I was gifted this watch in barely used condition from a family member that upgraded for something triathlon specific. This was a great quick start for understanding the user interface. Thank you!
I like this watch. Seems like a normal watch. Though it does so much more. I'm able to see it in daylight and don't need to turn the screen on to see it. I just purchased this recently used, it didn't come with a manual so you helped me out. Thanks.
Thank you for the overview, during the video I was wondering what functions this watch has, I am new in this and maybe doing that will add more engagement to people like me that are new in this, so first we know what it can do, and then we learn how to do it.
This is helpful and I appreciate your time to show us but please use just one finger on the watch. I have trouble telling if you are pressing with your right thumb or right index finger in a lot of this video.
Hi Joseph. Thank you for your comment. The most important part to understand is the first one where I explain the use of each button. It really is the most important one and this is why I begin with this one. Once you really get it, you won't even need to see where I press to do what I do. It will become obvious.
This video was great! This watch is really awesome, I just wish the heart rate tracker was accurate. Mine is always at least 10-15 heart beats off of what my heart rate actually is.
Bought this watch for super cheap private seller and I am so happy with it. Especially as an active person who hikes, runs, and also my line of work. If you have the cash, or find a deal... Buy it. They're other great Garmin's but for me this one is it.
Thanks for the videos! I have the "surf" edition and I'm trying to figure out what steps to take to activate "surfline sessions" when I go surfing? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you for the video! I don't understand which one is the "select" button. I was hoping you would cover that. I see how to go up and down, but when I see an option I want to select, which of all the buttons should I be pressing?
I just realised on day 2, the biggest omission is not labeling GPS as Select inside the bezel - that's the one that matters perhaps more than any other AND as exercises turn on GPS on/off automatically, so I may never need to use that button for it's GPS function.
Hey , to simply practice walking activity or running or interval training activity will you get this one or the Forerunner 45?! Which i already have Sir !! ;-) .. i'm asking that because i like the exterior of the Instinct and i thought of buying it ... BUT... maybe .. i think that for running and workout ... the Forerunner 45 it does have a more clear screen and better "on the fly" readeablility during activity or workout.. I am curious to read your opinion about that.. thank you from italy ..
Ahah. That is a good question. I really liked that instinct. My actual favorite watch is the tactix. I never tried yet the forerunner but I should receive my forerunner 55 and 945 this week. I will test it and review it. You will be able to see my review on this channel playlist : ua-cam.com/video/LxL9EYGU430/v-deo.html Cheers. 😉
It's very hard to see which buttons you are pushing and when... The most important thing that everybody wants to know up front is "is there a Home button?" and "how do you get to the main "Time" face when you're at something else? There does not seem to be a Home button to me, to get to the time immediately from whatever other "page" I might be on... That's a huge flaw in this watch!
If you press and hold the back button you will get back to the home page. Now about the buttons, this is the most important you need to learn about that watch, and this is why I explain it at the very begening of the video. Once you get what each button do, it become very easy to navigate inside the watch and learn how to use it by yourself.
The screen is only black and white. I think it depend of what you want. I didn't try the vivo active yet. But here is my full review of the instinct : ua-cam.com/video/mX91PXRx_IM/v-deo.html Enjoy.
Can the watch receive notifications? I missed my calls texts and alarms. I have generic DZ09 that is vibrating from anything in notifications including calls
I never tried the solar model. Many people tell me that the solar is a very interesting model and that the battery almost never die. But technically yes they are the same. But like I told you, I never tested it yet. I just don't see the point of paying this much for a plastic watch. I mean at this price, I would put the little extra to get a Fénix. It got maps, it got more data on screen and it's a very beautifull watch.
Hum. I would be happy to help you but I don't know what is a OS gris reference. You can get many type of grid position. You can see a bit more into that video : ua-cam.com/video/y-tkYAyp2C4/v-deo.html That is on a tactic but it is very simillar.
This will depend on how you use the watch. There is many factor. Take a look at my review, I talk about the battery time : ua-cam.com/video/mX91PXRx_IM/v-deo.html But yes it got a rechargeable battery that you need to plug it in.
hi, how are you? My name is Marcelo and live in Argentina. Im a long distance runner but i ´ve problems with the battery life of my Garmin Instinct; as you said in another tutorial, the battery life of this watch is 14 days, guest what.... in the last 2 ultramarathon, the battery of my watch didn´t pass 7 hours ... i do not why... could you indicate me an especific tutorial about how to fix that power problem?. Thank you so much.Greetings from ARGENTINA.
Well for sure there is no Garmin Watches, or no GPS watches at all that can get 14 days of GPS. That being said, for sure your watch should give you way more than 7 hours. I don't remember what was the charge of the first instinct but it was not huge. But there is some feature that you could look at to increase charge time. Blood oxygen reader, GPS precision, hr sensor, backlighting. You got an estimate of time before starting the activity. If it don't last the time of the estimate, you might have a trouble with the battery,
I just bought an Instinct 2 watch to connect with a Woo device and record kite surfing session. Unfortunately Garmin instinct 2 says Garmin firmware bug waiting for resolution when trying to connect to device. Wrote Garmin, but 2 weeks without a reply, been searching online and can see a beta version 13.10 software upgrade might fix the problem, unfortunately cant sign into my Garmin account on my lap top which is required to make this software update. Says my email and password is incorrect but when using the same in mobile app i can log in no problem. Should have bought Apple
Garmin service is surely not the best. I don't know anything about Woo unfortunately. Usualy update are made directly on the watch when it's available or over night thrue the connection over the Garmin Connect App. Garmin have more than one service, I believe the account you are trying to connect on the phone and your computer is not the same.
I can assure you that yes, you can receive messages from whatsapp, fb messenger, etc, even from snap chat. But if you want a quick reply, then it can only be used on the Android system, not the iOS system.
@@HowToPM ok thanks do u know how to see how much charge is on it it turned up today so working out how to set it up i may get fenix 6 or save for 7x down the line though ? many for more maps and it be good to see if there is a google map app to sync it to watch screen Do u know how many locations u can save on the instinct though as think memory is 16mb
Technically as a black pixel is on it would drain more in that state. But as it's an MIP screen, it will barely change anything. Here is a video that might interest you about that : ua-cam.com/video/AQB7xg3ZRRk/v-deo.html
That is a very good question and i will take the time to make a video about it. In the mean time, it's pretty much the same thing that on my Tactix except that at the end you will have no maps. Just a line on the screen. That video might help you : ua-cam.com/video/Cax0lRfBJJY/v-deo.html
Geez settings and settings and more settings and then the settings for the settings of setting them. Couldnt they just make phone app to do this all with ease?
Honestly I think it's pretty simple and I love the fact that everything is built in the watch. You don't have to use setting if you hate that. But just keep in mind that if you want to modify anything on any page, press and hold the ''up'' button. That's it.
I had to replace my VivoActive (because you can't replace the watch band) and Garmin support said the Instinct was the best upgrade. WAY too much menu diving. I HATE this goddamn watch.
Horrible video. I couldn't tell which button he was pushing when as he had both hands on the watch at all times. And he just jumped arround seemingly without any logic and without explaining what he was doing. I am more confused than before watching this video!
That is why I start by explaining what the buttons do and how to navigate in the watch. So then it become obvious what button I am pressing. Just listen again the very beginning.
Me too. Too complicated. Followed the instructions in the Manuel. Not much help. Had a Garmin before this one, also with GPS. Worked great until it died. Bought this as a replacement. Followed the instructions as best I could to create a walk. I can't get it to shut off and buzzes on my wrist every km, even in the car. Fed up with it.
I was gifted this watch in barely used condition from a family member that upgraded for something triathlon specific. This was a great quick start for understanding the user interface. Thank you!
Super helpful -I have had this thing on my watch and not utilizing it well, this will make the watch worth it - thankeeeeee :)
I like this watch. Seems like a normal watch. Though it does so much more. I'm able to see it in daylight and don't need to turn the screen on to see it.
I just purchased this recently used, it didn't come with a manual so you helped me out.
Thanks.
The manual is online and it’s a fairly chunky one
Thank you, very useful. Trying it out tomorrow
I don't know what anything means on this watch but I love it!!!
awesome ty. Just got the watch and you gave me the info I was looking for!
Ahah!! Thank you for your comment Jae. I'm glad it helped!
Very awesome video, many many thanks!
Thank you, I am going to go for a hike in the Bodega Bay area and hope to track my steps!
Thank you for the overview, during the video I was wondering what functions this watch has, I am new in this and maybe doing that will add more engagement to people like me that are new in this, so first we know what it can do, and then we learn how to do it.
So helpful. Thank you!
Thank you for the video, it really helped
Thanks, I just received my watch, and this helped me out!
This is helpful and I appreciate your time to show us but please use just one finger on the watch. I have trouble telling if you are pressing with your right thumb or right index finger in a lot of this video.
Hi Joseph. Thank you for your comment. The most important part to understand is the first one where I explain the use of each button.
It really is the most important one and this is why I begin with this one. Once you really get it, you won't even need to see where I press to do what I do. It will become obvious.
This video was great! This watch is really awesome, I just wish the heart rate tracker was accurate. Mine is always at least 10-15 heart beats off of what my heart rate actually is.
Thanks for the introduction, i think i will just get a simple stop watch.
Bought this watch for super cheap private seller and I am so happy with it. Especially as an active person who hikes, runs, and also my line of work.
If you have the cash, or find a deal... Buy it. They're other great Garmin's but for me this one is it.
Purchased today, this video is very helpful to say the least, thx man!
whats up with the Christopher Waltz like voice lol
*Christoph
He's French Canadian. It's a wonderful accent in my opinion.
Right??? It's like Hans Landa is explaining the watch, ROFL
I can't un hear it
WAY too much info 🤦♂️
Excellent!
Thanks just got watch was puzzled, but I get it now
Zajebista recenzja...kupuję. łapka w górę ✌️👍💪
aha. dziękuję za komentarz, cieszę się, że Ci się podobało
Great watch.
I thought that I ll see what notification I can receive on the watch but no ... u did another million similar review
My favorite watch.
2yrs strong 💪🏻
How's the battery life now?
Just ordered one. this is helpful thanks
Thank you for your comment. I have a lot of other tutoriels if you need when you will receive it.
May 24 is my B Day yet me. Good video thank you
really cool
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Thanks for the videos! I have the "surf" edition and I'm trying to figure out what steps to take to activate "surfline sessions" when I go surfing? Any advice would be appreciated.
Hi John. I never tried the Surf Edition. The surfline option is probably in the same menu as the other sports.
helpful video but did I miss what buttons you were hitting to set up or remove? will watch again see what i missed
Hello Aaron. I'm not sure to understand your question. If there is something to remove you should acces that feature by holding the UP button.
Would it make sense to clearly show what you’re pressing versus pushing buttons stealthily with your finger knuckle?
My thoughts exactly, what button is he pushing?
It is a button watch, not a touch watch
How do you stop and start an activity? I want to go road biking where it will sync to my Strava. The guy at Best Buy was no help.
4:16
Thank you for the video! I don't understand which one is the "select" button. I was hoping you would cover that. I see how to go up and down, but when I see an option I want to select, which of all the buttons should I be pressing?
Select button is the one at 2o'clock
@@HowToPM thank you so much :)
I just realised on day 2, the biggest omission is not labeling GPS as Select inside the bezel - that's the one that matters perhaps more than any other AND as exercises turn on GPS on/off automatically, so I may never need to use that button for it's GPS function.
It's a horribly unhelpful interface for the first few months...
Hey , to simply practice walking activity or running or interval training activity will you get this one or the Forerunner 45?! Which i already have Sir !! ;-) .. i'm asking that because i like the exterior of the Instinct and i thought of buying it ... BUT... maybe .. i think that for running and workout ... the Forerunner 45 it does have a more clear screen and better "on the fly" readeablility during activity or workout.. I am curious to read your opinion about that.. thank you from italy ..
Ahah. That is a good question. I really liked that instinct. My actual favorite watch is the tactix. I never tried yet the forerunner but I should receive my forerunner 55 and 945 this week. I will test it and review it. You will be able to see my review on this channel playlist : ua-cam.com/video/LxL9EYGU430/v-deo.html
Cheers. 😉
@@HowToPM at the end it seems i will be having a Garmin Instinct .. thanks again
It's very hard to see which buttons you are pushing and when... The most important thing that everybody wants to know up front is "is there a Home button?" and "how do you get to the main "Time" face when you're at something else? There does not seem to be a Home button to me, to get to the time immediately from whatever other "page" I might be on... That's a huge flaw in this watch!
If you press and hold the back button you will get back to the home page.
Now about the buttons, this is the most important you need to learn about that watch, and this is why I explain it at the very begening of the video. Once you get what each button do, it become very easy to navigate inside the watch and learn how to use it by yourself.
Great tutorial, now have to find my sleep data report.
It should be in the widget. You can also see it in the Garmin Connect app or website.
Hey there does it have like a coloured screen? And btw which is better garmin instinct or garmin vivoactive 3 element?
The screen is only black and white. I think it depend of what you want. I didn't try the vivo active yet. But here is my full review of the instinct : ua-cam.com/video/mX91PXRx_IM/v-deo.html
Enjoy.
@@HowToPM thanks
Can the watch receive notifications? I missed my calls texts and alarms. I have generic DZ09 that is vibrating from anything in notifications including calls
Hi Timothy, when you receive the notification you can click it to adjust it's parameter.
@@HowToPM thank you
When u got to say swim on the watch I do you start and stop the swim plz
How the heck do I find my GPS co-ord and enter a future starting and ending co-ordinate?
Can you change to positive display ?
I think you can. This video should help you : ua-cam.com/video/IHvZV-jPOHI/v-deo.html
Apart from the
Solar itself…Are the features and instructions the same for the Instinct Solar?
I never tried the solar model. Many people tell me that the solar is a very interesting model and that the battery almost never die. But technically yes they are the same. But like I told you, I never tested it yet. I just don't see the point of paying this much for a plastic watch. I mean at this price, I would put the little extra to get a Fénix. It got maps, it got more data on screen and it's a very beautifull watch.
The solar has a few different features. Not very many different things. But a few.
Can you get OS grid reference on this watch?
Hum. I would be happy to help you but I don't know what is a OS gris reference. You can get many type of grid position.
You can see a bit more into that video : ua-cam.com/video/y-tkYAyp2C4/v-deo.html
That is on a tactic but it is very simillar.
I am struggling to turn off some course I seem to be on. I have turned on and off, even allowed it to drain... I am still "off course"...
I'm not sure to understand your question but if you want to disable a couse, you might want to go into ''navigation'', and the ''end navigation''
How long does the battery last? Do u have to plug it in or is it a regular battery that lasts like a year?
This will depend on how you use the watch. There is many factor. Take a look at my review, I talk about the battery time : ua-cam.com/video/mX91PXRx_IM/v-deo.html
But yes it got a rechargeable battery that you need to plug it in.
You have to charge it
Hi, please fix comma-splices in description.
hi, how are you? My name is Marcelo and live in Argentina.
Im a long distance runner but i ´ve problems with the battery life of my Garmin Instinct; as you said in another tutorial, the battery life of this watch is 14 days, guest what.... in the last 2 ultramarathon, the battery of my watch didn´t pass 7 hours ... i do not why... could you indicate me an especific tutorial about how to fix that power problem?.
Thank you so much.Greetings from ARGENTINA.
Well for sure there is no Garmin Watches, or no GPS watches at all that can get 14 days of GPS. That being said, for sure your watch should give you way more than 7 hours. I don't remember what was the charge of the first instinct but it was not huge. But there is some feature that you could look at to increase charge time.
Blood oxygen reader, GPS precision, hr sensor, backlighting.
You got an estimate of time before starting the activity.
If it don't last the time of the estimate, you might have a trouble with the battery,
How do i change the start/home screen?
Like that : ua-cam.com/video/IHvZV-jPOHI/v-deo.html
How the hell do you change the date
I'm a bit out of my league.
Does this watch need to be synced to a smart phone in order to track your pace? (GPS)
It's fully independent. You don't need a phone.
The only thing you won't have without a phone is the weather.
@@HowToPM Awesome, thank you for the reply.
on the basic instinct can the email be disabled and leaving sms active
Yes. You choose what notification show up on watch.
Cool
Another high end consumer tracking device.
Possible to see temperatur without phone?
Negative, as the watch receive that info from the phone.
@@HowToPM are u sure? It says on specs sheet that the watch has a temperaturesensor?
I just bought an Instinct 2 watch to connect with a Woo device and record kite surfing session. Unfortunately Garmin instinct 2 says Garmin firmware bug waiting for resolution when trying to connect to device. Wrote Garmin, but 2 weeks without a reply, been searching online and can see a beta version 13.10 software upgrade might fix the problem, unfortunately cant sign into my Garmin account on my lap top which is required to make this software update. Says my email and password is incorrect but when using the same in mobile app i can log in no problem. Should have bought Apple
Garmin service is surely not the best.
I don't know anything about Woo unfortunately.
Usualy update are made directly on the watch when it's available or over night thrue the connection over the Garmin Connect App.
Garmin have more than one service, I believe the account you are trying to connect on the phone and your computer is not the same.
I had problem with the bluetooth connection in garmin instict 2 mmafter a update it ! can you help me
You should be able to connect it back that way : ua-cam.com/video/Bd8u4pkNxII/v-deo.html
Hi! The watch can receive notification like WhatsApp etc....?
I never personally tested it with WhatsApp but technically yes.
I can assure you that yes, you can receive messages from whatsapp, fb messenger, etc, even from snap chat. But if you want a quick reply, then it can only be used on the Android system, not the iOS system.
Does E sport one do all of this ?
It should look almost identical. I think it's exactly the same, but they add some little thing for gaming.
@@HowToPM ok thanks do u know how to see how much charge is on it it turned up today so working out how to set it up i may get fenix 6 or save for 7x down the line though ?
many for more maps and it be good to see if there is a google map app to sync it to watch screen
Do u know how many locations u can save on the instinct though as think memory is 16mb
Sleep monitoring available???
Yes there is one. It's more precise on the latest model however.
That's a bingo!!
how do I make my back screen black so I can conserve my battery?
Technically as a black pixel is on it would drain more in that state. But as it's an MIP screen, it will barely change anything.
Here is a video that might interest you about that : ua-cam.com/video/AQB7xg3ZRRk/v-deo.html
@@HowToPM awesome. thanks for your help.
It's kinda hard to tell which button you're pushing a lot of the time.
Repass the first section where I show what buttons do what. Once you get it, this watch become very easy to use.
Is this the one that has that splinter cell night vision?
The tactical edition might have it.
How did you get Christoph Waltz to narrate the video?
Ahah. It's funny you are not the first to tell me that. 😂 Well that's my voice. 😉
👍👍👍
The watch powers off when the button is pressed to perform the activities.
Oups. That doens't sound good. I never experience that before but that look like a defectuosity.
u know what stops me buying them? I M SO LAZY TO SET THEM UP AND TRY TO UNDERSTAND FEATURES AND HOW TO USE THEM
I takes about 5 minute to setup. You can then personalized it as you wish but after 5 minute you got a totally working watch.
You sound like Dr King Schultz
How to upload hiking trail into watch?
That is a very good question and i will take the time to make a video about it. In the mean time, it's pretty much the same thing that on my Tactix except that at the end you will have no maps. Just a line on the screen. That video might help you : ua-cam.com/video/Cax0lRfBJJY/v-deo.html
I just want to set up a run Holy shit why so freaking busy?
Difficult to follow......
The most important part is the first one where I explain the button. Once you get that one, everything become easier. ;)
Me too trouble talking.
Geez settings and settings and more settings and then the settings for the settings of setting them. Couldnt they just make phone app to do this all with ease?
Honestly I think it's pretty simple and I love the fact that everything is built in the watch. You don't have to use setting if you hate that. But just keep in mind that if you want to modify anything on any page, press and hold the ''up'' button. That's it.
@@HowToPM Yeah I managed everything, thanks. But would still be easier through app I think.
Some people seam to think like you. It is now becoming possible with the newer models.
to fast to much info
I had to replace my VivoActive (because you can't replace the watch band) and Garmin support said the Instinct was the best upgrade. WAY too much menu diving.
I HATE this goddamn watch.
It is a very editable watch. I understand that some people don't like that. I personally love that.
Horrible video. I couldn't tell which button he was pushing when as he had both hands on the watch at all times. And he just jumped arround seemingly without any logic and without explaining what he was doing. I am more confused than before watching this video!
That is why I start by explaining what the buttons do and how to navigate in the watch. So then it become obvious what button I am pressing. Just listen again the very beginning.
Way way waaay too complex....
The most important is to understand how buttons works. Once you get it it's pretty easy.
This watch is trash.
yup, the kinda trash you take out everyday because of its usability
This was absolutely no help at all
I am still at a complete loss as to how to work this watch and my face looked nothing like his
I agree. He spent half the video talking about up/down and analyzing a walk menu.
Me too. Too complicated. Followed the instructions in the Manuel. Not much help. Had a Garmin before this one, also with GPS. Worked great until it died. Bought this as a replacement. Followed the instructions as best I could to create a walk. I can't get it to shut off and buzzes on my wrist every km, even in the car. Fed up with it.
Very confusing video
Nearly useless video. Nothing here that actually helps anyone actually use the features. If I could give two thumbs down, I would.