The Garmin Fenix 6 guide: 16 tips for settings, maps, music, battery, data screens and Connect IQ
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- The Garmin Fenix 6 guide: I will take you through 16 tips to improve your fitness watch. We take a look how to set up your Fenix 6 and profile date. The sports profiles and widgets, along with the battery life and sensors.
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You convinced me... I bought a Fenix 6 Pro
question, have you ever tried the marine maps ??
the garmin web site says that the VEU722L-Europe Atlantic Coast and VEU723L-Southern Europe work on the Fenix 6 Pro. but they are both g3 Vision and are around £350 and cover a large area,
looks like you can get BlueChart g3 and g3 Vision, the g3 is cheeper (less stuff on the maps, but I can't see half the Vision stuff working on the watch anyway)
also you can get 'smaller' area BlueChart g3 and g3 Vision maps for a lot less.
Anyone know any thing about the marine maps, there must be loads of people that sail inland lakes and rivers, that have bought the Fenix 6 as a cheap chartplotter alternative
Hello! I'm wondering If you could help me with my problem according to synchronization on app Connect Garmin. I'm trying to add training from the list to my watch Fenix 6 Pro but there appears notification that it will be added after synchro will be done, which is already done and I have no idea what's the problem with it.
Excellent guide - just spent 90 mins pausing the video whilst I sorted out my new watch with all your great tips- top man, much appreciated from down in sunny South Australia
SA too 💪
SA bruhz
I bought mine the other day most expensive thing I have ever owned, it’s an amazing piece of kit especially the maps tracking during walks or runs.
U are a mountian
car?
Same lol, my bank flagged the purchase because of how much it was
This was the best tutorial about the Fenix 6! Mine was behaving a bit strangely and just tried to access music when I pressed the Down button. Great tips about the Data views and getting alternative maps. I'm just getting started with my new Fenix 6S and am a bit overwhelmed. (PS - you have wonderful eyes! :) )
Just got my Fenix 6X Pro, thanks a lot John, this is extremely useful.
For some reason you remind me of Hank from Breaking Bad 😂 Great vid tho mate helped me a lot
Others have said the same
That’s it!!!! Been trying to figure out who he reminded me of!! Thank you!! 😄
Haha. Hanks younger brother for sure.
Same here
you haven't actually watched Breaking Bad have you Simon?
Really good video. I just got Fenix 6 Pro as a gift. It's so handy to see how setup so many options. Thank you very much, pal.
Great video again. I bought a Fenix 5 a couple of year back based on your video, and today I just used your Amazon link to purchase the Fenix 6 Pro. Thanks again for the very helpful video's!
Seriously great information about the watch in good detail as well keep up the good work pal
Nice tips. Thanks. Fenix 6 Pro is a great watch. Been using one for more then 400 days.
Getting my Fenix 6S Pro delivered today. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks this is really helpful
Really great, answered my question. Going to buy one.
Nicely done. Thanks!👍👍👍👍
Thanks for this great video , helped alot
Excellent Tips and even for other Fenix user as well. Most of them are applicable to Fenix 5 Plus and are very good advice.
Thank you for watching
Thanks for the great tips!
Great video!
Really helpfull! Thanks for the post!
Nice one. Very useful. Thank you
Great Video . Thanks for the tips .
Nice one, very useful tip, especially around the HR details and tightening the strap. I’ve come from an AW6 and am finding the HR data which i presume drives info like calories very sporadic.
Thanks for the video review appreciated your time and thorough presentation. I just bought one 6X Pro Solar. Happy New 2021 Year mate.
Loved the video thanks.
Great video, thank you it’s very helpful
I love the watch. I had a Fenix 3 HR and don’t change watches frequently. This watch will be a great last me long.
Great overview!
Good tips. Great video.
thanks for the video
Great well presented video
Great session, very informative, and very well communicated
You're awesome. Thank you!
Great video helped a lot thanks
Great video... Thank u!
Today I just bought that watch. Good video ... thanks🙂👍
Thanks John! I had my F6 for the last year. I stumbled across this video. I watched it thinking ‘maybe there is something i can learn”. Helped me with a problem. How to make a sport profile that is not on the list! ie stretch! Thank you
Just got my watch on sale thank you for not trying to force us to sub, like or join your patron page or put in 100 ads or make a 45 minute video rambling like every other RUclipsr on here. Straight to the point useful and well produced video, Should be required viewing for every new owner. You Sir have truly earned my subscription and other informed consumers. happy holidays.
Great video buddy 👍🇬🇧
Thank you
Brilliant advice thanks
Good practical tips
Excellent!
Great job
Good overview as there is so much to this watch.
Lots of great advice here. I'm new to the Garmin and just bought my Fenix so the tips are very welcome! Didn't even know there was a middle menu button. Unfortunately, my only criticism is that for a complete newbie like myself you've not explained satisfactorily where the settings are, I've had to spend a few minutes to figure it out which isn't impossible but that assistance would have been welcome for somebody not familiar with Garmin watches. Other than that, this video is super helpful, thank you!
Useful video 📹👍👌😀
Very helpful thanks
Thank you for watching!
Nice to see you in the peaks today! Used my Garmin to track it. Great Video bro :)
Nice to meet you! Sorry I was not very chatty, I am a little shy
WiFi is actually used to sync the music. I’m not aware of a way to do that without WiFi. Pretty solid review man! I enjoy your content.
You are 100% and I should have said that. In previous devices it would also upload data to Garmin connect. Thanks for watching and the appreciation
Notwithstanding that the latest software update came no doubt over wi-fi too. 18/10/19. Ha no cables required.
Agree, but you can. Still turn it off when you don’t need it
Great Vid! I should have watched you tube straight up... then let everything overwhelm me. Great tips.. Filled in most of my knowledge gap! Thanks :-)
Best review I’ve seen to date.
I had the emergency feature activated. One day I rode over a big pump and leaned down to check my chain hadn't come off. The watch thought I had fallen off and started to phone my contact. It does give you a chance to cancel it before it dials. Which I did. I was impressed it had worked.
Love this Guide! Super helpful! Been enjoying my Garmin Fenix 6X such a great watch!
Do you rate it highly?
@@Blackirish__ I wouldn't say its life changing.. but if you really love the look of it than its great! i mostly got it for how it looks! :)
I just got it. A little heavy but I hope I'll grow into it 😁💖
Good range of tips and advice. Thanks.
Thanks for watching
Gracias por subtitular en español! Buen vídeo 👌
Great video!! Thank you
Smart Watch !
Smart notifications are very useful!
Not for me, just a personal preference
It sucks really coming from galaxy watch There’s a big difference.
This is really helpful. Thank you.
Glad it helped
Well PRESENTED
Expert!
It is an overall great guide video, however, I really wanted to know how the notifications work, what apps work with it, how you choose apps , and if it works with outlook. Although you showed how to turn them off because you don't like them, I really need this feature for my Job.
Thanks you learned something mew
Thanks for the review. Is the Fenix 6 capable of doing off-trail navigation from one waypoint to another? I am referring to the Garmin's Foretrex 601's ability to use "Turns." That is the GPS will tell you to turn either left or right by so many degrees to be on course and show you a compass face at the same time.
one of the best Garmin 6 walk-throughs
I just bought the Marq Athlete and I will use those tips as soon at it will arrive, thank you!
Thank you! This is a great video
Greta video
Great video very clear and informative
Philip Williams thank you
Down to earth good honest video. Thanks 👍👍
Thank you
Nice!
Thank you
Thanks for the review. I like the pace you go at. Most reviews of products go too fast and make it hard to follow.
Great video thank you. Can link which map app you used please?
Thanks. I found this video truly useful! How to you rate the the oximeter on the fenix 6x sapphire? I’m having a really bad experience with it and find it to be totally useless and grossly inaccurate! What’s your view?
Great video thanks. You mentioned third party maps. Do you have examples and recommendations please?
Got my Fenix 6 Sapphire yesterday from prime days using dollars I got from using my Fenix 3 so it was free. Thanks for all of the great information. Do you have a video showing how to create your own watch face? Thought I would like to try doing that.
I really like this device but wouldn't it be nice if you were able to go through all these settings via PC or Mac using the Garmin connect app then syncing the watch to the app. It seems a bit labor intensive using the device only to set up initially.
You can
I set mine up mostly with the app on my phone
Great video! One thing I would add, and you kind of mentioned it during the bit about customizing the first activity screen, is that the home screen is customizable! I'm sure most Garmin users know this, but it is a great feature!
How do you customize the first activity screen?
A good informative video. The problem is only that when you say keep your profile updated. My rest heart rate has been 30 for 8-9 months now, every morning i have to go in and set the rest heart rate to use average. The useless software team at Garmin is aware of this, but seems unfortunately unable to correct the problem.
This is great, my question is which GPS settings should I use?
excellent video ..!! Can you please advise how to update the golf app my local golf course layout has been updated ..Thanks
Great guide, JR. Did you manage setting up WiFi or/and the music services? I've read a lot about the WiFi frequency (2,4hz) and that it must be visible. But no matter if I add a network via Garmin Connect, Express or directly on the watch I can't download songs with my Spotify Premium account although I see the playlists. Dealbreaker for me.
John great video... Keen to ask you and the audience something? I want a watch really for hiking and already have a Garmin Oregon 700 for tracks. Would you advise the Pro and the standard fenix 6? Thanks
Very informative - Thanks
I dont know which one to buy either the pro solar or the pro sapphire. any suggestion? can you make a review about the solar charge?
JR I want it mostly for serious hiking and long days. Which one do you suggest to me? Thank you!
Excellent info! Thank you
Glad it helped
very good would like a basic on what each button does and how to go back to original watch face if make a error
Hi mate, great video !! After watching this I've decided to buy one 👍
Hope you enjoy it!
Love the intro
Thanks
Great video, which map app are you using?
Hi JR, late to the video but great info. Which GPS settings are most accurate for the UK? I only ask I sometimes get some dodgy readings when running. Thanks
Hi JR, I used the link in your notes for the bands, but the amazon page is no longer there. Do you know of any other places where we can buy straps at a cheaper price?
Great video Sr. I just got a garmin fenix 5 plus. Would there be free maps from the entire world or just from certain areas?
Hi, just got fenix 6x pro, I've gone into bike fitness mode but carnt back up to the list of activities, please could you advise, thanks Lee
Hi, just got a Garmin 6 s pro, i am looking for a feature :where do i see the total distance ,running plus all day walking ? and can it be displayed on the screen instead of last activity distance?
This is probably the best Fenix 6 review I have found on RUclips. Thanks
🙏 thank you
Can you use the mobile Garmin Connect app to update maps? Or is that only done via the desktop Garmin Express apps?
Nice summary guide John. Garmin battery estimates are a bit deceptive. For the Va4 it gives this: Battery life: up to 8 days in smartwatch mode; up to 6 hours in GPS and music mode. You are not going to get 8 days if you also use 6 hours GPS/music and have other things enabled (notifications, etc...). But, the way they phrase it, I read that as you can have both as they put it in the same sentence.
Yes I agree!
What is the estimated useful life of the battery? Is it possible to replace it when it no longer charges?
Bought my watch in Singapore, but primarily for use in Europe (Italy). How does one change the mapping?