How to Connect Garmin Watch to Peloton

Peloton is a popular fitness platform that offers interactive workouts, including cycling, running, strength training, and more. If you own a Garmin watch and want to connect it to your Peloton experience, you’re in luck! By following a few simple steps, you can easily sync your Garmin watch with your Peloton bike or treadmill. This article will guide you through the process and provide answers to some common questions.

Connecting your Garmin Watch to Peloton:

1. Ensure that your Garmin watch is fully charged.
2. Turn on your Peloton bike or treadmill and navigate to the home screen.
3. Tap on the profile icon located on the bottom right corner of the screen.
4. Go to “Settings” and select “Bluetooth & Devices.”
5. On your Garmin watch, activate the Bluetooth feature going to the settings menu.
6. On the Peloton screen, select “Connect Device” and then “Connect Garmin Device.”
7. Your Garmin watch will search for available devices. When it appears on the screen, tap on it to establish the connection.
8. Once the connection is successful, your Garmin watch will display a confirmation message.
9. You can now start your workout on the Peloton, and your watch will track your heart rate, distance, and other metrics.

Common Questions:

Q1. Can I connect any Garmin watch to Peloton?
A1. Yes, most Garmin watches that have Bluetooth capabilities can be connected to Peloton.

Q2. Do I need a separate app to connect my Garmin watch to Peloton?
A2. No, you can directly connect your watch to Peloton without the need for an additional app.

Q3. Will my Garmin watch sync workout data with Peloton?
A3. No, the connection between your Garmin watch and Peloton is primarily for real-time heart rate monitoring and metrics tracking during a workout.

Q4. Can I control my Peloton workout from my Garmin watch?
A4. No, the Garmin watch is only used to track fitness data. You will still need to control your workout directly on the Peloton screen.

Q5. What if I face connection issues?
A5. Ensure that your watch and Peloton are both updated to the latest software versions. Restarting both devices can also help resolve any connection problems.