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Epix and Edge 830 Integration, read before buying.

Michael H.
over 2 years ago

I am a cyclist and use the Garmin Edge 830.  The Edge works okay most of the time.  I decided to buy the Epix instead of another smart watch so all my data would be captured in the Garmin Connect app and combined.  If you are looking to purchase either one and have them complement each other, don't count on it right now.  Following are some of my issues:

  • The Epix gives a recommended workout for cycling.  Great, I like that feature, but if I do the workout using the Epix and go into the Garmin Connect app, the Training Status, Load Focus, 7-Day Load are separate from the Edge.  For example my 7-day load on the Epix is 806-Optimal and on the Edge it is 890-Optimal.  My body has the same load, but it seems Garmin calculates Load on the device, NOT in the Garmin Connect App.
  • I wanted to use the Garmin Edge as the main cycling computer and show extended information to the Epix, but I can't do that.  For example, I want to display the Power/Heart Rate/ Cadence on the Edge and Navigation on the Epix.  NO, they don't work that way.  At least that I can find.  I have to start a separate activity on the Epix and do the navigation separate from the Edge. Sometimes I want the Navigation on the Edge and the Climb profile on the Epix.  nope.  Everything would have to be run separate.
  • If I use the Epix for a gym, running, or climbing workout, the data is separate in the Connect app.     

Overall I do like the Epix, but the integration of the Epix and Edge, and the integration of the Garmin devices and Garmin Connect is frustrating.  I could have bought a Polar, Apple, or Wahoo watch and used it the same way.  So, if anyone reading this is thinking their $1000 watch and their $500 cycling computer will work together, it won't, at least at this time.  One solution would be that Garmin have all the data combined in the Connect app and if I needed to see data for what was done in the Epix or Edge, then I can go to that unit.  I would never want that though.

As for the communication between the Edge and Epix, there are some major software revisions to do that.  Maybe someone here knows of a way to accomplish what I am seeking.

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    I have the Edge 530 and I use it as an „external display“ so that I can see different parameters on the edge and on the epix, the data source is only the epix!

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to Harry-Willi

    Thanks for the reply.  Are you using Extended Display Mode?  What do you show on the Edge and on the Epix?

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    For some of your problems, it is important to enable Physio TrueUp on both your Edge and your epix.  From Garmin:

    • Training Load

      • For accounts with both Edge cycling computers and watches, make sure to sync the Edge before starting any new activity on it. Failing to do this will cause the 7-Day Training Load to differ between the Edge, watch, and/or the Garmin Connect Training Status page.

    HTH

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to Michael H.

    Yes, the extended display mode! On the Edge I can see the first page of the epix, on the epix I can see the second page or the map. On the Edge there is always the first page, you cannot change this, but on the epix you can see the page you like.

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to gaijin

    Physio TrueUp has been enabled on both devices since I bought the Epix.  I always sync the Edge device prior to starting an activity.  It is the first thing the device does when I start it.  I am not sure how to manually sync the epix.  hmm  I assumed since the phone is right next to it, it is sync'd.

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to Harry-Willi

    Ok. Tried that.  I have 6 fields on the Epix page 1.  Only 4 of the 6 fields show on the Edge.  The edge shows Multisport Time and Lap Time across the top and the first 4 fileds from the epix.  On the Epix I have a continual options field across the top covering some of the data.  I only started a road bike activity and did not start a course. I did find that I can scroll the Edge pages by taping the screen and using the left right arrows.  Any idea how to get rid of multisport and lap time on the edge?  and get rid of the options banner on the epix?  Ok.  figured out how to get rid of the options banner.  I needed to start the activity.  Now the multisport and lap time on the edge to go.  I hope this conversation helps some people.

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to Michael H.

    For anyone seeking how to sync the watch, do the following, go to Garmin Connect: More: Garmin Devices: EPIX: Appearance: Controls: scroll to the bottom and add sync.  Then on the watch, hold the display brightness button, top left, to enter controls and find the sync.  Ill try and see if the Load will be normal after a couple of rides and post back here.  

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    I have the same set of devices. Everything works perfectly, just sync both your devices with Garmin connect after your ride.

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    Exact same devices and in the exact same situation. Extended display mode doesn’t show me the data I want and recording the ride on the edge 830 then leads to two separate training loads/statuses showing. I have followed the recommendations such as syncing and enabling Physio TrueUp but that still hasn’t resolved the problem. Super frustrating as I came from apple specifically to have all my data in one place and this just seems like a really silly software issue that takes a lot of value away from these devices.

    Has anyone been able to get it working as it is supposed to? If so, how? Ideally I would be able to use the Edge 830 when cycling and the Epix 2 for gym, walks, runs etc and then be able to look at the Connect app and see one set of aggregated data. Is this possible?