How to upload your Garmin watch data to Garmin connect with an Android phone

fredag, augusti 09, 2013

This solution, Uploading Garmin data with an mobile (android) phone was high up on my wish list. I wanted to be able to upload my activity wherever i was.
Or not needing to start up my computer just for it. I seem to use my laptop less these days. For you with Apple and Tablet devices there is link to DC Rainmaker in the bottom of the page so you can be happy also =)

To get this working you need:

Garmin watch (I used Garmin FR610 & Garmin 910XT).
Garmin Connect account (https://connect.garmin.com)
Android phone with ANT+ support ( I used SE Xperia Active with builtin ANT+, you can also use a attached ANT+ device to the phone: http://www.selfloops.com/resources/tech-guides.html). Check the DC rainmaker link in the bottom also, its for tablets but pretty much the same thing as the phones.
Android App: Garmin uploader. A 3rd part application. It costs 43sek but you can try one upload to see that it works before you buy it. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.carlopescio.uploader)

Here what i went with: SE Xperia Active and Garmin FR610.

First of I had to do some changes in settings to get it to work with the built in Ant+ in my phone.

The Force ANT+ scan had to be checked. Don't think you have to do it with an external ANT+ device.
It seems like theiternal ANT+ doesent wake up without the Force Scan.

This is the start screen, first time it will be emty. This software does not sync with Garmin Connect, just uploading files and keep files from the watch. Click on get activities to get started.

Now its searching for the watch. Don't forget to confirm the pairing on the watch.
I really like the transfer log, seeing what is going on rather than just waiting.