Why is my Garmin device not detected?

Try a Different USB Cable: Try a Garmin branded cable, if available. If a new cable must be purchased, ensure that the cable is a USB Data Cable and not a USB Charging Cable. See Types of USB Cables Used to Connect Automotive Devices to the Computer.

How do I get my computer to recognize my Garmin?

My Computer Does Not Recognize My Garmin Device as an External Drive

1. Step 1: Power the Garmin Device Off and On.
2. Step 2: Power the Computer Off and On.
3. Step 3: Verify That the Garmin Device is in Mass Storage Mode.
4. Step 4: Try a Different USB Port.
5. Step 5: Check Your Charging Cable and Clean the Contact Points.

Why is my Garmin not connecting to my iPhone?

Turn off your smartphone and your device, and turn them back on again. Enable Bluetooth® technology on your smartphone. Update the Garmin Connect™ app to the latest version. Remove your device from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to retry the pairing process.

Can I sync my Garmin to my laptop?

Before you can sync your data with the Garmin Connect™ application on your computer, you must install the Garmin Express™ application (Setting Up Garmin Express). Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable. Open the Garmin Express application.

Why won’t my Mac recognize my Garmin?

Mac Catalina 10.15 and Big Sur 11.0 and newer require permission to allow devices to connect with Garmin Express. You may see a message that Garmin Express would like to access files on a removable volume.

How do I put my Garmin in pairing mode?

Pairing Your Smartphone

1. Go to www.garmin.com/intosports/apps, and download the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app to your smartphone.
2. From the Forerunner device, select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Pair Mobile Device.
3. Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
4. Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account:

How do I connect my Garmin Bluetooth to my iPhone?

You will need to complete the pairing process:

1. Open Garmin Connect Mobile.
2. Select More.
3. Select Garmin Devices.
4. Place the Instinct in Pairing Mode:
5. From the iPhone select Add Device.
6. Once Garmin Connect Mobile finds the Instinct, enter the six-digit code displayed on the Instinct to the iPhone.

Why does my Garmin Sync Fail?

Verify that Garmin Connect runs or refreshes in the background. To work, Connect app must remain open in the background. For Apple devices, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh > and toggle on for Connect. For Android, go to Settings > Apps > Connect > Mobile data & Wi-Fi > toggle on Background data.

Does Garmin need Wi-Fi to sync?

If you’re able to get to the Internet on your phone, either cellular or Wi-Fi, then your activities should sync. Your 245 connects via Bluetooth to your phone with Garmin Connect Mobile, then activities are synced to the cloud over the Internet.

How do I manually sync my Garmin?

Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect Mobile App

1. Bring the device near your smartphone.
2. Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app. TIP: The app can be open or running in the background.
3. Hold the device key until. appears.
4. Wait while your data syncs.
5. View your current data in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

How do you add a device to Garmin Connect?

Adding a Device to the Garmin Connect App

1. From the phone, access the Menu of the Garmin Connect app.
2. Scroll down and select Garmin Devices.
3. Select Add Device.
4. Choose your device.
5. Place your Garmin device into pairing mode.
6. From the Garmin Connect app select Start or Connect it.

Is Garmin compatible with Mac?

All Garmin automotive devices are compatible with Mac. When connected to a Mac via USB, most devices should display as a drive mounted to the desktop or within Finder.