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Pairing a Garmin Bike Speed Sensor to the vivosmart band

The vivosmart Health and Fitness band is compatible with the new Garmin Bike Speed Sensor * and when paired and properly calibrated to wheel size, provides accurate speed and distance when riding a bicycle.

To set up the speed sensor option on Garmin Connect

  1. Log in to Garmin Connect
  2. Click Device Settings in DEVICES widget**
  3. Locate "Visible Screens" under "Display Options"
  4. Ensure "Bike Speed" checked
  5. Enter appropriate Bike Wheel Size circumference in millimeters (e.g. 700 X 23c is 2096)
  6. If changes are made, click Save
  7. Connect vivosmart to computer and sync with Express

** If DEVICES widget is not present, access Device Settings for the vivosmart from the Devices menu

To set up speed sensor option on Mobile:

  1. Open Connect Mobile app on mobile device
  2. Touch "Garmin Devices" (Touch menu icon or 'More' if menu not visible)
  3. Touch "vivosmart"
  4. Touch "Devices Settings"
  5. On iOS only touch "Speed Sensor", skip this step for Android
  6. Touch "Wheel Size"
  7. Enter appropriate Bike Wheel Size circumstances in millimeters (e.g. 700 X 23c is 2096)
  8. Sync vivosmart with mobile app

Once the Bike Speed Screen is set up under "Device Settings" you will need to pair the sensor with the vivosmart.

To pair a bike speed sensor:

  1. Double tap display to wake
  2. Swipe right or left until speedometer icon appears
  3. Touch speedometer icon

Refer to the Owners Manual to ensure speed sensor is installed properly and spin the wheel to activate the sensor. The vivosmart will search and pair with the sensor. Once you see a speed readout, it is paired. Starting an activity will also initiate the search. Activities recorded using a speed sensor will upload to Connect as a bike activity type.

Note: The vivosmart will search for a sensor each time a new activity is started so ensure no other speed sensors are present when starting. (e.g. starting a group ride. The same is true if using a Heart Rate Monitor)

* A GSC 10 Speed/Cadence Sensor will also pair but only with the speed portion.


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