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Using the Dog Tracking Widget on an Instinct 2x Series

The Instinct® 2 watches can display the dog tracking information from a compatible dog tracking handheld. Due to the physical hands on the Instinct Crossover watches, some items display differently, but the options and steps are the same on both.

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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.

  1. Hold UP/MENU.

  2. Select Sensors & Accessories.

  3. Select Add New.

  4. Select DogTrack.

  5. Select the dog tracking handheld and wait for the pairing to complete.

  6. Press BACK/LAP repeatedly until the watch returns to the watch face.

  7. 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.


For additional information you can also view the Garmin video:


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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.


Alpha® 100

  1. Select Set Up.

  2. Select Dogs.

  3. Select Broadcast Dog Data.

  4. Select Enable.


Alpha® 200 | Alpha® 200i | Alpha® 200 Plus | Alpha® 300 | Alpha® 300i

  1. Select Set Up.

  2. Select System.

  3. Toggle on Broadcast Dog Data.


Alpha® 10

  1. Select Set Up.

  2. Select Remote View.

  3. Select Status.


Pro 550 Plus

The Pro 550 Plus uses ANT+ to share dog locations to your compatible outdoor watch and broadcast dog data by default. No other steps are required on the handheld. To start, ensure your handheld is up to date on the latest software.


Astro® 320 | Astro® 430 | Astro® 900

  1. Select Set Up.

  2. Select Dogs.

  3. Select Broadcast Dog Data.

  4. Select Enable.


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:

Instinct:

Dog Tracking Handheld:


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Customizing the Widget

You are able to choose between night mode or day mode on for the watch background. 

  1. Start on the dog widget
  2. Select Set
  3. The watch face background will change from day to night and vice versa.