How To...
Wireless
- ANT+
- Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi
- Chirp
- Tempe
- Heart Rate Monitor
- Speed + Cadence Sensors
- Share Wirelessly
- VIRB Remote
- inReach Remote
1. ANT+
Further enhancing device functionality, ANT+ is the wireless technology
that enables all compatible Garmin devices to communicate with each other
and multiple external accessories, allowing users to share information in
the field while additional information is displayed and recorded for future
review.
- Tip: Disable any ANT+ sensors
not currently in use to reduce power consumption and extend battery run
time.
2. Bluetooth
Share larger files (such as photos, geocaches,
adventures, routes or Custom Maps) with other Bluetooth enabled Garmin
devices up to 50 times faster than previously
possible using ANT+. Receive smart notifications (emails, texts, alerts),
share
LiveTrack
location data and other information with a paired smartphone or tablet running
a compatible Garmin mobile app.
- Tip: Disable Bluetooth radio
when possible to reduce power consumption and extend battery run time.
3. Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi capability makes it easier than ever to enjoy available connected
features without making an impact on your mobile
device data plan.
- An active Wi-Fi connection allows your
Garmin navigator to:
- Receive device software updates.
- View current weather conditions and
forecast information.
- Access live geocache data.
- Update EPO/CPE files to quickly locate available satellites.
- Download Outdoor Maps + content and/or subscription free BirdsEye
satellite imagery.
- Install and update desired TopoActive maps.
- Wi-Fi network requirements:
- SSID must be visible (hidden networks are not supported).
- Operating frequency must be 2.4 GHz (5 GHz not supported).
- Captive Portals (networks with a customized login page or 'agree
screen') are not supported.
- Supported security protocols are WEP,
WPA and WPA2.
- Minimum password length is 8 characters.
- Tip: A
maximum of seven Wi-Fi networks can be added to each device.
- Tip:
Some device features may require Wi-Fi setup to be completed via Garmin
Express or a mobile app.
- Tip: Disable Wi-Fi when not in
use to reduce power consumption and extend battery run time.
4. Chirp
Use your ANT+ equipped Garmin GPSr to discover a chirp and retrieve hidden
information placed by others.
-
Trail
Tech Chirp Press Release
- See Chirp page for more
information.
5. Tempe
This ANT+ wireless temperature sensor is designed to provide the current, minimum
and maximum temperatures over a 24 hour period.
-
Trail Tech Tempe Press Release
- See Tempe page for more
information.
6. Heart Rate
Monitor
Train more effectively with a Garmin HRM transmitting your heart rate via
ANT+ and/or Bluetooth for
instant feedback on how hard you’re working.
- See
HRM page for more
information.
7. Speed + Cadence
Sensors
Monitor and record your speed and pedaling strokes per minute via
ANT+ and/or Bluetooth with these
self-calibrating, wireless speed + cadence sensors.
- See
Speed + Cadence page for
more information.
8. Share
Wirelessly
Send and receive waypoints, courses, routes, tracks and geocaches wirelessly
between compatible
ANT+
enabled Garmin devices.
Send and receive photos, Adventures and Custom Maps wirelessly between
compatible
Bluetooth enabled Garmin devices.
- Video:
Wireless Data Transfer between a GPSMAP 62st and Oregon 550t
- Video:
Wireless Data Transfer with an Oregon x00/x50
- Video:
Wireless
Data Transfer using a Dakota 20
- Garmin pushbutton GPSr example:
Wireless Data Transfer using a GPSMAP 66
- Garmin touchscreen GPSr example:
Wireless Data Transfer using a Montana 7x0
9. VIRB Remote
Garmin's VIRB action cameras can be remotely controlled from distances up
to 10 meters. You can start and stop video recording and take still photos
directly from an ANT+ compatible Garmin device.
-
Trail Tech VIRB Remote Press Release
-
Garmin touchscreen GPSr example:
Oregon 7x0 VIRB Remote
-
Garmin touchscreen GPSr example:
Montana 7x0 VIRB Remote
10. inReach
Remote
The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach device
using an ANT+ compatible Garmin GPSr. Use inReach Remote to view incoming
messages, send preset messages, start and stop tracking, and initiate or
cancel an SOS.
-
Garmin pushbutton GPSr example:
GPSMAP 66 inReach Remote