Select Set Up.
Select Dogs.
Select Broadcast Dog Data.
Select Enable.
Select your product to confirm this information applies to you
Using the Dog Tracking Widget on the fēnix 6 Series
The fēnix® 6 has the ability to view the dog tracking information from a compatible dog tracking handheld.
Topics
- Setting Up the Dog Tracking Widget on your fēnix 6
- Troubleshooting the Dog tracking Widget on the fēnix 6
- Troubleshooting Your Dog Tracking Handheld
- Still Unable to See the Dog Tracking Widget
- Widget Views and Alerts
- Easyhunt
Setting Up the Dog Tracking Widget on your fēnix 6
Setting up the Dog Tracking Widget
When a dog tracking device has been paired to the watch, the Dog Tracking widget automatically appears in the widget or glance loop. The widget or glance cannot be added before a dog tracking device is paired.Hold UP/MENU.
Select Sensors & Accessories.
Select Add New.
Select DogTrack.
Select the dog tracking handheld and wait for the pairing to complete.
Press BACK/LAP repeatedly until the watch returns to the watch face.
Scroll up or down from the watch face to locate the DogTrack widget or glance.
NOTE: To view a dog on the widget, the dog collar needs to be turned on and actively tracking.
Troubleshooting the Dog Tracking Widget on the fēnix 6
If your watch is unable to find the signal from your dog tracking handheld, first ensure that the handheld is broadcasting the signal. If the handheld is broadcasting, reset the pairing on the watch by turning off the DogTrack Status and then turn it back on again.
Hold UP/MENU.
Select Sensors & Accessories.
Select DogTrack.
Select Status to toggle off.
Select Status again to toggle back on.
Example screenshots are from a fēnix® 6 watch, however the process is the same on other watches. You can also restart both the watch and the handheld.
Removing and Pairing the Dog Tracking Handheld
If the above does not resolve the issue, remove the handheld pairing on the watch, and re-pair using the following steps.
Hold UP/MENU.
Select Sensors & Accessories.
Select DogTrack.
Select Remove.
Select Add New.
Select Dog Track.
Select the dog tracking handheld and wait for the pairing to complete.
Troubleshooting Your Dog Tracking Handheld
Before you can view the dog list on a watch, the handheld needs to be set up. For your handheld to broadcast dog data to your compatible watch, the handheld and watch must be within 15 feet of each other. Select your dog tracking handheld model below for steps.NOTE: For best results, ensure any other broadcasting handhelds are powered off.
Still Unable to See the Dog Tracking Widget
If the above troubleshooting steps do not resolve your experience ensure your software is up to date on your watch or your Dog Tracking handheld:
Fēnix 6:
Dog Tracking Handheld:
- Installing Software Updates to the Alpha 100
- Installing Software Updates to the Alpha 200/200i and Alpha 300/300i
- Installing Software Updates to the Alpha 10
- Installing Software Updates to the Pro 550 Plus
- Installing Software Updates to the Astro 320
- Installing Software Updates to the Astro 430
- Installing Software Updates to the Astro 900
Mode Views
Your watch offers four different views to see your dog's status and information. To change the Mode View, press the Start button. When you are on a current Mode View, you only see the other Mode View options. In the image below, the Mode View is set to Compass View so the Mode View options available will only show as Alpha View, Pro View, and Map.
Shows one dog and information on the screen per page in large font. To view the next, dog press the down button.
Shows a list of the dogs and information on the screen.
Shows one dog and information on the screen page page. To view the next dog, press the down button.
Shows a map of your area with dog locations and status, as well as your truck and your location.
Indicator
You are able to change the way the indicator looks on the watch screen when viewing the dog's in Pro View.
Show's the dog status as either running, sitting, treeing, or pointing.
Show's a directional arrow in the dog's track color.
Dog Alerts
You can customize the alerts you receive of your dog's status and movement. When enabled, Dog Alerts displays a message notification along with a vibration to alert you of the dog's movement status, and changes to pointing or treeing. You can set the watch's alerts in various ways:
Vibrate Only
Tone Only
Message Only
Vibrate and Tone
Alerts Off
EasyHunt
EasyHunt is a feature that is only available for those in the Nordics. This is not available for use in North America.