Key Takeaways
- Wi-Fi on Garmin watches allows for automatic activity uploads and software updates.
- A Wi-Fi connection is required to sync music from Spotify and YouTube.
- You can connect to Wi-Fi using the Garmin Connect app or directly on your Garmin watch.
Garmin watches are packed with sensors and connectivity options. In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, many of Garmin’s products also have the ability to connect to Wi-Fi networks. Connecting to Wi-Fi on your Garmin watch isn’t required for basic functionality, but it does unlock some very useful tools that can make using your watch more efficient.
For example, Garmin watches can automatically upload your saved activities over a Wi-Fi connection. Additionally, a Wi-Fi connection enables automatic software updates, keeping your watch up to date without the hassle of installing them. A Wi-Fi connection is also the only way to sync music from third-party streaming services like Spotify and YouTube.
Your compatible Garmin watch will prompt you to add a Wi-Fi network during the setup process, but you can also add a network at any time using your phone and the Garmin Connect app, or your watch.
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How to Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using Your Cellular Phone and Garmin Connect
An easy way to add Wi-Fi
The first way to connect to a Wi-Fi network with your Garmin watch is to use your phone and the Garmin Connect app. Before you begin, make sure you have downloaded the Garmin Connect app and signed in. You also need to make sure the device you want to connect to Wi-Fi is paired with your Garmin Connect account.
- open Garmin Connect App.
- select more It’s in the bottom right corner.
- select Garmin devices.
- Select your Garmin watch.
- select Connectivity (This might also be written as general (On some Garmin devices)
- select Wifi.
- select My Network.
- select Add a network.
- Select the network you want to connect to.
- Enter your password if prompted.
- collect Connecting In a pop-up window.
- Tap got it Once connected.
Use your watch to connect to a Wi-Fi network
No phone call needed
If you don’t have your phone with you but want to connect to a Wi-Fi network, you can do so with a compatible Garmin device.
- select menu Press and hold the middle left button on your Garmin watch.
- Scroll to select Connectivity.
- select Wifi.
- Scroll to select My Network.
- select Add a network.
- Select the network you want to connect to.
- Enter your password if prompted.
FAQ
Q: Can I connect to multiple Wi-Fi networks with my Garmin watch?
Yes, Garmin watches can connect to multiple Wi-Fi networks — in fact, most watches can connect to as many as seven.
Q: Do I need a cell phone to connect my Garmin watch to Wi-Fi?
Most Garmin watches allow you to set up Wi-Fi directly on the device, so you can connect to Wi-Fi even if you don’t have your phone with you.
Q: Do all Garmin watches support Wi-Fi connectivity?
Unfortunately, not all Garmin watches can connect to Wi-Fi. Most of Garmin’s outdoor watch lineup can connect to Wi-Fi, but not all versions have the feature enabled. To see if your device supports Wi-Fi connectivity, search for your device in Garmin’s help articles.
