Garmin Fenix 7: The Complete Beginners Guide

This includes a user interface walk-through of the Fenix 7 settings, widgets, sport modes, display aspects, map and course usage, touchscreen, and plenty more features and functions. If it's new, I've got it covered here. Don't forget to see my full review video linked up above in YouTube, as well as my in-depth written review linked above too.

0:00 Quick Intro
0:49 Fenix 7 Model Comparison
3:04 Watch face & Widgets
9:58 Health Snapshot
11:40 Sleep Mode Options
13:58 Flashlight on 7X
19:05 Solar Deep-Dive
23:15 Sport Modes and Multiband GPS
28:32 Stamina Pacing
31:06 Mapping & Courses
34:51 Sensors & Heart Rate
35:55 Phone-based Watch Config
38:15 Map Manager (Download Maps)
41:41 Connect IQ App Store
42:57 Music/Spotify and Garmin Pay

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[java]

Having grown up in the Netherlands (Gouda), my cow-tipping VO2-Max is off the charts!

[Nico-sspl]

Thank you so much for this! Upgrading from my pretty basic Venu to thr Fenix 7s was a huge step for me and I felt like a fish out of water when I first played around with my new watch. I feel a lot more comfortable with it now and am not as much overwhelmed than I was before watching your video. Thank you!!

[soldierr]

I’ve had my Fenix 7X Solar for 10 days now and I freaking love it! It’s perfect! It’s exactly what I need! If you’re wearing an Apple Watch that is a true smartwatch. This watch is like a Swiss Army knife. I’ve had 3 apple watches and at first very impressed but the biggest con IS THAT BATTERY LIFE! The fenix has an INCREDIBLE battery life! Even with the setting I have and notifications I get I have over 50% left and it’s been 10 days! The cons of the fenix are having to sync it twice a day. It’s not bad just a little annoying but it’s not like I’m not I’m on my phone. The other con is just figuring everything out but after a while it gets better. But glad I found this!!! There’s so much I didn’t know lol thank you!

[artransue]

This really helped. I just go the 7S sapphire, upgraded from a fitbit so it really is a whole new world to figure out. I'd really love to know more about the ski view maps feature in depth.

[julia_l-c]

Just upgraded from my vivoactive 3, to the 7s sapphire solar (big step up!), and playing around withe the setup while I watch. Still have some playing around to do, but so far really impressed with how comfortable it is. I've been reading your reviews on your website for years now, you're in depth reviews are always super helpful no matter what "level" someone is, always appreciated!

[sullivanrory]

Impressed with both the video, and that you managed to record it after a 19hr training week then 5.5 hrs sleep

[tumppi]

Thanks! this helped a lot figuring out the new data fields on watch face since they can be long pressed for info what they are. Great ”manual” after getting the new fenix7 :)

[aaronchesebro]

So very helpful! I had Forerunner 935 that i just lost doing Tough Mudder event. Just upgraded to Fenix 7 and was overwhelmed

[Jason]

Thank you!!! I just got the Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar. It's my first Garmin watch so I was a bit overwhelmed. This video helped tremendously!

[DavidPerez-bvyo]

Just got my Garmin today. This video was so helpful. Thank you

[davewright]

i have just bought one off my son ! im old ... my mind is blown (in a good way )

[nwithyman]

Thanks for that comprehensive run down. Perhaps it's my advanced years but I found it difficult to follow the button pressing sequences - which does what. It did help with identifying the options available.

[SatoruBob]

After like 1.5 years of struggling with the navigation of the Polar Grit X I just bought the Fenix 7. I loved the Polar because it felt minimalistic, but navigation was just too unreliable. My new Fenix 7 is now downloading the map of Europe. Can’t wait to use the maps on the trail! Planning on using this watch for at least five years.

[godsangryhands]

This is a fantastic resource of information! I just purchased my 7X Sapphire Pro and >THIS< is EXACTLY what I was looking for.. I'm pretty good with tech and found out how to use many features on my own, but your video filled in all the gaps! THANKS!

[MrMann]

This payday I think I'll pull the trigger on the 7x sapphire solar, thanks for the video, very informative

[lacaiasauer]

I transitioned from an apple watch to this Garmin about a month ago, and have referred to this video several times already. Thank you so much! I would love more as the watch has updated and changed!! Can you just give us a master class :)

[basibazouk]

I appreciate your detailed reviews really much. All the questions I have in my head are always disappearing after watching it. Many thanks. 🤲🏼

[mickeybrumfield]

Impressive functionality for a watch and an impressive job of reviewing it for us.

[DJslushy]

I volunteer for coastguard and the red light was used more than i though. The red light is super practical

[juleshorse]

Excellent tutorial having just purchased a Fenix 7s Sapphire Solar.