Turning Bluetooth Pairing Mode on for a Forerunner 25

If you need to pair a Forerunner 25 to a smartphone through the Garmin Connect app, you need to turn on the Bluetooth Pairing mode on the device. Turning on pairing mode will trigger a Bluetooth beacon signal that the Garmin Connect App will look for. 

Steps to Enable Pairing Mode on a Forerunner 25

1. Press the bottom right key on the device until you see Settings.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Bluetooth.

4. Select Pair Smartphone.

NOTE: You must pair the watch through the Garmin Connect app and not directly to the phone through Bluetooth settings.