You can manage your watch’s data, update its software, sync maps, and do a lot more with Garmin Express. In this blog, we’ll show you how to install Garmin Express on a Mac. It’s not hard at all. Once you’ve installed the software, you’ll be able to use a lot more of its features and see your data on a bigger screen.
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Process to Install Garmin Express on Mac Device
Here is the step-by-step process that you need to follow to install Garmin Express on Mac:
- Go To Page About Garmin Express > Click DOWNLOAD FOR MAC
- Launch the GarminExpress.dmg file. File
- Click on the INSTALL GARMIN EXPRESS icon twice.
- Select the Continue button on the next few windows.
- On ‘terms and conditions’ window, Click AGREE.
- Click INSTALL next.
- Now, you’ll be asked to enter your Mac’s login information.
- Type in your login information and then click INSTALL SOFTWARE
- Your Applications folder will get Garmin Express.
- Garmin Express will open when you click the icon.
And that’s all there is to it. Garmin.com/express is now on your Mac. Please note that the above way to install it works on both MacBooks and iMacs, including the new M1 MacBooks and iMacs from Apple.
You can now use your Mac to control one or more Garmin devices. If you haven’t already, it’s easy to add a Garmin product to Garmin Express. Just follow the steps below.
How to Add Devices to Garmin Express
- Start up Garmin Express > Connect a new device or ANT stick to a Mac
- Click ADD DEVICE
- Follow on screen instruction to add new device.
- Please remember that you need an ANT stick to connect the Forerunner 310XT/405/405CX/410/610/910XT, Garmin Swim, vivofit, vivofit 2/3/4, and vivomove to Garmin Express.
What’s an ANT Stick?
The ANT stick is a USB drive that lets you transfer information from your Garmin watch to your Mac or PC.
The ANT stick always stays in one of the USB slots on your Mac. As soon as your watch is within range, it will sync with Garmin Express and pull data from your watch or another Garmin product.
What’s the point of an ANT Stick? Many computers, including Macs, don’t have built-in support for the ANT protocol. This is why you need the USB dongle, which acts as an external receiver.
In the same way, some Garmin watches don’t have Bluetooth, so the ANT protocol is needed to get data from them. I already told you about the Garmin watches that need an ANT Stick.
Once you open Garmin Express, the ANT Stick will start sending the data to your computer so you can see it in.
What Comes with Garmin Express?
Garmin Express is a place where you can manage all of your Garmin products from one place. You can manage, update, and sync data from your Garmin watch.
Here is a list of what Garmin Express can do:
- Maps are Always Changing: so they need to be kept up to date. With Garmin Express, you can make sure that all of your maps are completely up to date, including any new streets, areas, or points of interest.
- Update the software: New features and functions are often added to Garmin products through software updates. With Garmin Express, you can manage and send updates to your Garmin from one place.
- Update Marine Charts: With this app, you can download the most recent and up-to-date marine charts. This is very helpful for sailors because charts can change a lot from one month to the next.
- Golf Course Updates: Get the most recent changes to a golf course as they happen and send them right to your Garmin watch.
- Sync With Connect: Garmin Express makes it easy to send data about your runs, walks, golf games, and bike rides to Garmin Connect. The data can then be seen on your Mac or through an app on your iPhone or Android phone.
Summing Up
In this blog, we have discussed a lot of what you need to know about Garmin Express, including what it does, how to install it, and which Garmin watches need ANT sticks to connect to it.