Boundaries

Adding a Boundary

Before you can add a boundary, you must pair the watch with the Garmin Jr.™ app on your phone (Pairing the Watch with a Parent's or Guardian's Phone).

  1. From the Garmin Jr. app, select Location > Menu symbol > Add a new boundary.
  2. If necessary, tap the default address to update the boundary center.
  3. If necessary, use the slider to adjust the size of the boundary.
  4. Select Back arrow symbol or Back arrow symbol.
  5. Enter a name for the boundary.
  6. Select Alerts to enable alerts when the watch leaves or enters the boundary.
  7. Select Check mark symbol to save the boundary.

Adding a Temporary Boundary

You can use a temporary boundary to receive an alert when your child leaves a location. The temporary boundary is removed after you receive the alert. You can also set a permanent boundary (Adding a Boundary).

  1. From the Garmin Jr. app, select Location.
  2. Select your child's location.
  3. Swipe up, and select Temporary boundary.
  4. If necessary, use the slider to adjust the size of the boundary.
  5. Select Check mark symbol.

Deleting a Boundary

  1. From the Garmin Jr. app, select Location > Menu symbol > Manage boundaries.
  2. Select a boundary.
  3. Select Delete boundary > Delete.

Turning On and Off Boundary Alerts

When boundary alerts are turned on, parents and guardians receive a notification when the watch enters or exits a boundary (Adding a Boundary).

  1. From the Garmin Jr. app, select Location > Menu symbol > Manage boundaries.
  2. Select a boundary.
  3. Select Alerts to turn alerts on or off.
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September 2025