Hello fellow Fenix 7X Pro users,
I've been running with the newest Stryd pod for a few sessions now and have encountered several connection-related issues that I never experienced with my previous Stryd 1.2. I’m wondering if others have faced similar problems or found solutions.
My Setup:
- Garmin Fenix 7X Pro with Stryd Data Field
- Sensors Auto-Discovery: OFF
- Foot Pod (FP) + Running Dynamics (RD) sensors added manually with the correct device ID
Issues & Annoyances:
1) Foot Pod Connection on Activity Start
- When I start a running activity, the Stryd icons keep blinking, and the watch does not automatically connect to the pod.
- The pod appears in the Sensors menu under Garmin settings, so it should be awake.
- The only way to connect it is by manually selecting it in the Sensors menu before starting the activity.
- On my previous Stryd 1.2, the connection was seamless—it initialized automatically, just like my HRM does.
→ Has anyone with the Fenix 7X Pro found a fix for this? Does your foot pod connect automatically?
2) "Detach RD Pod" Notification After Every Run
- At the end of each run, I receive a notification telling me to detach the RD pod from my clothes.
- Unlike some users on Fenix 6 and 8, I don’t see an option to "never show again."
→ Is there a setting on the Fenix 7X Pro to permanently disable this notification?
3) Using Two Stryd Pods with One Watch
- I still have my old Stryd 1.2 and would like to use it with another pair of shoes.
- Since the Stryd app on Garmin is tied to one device ID, I’m unsure how to switch between two pods efficiently.
→ What’s the best way to handle multiple Stryd pods on the same watch?
Final Thoughts
I was hoping for a smoother experience when upgrading from Stryd 1.2, but so far, these connection issues have been frustrating. If these behaviors are intentional rather than bugs, I may need to consider a return or refund.
Any advice, insights, or workarounds from Fenix 7X Pro users would be much appreciated!
