Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionAre the wrist bands interchangeable? are they replaceable?

Asked 5 years ago by Ruth.

• A:Answer Yes, I replaced my strap with a black Garmin strap.

  Answered 5 years ago by User1Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this track oxygen saturation?

Asked 5 years ago by Sissy.

• A:Answer Yes, i has a Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor. Debbie with Garmin

  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan I see messages and incoming calls

Asked 3 years ago by Alan.

• A:Answer Yes, you can see the messages and accept or decline calls. However, you have to speak to the caller on the phone and reply to messages on the phone. If you are an Android user there are generic texts available to use to reply.

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this read your texts and answer iPhone as well from it like the Apple Watch?

Asked 3 years ago by iPhone.

• A:Answer It will show you texts and emails, but it won’t answer your calls

  Answered 3 years ago by AaitkenVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this watch track your distance on an indoor rower? Does it track any indoor rowing data? Is it touch screen?

Asked 4 years ago by Texas1836.

• A:Answer tracks movement not touch screen

  Answered 4 years ago by healthmonitorVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this pair with a chest-strap heart rate monitor?

Asked 4 years ago by Skydiver62.

• A:Answer Yes, it will pair with a Garmin chest strap. Debbie with Garmin

  Answered 4 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionWhat does the screen that has a sun behind a cloud mean mine says 41 and then underneath 43/28 mean please

Asked 4 years ago by Gypsy.

• A:Answer The screen you are viewing is the weather screen. Party cloudy, temperature is 41 with a high of 43 and low of 28. Debbie with Garmin

  Answered 4 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes anybody know if this watch is compatible with the Nike running club app?

Asked 5 years ago by B.

• A:Answer All data would upload to Garmin Connect and then if the Nike running club app is compatible with Garmin Connect, Nike app would pull the data from Garmin Connect. Debbie with Garmin

  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan you download music to the watch so you don’t have to carry your phone?

Asked 2 years ago by Dani.

• A:Answer The Music version offers that option. Please be sure you are looking at a 245 Music.

  Answered 2 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: Questioncan I link this watch with my inreach mini 2?

Asked 2 years ago by Jason.

Q: QuestionCan I change to a leather strap?

Asked 2 years ago by Barb.

• A:Answer The strap/ band is made of a stretch silicone material and it is replaceable for a different one.

  Answered 2 years ago by KE7KVAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhen I consult my VO2 max measurements in the Performance widget, I get a number and under it a date. The date never changes. What does this date refer to? Is it normal that it never changes? Thanks

Asked 2 years ago by Cppp.

• A:Answer The date doesn't change unless you're getting an updated VO2 max. Your VO2 Max will have to change in order for you to get a different date.

  Answered 2 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionIs this watch water proof? Can I wear it in a pool?

Asked 3 years ago by Tommy.

• A:Answer Yes, you can swim with it.

  Answered 2 years ago by KellyRVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWould it be good watch kayaking? (measuring distance, tracking the location and path, counting calories)

Asked 3 years ago by Greg.

• A:Answer Yes.

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it track your sleep and score it

Asked 3 years ago by Tone.

• A:Answer Yes, it tracks your sleep. Please go to support.garmin.com where you can find many helpful FAQs and videos of the functions of the device. If you have further questions you can reach out directly to a product support associate from that page.

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it come with a charger?

Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes it does

  Answered 3 years ago by Nascar14Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI walk laps in my pool does it register that

Asked 3 years ago by Roe.

Q: QuestionCan you download the Strava App onto this watch?

Asked 3 years ago by Nichcole.

• A:Answer You can link your Garmin Connect account with Strava. Please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and videos on the functions of the device as well as information on linking the two programs. If you need further assistance you can reach out directly to a product support associate for assistance.

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionWhen will the Forerunner 255 be on Best Buy shelves? Both the 255 and 955 were just released today

Asked 3 years ago by Rachel.