Install Garmin Watchface - Instructions

If you own a Garmin Fitness Watch and it is from the ForeAthlete, Forerunner, Fenix ​​or Vivoactive series, then you can customize the design of the watch's surface.

This design also called Watchface is a simple digital clock from the factory without further display options. With a Watchface you can customize the design and show more information.

Here we explain how to install a watchface on a Garmin fitness watch for the ForeAthlete, Forerunner, Fenix ​​or Vivoactive series.

  1. First, install the Garmin Connect app on your Android or iOS smartphone.
  • Garmin Connect Play Store
  • Garmin Connect iTunes Store
  1. Open the app on your smartphone and select the three-bar icon in the top left corner
  2. In the side menu, please go to "Connect IQ-Shop" - Tap "App Type" and then select "Watch Faces"
  3. You can now choose from a variety of watch surfaces. Before installing the Watchfaces, check if compatibility is present. A corresponding tab is located in each Watch Face overview (just tap)
  4. Using the "Download" button you can now install the Watchface on your Garmin clock.

 Now you know how to install a Watchface on a Garmin Fitness tracker. If you want to delete or remove such a watch design again, then you will find the appropriate guide here.

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