How do I enable ANT+ on my PC?
Plug the ANT+ USB Stick into your computer or device.
- PC: Let Windows find and install the ANT+ drivers. In most cases, this occurs automatically. If a dialogue or notification pops up asking if you’d like to install the drivers, accept.
- MAC: Macbooks come with the ANT+ drivers already installed.
Why won’t my Garmin watch connect to my computer?
Try a Different USB Port Avoid connecting through a USB hub, USB extension cable, keyboard, or monitor. If you are using a computer tower, try the USB ports on the back of the tower. Test the USB port by connecting a different USB device.
How do I know if ANT+ is working?
The easiest way to check and see if your ANT+ dongle is working is to pull up another program that uses an ANT+ dongle. If it is working there, then we have a different issue. You can also go into your device settings page on your computer to see if the computer is recognizing your ANT+ dongle.
Do computers have ANT+?
What’s more, ANT+ isn’t available natively on many computers, laptops and other devices, so you need an external receiver. One other reason you might need an ANT+ dongle is that some sensors made by Garmin only communicate in that protocol and don’t use Bluetooth at all.
How do I turn on ANT+?
Many Android mobile devices support ANT+ natively. If your device is listed on the ANT+ Product Directory, simply install your desired ANT+ enabled app and the following free services from the Google Play Store (which are typically pre-installed): ANT Radio Service. ANT+ Plugins.
How do I connect my Garmin to my PC?
You can use the Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or training plans, from Garmin Connect website to your device. You can also install device software updates and manage your Connect IQ™ apps.
How do I connect my Garmin watch to my computer?
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
- Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
- Go to www.garmin.com/express.
- Download and install the Garmin Express application.
- Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add Device.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
Why doesn’t my computer detect my device when it’s in USB mass storage mode?
Note: If the computer still does not detect the device, try plugging it into a different USB port. If the problem persists, try another computer, if available. Ensure the USB cable is not connected to a cradle, if one is attached to the GPS. Ensure the cable is a compatible USB cable.
How do I test my ANT+ device?
Step 1: Plug the ANT+ USB Stick into Your Computer or Device
- Step 2: Install Device Drivers. If you’re on a PC, make sure you’ve installed the ANT+ USB Stick and Bluetooth Drivers.
- Step 3: Check for Conflicts.
- Step 4: Check if Garmin Express Can Detect the Stick.
How do I connect my Garmin ANT stick?
Initial Set-Up Steps for the Forerunner 310XT or 910XT
- Plug in the ANT Stick to a USB port of a computer.
- Open Garmin Express.
- Enable Pairing on the device (See Pair an ANT Device With a Second Computer)
- Select ‘Add Device’ in Garmin Express.
- When prompted, confirm pairing on the device.
Do you need an ant agent for Garmin Express?
There is no separate install of an ANT agent necessary other than what happens during the install of Express. BTW, I presume you mean ANT+ rather than ANT. There’s a significant difference between the two. Also, Garmin uses the standard Windows USB driver for USB devices.
Why is my Garmin express not connecting to my computer?
Clicking “Sync” brings up the message “Unable to Sync: we couldn’t sync this device because the ANT stick is being used by another application. To sync, quit any applications on your computer that may be using the ANT stick.” 1. Completely uninstalling and reinstalling Garmin Express. 2. Making sure ANT Agent is not installed. 3.
Can a Garmin 310XT use a USB stick?
Yes. The 310XT uses the Garmin USB cable with charging clip for charging only. The USB ANT stick is for syncing data. Ever since installing the latest update to Garmin Express, it will no longer recognize the ANT dongle for my Vivofit. I’ve tried several usb ports, uninstalled and reinstalled Express and neither of those worked.
Why is my forerunner 410 not connecting to Garmin Express?
If the ANT Stick is recognized by System Info then this is an issue with the files saved when the device was first added. This was probably a much older version of Garmin Express. Please delete the Forerunner 410 from Garmin Express then add it back again.