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Setting up Watch Link

Before you can set up Watch Link, you must complete these tasks:

  • Pair your Garmin Drive™ device with the Smartphone Link app on your smartphone (Connecting to Smartphone Link).

  • Pair your compatible Garmin® watch with the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app on your smartphone. For more information, see the owner's manual for your watch.

The Watch Link feature uses your smartphone to send information from your Garmin Drive device to the Watch Link app on your compatible Connect IQ™ watch.

  1. On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
  2. Select Menu or iPhone app menu to open the menu, depending on your smartphone operating system.
  3. Select Connect IQ Store.
  4. Search for the Watch Link app, and select Download.

    The Connect IQ Watch Link app installs onto your watch.

  5. On your smartphone, open the Smartphone Link app.
  6. Select Watch Link.
    TIP: You may have to swipe left or right to find the Watch Link option.
  7. Select your watch from the list, and select Continue.
  8. When the setup is complete, select OK.

When your phone connects to your Garmin Drive device, the Watch Link app starts on your watch automatically.

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