Product Updates

Your watch automatically checks for updates when connected using Bluetooth® technology. On your computer, you can install Garmin Express™ (garmin.com/express). On your phone, you can install the Garmin Connect™ app.

This provides easy access to these services for Garmin® devices:

  • Software updates

  • Data uploads to Garmin Connect

  • Product registration

Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App

Before you can update your watch software using the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must pair the watch with a compatible phone (Pairing Your Phone).

Sync your watch with the Garmin Connect app (Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App).

When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app automatically sends the update to your watch. The update is applied when you are not actively using the watch. When the update is complete, your watch restarts.

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express

Before you can update your watch software, you must download and install the Garmin Express application and add your watch (Syncing Your Data with Your Computer).

  1. Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable.

    When new software is available, the Garmin Express application sends it to your watch.

  2. After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the update, disconnect the watch from your computer.

    Your watch installs the update.

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October 2024