Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device

To use the connected features of the Instinct device, it must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect app, instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone.

  1. From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Garmin Connect app.
  2. Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.
  3. Press CTRL to turn on the device.

The first time you turn on the device, it is in pairing mode.

TIP: To manually enter pairing mode, you can hold MENU, and select Settings > Phone > Pair Phone.

  1. Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account:
    • If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions.
    • If you already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the or menu, select Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.