Fenix & edge

I own fenix 6 pro and edge 520. Some things like physio true up is not supported by edge 520. Should I record the activity only with edge 520 and just wear fenix without starting an activity? Or use edge as a monitor (discard activity) and record the activity on fenix?

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Former Member over 5 years ago +1 verified

I had the same issue when I used the Edge 520. The 520 doesn't support External screen mode so the only option is you want your ride included in your metrics on your Fenix is to record your ride on both…
1LEumT4P6Y over 5 years ago in reply to vaggos13 +1

I have the Edge 530 and the Fenix 6 and all parameters synchronize perfectly between devices.
Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to 1LEumT4P6Y +1 suggested

even intensity minutes?

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0 Dntom over 5 years ago

i start the activity on my fenix and use my edge 130 as external screen....

+1 Former Member over 5 years ago

I had the same issue when I used the Edge 520. The 520 doesn't support External screen mode so the only option is you want your ride included in your metrics on your Fenix is to record your ride on both devices. That's what I used to do. I recently sold my Edge 520 and bought the 530 which supports Physio trueup and external display. Now I only record my ride on my Edge and it appears on my Fenix and influences my performance metric on the Fenix too.

0 vaggos13 over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Thanks so I could just record activity on both and discard edge 520 activity.

0 7828711 over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

I too have the 530 and a 6s. However, when I wrap up a nice ride I see that I dont see some of the metrics (Intensity minutes, or heat acclimation index) is not transferring over. So, this again is a gap in the eco system. = annoying because I dont want to wear my watch AND use the 530!

0 vaggos13 over 5 years ago in reply to 7828711

So even if I buy garmin 530 I will still miss intensity minutes? Are you using a power meter with edge 530? I wonder if using a power meter it counts intensity minutes .

0 1LEumT4P6Y over 5 years ago in reply to vaggos13

I have the Edge 530 and the Fenix 6 and all parameters synchronize perfectly between devices.

+1 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to 1LEumT4P6Y

even intensity minutes?

0 derm4rder over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

That would be also my question. If I could pair the 830 with my HRM and get all the metrics synchronized with my fenix 6 would be awesome!

I am not sure if I wanted to buy a 830 just for the sake of an external display...

0 7828711 over 5 years ago in reply to vaggos13

I am not using a power meter. So, I cant say if this will make a difference. But, as a stand-a-lone unit.. its a no go. No I.M. is counted, nor is the heat index.. which is annoying as I also run and want to maintain that score between biking and running.

0 7828711 over 5 years ago in reply to 1LEumT4P6Y

I dont think so. Look again and you will see what we are talking about. This is not a unique issue.. its clearly stated that the 530 is not compatible with all metrics. Its just annoying, and Garmin should fix this.