Wownadu 18mm Quick Release Watch Strap Compatible for Garmin Vivoactive 4S/ Vivomove 3S/ Venu 3S/ Venu 2S, Strap Sport Breathable Silicone Replacement Wristband for Forerunner 255S/ 255S Music/ 265S

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Whether that's the Garmin Fenix range, Vivoactive 4 or Venu 2 smartwatches, or running watches like the Forerunner 245 or 945, pretty much every Garmin watch has the ability to switch out straps. There are a number of different setups that Garmin uses with its watches and bands. Here's the breakdown: Battery Gauge and Better Battery Meter are two of note, and should help visualize the battery drain over time.

If the software is outdated, try to update your device’s software by heading to Settings > System > Software Update.The company also suggests completing the Heart Rate Zones setup too. Find these settings under Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate on your device. You can also tweak these settings later in Garmin Connect. Your new band should come with pins of its own. Use those and keep the old ones attached to the other bands. Simply insert the new strap into the lug and use the provided tools to screw in the screws at either end.

If you use a custom watch face, try disabling heart rate and seconds display. These details may force the watch face to update more often per minute than it otherwise would. 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. To reduce the likelihood of band breakage, try not to wear your band too tightly around your wrist. This will also reduce the stress on your arm and skin beneath your watch.

For running, walking, and trail running, the activity must last for at least 10 minutes on some devices and 15 minutes on the vivosport. If the update didn’t complete, you might have to connect your wearable to a PC or Mac and manually update it. Install Garmin Express and connect your device to the PC or Mac via a USB cable to update the software. 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.

If you can’t find the source of your battery drain, consider installing a battery monitoring app on your watch. 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. 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). Garmin suggests completing the User Profile with birth year, height, weight, and power zone settings. This data will be used to calculate VO2 max figures better. 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 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. Garmin Epix series: Press and hold the Light button to switch off the watch. Press and hold the same button once more until it powers on.