Connected Feature Requirements

Some features require a smartphone and a specific app on your smartphone.

Feature

Connected to a Paired Smartphone with the Garmin Connect™ App

Connected to a Wi‑Fi® Network

Activity uploads to Garmin Connect

Yes

Yes

Software updates

Yes

Yes

EPO downloads

Yes

Yes

Live geocache data

Yes

Yes

Weather

Yes

Yes

Phone notifications

Yes1

No

Connect IQ™

Yes

No

Outdoor Maps+

Yes2

Yes3

1 The device receives phone notifications from a paired iOS® phone directly, and through the Garmin Connect app on an Android™ phone.
2 Required to activate your subscription.
3 Required to download maps.
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November 2024