphones

You can use Bluetooth headphones to listen to music loaded onto your Forerunner 265 watch ().

Lights

You can use Varia smart bike lights to improve situational awareness.

Power

You can use a power meter, such as Rally and Vector, to view your power data on your watch. You can adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities ().

Radar

You can use a Varia rearview bike radar to improve situational awareness and send alerts about approaching vehicles.

RD Pod

You can use a Running Dynamics Pod to record running dynamics data and view it on your watch ().

Smart Trainer

You can use your watch with an indoor bike smart trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, ride, or workout ().

Spd./Cad.

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 ().

Tempe

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.

VIRB

The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB action camera using your watch ().