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Connecting to the Garmin VIRB App Using NFC

To connect to the Garmin® VIRB® app using near-field communication (NFC) technology, you must use a mobile device with Android™ that has NFC technology. If your mobile device is not compatible with this feature, you can connect to the app using the Wi‑Fi® settings (Connecting to the Garmin VIRB App Using Wi‑Fi Settings).

The Garmin VIRB app connects to your VIRB 360 camera using Wi‑Fi technology.

  1. Turn on your VIRB 360 camera.
  2. On your mobile device, verify the NFC feature is enabled.

    The NFC feature is usually found in the wireless settings. For more information, see your mobile device owner's manual.

  3. Touch the NFC area of your mobile device to the camera screen.

    The NFC touch area is usually located on the back of the mobile device, near the middle. This location varies based on the device manufacturer and model. For more information, see your mobile device owner's manual.

    After you touch the camera, the camera's Wi‑Fi access point turns on, and the access point name and password appear on the camera screen.

  4. From the app store on your mobile device, install and open the Garmin VIRB app.

    The app automatically searches for your camera and displays a security prompt.

  5. Touch the NFC area of your mobile device to the camera screen.

    The app receives the access point password automatically.

The remote viewfinder and camera controls appear in the Garmin VIRB app.

In the future, you can touch your mobile device to the camera screen to automatically connect to the camera and open the Garmin VIRB app.

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