Garmin Connect
To set up the API that automatically shares data from Garmin Connect to Swim.com, you'll need to have an active Garmin Connect account.
Open up the Swim.com app on your mobile device and touch the settings tab on the lower right corner of the screen. On the settings menu, select "Integrations", then select Garmin. Select the blue connect button and you will be directed to the portal in which you will input your Garmin Connect credentials and agree to data sharing terms.
Once the two services are connected, any new swims that you record with your Garmin device will be automatically shared (typically within seconds to a few minutes) to your Swim.com feed once they have uploaded from your watch to your Garmin Connect feed.
From the point in time in which you connect your Garmin and Swim.com accounts, Garmin will export only the last 30 days of swim data to your Swim.com account. It may take up to 72 hours for this data to appear in your Swim.com feed. Any swim data older than 30 days on your Garmin Connect account that you wish to move to Swim.com will need to be manually exported from the Garmin Connect platform and then and saved to your computer or phone. Once it is saved to your device, it can then be uploaded to Swim.com using the instructions for uploading .fit files below.
Upload .fit Files
To upload a .fit file that has been saved on a computer or phone, please go to www.swim.com on a web browser and login using your credentials. You will land on a page showing the number of swims you have completed and your total overall distance. Below this is a drop box for .fit files.
This box is a drag-and-drop option or you can click the drag-and-drop box to open a file browse menu. Please note this tool only accepts .fit files that are in the Garmin or Suunto proprietary format and only works on web browser. There is currently no option to upload .fit files to your account through the Swim.com mobile app.
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There is no “settings tab on the lower right corner of the screen”.
The is an Icon to add a device on the top of the progress screen.
When I try to add a device i am only offerend Tizen and Wear OS.
How can I add my Garmin Device ?
Same. I think the Settings tab is missing from the current version.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are looking into this and will have an update as soon as possible.
Hello Steve and Christi,
Thank you for your feedback. We understand there may have been some confusion regarding the interface of our app. Let we assist you:
-In the latest version of our application, the settings icon is now located in the top menu of the 'Feed' screen.
-When you wish to add a new device, it's true that currently, the 'Add a Device' function only offers options for Tizen and Wear OS.
-However, to connect your Garmin, you would need to go to the 'Integrations' section which is found within the settings. The Garmin option is available there.
We hope this information clarifies your concerns. If you have any further questions or need more assistance, please feel free to ask.
Have a great day.
Hmmm. The swim didn't get uploaded.
And, I was hoping to send workouts to my device, as advertised, or so I thought. After connecting to Garmin Connect, the “Send to Device” button says “No device connected”.
Hello Christi,
We apologize for the issues you're facing.
To help us investigate the problem with the swimming data not being uploaded from your Garmin device, could you please provide us with a screenshot or photo of your Garmin swim data? Did you successfully connect to Garmin through the Integrations?
As for the 'Send to Device' feature, please note that it currently supports only Wear OS and Apple Watch devices and not Garmin devices.
For better assistance, we encourage you to send your feedback through the Support feature in the settings of the mobile app.
Thank you.
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