These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity app based on your needs.‍ For example, you can customize data pages and enable alerts and training features.‍ Not all settings are available for all activity types.

Hold UP, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, and select the activity settings.

Accent Color

Sets the accent color of each activity to help identify which activity is active.

Alerts

Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity (Activity Alerts).

Auto Pause

Sets the options for the Auto Pause^® feature to stop recording data when you stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed. This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places where you must stop.

Auto Rest

Enables the watch to automatically create a rest interval when you stop moving (Auto Rest and Manual Rest (Swimming}).

Auto Set

Enables the watch to start and stop exercise sets automatically during a strength training activity.

Broadcast Heart Rate

Enables automatic heart rate data broadcasting when you start the activity (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data).

Countdown Start

Enables a countdown timer for pool swimming intervals.

Data Screens

Enables you to customize data screens and add new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data Screens).

Edit Weight

Allows you to add the weight used for an exercise set during a strength training or cardio activity.

Lane Number

Sets your lane number for track running.

Lap Key

Enables or disables the BACK button for recording a lap or rest during an activity.

Laps

Sets the options for the Auto Lap^® feature to automatically mark laps. The Auto Distance option marks laps at a specific distance. When you complete a lap, a customizable lap alert message appears. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of an activity.

Lock Device

Locks the touchscreen and buttons during a multisport activity to prevent inadvertent button presses and touchscreen swipes.

Pool Size

Sets the pool length for pool swimming.

Power Save Timeout

Sets the power-save timeout length for how long your watch stays in training mode, for example, when you are waiting for a race to start. The Normal option sets the watch to enter low-power watch mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. The Extended option sets the watch to enter low-power watch mode after 25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in shorter battery life between charges.

Record Temperature

Records the ambient temperature around the watch during certain activities.

Record VO2 Max.

Enables VO2 max. recording for trail run and ultra run activities.

Rename

Sets the activity name.

Rep Counting

Enables or disables rep counting during a workout. The Workouts Only option enables rep counting during guided workouts only.

Restore Defaults

Allows you to reset the activity settings.

Running Power

Allows you to record running power data and customize the settings (Running Power Settings).

Satellites

Sets the satellite system to use for the activity (Satellite Settings).

Self Evaluation

Sets how often you evaluate your perceived effort for the activity (Evaluating an Activity).

Stroke Detection

Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.

Touch

Enables or disables the touchscreen during an activity.

Vibration Alerts

Enables alerts that notify you to inhale or exhale during a breathwork activity.