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How can you change the built in GPS settings to another country?

I recently moved back to NZ from the UK and I can't use GPS for any of my activities. Is there a way I can set up the Maps/GPS to work for my runs and bike rides?

Cheers.

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Josef over 5 years ago +1 verified
Hi, I believe the watch uses GPS information from the phone, so I suggest:
- turn on GPS on your phone
- let your phone sync with Garmin Connect Mobile app on your phone
- start an activity using GPS on your…

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+1 Josef over 5 years ago

Hi, I believe the watch uses GPS information from the phone, so I suggest:

turn on GPS on your phone
let your phone sync with Garmin Connect Mobile app on your phone
start an activity using GPS on your watch

Maybe you have to try different GPS settings on your watch (after starting the activity go to settings - GPS) since Glonass and Galileo are possibly not available in NZ.

0 4718684 over 5 years ago in reply to Josef

Thank you!

I've had a play around and found GPS in the settings. I think it just needed a lot of time to register what was happening. Its connecting to GPS faster now! (No longer a 10 or so minute wait). Looking forward to measuring my NZ Lockdown exercise!

Keep safe!

0 Former Member over 5 years ago

The watch has standalone GPS. No cellular needed.

0 Josef over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Yes, the watch has its own GPS. However, I believe it uses something like Assisted GPS to speed up the GPS fix.

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Josef

It uses it's own GPS chip. I never run or ride with my phone anywhere near my person. That's the whole reason I purchased the watch so I can ditch the phon,e too cumbersome.

0 Josef over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

You are right, again. Still, I think it is a good idea to have the watch sync with your phone before starting a GPS activity. This allows the watch to also get whatever Assisted-GPS-information it needs to do a quick GPS fix.

0 4040495 over 3 years ago in reply to 4718684

How to find the gps settings?

0 Garmin-AmberD over 3 years ago in reply to 4040495

Hello! When you select an activity you will go to activity settings and then GPS settings.