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Q: QuestionDoes the watch have a stop watch?

Asked 4 years ago by o.

• A:Answer Yes, the Instinct has a stopwatch feature. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: QuestionIs the battery replaceable? Are you expected to throw it away when the battery stops taking a charge?

Asked 4 years ago by Vern.

This question was asked about the related product: Garmin - Instinct GPS Smartwatch 45mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Sea Foam

• A:Answer The Instinct has an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery that is not user replaceable. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: QuestionIs this watch waterproof?

Asked 4 years ago by COljon.

• A:Answer The Instinct has a water rating on 10 ATM. It withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 100 meters and is suitable for splashes, rain or snow, showering, swimming, diving into water, snorkeling, high-speed water sports. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: QuestionIn comparison to Apple Watch 6, this watch seems much more like a total package with greater Aesthetics?

Asked 4 years ago by WatchGuy.

• A:Answer It depends on your needs. The Instinct is a rugged, bold GPS Smartwatch. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: QuestionWill the watch track mtn biking activity, distance, and calories? Thanks

Asked 4 years ago by Sport4.

• A:Answer Yes it is listed as MTB. Has a timer, distance traveled, elevation, heart rate, and calories burned

  Answered 4 years ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs the model a solar watch or has to be charged with a cable

Asked 4 years ago by Rob.

This question was asked about the related product: Garmin - Instinct GPS Smartwatch 45mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Sea Foam

• A:Answer Garmin solar watches use a Power Glass watch lens to convert sunlight into battery power, extending your time between charges. The solar charging is not designed to be used as the primary charging source or to achieve indefinite power. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: QuestionI am looking for a good hiking watch that can guide me on my hikes. Is this a good watch for that?

Asked 4 years ago by Fishman.

• A:Answer I think it would be, I'm very impressed with it and that doesn't happen often

  Answered 4 years ago by RussVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoe this wach have GPS?

Asked 4 years ago by Memo.

• A:Answer Yes, just hold the top right button to acquire satellite information

  Answered 4 years ago by RussVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan it be used as an alarm clock? Like does it vibrate on your wrist when the alarm goes off?

Asked 4 years ago by Jayden.

• A:Answer Yes, with the Instinct, you can set multiple alarms. You can set each alarm to sound once or to repeat regularly. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: QuestionCan I listen to music from my iPhone without taking my phone with me on a run?

Asked 4 years ago by Dee.

• A:Answer No

  Answered 4 years ago by r3nchVerified Purchase

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Q: Questioncan i use this watch to mark fishing spots on my favorite lakes? if so, will it take me back to the specific spot? also what about 4 wheeling on a trail? will it lead me back to my starting point?

Asked 4 years ago by hugh1959.

• A:Answer Yes, with the Instinct you can mark waypoints (fishing spots/start point) and navigate back to them. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: QuestionCan you listen to music via Bluetooth with just the watch? Or, do you have to have your smart phone present/ within range to listen?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer You have to have your smart phone

  Answered 4 years ago by TArnoldVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this watch cellular capable or GPS only

Asked 4 years ago by Court.

• A:Answer You can pair with your compatible smartphone with the Instinct for on-wrist messaging, alerts and notifications. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: QuestionCan the watch display Zulu time and local time simultaneously?

Asked 4 years ago by Evan.

• A:Answer Yes, the Instinct has a preloaded widget to set an alternate time zone. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: QuestionIf this watch was on an Alzheimer’s patient that was lost could you locate them? Does it contain something similar to a tracking beacon?

Asked 4 years ago by Angie.

• A:Answer The Instinct has LiveTrack. LiveTrack creates a real-time view of your location during an activity, so friends and family can follow along. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: QuestionIs it compatible with a A 21 Samsung phone

Asked 4 years ago by Greatflymoredronecomboexp.

• A:Answer Yes, it is compatible. Here is a link for Garmin's requirements, https://garmin.com/ble. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: Questionis there a watch similar to this that you can customize the watch faces from the garmin app?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer The Fenix 6S would be of similar size. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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Q: QuestionIs this watch compactible with iPhones?

Asked 4 years ago by Leigh.

• A:Answer I don't know, would think that Garmin would make it compatible. I use android on a Samsung device. Works great.

  Answered 4 years ago by BradVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDo the altitude watch features work when no service is available

Asked 4 years ago by Ct.

• A:Answer The device just requires a GPS signal with a clear view of the sky to correctly show your elevation. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

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