For running, walking, and trail running, the activity must last for at least 10 minutes on some devices and 15 minutes on the vivosport. Garmin Venu Sq/Sq 2: 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. 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.

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. As mentioned already, Garmin has tried to keep it consistent in terms of how you can remove bands from its watches. Though it can slightly differ between models. We've outlined how to do it for a few of the most popular models below: If the software is outdated, try to update your device’s software by heading to Settings > System > Software Update. Garmin support documents suggest activities need to meet the following criteria to provide a VO2 max estimate: While silicone is a good material choice for working out and staying active, a time may come when you need to swap it out for something more formal. In that case, we'd suggest the Fullmosa Stainless Steel Mesh Band. It will complement any outfit you choose. It's also smooth and thin, so it's not too flashy or bulky.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.

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. 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. 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.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.

Battery Gauge and Better Battery Meter are two of note, and should help visualize the battery drain over time.It could be a software issue if the device is charging, but the screen doesn’t light up. Update your device’s software by connecting it to a PC or Mac and using Garmin Express (instructions above).