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Weather Widget Displays Waiting for Data on My MARQ

MARQ watches feature a Weather Widget that can display current and future weather forecasts. This is obtained by pairing the watch with the Garmin Connect App. The source of weather data on the MARQ may differ from your smartphone, which can utilize a number of different sources depending on the settings or apps of your phone.  

Weather Widget says Waiting for Data

Ensure the following:

  • The MARQ is paired and connected to the phone through the Garmin Connect App
  • Smartphone Bluetooth setting is turned on. See Related Content at the bottom of the page for pairing steps.
  • Smartphone Location Services are turned on

Check the following, which should resolve most issues:

  • For Apple Phone users, check the app store and install any available updates to the Garmin Connect app. An update to the app was released on 2/5/2020 that fixed an issue with not receiving weather app. 
  • Confirm the Garmin device is paired and connected to the phone through the Garmin Connect app.
  • Smartphone Bluetooth setting is turned on.
  • The Garmin product's Bluetooth is turned on.
  • Start an Outdoor activity and briefly step outdoors to acquire GPS signal on the Garmin.
  • For Apple phone users, make sure the Garmin Connect app is open. The app can be minimized, but must remain open in the background to receive weather information.
  • Smartphone Location Services must be turned on. Select your phone below to reveal instructions. 


Android Instructions
  1. Open the Settings menu on the phone
  2. Find the Location setting
    • For Android, this could be listed under a few different options.  Utilize the search feature and use the search term Location
  3. Toggle Location to On
    For phones running 6.0 (Marshmallow) or higher, continue with step #4
  4. From the settings menu select Apps
  5. Select Connect
  6. Select Permissions
  7. For full feature experience ensure all app permissions are enabled.  Location is the primary permission for the Weather Widget to work.


iOS Instructions
  1. Open the Settings menu on the phone
  2. Select Privacy
  3. Select Location Services
  4. Toggle on if needed
  5. Select Connect from the list of apps on the Location Services screen
  6. Ensure ALLOW LOCATION ACCESS is set to Always
  7. Turn off then turn back on the Garmin device.


If you have enabled your Location Services on your phone, it may take up to 5 minutes for Weather data to display on your Garmin. For assistance accessing the Weather Widget on your Garmin, refer to your owner's manual.