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Spectator Messaging

NOTICE

Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available.

Spectator messaging is a feature that allows your LiveTrack followers to send you audio and text messages during your run activity. You can set up this feature in the LiveTrack settings of the Garmin Connect™ app. To receive audio messages, you must have Bluetooth® headphones connected to your watch.

Blocking Spectator Messages

If you want to block spectator messages, Garmin® recommends turning it off before you start the activity.

  1. From the watch face, swipe left.
  2. Select Settings > Safety & Tracking > LiveTrack.
    TIP: If you have already started an activity, you can press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout, and select Disable to block spectator messages from the incoming message.
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