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Setting Up Wi-Fi on a Fitness Device

Fitness devices that can connect to a Wi-Fi network allow you to automatically upload saved activities and download available software updates when in range of the network. Refer to your owner's manual for Wi-Fi compatibility.

What Requirements Does My Wi-Fi Network Need to Meet?

Your Wi-Fi network must meet the following requirements to be compatible:

NOTE: Garmin Product Support is unable to provide assistance for making changes to your network. If assistance is needed contact your network provider.

Supported Frequency: 2.4 GHz only
Supported Protocols: 802.11 ac, b, g or n (802.1x is not supported)
Supported Channels: Channels 1-11 only
Security: Unencrypted, WPA, and WPA2
Passwords for encrypted networks must meet an 8 character minimum in length
Networks with a hidden SSID are not supported

How to Add a Wi-Fi Network to a Garmin Device

To configure the Wi-Fi settings on your device, you can use either the Garmin Express™ program or the Garmin Connect™ app. Select an option below to reveal instructions.

NOTE: Some models can add wi-fi networks directly on the device. Refer to your owner's manual for compatibility.

Adding a Wi-Fi Network with the Garmin Connect App

Most devices with Wi-Fi will have the same steps within the Garmin Connect app, however there are a few devices that are different.

Most Garmin Devices

Open the Garmin Connect app.
Select More (bottom right).
Select Garmin Devices.
Select your Garmin device.
Select General.
Select Wi-Fi Networks.
Select Add a Network.
Select the network you wish to add.
Select Connect in the pop-up window.
Select OK once connected.

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NOTE: For a list of devices compatible with Real Time Settings see: Real Time Settings in the Garmin Connect App

Open the Garmin Connect app.
Select More (bottom right).
Select Garmin Devices.
Select your Garmin device.
Select Connectivity.
Select Wi-Fi.
Select My Networks.
Select Add a Network.
Select the network you wish to add.
Select Connect in the pop-up window.
Select OK once connected.

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NOTE: For a list of devices compatible with Real Time Settings see: Real Time Settings in the Garmin Connect App

Open the Garmin Connect app.
Select More (bottom right).
Select Garmin Devices.
Select your Garmin device.
Select System.
Select Connectivity.
Select Wi-Fi.
Select My Networks.
Select Add a Network.
Select the network you wish to add.
Select Connect in the pop-up window.
Select OK once connected.

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Open the Garmin Connect app.
Select More (bottom right).
Select Garmin Devices.
Select your Garmin device.
Select Wi-Fi Networks.
Select Add a Network.
Select the network you wish to add.
Select Connect in the pop-up window.
Select OK once connected.

Adding a Wi-Fi Network with Garmin Express During Initial Setup

Attach the device to the computer using the provided Garmin USB data/charging cable.
Launch Garmin Express.
Select Get Started or Add a Device.
Select Add Device when your device is found.
Select Sign In or Create an Account.
Select Next (you can select the check box for sending anonymous data to Garmin).
Select Find Networks.
Select the desired network.
Input password.
Select Save.
Select Finish.

Adding a Wi-Fi Network to a Device Already in Garmin Express

Launch Garmin Express.
Select your device.
Select Tools & Content.
Select Utilities.
Select Add a Network.
Select the desired network.
Input password.
Select Save.

Instructional Video for Setting up Wi-Fi Connectivity:

Why Does Garmin Express Prompt Me to Sign in Before Displaying My Wi-Fi Networks?

Garmin Express protects the Wi-Fi network credentials you have saved to your Garmin device by requiring you to sign in to your Garmin Connect account before displaying your Wi-Fi networks. After disconnecting your Garmin device from your computer, the next time you navigate to Tools & Content > Utilities in Garmin Express, you will be prompted to sign in again before Garmin Express will display your saved Wi-Fi networks.

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