Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes I Watch function in mountains I do bike riding in mountains where u don’t have cellular service

Asked 3 years ago by Chance1961.

• A:Answer Yes, it works without service. But to look back at fitness stats you need service to transfer data from your watch to your phone for viewing.

  Answered 2 years ago by Chris

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Q: QuestionI often run without my phone with me. Can this watch run any music app like Spotify? And if not can someone save music on it to play standalone? Not sure not sure if you can play music from its memory but if so, how much memory does this watch have?

Asked 1 year ago by Mahmoud.

• A:Answer The Instinct 2 Solar does not have music storage so it cannot play music without a smartphone. For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at [email protected]. Thanks Garmin

  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionIs this watch compatable with aftermarket watch bands?

Asked 1 year ago by Watch.

• A:Answer Yes. Any 22mm watch band works for this watch. I bought two 22mm quick release watch band on amazon and they work perfect.

  Answered 1 year ago by OloneVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you see and receive messages and does this also connect to spotify from my phone

Asked 2 years ago by Rick.

This question was asked about the related product: Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray

• A:Answer You can receive the notification of the message with simple response. Again this connects to your phone and displays the notification.

  Answered 2 years ago by GrauFamily

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Q: QuestionDoes this watch track running speed

Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer This device you can connect to Garmin Connect app on your mobile device and set up different exercise activities. With the running activity you can track: Pace, Total steps, Total distance, set laps, monitor heart rates and workout intensity. You can do this with several different except codes ranging to almost anything you can think of and add through the Garmin connect app.

  Answered 2 years ago by MarkVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI spend most of my time outside in all weather. I also do alot of fishing. How water resistant is it? I don’t mind spend the money as long at it will fit my needs.

Asked 2 years ago by Dave.

• A:Answer This device is waterproof up to 120 Meters underwater. It can be used for serious diving and survives months in the field enduring military use Nationwide in the USA standing up to competitors such as Samsung and Apple smartwatches designs created for similar activity. The Garmin would arguably take first place as far as water density protection

  Answered 2 years ago by MarkVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this watch have a specific "triathlon" setting? I'm looking for a watch to train for an Iron Man.

Asked 6 months ago by ray15.

• A:Answer Yes, the Instinct 2 Solar has a multisport mode for triathlons. Thank you for choosing Garmin. For further assistance please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Garmin

  Answered 6 months ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan you answer your phone and view text messages from this watch?

Asked 9 months ago by Gamehunter.

• A:Answer You can pick up the call from the watch but it doesn't have a mic or a non beep speaker. You can view text messages and other notifications as well as calendar events.

  Answered 8 months ago by ElliotVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you download a trail map such as Appalachian Trail or Tour de Mont Blac trail and have it show you where you are on the map?

Asked 9 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer The Instinct 2 Solar does not have mapping capabilities. Thank you for choosing Garmin. For further assistance please contact us at [email protected] pr visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Garmin

  Answered 9 months ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it have gps for golf course

Asked 1 year ago by Rash.

• A:Answer it has navigation! and she works...but I don't play golf. so this question is not for me

  Answered 11 months ago by VitaliiVVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this watch have fall detection?

Asked 1 year ago by Kk23.

This question was asked about the related product: Garmin - Instinct 2 Solar 45 mm Smartwatch Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Mist Gray

• A:Answer I don't think I would like it. because if it recorded my falls - and my wife saw it! it wouldn't be fun

  Answered 11 months ago by VitaliiV

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Q: QuestionI have many trails on my property. Can the GPS tracking feature be used to develop a map of the trails?

Asked 1 year ago by RayB.

• A:Answer Yes, you can record your tracks and save them to the Explore website to use at a later date and to keep safe and not consume the watch's storage. For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at [email protected]. Thanks Garmin

  Answered 1 year ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: Questiondoes watch provide temp,altitude,compass

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 11 months ago by VitaliiVVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionMaybe dumb question. Can I download apps to phone? Pandora, Spotify etc. Thanks

Asked 1 year ago by Al.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 11 months ago by VitaliiVVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan the heart rate broadcast to Zwift during activities?

Asked 2 years ago by NG.

• A:Answer Yes.

  Answered 10 months ago by DanielSoaresVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan Garmin instinct 2 smartwatch charge wirelessly?

Asked 2 years ago by TheRock.

• A:Answer No. It has a proprietary cable it must use to charge.

  Answered 8 months ago by ElliotVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this display current GPS coordinates?

Asked 2 years ago by Himothy.

• A:Answer Yes, the Instinct 2 Solar will show your current position. Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at [email protected]. Thanks Jenny

  Answered 2 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum measured altitude?

Asked 2 years ago by Garminwatch.

• A:Answer I did not check this

  Answered 11 months ago by VitaliiVVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes the instinct 2 have training readiness? And is it go to use for serious weight training?

Asked 2 years ago by John.

• A:Answer it's great for training! any training

  Answered 11 months ago by VitaliiVVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this be used for golf?

Asked 2 years ago by Dietz.

• A:Answer Yes. It has a golf activity and the GPS is very accurate.

  Answered 2 years ago by Gdub137Verified Purchase

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