Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionIs this watch water proof mud resistant and shock resistant

Asked 5 years ago by M.

• A:Answer The Instinct Solar has a water rating of 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

  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan you receiving text messages miss calls on this watch

Asked 4 years ago by Lynn.

• A:Answer You can receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone. You can even respond to texts if you have an Android™ phone. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

  Answered 4 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this Garmin Solar watch come with a charger and case?

Asked 5 years ago by Ranger.

• A:Answer It comes with a USB charging cable. No case.

  Answered 5 years ago by tartis99Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you play music on this phone to bluetooth headphones without an iPhone nearby?

Asked 3 years ago by Hcat.

• A:Answer The Instinct Solar features a widget that allows you to control music being played on a smartphone that is paired through the Garmin Connect app. Features such as play, pause, and skip to the next or previous track are available through the widget to control the media player on the phone. Additional features such as volume control, shuffle, and repeat are available on select Garmin devices. The music control widget controls the last used media player on the smartphone for both iPhone and Android smartphones. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan I use this for hiking and will it tell me how high my elevation? And can I download the trail that I’m hiking?

Asked 4 years ago by Coralyn.

• A:Answer The watch has a barometer for elevation. Its accuracy depends on calibration which is done automatically via gps at the beginning of an activity, or can be done manually (e.g., at known points). You can upload a breadcrumb/GPX trail, and there are various options for following a trail or navigating to a point, but there is not a full map on the watch.

  Answered 4 years ago by mike

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Q: QuestionIs it touchscreen?

Asked 5 years ago by Finsz.

• A:Answer No, the Instinct Solar is not touchscreen. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny

  Answered 4 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan you get this in other colors?

Asked 5 years ago by Tb3smith.

• A:Answer You can change the bands, they have many colors

  Answered 5 years ago by PunisherVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you change the face on this watch I.e. switching from analog face to digital face?

Asked 5 years ago by Stretch.

• A:Answer Yes, the Instinct has both, analog and digital options. 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 this compatible with Android phones?

Asked 5 years ago by Lauren.

• A:Answer Yes it's compatible with Android phones. I have a older LG phone and it syncs just fine.

  Answered 4 years ago by RemoteVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs there a monthly fee connected to this watch once I purchase it?

Asked 5 years ago by brupa.

• A:Answer No

  Answered 4 years ago by RemoteVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this watch have a compass feature?

Asked 5 years ago by Jimbo.

• A:Answer Yes, the watch has a compass feature

  Answered 4 years ago by watch

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Q: QuestionIs this watch face larger than the other Garmin Instinct?? Solar and 45mm mean bigger watch face?.

Asked 5 years ago by FattyBoy.

• A:Answer The Solar and non-Solar are exactly the same physically when looking at them. There is simply the "solar" imprint and you can see the slightly reflect solar face around the perimeter. The watch itself comes in different sizes (I believe), but you can get it in 45mm with or without solar and it doesn't change the physical size (I had both, but returned the non-solar for the solar one - because of improved battery life, and better sensors).

  Answered 3 years ago by JOlsonVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this require signing up for a subscription?

Asked 1 year ago by MCMCM.

• A:Answer The Instinct Solar does not require a subscription to use. 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 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionIs there a garmin watch that monitors blood pressure

Asked 2 years ago by Gary.

• A:Answer Not that I am aware of. The instict solar measures heart rate and oxygen levels. It does not measure BP.

  Answered 2 years ago by Overk1llVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs the watch suppose to have a cover for chsrger area? It is getting alot of debris in it

Asked 2 years ago by StephanieF.

• A:Answer No

  Answered 2 years ago by SelmanVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this bluetooth-compatible with my Samsung S8? Runs Android 7.

Asked 2 years ago by MikeC.

• A:Answer Yes, the Instinct Solar is compatible with Samsung phones. 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]. Garmin

  Answered 2 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionWhat watch will provide emergency notification in a medical situation?

Asked 2 years ago by Paul.

• A:Answer I believe the Garmin Venu 2. Or just in general the Apple Watches will contact a contact deemed to be a medical contract.

  Answered 2 years ago by SportVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat is the memory on this watch

Asked 2 years ago by JoAnn.

Q: QuestionI'm a skier. Can you download trail maps of various ski resorts and track your location on the watch?

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.