Open the Garmin Connect app.
Select More (bottom right).
Select Garmin Devices.
Select your watch.
Select Activity Tracking.
Locate and enable Auto Activity Start as desired.
Select Walk and/or Run to modify minimum thresholds as desired.
Select the back arrow at the top left of the screen to back out and save settings.
- Sync your device.
Select your product to confirm this information applies to you
What Is the Auto Activity Start Feature on My D2 Air Series Watch?
Your D2™ Air or D2™ Air X10 watches have an Auto Activity Start feature1 which allows the watch to create and save timed activities automatically when the Move IQ feature detects you are walking or running. You can set the minimum time threshold for running to 1, 2, or 3 minutes and walking to 5, 10, or 15 minutes. Activities will display in your activity history in your Garmin Connect™ account and will include the time leading up to the minimum threshold that has been set plus any continuous running or walking time detected after the minimum threshold.
What Are the Requirements for Auto Activity Start?
If you have a situation where a running or walking activity is not being recognized, ensure the following:
Exercise must be continuous and last at least the minimum threshold that has been set
Exercise must be running or walking
The watch is being worn on the wrist
Move IQ and Auto Activity Start are both enabled in Garmin Connect
How Can I Adjust the Auto Activity Start Setting?
The Auto Activity Start setting can be adjusted in the Garmin Connect app or from Garmin Connect web. Choose your preferred platform below for instructions.
From a web browser, sign into your Garmin Connect account.
Select
(Devices & Sync Status) from the top right.Select your watch.
Select Activity Tracking.
Locate and enable Auto Activity Start as desired.
Modify the minimum thresholds for Walk and/or Run as desired.
Select Save Settings.
Sync your device.
1 When you have Auto Activity Start enabled, the Extend LiveTrack feature in the Garmin Connect app cannot determine when the activity started; therefore, the ability to view it for up to 24 hours after it began is not possible.