Bluetooth Connected Features
The Forerunner® device has several Bluetooth® connected features for your compatible smartphone using the Garmin Connect™ app.
- Activity uploads
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Automatically sends your activity to the Garmin Connect app as soon as you finish recording the activity.
- Audio prompts
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Allows the Garmin Connect app to play status announcements, such as mile splits and other data, on your smartphone during a run or other activity.
- Bluetooth sensors
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Allows you to connect Bluetooth compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
- Connect IQ™
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Allows you to extend your device features with new watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.
- Find my phone
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Locates your lost smartphone that is paired with your Forerunner device and currently within range.
- Find my watch
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Locates your lost Forerunner device that is paired with your smartphone and currently within range.
- GroupTrack
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Allows you to keep track of other connections in your group using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.
- LiveTrack
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Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page.
- Music controls
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Allows you to control the music player on your smartphone.
- Phone notifications
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Displays phone notifications and messages on your Forerunner device.
- Social media interactions
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Allows you to post an update to your favorite social media website when you upload an activity to the Garmin Connect app.
- Software updates
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Allows you to update your device software.
- Weather updates
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Sends real-time weather conditions and notifications to your device.
- Workout and course downloads
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Allows you to browse for workouts and courses in the Garmin Connect app and wirelessly send them to your device.