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Using the Applied Ballistics Quantum App With a Garmin Watch

Garmin watches that support Applied Ballistics can pair and connect with the Applied Ballistics Quantum™ app for Android™ and iOS. The AB Quantum app offers a ballistics solver and a profile management tool for long-range shooting. For more information on what features are offered in the app, see the AB Quantum page.

Compatible Watches

The following watches are compatible with the AB Quantum app:

  • D2™ Mach 1 Pro 

  • Descent™ Mk2 | Descent™ Mk2S | Descent™ Mk2i 

  • Descent™ Mk3 | Descent™ Mk3i

  • Instinct® 2X Solar - Tactical Edition 

  • Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition - AMOLED | Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition - Solar

  • MARQ® Commander (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition 

  • tactix® 7 - AMOLED | tactix® 7 - Standard Edition | tactix® 7 - Pro Edition | tactix® 7 - Pro Ballistics Edition

  • tactix® 8 - AMOLED | tactix® 8 - Solar

  • tactix® Delta - Solar Edition with Ballistics 


Other Requirements


Applied Ballistics License Options

Some Garmin watches come pre-loaded with an Applied Ballistics license, but you may need to purchase one in order to use certain features. Applied Ballistics offers the following license levels for Garmin watches:

  • Applied Ballistics Ultralight™ Solver - $100.00 USD

  • Applied Ballistics Elite® Solver - $300.00 USD

For specific information on what features are available for each license, see Comparing Ultralight and Elite Licenses below.


Purchasing or Upgrading an Applied Ballistics License 

NOTE: When purchasing or upgrading in the Applied Ballistics Quantum app you will see that there is different pricing for yearly or monthly subscriptions. This pricing is for specific subscriptions within the app and will not unlock a license on your Garmin device. Pricing to unlock an Applied Ballistics license on a Garmin device is a one-time purchase. 

After you have downloaded the AB Quantum app, when you open the app for the first time you can search for a paired compatible Garmin device. Available unlock or upgrade options for your device's Applied Ballistics software will be available to purchase. Once the purchase of a software license has been completed, the AB software will be unlocked on your Garmin device.

  1. In the AB Quantum app, select Devices.

  2. If necessary, add your device by selecting the + icon.

  3. Select the White gear icon on black background (Settings) icon.

  4. Select Upgrade Device.

    NOTE: Applied Ballistics Licenses are for a single device and non-transferable.

You will be directed to the Applied Ballistics purchase options available.

In addition to unlocking the license, the AB Quantum app can also help you add and manage ballistic profiles on your Garmin device. For more information on the AB Quantum app, see https://appliedballisticsllc.com/ab-quantum/.


Comparing Ultralight and Elite Licenses

Applied Ballistics Licenses

UltralightElite
Pricing$100.00 USD$300.00 USD
Muzzle VelocityYesYes
TemperatureYesYes
HumidityYesYes
PressureYesYes
AltitudeYesYes
Density AltitudeYesYes
Ballistic CoefficientYesYes
Wind DirectionYesYes
Inclination to TargetYesYes
Muzzle Velocity Calibration (Truing)YesYes
Zero DistanceYesYes
Range CardYesYes
Reticle Solution OverlayYesYes
Wind Speed 1YesYes
Wind Speed 2N/AYes
Spin Drift CorrectionN/AYes
Sight Height/Bore HeightN/AYes
Aerodynamic Jump CorrectionN/AYes
Applied Ballistics Custom Drag Models (CDM)N/AYes
Applied Ballistics Personal Drag Models (PDM)N/AYes
Drop Scale Factor CalibrationN/AYes
Zero OffsetN/AYes
Muzzle Velocity Temp. TableN/AYes
Sight Scale FactoringN/AYes
Moving Target LeadN/AYes
AB Synapse - Garmin compatibilityYesYes
AB Cloud SyncYesYes
Return to TargetMax 800 MetersMax 5000 meters/30 sec TOF
Profile Maximum Storage130
Profile Maximum Transfer130

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