Many Garmin watches feature a calendar widget to display scheduled upcoming meetings, events, appointments, and other items from the calendar on a paired smartphone. This information is based on the native calendar app on the phone. If your meetings are not displaying properly in the calendar widget on your watch, try the steps below.

Ensure That the Calendar Widget Is Enabled

If the calendar is missing from the widget loop on your watch, it may be disabled. The widget may be re-enabled either through the Garmin Connect app or on the device itself.

Note: General steps are provided here, but these options can vary. Refer to your owner's manual for specific instructions for your device.

From the Garmin Connect App

Open the app
Access the Menu
- Android: Select (upper left corner)
- iOS: Select More (bottom right)
Select Garmin Devices
- Select the device you would like to make changes to if you have more than one device
Select Appearance or Activities & App Management
Select Widgets
If Calendar is listed as Not Installed, select it and then select Install
Tap the back arrow at the top left corner to return to the Device page and save changes
Sync the device

On the Device

Access the Menu on the device
Select Settings
Select Widgets or Glances
Select Edit or Add
Enable the Calendar widget

The Watch and the Phone Must Be Connected

Open the Garmin Connect app on your phone and check the top of the My Day view in the app. The device status ring will display a green dot when the watch is connected.

Connected Status GC App

If the watch is not connected, see Garmin Connect App Bluetooth Troubleshooting for additional steps.

Enable Calendar Permissions for the Garmin Connect App

Calendar permissions must be turned on. Steps for enabling permissions will vary depending on the type of phone you have.

Android

Open the Garmin Connect app
Select (upper left corner)
Select Settings
Select Phone Permissions
Select Manage Permissions. This will take you out of the Garmin Connect app and into the phone's app management settings.
Select Permissions
Select Calendar
Select Allow
Tap the back arrow at the top left to back out and save these settings
Power off and then power back on the Garmin device (where applicable), and sync it through the Garmin Connect app

Apple

Open the Garmin Connect app
Select More (lower right corner)
Select Settings
Select Phone Permissions
Select Manage Permissions. This will take you out of the Garmin Connect app and into the phone's app management settings.
Toggle on Calendars if needed
Power off and then power back on the Garmin device (where applicable), and sync it through the Garmin Connect app

Items Must Display in the Phone's Native Calendar App

If you use other calendar apps aside from the native calendar app on your phone, you may need to sync or link them with the native calendar app. Consult with your phone manufacturer or the calendar provider for further assistance.