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Fenix 5x and Edge 520 Integration

I have Fenix 5X Plus and Edge 520 Plus and a lot of issues syncing them.

Basically, I use both when cycling but would only like to save one after the workout. The reason for it is that I would like just one of those two to upload to Strava. There is apparently Physio TrueUp and I tried it but it did not work as I would like it to: I did not see recovery time on my watch and there was no training effect in connect app when I dismissed the workout on my watch. (at that time I only saved my Edge 520 Plus and dismissed the workout on Fenix). I also bought a power meter and tried it yesterday. I decided to save both workouts (from my watch and bike) and now in Garmin Connect have two workouts: Fenix one has all the info but is missing the power meter data (my power meter is not added to my watch); Edge 520 has all the info including the power meter data (power meter is connected to my Edge).

Is there any way I could make my devises to communicate so I can always dismiss one of my workouts and keep the one from my bike? I do not want to lose any data, though (especially training effect) which seems to be the case when I do not save a workout on my Fenix.

Any advise would be much appreciated.

0 mcalista over 6 years ago

The Training Effect metric is not included in the 520+ - if you want it, you will need to save the Fenix workout. There's no way around this.

Assuming you are using the PM with ANT+, you can send the data to both head units. Bluetooth only allows one head unit.

Recovery time will come on the watch through Physio True Up. But you need to sync the 520+ with GC, then sync GC with the Fenix. Check your GC settings that you have Physio True Up enabled on BOTH devices.

Another alternative that you may want to experiment is Extended Display. Basically the data is recorded on the Fenix, but the fields are broadcast to 520+ to use as a larger and more convenient display.

0 Saad over 6 years ago in reply to mcalista

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=xlPIPCGvIL71AShlSZy9L6 seems to suggest that training effect is available on Edge 520 plus.

0 Saad over 6 years ago in reply to Saad

But going over my past rides in Garmin Connect mobile it is true I see no training effect for my rides recorded with my Edge 520 plus. Strange.

0 Marcin over 6 years ago

Thank you very much for your comments. Much appreciated.