How to display Remaining Calories on the watch?

Quick question: Is there a way to see remaining calories on the watch? Maybe through a widget or something? I can see them on Garmin Connect Mobile alright, but so far I haven't been able to see them on the actual watch. Weird... For the Fenix 3 there was a widget (CalTrack) that did just that, but it hasn't been ported to the 5 yet apparently.

Not sure how data fields work either, but maybe through that? Or maybe an app? Or even a watch face that has that kind of functionality built in. I can't believe I am the only one that would find this helpful...

Also, on the Garmin Connect Mobile the symbol used on the Calories in/out screen and the MyDay screen for Remaining calories is that red flame thingy. On the watch, that same symbol is used to depict Active and Resting calories. Am I missing something here or is it just bad design?

Thanks!

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5287573 over 4 years ago +1

Agree this would be very useful

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0 Former Member over 8 years ago

I'd love to be able to see this as well. As far as I know it isn't currently possible.

0 Former Member over 5 years ago

Bump. Wondering if anyone wrote a widget.

0 Waykokid.ab over 5 years ago

This would be huge! I'd pay $5 for a widget like this.

0 5287573 over 4 years ago

Agree this would be very useful

0 JoeD91 over 3 years ago in reply to 5287573

I am looking for something to show remaining calories on the watch as well. A watch face or widget would be helpful.

0 Former Member over 3 years ago

I can't believe it has been over 4 years and this type of widget has still not been designed, I too would pay for it and to be honest, it's the one thing that is making me consider returning my garmin (first time user). Fitbit has better calorie tracking capabilities than this.

0 5010519 over 3 years ago in reply to Former Member

yes, I am also about to return my Instinct 2S Solar for this very reason. I have connected my Connect app with MyFitnessPal and in the app the data is displayed correctly, but it is not possible to transfer this to the watch. very sad