Safety and Tracking Features
All of the safety and tracking features must be set up using the Garmin Connect™ app.
The LTE connected features are only available for the Forerunner® LTE device.
Assistance Plus is available only when you obtain the LTE Subscription. The Assistance Plus feature is not available in every market where this product is sold.
To use the safety and tracking features, the Forerunner watch must be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth® technology. You must have a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available for your Forerunner watch with 4G LTE (required for Assistance Plus) or your paired phone. You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account.
For more information about safety and tracking features, go to www.garmin.com/safety.
- Assistance Plus
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If you have an active LTE Subscription, are within an LTE network coverage area, and Assistance Plus is enabled, your Forerunner device can contact the Garmin® International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC) team if an incident is detected or if you need emergency assistance. A Garmin IERCC team member will attempt to contact emergency services on your behalf and may contact one or more of your emergency contacts.
- Assistance
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If an incident is detected or if you need assistance, your Forerunner device can send an automated message with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts. Assistance does not contact the Garmin IERCC team or emergency services on your behalf.
- Incident detection
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When the Forerunner watch detects an incident during certain outdoor activities, the watch sends an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts.
- LiveTrack
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Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a web page.
- Live Event Sharing
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Allows you to send messages to friends and family during an event, providing real-time updates.NOTE: This feature is available only if your watch is connected to a compatible Android™ phone.
- GroupTrack
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Allows you to keep track of your connections using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.