Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionCan this watch track my sleep?

• A:Answer Yes, this watch can track your sleep.

Q: QuestionAre there built-in sports apps on this smartwatch?

• A:Answer Yes, there are built-in sports apps for running, biking, and swimming.

Q: QuestionIs the brightness adjustable on this smartwatch?

• A:Answer Yes, the brightness is adjustable on this smartwatch.

Q: QuestionDoes this smartwatch have GPS capability?

• A:Answer Yes, this smartwatch has GPS capability.

Q: QuestionCan I receive mobile notifications on this smartwatch?

• A:Answer Yes, you can receive mobile notifications on this smartwatch.

Q: QuestionWhat material is the case made of for this smartwatch?

• A:Answer The case material is Fiber-Reinforced Polymer.

Q: QuestionDoes I Watch function in mountains I do bike riding in mountains where u don’t have cellular service

Asked 4 years ago by Chance1961.

• A:Answer Yes, it works without service. But to look back at fitness stats you need service to transfer data from your watch to your phone for viewing.

  Answered 3 years ago by Chris

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Q: QuestionI often run without my phone with me. Can this watch run any music app like Spotify? And if not can someone save music on it to play standalone? Not sure not sure if you can play music from its memory but if so, how much memory does this watch have?

Asked 2 years ago by Mahmoud.

• A:Answer The Instinct 2 Solar does not have music storage so it cannot play music without a smartphone. For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at [email protected]. Thanks Garmin

  Answered 2 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionIs this watch compatable with aftermarket watch bands?

Asked 2 years ago by Watch.

• A:Answer Yes. Any 22mm watch band works for this watch. I bought two 22mm quick release watch band on amazon and they work perfect.

  Answered 2 years ago by OloneVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you see and receive messages and does this also connect to spotify from my phone

Asked 3 years ago by Rick.

This question was asked about the related product: Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray - (2022)

• A:Answer You can receive the notification of the message with simple response. Again this connects to your phone and displays the notification.

  Answered 3 years ago by GrauFamily

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Q: QuestionDoes this watch track running speed

Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer This device you can connect to Garmin Connect app on your mobile device and set up different exercise activities. With the running activity you can track: Pace, Total steps, Total distance, set laps, monitor heart rates and workout intensity. You can do this with several different except codes ranging to almost anything you can think of and add through the Garmin connect app.

  Answered 3 years ago by MarkVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI spend most of my time outside in all weather. I also do alot of fishing. How water resistant is it? I don’t mind spend the money as long at it will fit my needs.

Asked 3 years ago by Dave.

• A:Answer This device is waterproof up to 120 Meters underwater. It can be used for serious diving and survives months in the field enduring military use Nationwide in the USA standing up to competitors such as Samsung and Apple smartwatches designs created for similar activity. The Garmin would arguably take first place as far as water density protection

  Answered 3 years ago by MarkVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes it have dual time

Asked 3 months ago by Markolo.

• A:Answer If you're referring to Time Format, yes. Time Format: Sets the watch to show time in a 12-hour, 24-hour, or military format.

  Answered 3 months ago by CleanMachineVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this watch have a specific "triathlon" setting? I'm looking for a watch to train for an Iron Man.

Asked 1 year ago by ray15.

• A:Answer Yes, the Instinct 2 Solar has a multisport mode for triathlons. Thank you for choosing Garmin. For further assistance please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Garmin

  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan you answer your phone and view text messages from this watch?

Asked 1 year ago by Gamehunter.

• A:Answer You can pick up the call from the watch but it doesn't have a mic or a non beep speaker. You can view text messages and other notifications as well as calendar events.

  Answered 1 year ago by ElliotVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you download a trail map such as Appalachian Trail or Tour de Mont Blac trail and have it show you where you are on the map?

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer The Instinct 2 Solar does not have mapping capabilities. Thank you for choosing Garmin. For further assistance please contact us at [email protected] pr visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Garmin

  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it have gps for golf course

Asked 2 years ago by Rash.

• A:Answer it has navigation! and she works...but I don't play golf. so this question is not for me

  Answered 1 year ago by VitaliiVVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this watch have fall detection?

Asked 2 years ago by Kk23.

This question was asked about the related product: Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray - (2022)

• A:Answer I don't think I would like it. because if it recorded my falls - and my wife saw it! it wouldn't be fun

  Answered 1 year ago by VitaliiV

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Q: QuestionI have many trails on my property. Can the GPS tracking feature be used to develop a map of the trails?

Asked 2 years ago by RayB.

• A:Answer Yes, you can record your tracks and save them to the Explore website to use at a later date and to keep safe and not consume the watch's storage. For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at [email protected]. Thanks Garmin

  Answered 2 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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