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Using the Dog Tracking Widget on the Instinct Crossover

The Instinct® 2 watches can display the dog tracking information from a compatible dog tracking handheld. Due to the physical hands on the Instinct Crossover watches, some items display differently, but the options and steps are the same on both.

Setting Up the Dog Tracking Widget on your Instinct Watch

Setting up the Dog Tracking Widget

When a dog tracking device has been paired to the watch, the Dog Tracking widget automatically appears in the widget or glance loop. The widget or glance cannot be added before a dog tracking device is paired.

  1. Hold UP/MENU.

  2. Select Sensors & Accessories.

  3. Select Add New.

  4. Select DogTrack.

  5. Select the dog tracking handheld and wait for the pairing to complete.

  6. Press BACK/LAP repeatedly until the watch returns to the watch face.

  7. Scroll up or down from the watch face to locate the DogTrack widget or glance.

NOTE: To view a dog on the widget, the dog collar needs to be turned on and actively tracking.

For additional information you can also view the Garmin video:


If your watch is unable to find the signal from your dog tracking handheld, first ensure that the handheld is broadcasting the signal. If the handheld is broadcasting, reset the pairing on the watch by turning off the DogTrack Status and then turn it back on again.

  1. Hold UP/MENU.

  2. Select Sensors & Accessories.

  3. Select DogTrack.

  4. Select Status to toggle off.

  5. Select Status again to toggle back on.

Status Connected and Not Connected  

Example screenshots are from a fēnix® 6 watch, however the process is the same on other watches. You can also restart both the watch and the handheld.


Removing and Pairing the Dog Tracking Handheld

If the above does not resolve the issue, remove the handheld pairing on the watch, and re-pair using the following steps.

  1. Hold UP/MENU.

  2. Select Sensors & Accessories.

  3. Select DogTrack.

  4. Select Remove.

  5. Select Add New.

  6. Select Dog Track.

  7. Select the dog tracking handheld and wait for the pairing to complete.


Troubleshooting Your Dog Tracking Handheld

Before you can view the dog list on a watch, the handheld needs to be set up. For your handheld to broadcast dog data to your compatible watch, the handheld and watch must be within 15 feet of each other. Select your dog tracking handheld model below for steps.

NOTE: For best results, ensure any other broadcasting handhelds are powered off.


Alpha® 100

  1. Select Set Up.

  2. Select Dogs.

  3. Select Broadcast Dog Data.

  4. Select Enable.


Alpha® 200 | Alpha® 200i | Alpha® 200 Plus | Alpha® 300 | Alpha® 300i

  1. Select Set Up.

  2. Select System.

  3. Toggle on Broadcast Dog Data.


Alpha® 10

  1. Select Set Up.

  2. Select Remote View.

  3. Select Status.


Pro 550 Plus

The Pro 550 Plus uses ANT+ to share dog locations to your compatible outdoor watch and broadcast dog data by default. No other steps are required on the handheld. To start, ensure your handheld is up to date on the latest software.


Astro® 320 | Astro® 430 | Astro® 900

  1. Select Set Up.

  2. Select Dogs.

  3. Select Broadcast Dog Data.

  4. Select Enable.


Still Unable to See the Dog Tracking Widget

If the above troubleshooting steps do not resolve your experience ensure your software is up to date on your watch or your Dog Tracking handheld:

Instinct:

Dog Tracking Handheld:


Dog Alerts and Mode Views

Your watch allows you to view your active dog list from the watch face as well as alert you of your dog's movement status. Select an option below for descriptions and images of the different Mode Views.

Single View

Shows one dog and information on the screen per page in large font. To view the next dog, press the down button.

Instinct and Instinct Solar

Instinct Single View

fenix 3/5, Chronos, Descent Mk1, Forerunner 935, and Enduro

Dog name with directional arrow

List View

Shows a lists of the dogs and info on the screen.

Instinct and Instinct Solar

Instinct List View

fenix 3/5, Descent Mk1, Forerunner 935, and Chronos

Multiple Dog's names with directional arrows

NOTE: When you select black for the dog track color, and you are using the dark color mode on the watch, the black pointer arrow will not show against the black background.

Dog Alerts

When enabled, Dog Alerts display a message notification along with a vibration to alert you of the dog's movement status and changes to pointing or treeing.

Instinct and Instinct Solar

Instinct Dog Alerts

Alert Options Include:

  • Vibrate Only
  • Tone Only
  • Vibrate and Tone
  • Message Only
  • Alerts Off

fenix 3/5 series, Descent Mk1, Forerunner 935, and Chronos

fenix 3 dog alerts
You only have the option to turn the alerts on or off. You will get a tone and a message when the alert is selected for the on position.