Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire Edition Owner's Manual

The device is compatible with these optional, wireless ANT+ 

accessories.
• Heart rate monitor, such as HRM-Run

™

)

• Bike speed and cadence sensor (

• Foot pod (

• Power sensor, such as Vector

™

• tempe

™

 wireless temperature sensor (

)

For information about compatibility and purchasing additional 

sensors, go to 

.

The first time you connect a sensor to your device using ANT+ 

wireless technology, you must pair the device and sensor. After 

they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically 

when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within 

range.
NOTE: If a heart rate monitor was bundled with your device, the 

included heart rate monitor is already paired with your device.

If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate 

monitor (

).

The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until 

you put it on.

Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.
NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ sensors 

while pairing.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New.

Select an option:
• Select Search All.
• Select your sensor type.
After the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status 

changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor data appears 

in the data page loop or a custom data field.

You can use a compatible bike speed or cadence sensor to 

send data to your device.
• Pair the sensor with your device (

).

• Update your fitness user profile information (

).

• Set your wheel size (

).

• Go for a ride (

).

• Go to 

 for a list of ANT+ sensors 

that are compatible with your device (such as Vector).

• For more information, see the owner's manual for your power 

meter.

• Adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities 

).

• Use range alerts to be notified when you reach a specified 

power zone (

).

• Customize the power data fields (

).

Before you can use compatible electronic shifters, such as 

Shimano

®

 Di2

™

 shifters, you must pair them with your device 

). You can customize the 

optional data fields (

). 

The fēnix 5/5S device displays current adjustment values when 

the sensor is in adjustment mode.

Your fēnix device can be used with the Varia Vision

™

 device, 

Varia

™

 smart bike lights, and rearview radar to improve 

situational awareness. See the owner's manual for your Varia 

device for more information.
NOTE: You may need to update the fēnix software before 

pairing Varia devices (

).

Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the 

foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when 

you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak. The 

foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart 

rate monitor).
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to 

conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message 

appears on your device. Approximately five hours of battery life 

remain.

Before you can calibrate your device, you must acquire GPS 

signals and pair your device with the foot pod (

).

The foot pod is self-calibrating, but you can improve the 

accuracy of the speed and distance data with a few outdoor runs 

using GPS.

Stand outside for 5 minutes with a clear view of the sky.

Start a running activity.

Run on a track without stopping for 10 minutes.

Stop your activity, and save it.
Based on the recorded data, the foot pod calibration value 

changes, if necessary. You should not need to calibrate the 

foot pod again unless your running style changes.

Before you can calibrate your device, you must pair your device 

with the foot pod sensor (

).

Manual calibration is recommended if you know your calibration 

factor. If you have calibrated a foot pod with another Garmin 

product, you may know your calibration factor.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories.

Select your foot pod.

Select Cal. Factor > Set Value.

Adjust the calibration factor:
• Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low.
• Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high.

Before you can customize the foot pod speed and distance, you 

must pair your device with the foot pod sensor (

).

You can set your device to calculate pace and distance from 

your foot pod data instead of GPS data.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories.

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ANT+ Sensors