Syncing a Non-inReach Handheld With the Garmin Explore Website and App

The following outdoor handheld devices do not include inReach® features, however they are compatible with the Garmin Explore™ website and app:

• eTrex® SE

• eTrex® Solar

• Foretrex® 801 | Foretrex® 901 Ballistic Edition

• GPSMAP® 64s | GPSMAP® 64sc | GPSMAP® 64st | GPSMAP® 64sx | GPSMAP® 64csx

• GPSMAP® 65 | GPSMAP® 65s

• GPSMAP® 66s | GPSMAP® 66sr | GPSMAP® 66st

• GPSMAP® 67

• GPSMAP® 86s | GPSMAP® 86sc

• Montana® 700

• Montana® 710

The Garmin Explore app acts as the go-between for the Garmin Explore website and the handheld device. The app and website are used to create, manage and view recorded user data, such as waypoints, routes, and tracks.

When paired and connected, the device, website, and app regularly communicate with each other. When the app is synced, it sends and receives user data between the website and the device.

The app may be the only thing used, but the website is the cloud storage for data synced from the device through the app.

For more information, see - Garmin Explore App Overview and Overview of the Garmin Explore Website.

Syncing With the Garmin Explore Website and App

First, pair the Garmin device with the Garmin Explore app. For pairing instructions, see - Pairing Instructions for Garmin Explore Compatible Handhelds.

When the Garmin Explore App is opened or refreshed, it automatically syncs between the Garmin Explore website and the paired device. It can take a few moments for both to be completed.

However, syncs can also be performed manually with the steps below. Syncing manually can be useful for sharing newly created data or changes between the Garmin Explore app, Garmin Explore website, and Garmin device.

Important Notes

• Ensure the same account is logged into on the Garmin Explore app the one used on the Garmin Explore website.

• The paired mobile device needs a data connection to sync to and from the Garmin Explore website and you must agree to allow Garmin to receive and store your data. For more details, see - Data Is Not Syncing From the Garmin Explore App to the Garmin Explore Website.

• To sync to and from the Garmin Explore app, the Garmin device needs to be powered on and in range (about 10ft) of the paired mobile device.

Syncing Manually With the Garmin Explore Website

1. Open the Garmin Explore app.

2. Select the profile icon in the top left.

3. Select below the user's name and email address.

   • The sync icon has to be orange to manually perform a sync. If the icon is gray, this usually indicates a recent or upcoming sync.

4. Wait for the sync to complete.

When the sync is finished, the icon will change to gray and display the time of the last sync.

Syncing Manually With the Paired Garmin Device

1. Open the Garmin Explore app.

2. Select  Devices.

3. Select the device you wish to sync.

4. Select .

   • The sync icon has to be orange to manually perform a sync. If the icon is gray, this usually indicates a recent or upcoming sync.

5. Wait for the sync to complete.

The Garmin Explore app will update the time of the last sync after the sync has completed.

Items That Sync Between the Paired Device, Garmin Explore Website, and App

• Collections

• Waypoints

• Courses or Routes

  NOTE: Routes transferred from these devices to the Garmin Explore app or Garmin Explore website will only show direct routing. Routes transferred to these devices from the Garmin Explore app or website will be routable based on the mapping loaded to the handheld.

• Activities

• Tracks

  NOTE: Archived Tracks will not sync. If you have archived tracks that you wish to sync, mark them as favorites on your outdoor handheld to enable syncing. For steps, see - Archiving a Track and Marking a Track as a Favorite.