Open the Garmin Connect app.
Access the menu by selecting More (bottom right).
Select Garmin Devices.
Select your watch.
Select Activity Tracking.
Locate and enable Auto Activity Start as desired.
Select Walk and/or Run to modify minimum thresholds as desired.
Select the back arrow at the top left of the screen to back out and save settings.
- Sync your device.
NOTE: If your device is compatible with Real Time Settings then the changes will be automatic on your device without a sync.
Select your product to confirm this information applies to you
What Is the Auto Activity Start Feature on My Venu or vivo Watch?
This feature allows the watch to start an activity automatically when the Move IQ feature detects you are walking or running. You can set the minimum time threshold for running to 1, 2, or 3 minutes and walking to 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
Activities will display in your activity history in Garmin Connect and will include the time leading up to the minimum threshold that has been set plus any continuous running or walking time detected after the minimum threshold. If you are using a GPS capable device and have GPS enabled for your walk and run activity profiles, your watch should default to using GPS when auto activity start is detected.
NOTE: When you have Auto Activity Start enabled, the Extend LiveTrack feature in the Garmin Connect app cannot determine when the activity started; therefore, the ability to view it for up to 24 hours after it began is not possible.
What Are the Requirements for Auto Activity Start?
If you have a situation where a running or walking activity is not being recognized, ensure the following:
Exercise must be a continuous walk or run that lasts at least the minimum threshold that has been set while wearing the watch.
- Move IQ and Auto Activity Start are both enabled in Garmin Connect
How Can I Adjust the Auto Activity Start Setting?
The Auto Activity Start setting can be adjusted in the Garmin Connect app or from Garmin Connect web. Select your preferred platform below for instructions.
NOTE: Devices compatible with Real Time Settings will not be able to make changes using Garmin Connect web. See steps above or refer to your owner's manual.
Sign into Garmin Connect from a personal computer.
Select
(Devices & Sync Status) from the top right.Select your watch.
Select Activity Tracking.
Locate and enable Auto Activity Start as desired.
Modify the minimum thresholds for Walk and/or Run as desired.
Select Save Settings.
Sync your device.