Track friends during activity

My friend Forerunner 955 shows notifications on the watch screen when I start an activity. Live track is set on my side to. (I got the email notifications.)

But my Fenix 7 doesn’t shows notification on screen when he starts an activity.

How can I setup this kind of function on my Fenix?

0 EyessOnlyy over 2 years ago

Do you have GroupTrack configured?

If I remember well, on my Edge1030+ and 1040, I also have a specific GroupTrack data screen in the DataScreens section. On Fenix7 I cannot see it.

0 8012362 over 2 years ago in reply to EyessOnlyy

I have checked on my Fenix 7 and my friend forerunner 955. Each device is configured well, I think. I haven’t found group track data screen option.
I don’t know what can be the problem?

0 TWE over 2 years ago

It looks like that may not be available for all activities. But, they don't list which activities it isn't available for.

Does your friend have you listed as a connection/contact and do they also have you selected to share live event notifications? It looks like they can only do it for 24 hours at a time as well.

From the manual for the 955:

Live Event Sharing

Live event sharing allows you to send messages to friends and family during an event, providing real-time updates including cumulative time and last lap time. Before the event, you can customize the list of recipients and the message content in the Garmin Connect app.

Turning On Live Event Sharing

Before you can use live event sharing, you must set up the LiveTrack feature in the Garmin Connect app.

NOTE: LiveTrack features are available when your Forerunner watch is connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology, with a compatible Android phone.

In the Garmin Connect app, from the settings menu, select Safety & Tracking > Live Event Sharing.

You can customize the message triggers and options.
Go outside, and select a GPS activity on your Forerunner watch.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
Select > Live Event Sharing > Sharing.

Live event sharing is enabled for 24 hours.
Select Recipients to add people from your contacts.

If you were looking for the steps for Group Tracking, the group sharing for that device is at the bottom of the page here: www8.garmin.com/.../GUID-64F677A5-03E0-453F-BFE3-E1B93D6FA3FC.html