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How can I manually pair ANT‍+ sensors?, Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?

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How can I manually pair ANT+ sensors? You can use the device settings to manually pair ANT+ sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your device using ANT+ wireless technology, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range. 1 Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ sensors while pairing. 2 If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate monitor. The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until you put it on. 3 Hold . 4 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New. 5 Select an option: • Select Search All. • Select your sensor type. After the sensor is paired with your device, a message appears. Sensor data appears in the data page loop or a custom data field. Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch? The device is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin device, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range. 1 Hold . 2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New. 3 Select an option: • Select Search All. • Select your sensor type. You can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 81). My music cuts out or my headphones do not stay connected When using a Forerunner device connected to headphones using Bluetooth technology, the signal is strongest when there is a direct line of sight between the device and the antenna on the headphones. • If the signal passes through your body, you may experience signal loss or your headphones may become disconnected. • It is recommended to wear your headphones with the antenna on the same side of your body as your Forerunner device. • Since headphones vary by model, you can try moving the watch to your other wrist. 104 Troubleshooting

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How can I manually pair ANT+ sensors?
You can use the device settings to manually pair ANT+ sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your
device using ANT+ wireless technology, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device
connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.
1
Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ sensors while pairing.
2
If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate monitor.
The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until you put it on.
3
Hold
.
4
Select
Settings
>
Sensors & Accessories
>
Add New
.
5
Select an option:
•
Select
Search All
.
•
Select your sensor type.
After the sensor is paired with your device, a message appears. Sensor data appears in the data page loop
or a custom data field.
Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?
The device is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin
device, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor
automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.
1
Hold
.
2
Select
Settings
>
Sensors & Accessories
>
Add New
.
3
Select an option:
•
Select
Search All
.
•
Select your sensor type.
You can customize the optional data fields (
Customizing the Data Screens
, page 81
).
My music cuts out or my headphones do not stay connected
When using a Forerunner device connected to headphones using Bluetooth technology, the signal is strongest
when there is a direct line of sight between the device and the antenna on the headphones.
•
If the signal passes through your body, you may experience signal loss or your headphones may become
disconnected.
•
It is recommended to wear your headphones with the antenna on the same side of your body as your
Forerunner device.
•
Since headphones vary by model, you can try moving the watch to your other wrist.
104
Troubleshooting