Step 2: Installing the OnTracx Data Field

Install via Garmin Connect IQ Store

1. Open the Garmin Connect app on your phone.
2. Tap the More button (three horizontal dots) on the home screen.
3. Scroll down and select Connect IQ Store (download if necessary).
4. Search for 'OnTracx Load I Data Field'.
5. Tap Install to add it to your Garmin device.
   

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2. connect a first time with the sensor to register the serial number to your watch (be sure you are the only one connecting with an OnTracx sensor in that stage given the watch will connect with the first OnTracx device available).

From that point, the serial number will be visible in the ‘instellingen’ / ‘settings’ making sure your watch will always look for your sensor!

First Time Connecting With the Sensor:

The first time you connect with an OnTracx sensor, the serial device of the sensor will be stored so your watch will always try connect to that specific sensor!

If you want to connect with an other OnTracx sensor, remove the serial number in the ‘instellingen’ or ‘settings’ so your watch will be free to pair with a new OnTracx sensor the next time!

Step 4: Adding the Data Field to Your Watch

1. Press and hold the UP button (left middle button) to open Settings.
2. Navigate to Activities & Apps.
3. Select the running activity mode you use most (e.g., Run, Treadmill, Trail, Track).
4. Select Data Screens.
5. Scroll down and choose Add New.
6. Select Custom Data, then choose Field 1.
   • (Optional: You can add the data field to an existing watch face and combine it with other metrics.)
7. Select Connect IQ Fields and choose OnTracx.
8. Move OnTracx to the top position and confirm.

Repeat these steps for all running activity profiles you use (Run, Treadmill, Trail, Track, etc.).

Step 5: Optimizing Data Recording

1. Press and hold the UP button to access Settings.
2. Scroll down and select System Settings.
3. Tap Data Recording.
4. Change the Frequency to Every Second.
5. Press and hold the UP button to return to the main watch screen.
   

Step 6: Starting a Running Session with the OnTracx Sensor

1. Disconnect the sensor from the OnTracx app and fully close the app (the watch and phone cannot connect to the sensor simultaneously).
2. Turn on the OnTracx sensor.
3. Press the START button (right upper button) to begin a running activity.
4. Wait for the sensor to connect with your watch (this may take a few moments). The data field will display "Searching...".
5. Once connected, the display will show "POWER_ON".
6. Press START again to begin your running session.
7. Enjoy your run!
   

Step 7: Stopping a Running Session with the OnTracx Sensor

1. Press STOP (right upper button) to end the running session.
2. Select Save to record your activity.
3. Review your stats (OnTracx data is NOT visible in Garmin’s post-run stats).
4. Return to the main watch interface (Do not stay in running mode, otherwise the sensor won’t be found by the OnTracx app!
5. Check if the sensor is in POWER ON mode (continuous LED on).
6. Open the OnTracx app and select ‘Connect Sensor’.
7. Choose your sensor to sync data automatically with the OnTracx dashboard.
   

You MUST complete all of these steps to successfully synch your running data to your OnTracx application!

Now you're all set to track your running load with OnTracx on your Garmin watch!

NOTE: While we do store OnTracx data directly in .fit files that are transferred to Garmin, Garmin has no intention to extract our data and visualize it in the Connect app. We are currently working on a Garmin integration that will pull Garmin running sessions from the Garmin database to the OnTracx database so we can match load with the GPS data from your session and relate it to other metrics that are embedded within the Garmin ecosystem.