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Setting up the VIRB Remote Feature on the eTrex Touch Series

The VIRB® action cameras can be controlled remotely by many Garmin handheld and wearable devices1 using ANT+ wireless technology. For the eTrex® Touch series outdoor handhelds you need to add the VIRB Remote option to your device's menu, and then pair the VIRB camera to your device. Steps for both can be found below.

Adding VIRB Remote to the Garmin Device

  1. Press the Power button to open the Menu
  2. Select VIRB Remote

The VIRB Remote option should appear on the device's main menu. The device can now be paired to the VIRB camera.


Pairing the VIRB Camera and Garmin Device


Steps for pairing can be found in your VIRB camera owner's manual by clicking the appropriate link below.

Note: Some manuals refer to the Garmin device as such, while others refer to it as a remote control device or ANT+ device.

Up to 6 VIRB action cameras can be controlled by one remote at a time. For more information on setting up the VIRB for remote use, refer to its owner's manual.

1To utilize the remote function, a software update may be required. For steps on installing updates, see Related.

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