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Pairing a Forerunner 25 with the Garmin Connect App

When paired with your device, the Garmin Connect App can wirelessly upload and share fitness data with the Garmin Connect website as well as send smart notifications from your smartphone to your wrist.

 

To pair your Forerunner 25 choose your phone's platform:  

iOS
    1. Place the iOS device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the Forerunner 25

    2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the iOS device (see iOS device manual for details)

    3. On the iOS device, open the Garmin Connect App

    4. Select the More icon in the lower right corner

    5. Select Garmin Devices

    6. Select Add Device

    7. Select Browse all compatible devices

    8. Select  Forerunner

    9. Select  Forerunner 25

    10. Complete the Personal Information if requested. This allows the Forerunner 25 to assign personalized goals and learn your activity level.

    11. Select  Next

    12. On the Forerunner 25, press the down arrow button to locate Settings

    13. Select Settings

    14. Select Bluetooth

    15. Select Pair Smartphone

    16. Select Start in the Garmin Connect App

    17. Select Yes after verifying the passkeys match

    18. Select your choice for Activity Tracking

    19. Select Done

You have now successfully paired the Garmin Connect App with your Forerunner 25, and the device can now sync.
Android
    1. Place the Android device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the Forerunner 25

    2. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the Android device (see Android device manual for details)

    3. On the Android device, open the Garmin Connect App

    4. Select the Menu button (≡) located in the upper-left corner

    5. Select Garmin Devices

    6. Select Add Device

    7. Select Browse all compatible devices

    8. Select Forerunner

    9. Select Forerunner 25

    10. On the Forerunner 25, press the down arrow button to locate Settings

    11. Select Settings

    12. Select Bluetooth

    13. Select Pair Smartphone

    14. Select Search for Device

    15. Select Yes after verifying the passkeys match

    16. Select your choice for Activity Tracking, if prompted

    17. Select OK when the devices are paired

 

You have now successfully paired the Garmin Connect App with your Forerunner 25, and the device can now sync.