Select Set Up.
Select Dogs.
Select Broadcast Dog Data.
Select Enable.
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Using the Dog Tracking Widget on an Instinct 2 or Instinct 3
Instinct® 2 and Instinct® 3 watches can display the dog tracking information from a compatible dog tracking handheld. Due to the physical hands on the Instinct Crossover watches, some items display differently, but the options and steps are the same on both.
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Setting up the Dog Tracking Widget
When a dog tracking device has been paired to the watch, the Dog Tracking widget automatically appears in the widget or glance loop. The widget or glance cannot be added before a dog tracking device is paired.Hold UP/MENU.
Select Sensors & Accessories.
Select Add New.
Select DogTrack.
Select the dog tracking handheld and wait for the pairing to complete.
Press BACK/LAP repeatedly until the watch returns to the watch face.
Scroll up or down from the watch face to locate the DogTrack widget or glance.
NOTE: To view a dog on the widget, the dog collar needs to be turned on and actively tracking.
For additional information you can also view the Garmin video:
If your watch is unable to find the signal from your dog tracking handheld, first ensure that the handheld is broadcasting the signal. If the handheld is broadcasting, reset the pairing on the watch by turning off the DogTrack Status and then turn it back on again.
Hold UP/MENU.
Select Sensors & Accessories.
Select DogTrack.
Select Status to toggle off.
Select Status again to toggle back on.
Example screenshots are from a fēnix® 6 watch, however the process is the same on other watches. You can also restart both the watch and the handheld.
Removing and Pairing the Dog Tracking Handheld
If the above does not resolve the issue, remove the handheld pairing on the watch, and re-pair using the following steps.
Hold UP/MENU.
Select Sensors & Accessories.
Select DogTrack.
Select Remove.
Select Add New.
Select Dog Track.
Select the dog tracking handheld and wait for the pairing to complete.
Troubleshooting Your Dog Tracking Handheld
Before you can view the dog list on a watch, the handheld needs to be set up. For your handheld to broadcast dog data to your compatible watch, the handheld and watch must be within 15 feet of each other. Select your dog tracking handheld model below for steps.NOTE: For best results, ensure any other broadcasting handhelds are powered off.
Still Unable to See the Dog Tracking Widget
If the above troubleshooting steps do not resolve your experience ensure your software is up to date on your watch or your Dog Tracking handheld:
Instinct 2 or Instinct 3 watch:
Dog Tracking Handheld:
Dog Views and Alerts
The Dog Tracking glance offers multiple viewing modes to view your active dog, Alpha view, or a summary list of all dogs, Pro view. The watch can also alert you to your dog's movement status.Alpha View shows one dog per page in large font. It displays the relevant information for that dog only. To view the next dog press the Down/ABC button.
Pro View shows a list of the dogs and information on the screen.
To change the viewing mode for your watch follow these steps:
- Scroll to the DogTrack glance.
- Press GPS.
- Select Mode.
- Select the preferred mode.
Dog Alerts
You are able to customize how you receive alerts about your dog's status and movement. When enabled, Dog Alerts displays a message notification along with a vibration, tone, or both to alert you of the dog's movement status and changes to pointing or treeing.
- Scroll to the DogTrack glance.
- Press GPS.
- Select Dog Alerts.
- Select the preferred alert configuration:
- Vibration - displays a message and watch will vibrate
- Tone - displays a message and watch will beep
- Message Only - displays a message only
- Tone and Vib. - displays a message and watch will beep and vibrate
- Alerts Off - No alerts will display