Garmin Edge to Garmin Connect Beginner Setup Guide - Includes adding custom routes 2021

Video Index below. This is catered to a first time user of the Garmin Edge (530, 830, or 1030). I show you step by step how to connect your Garmin Edge to the Garmin Connect App and how to use Garmin Express on your computer to update and sync your Garmin Edge. There are links below to great videos on how to customize your data screens and tweak some of the functionality of the Garmin Edge.

It is the same setup whether you are using the Garmin Edge 530, 830, or 1030 (or even one of the older models). I will have you up and riding in 15 minutes with this step by step guide.

If you have already tried to manually pair your Garmin Edge with your phone via Blutooth and failed, then I would recommend you do the following:

1. Delete the Garmin Connect app off of your phone
2. REMOVE the Blutooth connection in "known connections" ("forget" it)
3. Factory Reset the Garmin Edge
4. If you have already installed Garmin Express, REMOVE the Garmin Edge if it is already listed there.
5. Follow my video from the beginning and you will be up and running very soon!

Index of video down below!

Garmin Edge 830 Custom Data Screen Setup:

Garmin Edge Recommended Initial Changes (where I got the info)

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Video Index
00:00 Logo Splash
00:03 Video Intro
00:34 Installing Garmin Express
02:17 Adding Edge in Garmin Express
06:35 Adding Edge in Garmin Connect
09:11 Recommended Setting Changes
11:05 Uploading Course Overview
11:34 Course Upload via Garmin Connect Web
13:10 Course Upload via Garmin Connect App (phone)
14:07 Course Upload via 3rd Party (RideWithGPS.com)
17:39 How to load Course on Garmin Edge

[FLUSHER]

I've ridden on long and short trips for years, but always shied away from the GPS units, even though I have a handheld Magellan for hunting and hiking. Planning a long trip for spring and figured I'd get a head start on the setup. I was so frustrated that i was ready to send it back until I stumbled across your video. Tells me what I need to know, where the others get all bogged down in trivial features I don't need... Thanks for the effort!

[marcielapido]

Excellent video. Thanks for putting in that you need to hit the record button for mapping out a ride.

[andygarcia]

I wish I would’ve found this earlier.. great video

[benfolds]

Thanks for taking time to make the video. I have used phone Strava the last year and of course all my road buddies daily say "get a Garmin" Finally caved in and got one and as a 46 year old non tech guy i feel sooo lost even with basic stuff. I hope my $400 wasn't a waste haha...phone Strava is sooo easy.
I live in Korea now but hearing you talk makes me miss my North Carolina home & friends. Cheers!

[LanceSimpson]

Thank you! I just got the 830 and this was a great overview.😀

[raphaelklijn]

Thanks for making life a bit more simple! 😊

[YukiTsunoda]

*Thanks for the help, this video is very much appreciated*

[nigelgranger]

You are amazing. Forgetting to turn on device was the best. I love your accent. I could listen to thar all day...well, I’m from south England and woke.

[elleffeff]

Thanks for the effort. These video instructions are a great help!!!👍

[rayw]

Really enjoyed this video. It was top shelf.

[paultinner]

Great video, but I’m having issues with loading garmin express onto my computer, also tried going through the connect app, but had issues with opening Strava and Trailforks
on the 830
Not a great start for me!

[mrsspidermanband]

So helpful even though I have Garmin Edge Explore 2. I am frustrated planning my own courses, Garmin doesn’t use cycle routes and I hate cycling on main roads. (I’m 71 years old!! ) Any advice on planning own courses would be appreciated. Thanks.

[lukeynuthmann]

Excellent video, very helpful. I have an iPhone and an Apple laptop. Towards the end you went through exporting a FIT file. I could not find "Export" on my laptop. Any suggestions? I did download it and then drag the file to my Garmin.

[davetravis]

Hi. Just came across the channel and video. Just bought a new road bike and Garmin Edge 530. Moved my Garmin Varia from old to new bike and new bike has a built in power meter in the crank. I thought I could just go into settings and sensors and add those two items but got a message that said I need to be in pairing mode and am not sure what to do. I went into Garmin Connect be seemed to be getting hung up there. I'm sure I am missing something but any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

[givreycham]

Hi Timmy great video and perfect explanation. Do you know if there is a way to pin your start so that you can go back to that point, say mid-route. ?

[jjm.]

Hey great video help me out a lot. Question do you know how to set it up to where I can just free ride in it records everything without me preloading a course? It keeps putting A-line with a greater symbol on the screen when I'm trying to ride. Thanks for your time in any help

[caseyalanjones]

Thanks, dude. I am looking into buying one of these and your video was really helpful. Nobody else's videos I saw showed the web interface, Garmin Express, or a view of courses on the actual device after uploading. You showed and explained every process in detail. I appreciate it.

You said that you can transfer data to the device from your laptop (from Garmin Connect?) if they are both on the same wifi network, right? I don't use a mobile phone and I usually use Linux rather than Windows or Mac, so that sounds like it would be the most comfortable option for me, or copying .fit files after mounting the device's storage.

[lilseal]

I followed the same steps but it downloaded a map of Europe instead of Canada where I live. Does anyone know how to select different maps to download?

[zumbaRdie]

What is sharp bend warning and why do you have to turn it off?

[SabianDB]

How many Saved Courses can you have sync? My buddy keeps saying he is only getting 2 courses at a time.