If the update didn’t complete, you might have to connect your wearable to a PC or Mac and manually update it. Install Garmin Express and connect your device to the PC or Mac via a USB cable to update the software. Garmin Epix series: Press and hold the Light button to switch off the watch. Press and hold the same button once more until it powers on.

Power cycle your Garmin device by switching it on and off. We cover this process further below in the “How to restart your Garmin” section. A running favorite, the 235 uses the screw-in watch bands, which means getting a screwdriver to remove the screws in the bands to remove the bar and fit in a new band. Notifications can also play a role in reducing the battery life of your device. Be sure to curate which apps are allowed to send through notifications. Open the Garmin Connect app on your phone, select Settings, and toggle off the apps you don’t need. Try removing your Garmin device from your Garmin Connect account and re-adding it. To do this, open Garmin Connect. Tap on the Menu button. Scroll down and select the device you want to remove. If you don’t train regularly, you can switch off your GPS. Find these settings on your watch by heading to System > Sensors > GPS. Toggle off systems you don’t use.

Problem #3: Power issues

The days of the Garmin watches with bands you couldn't remove are firmly a thing of the past. If you want to simply get a replacement band, or give your Garmin a smarter look, it's much easier to do that. Use device cleaning spray and a microfibre cloth to clean the surface. Dry it as soon as possible with another cloth. Garmin Venu: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on. Try switching your smartphone’s Bluetooth off and on. It seems a simple fix, but a simple on/off cycle can often remedy most minor issues.

For missing data fields and sections on your watch or Garmin Connect, try hard restarting your devices and app. This should be your first port of call for most issues on the device. If you use a custom watch face, try disabling heart rate and seconds display. These details may force the watch face to update more often per minute than it otherwise would. Garmin vivoactive 5/4/4S: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on. Battery Gauge and Better Battery Meter are two of note, and should help visualize the battery drain over time. If the software is outdated, try to update your device’s software by heading to Settings > System > Software Update.The company also suggests completing the Heart Rate Zones setup too. Find these settings under Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate on your device. You can also tweak these settings later in Garmin Connect. Try force rebooting your Garmin. To do this, plug it into a power source via the charger and press and hold the power button for 15-60 seconds until the display lights up. This is only applicable if your Garmin device can be rebooted or restarted. For running, walking, and trail running, the activity must last for at least 10 minutes on some devices and 15 minutes on the vivosport.

There are a number of different setups that Garmin uses with its watches and bands. Here's the breakdown: Reinstall the Garmin Connect app on your phone. Head to your phone’s Settings, find the Apps menu, search for Garmin Connect, and uninstall it. To reinstall, head to Google Play, search for Garmin Connect and install. You may need to log in to your Garmin Connect account once again after installing, so be sure to have those details on hand. It’s a great idea and something that works nicely alongside Garmin Coach. Set up via the Connect mobile app, this tool lets you create personalised training plans for races from 5k up to a half-marathon distances. Although that might sound like a feature for seasoned runners, it’s equally well suited to newbies who wish to set a goal of merely finishing rather than doing so within a certain time. Garmin Venu 3/2/Plus: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on.To do this, head to Settings > About. Compare the software version on your device to that listed by Garmin. If you can’t find the source of your battery drain, consider installing a battery monitoring app on your watch. Unsurprisingly smaller than its big brother, the Garmin vívoactive 4s can handle Galileo, GLONASS and GPS and lasts up to 7 days on one charge. Incredibly practical, you'll find pre-installed programs for a huge array of different sports, from swimming to golf. Garmin vívoactive 4s - Main Points: