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Pairing Garmin GLO Series With a Windows Computer

Your computer will need a Bluetooth receiver to pair with GLO™ sensors. Check with the manufacturer of your computer to determine if the computer has a Bluetooth receiver.

NOTE: When pairing a GLO series device with a Windows computer, the GLO sensor will display as headphones in the device list. The Bluetooth status on the GLO sensor will not turn solid, or show as paired until a compatible application is open and actively using the GLO sensor.

Select your operating system below for pairing instructions.


Windows XP

  1. Power on the Garmin GLO sensor.

    • The Bluetooth status LED should slowly flash blue.

  2. On your computer, click Start.

  3. Select Run.

  4. Type bthprops.cpl, then click OK.

  5. In Bluetooth Settings, click Add.

  6. In the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard, select the My device is set up and ready to be found check box, then click Next.

  7. Select the GLO and click Next.

    • If prompted for a code, enter 1234.

  8. Click Finish to exit the wizard.


Windows Vista

  1. Power on the Garmin GLO sensor.

    • The Bluetooth status LED should slowly flash blue.

  2. On your computer, click Start (this may appear as the Windows icon).

  3. Select Control Panel.

  4. Open Bluetooth Devices.

  5. Under the Devices tab, click Add.

  6. In the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard, select the My device is set up and ready to be found check box, then click Next.

  7. Once found, select the GLO and click Next.

    • If prompted for a code, enter 1234.

  8. Click Finish to exit the wizard.


Windows 7

  1. Power on the Garmin GLO sensor.

    • The Bluetooth status LED should slowly flash blue.

  2. On your computer, click Start (this may appear as the Windows icon).

  3. Click Devices and Printers.

  4. Click Add a device.

  5. Select the GLO, then click Next.

    • If prompted for a code, enter 1234.


Windows 8

  1. Power on the Garmin GLO sensor.

    • The Bluetooth status LED should slowly flash blue.

  2. On your computer, do one of the following:

    • Option 1: Click the Bluetooth logo in the System Tray, then select Add a Device from the context menu.

    • Option 2: Press the Windows + I keys and then click Change PC settings. Click Devices, then Add a Device.

    • Option 3: Press the Windows + W key and search for Bluetooth. Select Add Bluetooth device from the search results.

  3. Select the GLO from the device list.

  4. Click Pair.

    • If prompted for a code, enter 1234.


Windows 10

  1. Power on the Garmin GLO sensor.

    • The Bluetooth status LED should slowly flash blue.

  2. On your computer, do one of the following:

    • Option 1: Press the Windows + I keys, then select Devices > Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth.

    • Option 2: Open the Windows Start menu (Windows icon), select the Settings icon, then select Devices > Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth.

  3. Select the GLO from the device list.

    • If prompted for a code, enter 1234.


Windows 11

  1. Power on the Garmin GLO sensor.

    • The Bluetooth status LED should slowly flash blue.

  2. On your computer, do one of the following:

    • Option 1: Press the Windows + I keys, then select Bluetooth & Devices > Add Device > Bluetooth.

    • Option 2: Open the Windows Start menu (Windows icon), select the Settings icon, then select Bluetooth & Devices > Add Device > Bluetooth.

  3. Select the GLO from the device list.

    • If prompted for a code, enter 1234.