How to Install Garmin Express for Windows
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Introduction
Tools You'll Need:
- The USB cable that came with your fitness tracker
- Or the wireless ANT connector that came with your fitness tracker
1 Install Garmin Express for Windows
- Open your browser, type in https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express and press Enter or Return.
- Click Download for Windows.
- Click the download to run it.
- Check that you have read the terms and conditions and click Install.
- Click Yes on the User Account Control page.
- Garmin Express will begin installing.
2 Prepare Computer Connection for Your Garmin
The next step is connecting your fitness tracker to your computer so that it can communicate with the Garmin Express software. Your fitness tracker will have come packaged with a USB connection cable, or an ANT wireless adapter. Both the cable and ANT adapter connect via USB to your computer. Making this connection is fairly straightforward.
To Connect With a USB Cable
- Plug the USB cable supplied with your Garmin into any USB port on your computer.
- Align the charger with the device and clip it securely. Your particular device may connect differently.
- Your Garmin is now ready to be setup with your Garmin Express software.
To Connect Using the Wireless ANT Adapter
- Find the ANT adapter in your Garmin's packaging and insert it into any available USB port on your computer.
- Press and hold the button on your Garmin until you see PAIR on the device screen, then release the button.
- Your device is now ready to communicate with your computer.
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YesNoTools You'll Need:
- The USB cable that came with your fitness tracker
- Or the wireless ANT connector that came with your fitness tracker
- Open your browser, type in https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express and press Enter or Return.
- Click Download for Windows.
- Click the download to run it.
- Check that you have read the terms and conditions and click Install.
- Click Yes on the User Account Control page.
- Garmin Express will begin installing.
The next step is connecting your fitness tracker to your computer so that it can communicate with the Garmin Express software. Your fitness tracker will have come packaged with a USB connection cable, or an ANT wireless adapter. Both the cable and ANT adapter connect via USB to your computer. Making this connection is fairly straightforward.
To Connect With a USB Cable
- Plug the USB cable supplied with your Garmin into any USB port on your computer.
- Align the charger with the device and clip it securely. Your particular device may connect differently.
- Your Garmin is now ready to be setup with your Garmin Express software.
To Connect Using the Wireless ANT Adapter
- Find the ANT adapter in your Garmin's packaging and insert it into any available USB port on your computer.
- Press and hold the button on your Garmin until you see PAIR on the device screen, then release the button.
- Your device is now ready to communicate with your computer.