Satellite Settings

You can change the GNSS satellite settings to customize the satellite systems used for each activity. For more information about GNSS satellite systems, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.

From the watch face, press Upper-right button, select Activities, select an activity, scroll down and select the activity settings, and select Satellites.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
Off

Disables GNSS satellite systems for the activity.

Use Default

Enables the watch to use the default activity focus mode setting for GNSS satellites (Customizing a Default Focus Mode).

GPS Only

Enables the GPS satellite system.

All Systems

Enables multiple GNSS satellite systems. Using multiple GNSS satellite systems together offers increased performance in challenging environments and faster position acquisition than using GPS only. However, using multiple GNSS systems can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only.

All + Multi-Band

Enables multiple GNSS satellite systems on multiple frequency bands. Multi-band GNSS systems use multiple frequency bands and allow for more consistent track logs, improved positioning, improved multi-path errors, and fewer atmospheric errors when using the watch in challenging environments.

Auto Select

Enables the watch to use SatIQ™ technology to dynamically select the best multi-band GNSS system based on your environment. The Auto Select setting offers the best positioning accuracy while still prioritizing battery life.

UltraTrac

Records track points and sensor data less frequently. Enabling the UltraTrac feature increases battery life but decreases the quality of recorded activities. You should use the UltraTrac feature for activities that demand longer battery life and for which frequent sensor data updates are less important.

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November 2025