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• Как исправить, если часы Garmin не подключаются к приложению Garmin Connect
  • Способ 1: перезагрузить все
  • Способ 2: включить Bluetooth
  • Способ 3: проверить наличие обновлений
  • Способ 4: разорвать пару, а затем снова соединить
  • Некоторые дополнительные исправления:
  • Ключевые перспективы

Smartwatches and fitness trackers face loads of daily abuse. Strapped to our wrists, they brush off bumps and knocks, dirt and splashes. Understandably, they face the occasional problems and issues, but you can remedy many of these with a few simple troubleshooting steps. Although Garmin makes some excellent smartwatches and fitness trackers, the company’s products are not immune to these issues, either. Below, we look at some of the common problems Garmin devices face and provide a list of possible fixes.

See also: The best Garmin smartwatches | The best Garmin running watches

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Potential solutions:

• Make sure you have Garmin Connect installed on your smartphone. Also, ensure that Bluetooth is activated on your phone (Settings > Bluetooth > On).
• Double-check if your Garmin wearable is in pairing mode. To do this, head to your Garmin device’s Settings menu, tap Bluetooth, and select Pair mobile device.
• Try switching Bluetooth off and on on your smartphone. It seems a simple fix, but a simple on/off cycle can often remedy most minor issues.
• Power cycle your smartphone by switching it off and on, too.
• Power cycle your Garmin device by switching it on and off. We cover this process further below in the “How to restart your Garmin” section.
• Reinstall the Garmin Connect app on your phone. Head to your phone’s Settings, find the Apps menu, search for Garmin Connect, and uninstall it. To reinstall, head to Google Play, search for Garmin Connect and install. You may need to log in to your Garmin Connect account once again after installing, so be sure to have those details on hand.
• Check if your Garmin device has the latest software installed.
  • To do this, head to Settings > About. Compare the software version on your device to that listed by Garmin.
  • If the software is outdated, try to update your device’s software by heading to Settings > System > Software Update.
  • If the update didn’t complete, you might have to connect your wearable to a PC or Mac and manually update it. Install Garmin Express and connect your device to the PC or Mac via a USB cable to update the software.
  • You can also check if syncing works via Garmin Express to eliminate an issue beyond Bluetooth connectivity.
• Try removing your Garmin device from your Garmin Connect account and re-adding it. To do this, open Garmin Connect. Tap on the Menu button. Scroll down and select the device you want to remove.
  • To add your device again, follow the same steps but tap Add Device instead.

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Potential solutions:

• Double-check if Bluetooth is activated on your phone and that it’s connected to your Garmin.
• Check if Garmin Connect has notification access. On your Android phone, head to Settings > Apps, tap on Garmin Connect, and select the Notifications option. Ensure Allow Notifications is toggled on.
  • If your phone’s UI is presented a little differently, you can also search for “Notifications” on your Android phone’s Settings page search bar.
• Check if the notifications you wish to receive are enabled in Garmin Connect. Open the app, select the Menu button, then Settings > Notifications > App Notifications. You can then toggle to enable or disable the apps you wish to receive notifications.
• If you own a Huawei device, you may need to set Garmin Connect to run in the background. Head to Settings > Battery > App Launch. Toggle Garmin Connect to Manage manually. This should allow the app to run in the background and auto-launch.
• Double-check if Do Not Disturb is set to “off” on your smartphone.
• Check if Sleep Time settings are correct on your Garmin. This feature on Garmin devices prevents notifications and alerts from disrupting your sleep, but it could disable all notifications if the time isn’t set correctly.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

Potential solutions:

• Check if the device is fully charged by plugging it into its charger and a power source.
• Check if the charging points on the Garmin device or charger are dirty or clogged. You can clean them with a dab of rubbing alcohol, a cotton swab, or a small brush for more stubborn dirt.
  • Still no power? Check if the power cable you’re using is damaged. If you see any exposed wires, faulty or damaged ports, frayed insulation, or sharp right angles at any point along the cable, do not use it.
  • You can purchase a new charging cable from Garmin’s website.
• Try force rebooting your Garmin. To do this, plug it into a power source via the charger, and press and hold the power button for between 15-60 seconds until the display lights up. This is only applicable if your Garmin device can be rebooted or restarted.
• It could be a software issue if the device is charging, but the screen doesn’t light up. Try to update your device’s software by connecting it to a PC or Mac and using Garmin Express (instructions above).
• If your device’s display does light up but doesn’t acknowledge touches, you could try cleaning it.
  • Use device cleaning spray and a microfibre cloth to clean the surface. Dry it as soon as possible with another cloth.
  • Still nothing? If you have a screen protector on your device, try removing it and replacing it with a new protector.

You may face a few issues with your Garmin’s heart rate tracking features. Here are the most common fixes.

• For missing data fields and sections on your watch or Garmin Connect, try hard restarting your devices and app. This should be your first port of call for most issues on the device.
  • Additionally, log in to Garmin Connect on the web to check if the issue is present there, too. If it isn’t, we can assume it’s a problem with the app on your tethered phone.
• You can usually remedy inaccurate heart rate readings by adjusting the watch’s fit on your arm.
  • Wear it a finger width or two above the pointy bone above your wrist.
  • Additionally, make sure the sensors are clean before use.
  • If there’s a new update available, consider installing it. Additionally, if you’ve just installed a new update, read the patch notes and check if other users are facing similar issues.
  • If you really care about heart rate accuracy, you should consider purchasing a heart rate strap.
• If your heart rate strap fails to broadcast your heart rate, try removing it and repairing it to your watch.

Potential solutions:

• Try syncing your Garmin. Syncing to Garmin Connect should prompt the device to scan for available satellites and, therefore, speed up the GPS signal acquisition.
• Begin your activity in an open area outdoors devoid of trees and buildings. The lack of physical interference should help your wearable acquire GPS signal a little quicker. Heavy cloud coverage may also affect the signal.
• Are you still having issues? Double-check your device’s software version. If it’s not current, be sure to update it.
• Some Garmin devices support multiple positioning systems, including GLONASS. Double-check if it’s on by heading to System > Sensors > GPS on your device. Toggle on the switch for the systems you wish to use alongside GPS.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

Potential solutions:

• First off, recalibrate your watch.
  • To manually recalibrate your device, hold Up to access the main menu, then select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter > Calibrate. Follow the prompts.
• Ensure Auto Calibration is switched on. This setting will use your GPS data to calculate your current altitude.
  • Find this setting by pressing Up to access the main menu, then selecting Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter > toggle on Auto Cal.
• If this doesn’t solve the issue, your sensor port might be blocked. Garmin recommends cleaning it using “low pressure, warm water.”
  • Importantly, do not put any pins or sharp objects into the sensor hole, but do remove any debris by hand if there is any.
  • Once washed, shake away excess water and air dry the watch.
  • When dry, recalibrate the sensor using the steps above.
• Still have an issue? It’s time to contact Garmin. Your problem might be related to faulty hardware.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

Potential solutions:

• Check if Garmin Pay is supported in your country and by your bank. Although the service plays nice with Mastercard and Visa cards, Garmin Pay will only work if your bank is supported. Garmin lists the supported institutions here.
• If you can’t add a card to your Garmin Pay Wallet, you’ll need to be connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi.
• Double-check that your smartphone meets the Garmin Pay minimum device requirements. You’ll need at least Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and the device is required to support the Google Play Store natively. Android Go phones are not supported.

Potential solutions:

• Garmin suggests completing the User Profile with birth year, height, weight, and power zone settings. This data will be used to calculate VO2 max figures better.
• The company also suggests completing the Heart Rate Zones setup too. Find these settings under Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate on your device. You can also tweak these settings later in Garmin Connect.
• Garmin support documents suggest activities need to meet the following criteria to provide a VO2 max estimate:
  • For running, walking, and trail running, the activity must last for at least 10 minutes on some devices and 15 minutes on the Vivosport.
  • For cycling, the activity must last for at least 20 minutes without any stoppages.
  • The activity must be recorded outside with GPS connected.
  • Heart rate must be elevated to at least 70% of your maximum for at least 10 minutes on some devices and 15 minutes on the Vivosport.
  • Some newer Garmin watches can provide VO2 max estimates from all-day heart rate data.
• Finally, it may take a few days for your VO2 max estimate to display in Garmin Connect.

Lily Katz / Android Authority

Garmin Lily Sport Edition

Potential solutions:

• If you don’t train regularly, you can switch off your GPS. Find these settings on your watch by heading to System > Sensors > GPS. Toggle off systems you don’t use.
• If you use a custom watch face, try disabling heart rate and seconds display. These details may force the watch face to update more often per minute than it otherwise would.
  • No improvement? Consider installing a default Garmin watch face.
  • Additionally, if you have any third-party widgets running, disable them.
• Disable continuous pulse ox monitoring if your watch supports it. You can usually find this setting in your watch’s settings menu, then select Pulse Ox > Tracking Mode.
• Notifications can also play a role in reducing the battery life of your device. Be sure to curate which apps are allowed to send through notifications. Open your Garmin Connect app on your phone, select Settings, and toggle off the apps you don’t need.
• Adjust the brightness, length of the timeout, gesture controls, and other features of your display.
  • If you own a Garmin Venu series device, you can find these controls in your watch’s Settings > System > Display menu.
  • Garmin Fenix 6 users can find the setting by holding Menu and selecting System > Backlight. You can then set the backlight to activate upon button presses or alerts.
  • On most recent Garmin Forerunner devices, hold Menu, then head to Settings > System > Backlight to activate the backlight settings on your device.
  • The Garmin Vivosmart 4 automatically scales the backlight, but users can pick a number between 1 and 7 for more granular control. Find these settings by tapping the capacitive button at the bottom of the display, tapping the Settings cog, then swipe to and tap the Brightness icon.
• If battery drain is related to a software issue, there’s a good chance that Garmin has issued a fix through a patch. We recommend checking if your device is using the latest version of its software.
  • Head to Settings > About. Compare the software version on your device to that listed by Garmin.
  • If the software is indeed outdated, try to refresh your device’s software by heading to Settings > System > Software Update.

Other solutions:

• If you feel your Garmin device is discharging way too quickly, even after following the above steps, we recommend contacting Garmin directly.

Bluetooth headphone issues

A selection of Garmin watches support music playback via Bluetooth headphones. However, Bluetooth isn’t always the most reliable medium. You might run into a few audio issues with your headphones connected to your Garmin. Here are a few ways to remedy these problems.

Potential solutions:

Spotify login and syncing issues

Some users seemingly experience regular Spotify sign-in or syncing issues on their Garmin devices. Thankfully, there is a seemingly simple fix.

• Log out of Spotify in Garmin Connect.
• Delete and re-add the Wi-Fi settings on your watch.
• Reboot your smartwatch and phone.
• Reconnect Spotify.

Another common problem relates to syncing specifically. Users are greeted by a Sync Failed message on the watch when a sync is attempted. Garmin has a possible fix.

• Remove/add Wi-Fi settings on your watch. If it is a simple internet issue, this could fix it.
• Double-check that your watch is connected to your phone and that Garmin Connect sees your device.
• Place your watch on its charging cradle and try to sync once again.
• Move the watch closer to your Wi-Fi router while syncing.
• Finally, if all else fails, uninstall Spotify from your watch through Connect IQ. Reboot your watch, then reinstall Spotify.

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority

Band breakage issues

No watch strap or band is indestructible. If your Garmin band breaks, you have a few options.

• Garmin explains on its Shipping page that merchandise can be returned for a refund within 30 days of receiving the order.
  • You’ll need to fill out a Return for Refund Request form to start the refund process.
• Garmin’s Consumer Limited Warranty page explains that non-aviation products are guaranteed to be “free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.” If you believe your Garmin watch strap (or Garmin device in general) is defective, you can contact Garmin to get the faulty part replaced at no extra cost. For more information, read our short guide on Garmin watch warranties.

Looking for replacement bands for your device? You can, of course, head to Garmin’s website to buy a replacement or head to the Amazon links below for a cheaper alternative:

Band rash issues

There’s a chance you are or have experienced watch band rash while wearing a device on your arm. Garmin devices aren’t exempt from this issue. If your band is causing wrist discomfort, there are a few things you could try to alleviate the problem

Potential solutions:

• You can try regularly rotating your watch between your dominant and non-dominant wrists.
• Ensure that the band isn’t too tight on your wrist. Sure, it needs to be snug, but if it’s restricting blood flow or chafing your skin, loosen it a little.
• Consider purchasing a new band made of a different material.
  • Some materials like elastic, nylon, metal mesh, or leather allow your skin to breathe more easily than silicone or TPU.
  • It’s also a good idea to have at least two wrist bands, one for workout activities and the other for daily wear.
  • If you can’t afford a third-party band, be sure to clean and dry your stock band after workouts before placing it on your wrist once again.
• You can try contacting Garmin about the issue.
• If none of these potential solutions fix your problem, contact your doctor or a dermatologist.

How to restart your Garmin device

• Garmin Venu 2/Plus: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on.
• Garmin Venu: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on.
• Garmin Venu Sq/Sq 2: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on.
• Garmin Epix series: Press and hold the Light button to switch off the watch. Press and hold the same button once more until it powers on.
• Garmin Fenix 7 series: Press and hold the Light button until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Fenix 6 series: Like the Fenix 7, press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Vivoactive 4/4S: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on.
• Garmin Forerunner 955/Solar: Press and hold the Power button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 945: Press and hold the Power button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 745: Press and hold the Power button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 645: Press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 255/Music: Press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 245/Music: Press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 55: Press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 45/45S: Press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Lily: There’s no way to switch off or restart the Lily physically.
• Garmin Instinct series: Press and hold the CTRL button until the device switches off. Hold CTRL to switch it back on again.
• Garmin Vivosmart 5: There’s no way to switch off or restart the Vivosmart 5 physically.
• Garmin Vivomove 3: There’s no way to switch off or restart the Vivomove 3 physically.
• Garmin Vivofit 4/Jr 3: There’s no way to physically switch off or restart the Vivofit 4 or Jr 3.

Are you still having issues? Is there any problem you think we didn’t cover? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

Smartwatches and fitness trackers face loads of daily abuse. Strapped to our wrists, they brush off bumps and knocks, dirt and splashes. Understandably, they face the occasional problems and issues, but you can remedy many of these with a few simple troubleshooting steps. Although Garmin makes some excellent smartwatches and fitness trackers, the company’s products are not immune to these issues, either. Below, we look at some of the common problems Garmin devices face and provide a list of possible fixes.

See also: The best Garmin smartwatches | The best Garmin running watches

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

Potential solutions:

• Make sure you have Garmin Connect installed on your smartphone. Also, ensure that Bluetooth is activated on your phone (Settings > Bluetooth > On).
• Double-check if your Garmin wearable is in pairing mode. To do this, head to your Garmin device’s Settings menu, tap Bluetooth, and select Pair mobile device.
• Try switching Bluetooth off and on on your smartphone. It seems a simple fix, but a simple on/off cycle can often remedy most minor issues.
• Power cycle your smartphone by switching it off and on, too.
• Power cycle your Garmin device by switching it on and off. We cover this process further below in the “How to restart your Garmin” section.
• Reinstall the Garmin Connect app on your phone. Head to your phone’s Settings, find the Apps menu, search for Garmin Connect, and uninstall it. To reinstall, head to Google Play, search for Garmin Connect and install. You may need to log in to your Garmin Connect account once again after installing, so be sure to have those details on hand.
• Check if your Garmin device has the latest software installed.
  • To do this, head to Settings > About. Compare the software version on your device to that listed by Garmin.
  • If the software is outdated, try to update your device’s software by heading to Settings > System > Software Update.
  • If the update didn’t complete, you might have to connect your wearable to a PC or Mac and manually update it. Install Garmin Express and connect your device to the PC or Mac via a USB cable to update the software.
  • You can also check if syncing works via Garmin Express to eliminate an issue beyond Bluetooth connectivity.
• Try removing your Garmin device from your Garmin Connect account and re-adding it. To do this, open Garmin Connect. Tap on the Menu button. Scroll down and select the device you want to remove.
  • To add your device again, follow the same steps but tap Add Device instead.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

Potential solutions:

• Double-check if Bluetooth is activated on your phone and that it’s connected to your Garmin.
• Check if Garmin Connect has notification access. On your Android phone, head to Settings > Apps, tap on Garmin Connect, and select the Notifications option. Ensure Allow Notifications is toggled on.
  • If your phone’s UI is presented a little differently, you can also search for “Notifications” on your Android phone’s Settings page search bar.
• Check if the notifications you wish to receive are enabled in Garmin Connect. Open the app, select the Menu button, then Settings > Notifications > App Notifications. You can then toggle to enable or disable the apps you wish to receive notifications.
• If you own a Huawei device, you may need to set Garmin Connect to run in the background. Head to Settings > Battery > App Launch. Toggle Garmin Connect to Manage manually. This should allow the app to run in the background and auto-launch.
• Double-check if Do Not Disturb is set to “off” on your smartphone.
• Check if Sleep Time settings are correct on your Garmin. This feature on Garmin devices prevents notifications and alerts from disrupting your sleep, but it could disable all notifications if the time isn’t set correctly.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

Potential solutions:

• Check if the device is fully charged by plugging it into its charger and a power source.
• Check if the charging points on the Garmin device or charger are dirty or clogged. You can clean them with a dab of rubbing alcohol, a cotton swab, or a small brush for more stubborn dirt.
  • Still no power? Check if the power cable you’re using is damaged. If you see any exposed wires, faulty or damaged ports, frayed insulation, or sharp right angles at any point along the cable, do not use it.
  • You can purchase a new charging cable from Garmin’s website.
• Try force rebooting your Garmin. To do this, plug it into a power source via the charger, and press and hold the power button for between 15-60 seconds until the display lights up. This is only applicable if your Garmin device can be rebooted or restarted.
• It could be a software issue if the device is charging, but the screen doesn’t light up. Try to update your device’s software by connecting it to a PC or Mac and using Garmin Express (instructions above).
• If your device’s display does light up but doesn’t acknowledge touches, you could try cleaning it.
  • Use device cleaning spray and a microfibre cloth to clean the surface. Dry it as soon as possible with another cloth.
  • Still nothing? If you have a screen protector on your device, try removing it and replacing it with a new protector.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

You may face a few issues with your Garmin’s heart rate tracking features. Here are the most common fixes.

• For missing data fields and sections on your watch or Garmin Connect, try hard restarting your devices and app. This should be your first port of call for most issues on the device.
  • Additionally, log in to Garmin Connect on the web to check if the issue is present there, too. If it isn’t, we can assume it’s a problem with the app on your tethered phone.
• You can usually remedy inaccurate heart rate readings by adjusting the watch’s fit on your arm.
  • Wear it a finger width or two above the pointy bone above your wrist.
  • Additionally, make sure the sensors are clean before use.
  • If there’s a new update available, consider installing it. Additionally, if you’ve just installed a new update, read the patch notes and check if other users are facing similar issues.
  • If you really care about heart rate accuracy, you should consider purchasing a heart rate strap.
• If your heart rate strap fails to broadcast your heart rate, try removing it and repairing it to your watch.

Potential solutions:

• Try syncing your Garmin. Syncing to Garmin Connect should prompt the device to scan for available satellites and, therefore, speed up the GPS signal acquisition.
• Begin your activity in an open area outdoors devoid of trees and buildings. The lack of physical interference should help your wearable acquire GPS signal a little quicker. Heavy cloud coverage may also affect the signal.
• Are you still having issues? Double-check your device’s software version. If it’s not current, be sure to update it.
• Some Garmin devices support multiple positioning systems, including GLONASS. Double-check if it’s on by heading to System > Sensors > GPS on your device. Toggle on the switch for the systems you wish to use alongside GPS.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

Potential solutions:

• First off, recalibrate your watch.
  • To manually recalibrate your device, hold Up to access the main menu, then select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter > Calibrate. Follow the prompts.
• Ensure Auto Calibration is switched on. This setting will use your GPS data to calculate your current altitude.
  • Find this setting by pressing Up to access the main menu, then selecting Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter > toggle on Auto Cal.
• If this doesn’t solve the issue, your sensor port might be blocked. Garmin recommends cleaning it using “low pressure, warm water.”
  • Importantly, do not put any pins or sharp objects into the sensor hole, but do remove any debris by hand if there is any.
  • Once washed, shake away excess water and air dry the watch.
  • When dry, recalibrate the sensor using the steps above.
• Still have an issue? It’s time to contact Garmin. Your problem might be related to faulty hardware.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

Potential solutions:

• Check if Garmin Pay is supported in your country and by your bank. Although the service plays nice with Mastercard and Visa cards, Garmin Pay will only work if your bank is supported. Garmin lists the supported institutions here.
• If you can’t add a card to your Garmin Pay Wallet, you’ll need to be connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi.
• Double-check that your smartphone meets the Garmin Pay minimum device requirements. You’ll need at least Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and the device is required to support the Google Play Store natively. Android Go phones are not supported.

Potential solutions:

• Garmin suggests completing the User Profile with birth year, height, weight, and power zone settings. This data will be used to calculate VO2 max figures better.
• The company also suggests completing the Heart Rate Zones setup too. Find these settings under Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate on your device. You can also tweak these settings later in Garmin Connect.
• Garmin support documents suggest activities need to meet the following criteria to provide a VO2 max estimate:
  • For running, walking, and trail running, the activity must last for at least 10 minutes on some devices and 15 minutes on the Vivosport.
  • For cycling, the activity must last for at least 20 minutes without any stoppages.
  • The activity must be recorded outside with GPS connected.
  • Heart rate must be elevated to at least 70% of your maximum for at least 10 minutes on some devices and 15 minutes on the Vivosport.
  • Some newer Garmin watches can provide VO2 max estimates from all-day heart rate data.
• Finally, it may take a few days for your VO2 max estimate to display in Garmin Connect.

Lily Katz / Android Authority

Garmin Lily Sport Edition

Potential solutions:

• If you don’t train regularly, you can switch off your GPS. Find these settings on your watch by heading to System > Sensors > GPS. Toggle off systems you don’t use.
• If you use a custom watch face, try disabling heart rate and seconds display. These details may force the watch face to update more often per minute than it otherwise would.
  • No improvement? Consider installing a default Garmin watch face.
  • Additionally, if you have any third-party widgets running, disable them.
• Disable continuous pulse ox monitoring if your watch supports it. You can usually find this setting in your watch’s settings menu, then select Pulse Ox > Tracking Mode.
• Notifications can also play a role in reducing the battery life of your device. Be sure to curate which apps are allowed to send through notifications. Open your Garmin Connect app on your phone, select Settings, and toggle off the apps you don’t need.
• Adjust the brightness, length of the timeout, gesture controls, and other features of your display.
  • If you own a Garmin Venu series device, you can find these controls in your watch’s Settings > System > Display menu.
  • Garmin Fenix 6 users can find the setting by holding Menu and selecting System > Backlight. You can then set the backlight to activate upon button presses or alerts.
  • On most recent Garmin Forerunner devices, hold Menu, then head to Settings > System > Backlight to activate the backlight settings on your device.
  • The Garmin Vivosmart 4 automatically scales the backlight, but users can pick a number between 1 and 7 for more granular control. Find these settings by tapping the capacitive button at the bottom of the display, tapping the Settings cog, then swipe to and tap the Brightness icon.
• If battery drain is related to a software issue, there’s a good chance that Garmin has issued a fix through a patch. We recommend checking if your device is using the latest version of its software.
  • Head to Settings > About. Compare the software version on your device to that listed by Garmin.
  • If the software is indeed outdated, try to refresh your device’s software by heading to Settings > System > Software Update.

Other solutions:

• If you feel your Garmin device is discharging way too quickly, even after following the above steps, we recommend contacting Garmin directly.

Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority

Bluetooth headphone issues

A selection of Garmin watches support music playback via Bluetooth headphones. However, Bluetooth isn’t always the most reliable medium. You might run into a few audio issues with your headphones connected to your Garmin. Here are a few ways to remedy these problems.

Potential solutions:

Spotify login and syncing issues

Some users seemingly experience regular Spotify sign-in or syncing issues on their Garmin devices. Thankfully, there is a seemingly simple fix.

• Log out of Spotify in Garmin Connect.
• Delete and re-add the Wi-Fi settings on your watch.
• Reboot your smartwatch and phone.
• Reconnect Spotify.

Another common problem relates to syncing specifically. Users are greeted by a Sync Failed message on the watch when a sync is attempted. Garmin has a possible fix.

• Remove/add Wi-Fi settings on your watch. If it is a simple internet issue, this could fix it.
• Double-check that your watch is connected to your phone and that Garmin Connect sees your device.
• Place your watch on its charging cradle and try to sync once again.
• Move the watch closer to your Wi-Fi router while syncing.
• Finally, if all else fails, uninstall Spotify from your watch through Connect IQ. Reboot your watch, then reinstall Spotify.

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority

Band breakage issues

No watch strap or band is indestructible. If your Garmin band breaks, you have a few options.

• Garmin explains on its Shipping page that merchandise can be returned for a refund within 30 days of receiving the order.
  • You’ll need to fill out a Return for Refund Request form to start the refund process.
• Garmin’s Consumer Limited Warranty page explains that non-aviation products are guaranteed to be “free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.” If you believe your Garmin watch strap (or Garmin device in general) is defective, you can contact Garmin to get the faulty part replaced at no extra cost. For more information, read our short guide on Garmin watch warranties.

Looking for replacement bands for your device? You can, of course, head to Garmin’s website to buy a replacement or head to the Amazon links below for a cheaper alternative:

Band rash issues

There’s a chance you are or have experienced watch band rash while wearing a device on your arm. Garmin devices aren’t exempt from this issue. If your band is causing wrist discomfort, there are a few things you could try to alleviate the problem

Potential solutions:

• You can try regularly rotating your watch between your dominant and non-dominant wrists.
• Ensure that the band isn’t too tight on your wrist. Sure, it needs to be snug, but if it’s restricting blood flow or chafing your skin, loosen it a little.
• Consider purchasing a new band made of a different material.
  • Some materials like elastic, nylon, metal mesh, or leather allow your skin to breathe more easily than silicone or TPU.
  • It’s also a good idea to have at least two wrist bands, one for workout activities and the other for daily wear.
  • If you can’t afford a third-party band, be sure to clean and dry your stock band after workouts before placing it on your wrist once again.
• You can try contacting Garmin about the issue.
• If none of these potential solutions fix your problem, contact your doctor or a dermatologist.

How to restart your Garmin device

• Garmin Venu 2/Plus: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on.
• Garmin Venu: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on.
• Garmin Venu Sq/Sq 2: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on.
• Garmin Epix series: Press and hold the Light button to switch off the watch. Press and hold the same button once more until it powers on.
• Garmin Fenix 7 series: Press and hold the Light button until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Fenix 6 series: Like the Fenix 7, press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Vivoactive 4/4S: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on.
• Garmin Forerunner 955/Solar: Press and hold the Power button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 945: Press and hold the Power button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 745: Press and hold the Power button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 645: Press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 255/Music: Press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 245/Music: Press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 55: Press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds, or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Forerunner 45/45S: Press and hold the Light button at the top-left of the device for 15 seconds or until the watch switches off. Power it back on by pressing this button once more.
• Garmin Lily: There’s no way to switch off or restart the Lily physically.
• Garmin Instinct series: Press and hold the CTRL button until the device switches off. Hold CTRL to switch it back on again.
• Garmin Vivosmart 5: There’s no way to switch off or restart the Vivosmart 5 physically.
• Garmin Vivomove 3: There’s no way to switch off or restart the Vivomove 3 physically.
• Garmin Vivofit 4/Jr 3: There’s no way to physically switch off or restart the Vivofit 4 or Jr 3.

Are you still having issues? Is there any problem you think we didn’t cover? Be sure to let us know in the comments.