A:AnswerAs long as your phone meets our Bluetooth requirements it will work.
Android:
6.0 Android Operating System or higher
Compatible with Phones and Tablets
Device must natively support Google Play Store
NOTE: Phones that feature Android (Go edition) will list the Garmin Connect app as incompatible in the Play Store due to limitations making it incompatible.
The following phone models did not pass internal tests with some of our devices. The phone and device may work together, but may require continued Garmin Connect App Bluetooth Troubleshooting.
Huawei Phones
For further information on Huawei phones see: Huawei Smartphone and Garmin Fitness Device Bluetooth Troubleshooting
Lenovo S960 VIBEX
Meizu mx4
Samsung J3 Model J320FN
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerYou can read message and either accept or decline the call on the watch, however, you need to have your phone to speak to the caller or respond to the text.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerNo, it does not have to be paired to a phone to work. We do recommend having a computer to connect it to so you can do any software updates and sync your data to Garmin Connect. For more information about the device you can go to support.garmin.com for FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerYou can accept or decline the call on the watch, however, you have to speak to the caller on your phone and not through the watch. You can read texts on the watch but not respond on the watch.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerYou can receive texts on the device. You can accept or decline calls on the watch but you have to speak to the caller from the phone.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerNo, you can accept or decline the call and you may read text messages on the watch. You will need your phone to speak to a caller or to respond to a text.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerNo, this device does not have the ability to download music to it. You may only control the music on your phone from the watch.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerPlease acquire satellites or sync it with your phone. If you still need assistance, please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. If you still need assistance you can reach out directly to a product support specialist from that page.
Debbie with Garmin
