INSTINCT 3 AMOLED SERIES Owner’s Manual

Unified Training Status

When you use more than one Garmin device with your Garmin Connect account, you can choose which device is the primary data source for everyday use and for training purposes.

From the Garmin Connect app, select > Settings.

Primary Training Device: Sets the priority data source for training metrics like your training status and load focus.

Primary Wearable: Sets the priority data source for daily health metrics like steps and sleep. This should be the watch you wear most often.

TIP: For the most accurate results, Garmin recommends that you sync often with your Garmin Connect account.

Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements

You can sync activities and performance measurements from other Garmin devices to your Instinct 3 watch using your Garmin Connect account. This allows your watch to more accurately reflect your training and fitness.

For example, you can record a ride with an Edge bike computer, and view your activity details and recovery time on your Instinct 3 watch.

Sync your Instinct 3 watch and other Garmin devices to your Garmin Connect account.

TIP: You can set a primary training device and primary wearable in the Garmin Connect app (Unified Training Status).

Recent activities and performance measurements from your other Garmin devices appear on your Instinct 3 watch.

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer

The Garmin Express application connects your watch to your Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your watch. You can also install software updates and manage your Connect IQ apps.

  1. Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable.
  2. Go to Garmin.com/express.
  3. Download and install the Garmin Express application.
  4. Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add Device.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express

Before you can update your device software, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must download the Garmin Express application.

  1. Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to your device.

  1. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  2. Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the update process.

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect

NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu).

  1. Hold CTRL to view the controls menu.
  2. Select Sync.