Guide: Connecting Your Garmin Watch to Your Garmin Edge Bike Computer

In this guide, you'll learn two methods to connect your Garmin watch to your Garmin Edge Bike computer: Broadcast Heart Rate and Extended Display Mode. Each method has its benefits depending on your preferred workflow during rides.

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Method 1: Broadcast Heart Rate

Purpose: Use your Garmin watch as a heart rate monitor. The Garmin Edge records the ride and receives heart rate data from your watch.

Steps:

1. On Your Garmin Edge

   • Open the menu.
   • Go to Sensors.
   • Tap Add Sensor.
   • Choose Heart Rate.
   • The Edge will begin searching for a heart rate signal.

2. On Your Garmin Watch

   • Press and hold the menu button.
   • Scroll to Health and Wellness.
   • Tap Wrist Heart Rate.
   • Select Broadcast Heart Rate.
   • Tap Start to begin broadcasting.

3. Complete Pairing

   • Wait for your Edge device to detect the watch as a heart rate sensor.
   • Select the detected sensor to complete the pairing.

Best for: Recording rides on the Edge while still sending heart rate data from your watch.

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Method 2: Extended Display Mode

Purpose: Use the Edge as a live display for your Garmin watch. The activity is recorded on the watch, and you view real-time stats on the Edge.

Steps:

1. On Your Garmin Edge

   • Open the menu.
   • Select Extended Display.
   • Tap Connect New Watch.
   • The Edge will begin searching.

2. On Your Garmin Watch

   • Press and hold the menu button.
   • Scroll to Sensors and Accessories.
   • Tap Add New.
   • Choose Extended Display.
   • The watch will search for the Edge.
   • When the Edge is found, select it on the watch to connect.

3. Confirmation

   • Once connected, you'll see a confirmation and the Edge will switch to Extended Display Mode.

Best for: Recording and storing activities directly on your watch, ideal for multisport sessions.

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Tips

• Choose the broadcast method if you want ride data saved to the Edge.
• Use the extended display if you prefer storing workouts on your watch or need multisport support.
• For more Garmin tips and tutorials, check the creator’s channel and pinned comment.

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