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Stop auto upload to Garmin Connect

I use my Forerunner 235 for running and cycling and all synchs nicely to Strava. How do I stop my new Edge from synching? I haven't bought the chest strap (££) and my husband will also use the Edge - don't want dual uploads or his uploads on my account

Can this be done?

0 KevinJames over 5 years ago

If you're not fussed about the connected features, then don't pair it to your phone. You can still let it sync courses, workouts, firmware updates, etc.over wifi (just make sure you turn off the wifi's Auto Upload)

Although, if the only reason you're not using the Edge 530 to record your ride is the lack of a chest strap, then there is the option to broadcast the heart rate from the Forerunner to the Edge.

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/forerunner230/EN-US/GUID-0C4E7DFB-E1C4-4EA8-885B-4DF88B3CD341.html

(this second option won't prevent the issue of your husband's rides appearing in your feed)

0 CarolineEdwar over 5 years ago in reply to KevinJames

Thanks Kevin - I'll give that a go. I'll be deleting the watch ride then when I use the Edge!

0 KevinJames over 5 years ago in reply to CarolineEdwar

On my 935 you can broadcast without having to record. I would guess it's the same on the 235.

0 mcalista over 5 years ago in reply to CarolineEdwar

If you are going to be sharing the Edge, it is probably best to record on both your watch and the Edge, but at the end of the ride, save it on the watch and Discard on the Edge.

0 Tim_B_ over 5 years ago

If you each have your devices synced to Garmin Connect Mobile app on your device, I’m fairly sure you can select the Auto Upload function per device

0 CarolineEdwar over 5 years ago in reply to KevinJames

I've sorted the broadcast thanks - just working on how to import a route I've mapped on Strava

0 KevinJames over 5 years ago in reply to Tim_B_

Yes, I'd missed this. I was looking at the web-based Connect that does not have this toggle switch. So there are a few options for Caroline, depending on how she wants to use the devices:

1. Record on the 235 and just use the Edge 530 as a display, not a recording device - Discard Ride at the end

2. Record on the 235 and Edge 530 (as a back-up), but turn off Auto Upload in the mobile app.

3. Broadcast HR to the Edge 530 and use it to record the ride. This will capture the extra training metrics that the 235 does not have. When you husband uses it, get him to Discard at the end (assuming he is using a different device to record the ride)

0 KevinJames over 5 years ago in reply to CarolineEdwar

Star the route in Strava and it will automatically get synced to Garmin Connect, and then to the 530

0 CarolineEdwar over 5 years ago in reply to KevinJames

Thanks - I'll be doing number 3 to start with so I get the extra metrics (i'm a stats geek). I will therefore discard the one from the watch if it uploads. As I run as well it would be a pain to toggle mobile uploads on and off on the watch!

0 CarolineEdwar over 5 years ago in reply to KevinJames

Perfect - it's working now. Thanks for all your help today