How do I change the default activity type when uploading an activity from a device to Garmin Connect?

I have a Garmin Oregon 700, which I use almost exclusively for kayaking. Whenever I upload an activity into Garmin Connect from this device, it uploads as "cycling." I then have to manually change the activity type in both Connect and Strava (since I have automatic uploads from Connect to Strava enabled).

Is there a way to change this? I also have an Edge 830 and Forerunner 45, and both of these upload with the correct activity types (cycling and running, respectively). I can't find where this setting is configured.

0 seilogramp 3 months ago

The type of activity is based on the device's activity profiles and usually only on fitness devices, such as your 830 and 45. The Oregon, being in the "handheld" category, does not have this, at least not in the same way the fitness watches do.

As far as the kayak activity profile, not all Garmin watches have this either.

0 lytleric 3 months ago in reply to seilogramp

Thanks. Is there a way to have an activity not automatically upload as "cycling"? It seems odd that Garmin Connect would force that specific activity type - it's not even the first one on the drop-down list.