How to add an activity profile to a Garmin watch

Key Takeaways

• Garmin watches have preloaded activity profiles and a wide range of additional options available.
• You can add new activity profiles directly to your watch to use them quickly without needing to sync.
• Or, use the Garmin Connect app on your phone to add new activity profiles to your watch.

Garmin watches come out of the box with various activity profiles. Those options vary by watch, but they all come preloaded with a few common activities like walking, running, outdoor riding, and strength training. However, not all of the ones already on your watch are available from Garmin. Just because you don’t see an activity profile on your watch for the type of activity you like to engage in doesn’t mean you can’t track it.

Of course, the list is endless, and what you can add depends on your specific Garmin device. But Garmin offers a much wider list of activity profiles, from cyclocross and e-mountain biking to pickleball, tricks, fishing, and more. Chances are good that if you participate in an activity, Garmin will probably have a profile for it.

How to add an activity profile using your Garmin watch

Add new tasks to your hand

Having the option to add new profiles to your watch is very convenient. The new activity will be available immediately, so there is no need to wait for your watch to sync. Also, it doesn’t matter if you don’t have your phone with you.

1. On your Garmin watch, tap Start/Stop (top right button).
2. Scroll to and select Add.
3. Find the job you want to add. Others view group tasks into folders of task types. Expand the folder by pressing Start/Stop button.
4. Select the function you want to add using the Start/Stop button.
5. use the At the top again Down buttons (middle left and bottom) to place the job where you want it in your job list.
6. Press the button Start/Stop accept button.

How to add an activity profile using Garmin Connect

Use your phone to add multiple job profiles

While it’s convenient to use your watch to add new profiles gradually, sometimes it can be easier to use your phone to change your watch settings. Fortunately, you can do that with the Garmin Connect app.

1. Open the Garmin Connect operating system.
2. Select the device icon in the upper right corner.
3. Select the Garmin device to which you would like to add a new activity profile.
4. Select Activities and Applications.
5. Scroll down and select Add.
6. Synchronize your Garmin watch.