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Wi‑Fi

Connected Features

Some fēnix 5/5S models have Wi‑Fi connected features. The

Garmin Connect Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi‑Fi

connectivity.

Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account:

Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect

account as soon as you finish recording the activity.

Workouts and training plans: Allows you to browse for and

select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect

site. The next time your device has a Wi‑Fi connection, the

files are wirelessly sent to your device.

Software updates: Your device downloads the latest software

update when a Wi‑Fi connection is available. The next time

you turn on or unlock the device, you can follow the on-

screen instructions to install the software update.

Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity

Go to www.garminconnect.com/start, and download the

Garmin Express application.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity

with Garmin Express.

Connect IQ Features

You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin

and other providers using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. You

can customize your device with watch faces, data fields,

widgets, and apps.

Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the

clock.

Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present

sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add

Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.

Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data

and notifications.

Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new

outdoor and fitness activity types.

Downloading Connect IQ Features

Before you can download Connect IQ features from the Garmin

Connect Mobile app, you must pair your fēnix 5/5S device with

your smartphone.

From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select

Connect IQ Store.

If necessary, select your device.

Select a Connect IQ feature.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using

Your Computer

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

Go to

garminconnect.com

From your devices widget, select Connect IQ Store.

Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Customizing Your Device

Widgets

Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-

glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth

connection to a compatible smartphone.

and sign in.

Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to

the widget loop manually.

Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network

updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification

settings.

Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone

calendar.

Music controls: Provides music player controls for your

smartphone.

Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather

forecast.

My day: Displays a dynamic summary of your activity today. The

metrics include your last recorded activity, intensity minutes,

floors climbed, steps, calories burned, and more.

Steps: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and distance

traveled.

Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in

moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes

goal, and progress toward your goal.

Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute

(bpm), lowest resting heart rate (RHR) for today, and a graph

of your heart rate.

Performance: Displays your current training status, training

load, VO2 max. estimates, recovery time, FTP estimate,

lactate threshold, and predicted race times.

Last sport: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded sport

and your total distance for the week.

ABC: Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass

information.

Sensor information: Displays information from an internal

sensor or a connected ANT+ sensor.

VIRB controls: Provides camera controls when you have a

VIRB device paired with your fēnix device.

Last activity: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded

activity, such as your last run, last ride, or last swim.

Calories: Displays your calorie information for the current day.

Golf: Displays golf information for your last round.

Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress

toward your goal.

Dog tracking: Displays your dog's location information when

you have a compatible dog tracking device paired with your

fēnix device.

Customizing the Widget Loop

You can change the order of widgets in the widget loop, remove

widgets, and add new widgets.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Widgets.

Select a widget.

Select an option:

• Select Reorder to change the location of the widget in the

widget loop.

• Select Remove to remove the widget from the widget

loop.

Select Add Widgets.

Select a widget.

The widget is added to the widget loop.

VIRB Remote

The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB

action camera using your device. Go to

to purchase a VIRB action camera.

www.garmin.com/VIRB

Connect IQ Features