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Auto Start for LiveTrack Feature

Auto Start for LiveTrack is a feature in Garmin Connect Mobile which allows you to automatically share your location with friends via your Share Session option when you start an activity from a compatible device.  


Auto Start-capable devices include:

  • Edge 510/810/520/820/1000/1030
  • Forerunner 230/235/630/735XT/920XT/935
  • vivoactive 3


To enable Auto Start for LiveTrack: 

  1. Pair compatible device with Garmin Connect Mobile (GCM)
  2. Access the GCM menu
    • iOS touch More
    • Android and Windows Phone touch Menu (3 line icon)
  3. Touch LiveTrack
  4. Enable a Share Session method (Email, Facebook, Twitter)*
  5. Enter contacts email address (if selecting Email)
  6. Toggle Auto Start to on.


Once Auto Start is enabled, an activity can be started and a link to the LiveTrack session will be sent out and can be viewed by your contacts. 

*Note: In some situations, your Facebook or Twitter verifications can expire. Selecting Email as an additional share method can ensure that your LiveTrack sessions are always shared.  


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