Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the iOS device (see iOS device manual for details).
Place the iOS device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the GPSMap 276Cx device.
Open the Garmin Connect app.
Select More (bottom right).
Select Garmin Devices.
Select Add Device.
Select Browse All Compatible Devices.
Select GPSMAP.
Select GPSMAP 276Cx. You will then see the following message:
Confirm the GPSMAP 276Cx is in pairing mode (see above ).
Open the Settings app on the iOS device and select Bluetooth.
Select GPSMAP 276Cx in the OTHER DEVICES list.
Select Pair after confirming that the passkey on the iOS device matches the passkey displayed on the GPSMAP 276Cx.
On the iOS device, select GPSMAP 276Cx-LE in the OTHER DEVICES list.
Select Pair.
Wait a few moments and select Allow when prompted.
Return to the Garmin Connect app and select
in the top left until you return to the Devices page to confirm the GPSMAP 276Cx shows as Connected.
Select your product to confirm this information applies to you
Pairing a GPSMAP 276Cx to a Phone or Tablet
The GPSMAP® 276Cx outdoor handheld can be paired with a compatible smartphone. Pairing enables Bluetooth® connected features, such as LiveTrack and notifications.
Steps to Take On the GPSMAP 276Cx Handheld
The GPSMAP 276Cx must be put into Bluetooth pairing mode before it can be connected with a mobile device.
Press Menu twice to reach the Main Menu.
Select Setup from the left panel.
Select Bluetooth.
Select Off to toggle the setting.
Select On.
Select Pair Mobile Device.
Steps to Take On the Phone or Tablet
Pairing requires the Garmin Connect™ app on the mobile device you wish to pair to. Ensure that the mobile device is within 10ft (3m) of the GPSMAP 276Cx and that Bluetooth is enabled on the mobile device. Steps will vary between iOS and Android mobile devices.
Open the Garmin Connect app.
Select More (bottom right).
Select Garmin Devices.
Select Add Device.
Select Browse all compatible devices.
Select GPSMAP.
Select GPSMAP 276Cx.
Confirm the GPSMAP 276Cx is in pairing mode (see above ), then select Start.
Select the GPSMAP 276Cx from the list of nearby Bluetooth devices, then follow the prompts to finish pairing it.
Once paired, you can take advantage of the Connected Features outlined in the GPSMAP 276Cx Owners Manual.