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Replying to a Text Message

NOTE: This feature is available only for compatible Android™ phones.

When you receive a text message notification on your watch, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin Connect™ app.

NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone. Regular text message limits and charges from your carrier and phone plan may apply. Contact your mobile carrier for more information about text message charges or limits.
  1. From the watch face, swipe down to view the notification center.
  2. Select a text message notification.
  3. Press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout.
  4. Select Reply.
  5. Select a message from the list.

    Your phone sends the selected message as an SMS text message.

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November 2025
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