Welcome to the tactix 8 - AMOLED

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Learn More About the Features

The following articles will help you explore and use the many features of the tactix® 8 - AMOLED 47mm or tactix® 8 - AMOLED 51mm watch.

Tactical Features

• • Getting Started With the Rucking Activity Profile
  • Stealth Mode on Garmin Tactical Watches
  • What is the Kill Switch Feature

Ballistic Features

• • Applied Ballistics Terms
  • Applied Ballistics Options
  • Adding a Profile
  • Compatible Rangefinders and Pairing Them to a tactix With Applied Ballistics

Display Features

• • Using Red Shift Mode on an AMOLED Display Outdoor Watch
  • Understanding Always On Setting for the tactix 8 AMOLED Watches

Flashlight Features

• • Using the LED Flashlight

Aviation Features

• • Selecting Favorite Airports
  • Viewing the NEXRAD Weather Radar Map
  • Navigating to an Airport
  • Starting a Flight

Connected Features

• • Smart Notifications: How Do I Set Up Which Notifications Display on My Garmin Device?
  • Weather:  Frequently Asked Questions About the Weather Widget on My Garmin Device
  • Garmin Pay™:
    • Setting Up Your Garmin Pay™ Wallet
    • Garmin Pay Bank Card Compatibility
  • Instant Keyboard: Using the Instant Keyboard in the Garmin Connect™ App
  • Wi-Fi:  Adding Wi-Fi Networks to Compatible Garmin Outdoor Watches
  • Map Manager: Using Map Manager on Garmin Watches

Music Features

• • Music Sources
  • Listening to Music 
  • Downloading Music

Battery Features

• • How to Use Power Manager on Garmin Watches
  • What Can I Use to Charge the Battery of My Garmin Device?

Training Features

• • Creating a Course Using Garmin Connect Web
  • What is Trendline Popularity Routing?
  • Using PacePro™ on Garmin Watches
  • Using Real-Time Stamina Tracking on Garmin Watches
  • Using the Up Ahead Feature on Garmin Watches

Customizing the tactix 8 - AMOLED

• • Touchscreen Settings
  • Customizing the Watch Face
  • Customizing the Glances List
  • Using Widget Glances on a Compatible Garmin Watch
  • Customizing Data Screens for Activities
    • Video: Customizing tactix 8 Data Fields
  • Using a Dual GPS Frequency Garmin Watch
  • Creating a Custom Activity
  • Real Time Settings in the Garmin Connect App
  • Showing and Hiding Map Data
  • How to Install Connect IQ™ Content Using the Connect IQ Store App
  • Customizing the Controls Menu
    • Video: Customizing Controls & Shortcuts on the tactix 8