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 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.
Topics
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.
For additional information you can also view the Garmin video:
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:
Instinct:
Dog Tracking Handheld:
- Installing Software Updates to the Alpha® 300
- Installing Software Updates to the Alpha 100
- Installing Software Updates to the Alpha 200/200i
- Installing Software Updates to the Alpha 10
- Installing Software Updates to the Pro 550 Plus
- Installing Software Updates to the Astro 430
- Installing Software Updates to the Astro 900
Customizing the Widget
You are able to choose between night mode or day mode on for the watch background.
- Start on the dog widget
- Select Set
- The watch face background will change from day to night and vice versa.