Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionCan the barometer units be set to in/hg

Asked 5 years ago by Dave.

• A:Answer You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature for the device. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionIs the watch compatible with my Samsung S10 smartphone?

Asked 5 years ago by Julius.

• A:Answer Yes, here is a link for Garmin's requirements, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=pvL8aWsaLU2iKyvF8VrpP9. 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 water resistance?

Asked 5 years ago by kate.

• A:Answer The Instinct has a rating of 10 ATM. 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

  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionWhat information will you receive from the sleep activity function?

Asked 5 years ago by Garmin.

• A:Answer Avg Deep. Avg Light. Avg REM. Avg Awake. 7 day reports for sleep. Avg Sleep. Hours and min of sleep.

  Answered 5 years ago by AriesAnswerKeeperVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes it have a timer?

Asked 5 years ago by Kristina.

• A:Answer Timer and a stopwatch

  Answered 5 years ago by newkitchenVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this watch work with Ios?

Asked 5 years ago by CMac.

• A:Answer Yes. Currently use without issue with iPhone SE2.

  Answered 5 years ago by AriesAnswerKeeperVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you answer a text message on this watch? From a apple 11?

Asked 5 years ago by Ljt.

• A:Answer No. Can view, scroll and read by not respond or reply to email or text messages. Can however answer/decline calls.

  Answered 5 years ago by AriesAnswerKeeperVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIt says that it tracks speed. Does it show pace. I would like to use the watch for running and I am used to time, distance and pace

Asked 5 years ago by Jack.

• A:Answer Yes it shows speed and pace but watch resting heart beat and sleep tracking doesn’t look accurate.

  Answered 5 years ago by sid54321

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Q: QuestionCan you swim and does it track swim laps?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, it has the ability to track swim laps. 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: QuestionDoes the watch show total elevation gain as well as net gain (for Everesting)?

Asked 5 years ago by Harvey.

• A:Answer The Instinct's odometer automatically records the total distance traveled, elevation gained, and time in activities. 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 I connect this to a Garmin Alpha dog tracking system, do I still have to carry the Alpha controller?

Asked 5 years ago by Scott.

• A:Answer Yes, the Instinct receives the dogs information from the Alpha handheld. 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 a waypoint be programmed?

Asked 5 years ago by JerryM.

• A:Answer Yes, you can add coordinates to navigate to or save. 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: QuestionWhat does “watch only” for this price mean?

Asked 5 years ago by TomG.

• A:Answer Watch with sync/charge cable and no additional accessories.

  Answered 5 years ago by AriesAnswerKeeperVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this watch track sleep patterns and connect to any iphone app

Asked 5 years ago by Badbadger.

• A:Answer Yes, you can track your sleep and it will pair to most smartphones. Here is a link for the minimum requirements: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=pvL8aWsaLU2iKyvF8VrpP9. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionWatch Won't Turn On

Asked 5 years ago by Maxi.

• A:Answer Mine work just fine

  Answered 5 years ago by StickVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I track my 13 year old son if he is wearing this watch and has gone for cycling?

Asked 5 years ago by AnswerSeeker.

• A:Answer yes its s very technical watch and made to last.

  Answered 5 years ago by geno

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Q: QuestionIs it a color screen are just black and white can you reply to text messages can you see emojis on text messages

Asked 5 years ago by Vato.

This question was asked about the related product: Garmin - Instinct GPS Smartwatch 45mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Sea Foam - (2018)

• A:Answer No, no replies or emojis. Just black and white letters or numbers.

  Answered 5 years ago by TexasTechLover

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Q: Questionwill this watch pair to an astro 430?

Asked 5 years ago by matt.

• A:Answer Yes, the Intinct can receive the broadcasted dog information from an Astro 430. 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 this watch connect to android phones

Asked 5 years ago by Mokai.

• A:Answer Yes, the Instinct will pair with android phones. Here is a link for the minimum requirements. https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=pvL8aWsaLU2iKyvF8VrpP9 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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