Setup & customize your Forerunner® 165 | Beyond the Basics

Take a deep dive into your Garmin smartwatch, from unboxing to menus, learn how to use and max out your running smartwatch. These helpful tips will get you on your way to customizing your smartwatch, so it works for you and your lifestyle.

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00:00 Intro
00:13 Unboxing
00:58 Start setting it up!
04:29 Buttons & what they do
05:18 Performance (Race Time Prediction)
05:53 Recovery Glance
06:06 HRV Status
06:27 Race Widget
07:04 Race Calendar
07:21 Notification Tray and Weather
07:53 Music Controls
08:16 Body Battery
08:34 Heart Rate
08:51 Steps
09:05 Sleep Score
09:34 Naps Glance
09:58 Weekly Running Mileage
10:13 Edit and Add Glances
10:51 Control Menu
11:20 How to Select an Activity
12:13 Pre-Run Menu
12:41 Starting/Stopping/Saving an Activity
13:14 Data Field Customization on Watch
14:57 Data Field Customization in Garmin Connect
16:13 Alerts
17:34 Daily Suggested Workouts
17:48 Color Options for Music and Non Music
18:05 Outro

[venturecapitalist]

This tutorial sealed the deal for me. I will make this my first smartwatch purchase. Thanks for going at a reasonable speed.

[johnf]

Thanks for the overview. I'm on my third Garmin watch. VivoActive HR and VivoActive 3 were my first two. There are a ton of features. It's going to take a while to customize the watch. 😀

[MrBikebros]

You nailed it! Just got my 165 and thanks to you for giving me the heads up on a beginners learning curve! your job well done!

[Fulcrum]

Just bought my first Garmin product the Forerunner 165 Music, still learning though but thanks to your video it made it easier navigating.

[DimiArt]

just ordered my 965 a week ago, can't wait to replace my Galaxy 6. Battery life only last's me a bit over a day without using always on display and not using the watch at all for calls, running, tracking, or anything. If i listen to music, or do tracking the watch will go from 100% to 15% in less than 24 hours.

[chrissmith]

Super tutorial! I just setup my 165 a couple of hours ago and you made it a lot easier on navigating through all the glances.I probably would never have noticed the additional detail available as depicted by the notches by the top right hand button.I'm coming from a 235 and got the 165 because of AMOLED.The only thing I don't like is the running only has 4 data fields.I looked on IQ and there's no 3rd party stuff that looks good.Great job and thanks!

[japanphototroms]

Just don't see the point why not including the skiing profiles on the FR165, having a barometer included and all. I realize this is supposed to be your entry/budget models. But you have to realize that the FR165 is not a budget watch in every country/region. In Norway the watch is more pricey (USD350) than in the US (USD245), and there are other brands offering this option for a similar or close price. If you add ski profiles this watch is interesting.

[vfrman]

Many thanks for your clear instructional video. Especially pertinent for us ancients! Just one thing that may help others, I run an iPhone/iPad but all my office/family work is via a desktop PC. Yes I am Neanderthal, but I love viewing on my 24 inch monitor. Now this home built behemoth has 4 standard USB slots. NO USB-C, so much to my surprise today, opened the box, watch, cable, now what? In car to nearest town with computer supplies to buy, UK, our 3 pin charger. Not impressed Mr Garmin. Apart from that all seems nice. Second 5k Parkrun coming up.

[turo]

My last Garmin watch add Auto detect for activities like walking and running. I can't seem to find that setting on this watch. Where can I find how to set that up. I can't seem to find it on their online manuals. thanks for the super detailed tutorial it was very helpful.

[GiorgioArjani]

Nice video. Also going through all the glances really helped me a lot to get more out of my fr165.

[sigfreed]

When will adaptive Cycling plans become available?

[marvin]

I'm new to Garmin after many years owning a Fitbit. This entry level watch is what I'm looking for. I run 5ks, 10ks, and half marathons a couple of times a year. My question to you is, when it comes to GPS/tracking runs, does this model or any other Garmin model require having a phone with you on runs, cycling, etc?

[gwends]

Hi! Question about 165 non-music, I’ve been curious why on the black FR165 in this video, the glances has a quick flash of color every time you scroll down. Mine doesn’t have that, it has a highlight at the side but it won’t flash throughout the glance. Do I have to configure something or does it have a setting that I need to change?

[thebigsmallb]

I’m struggling to receive my notifications on the watch even though I agree to Allow notifications. Very frustrating.

[zeevmndelman]

Hi, thank u very much.
Can u please help : How to set the screen to turn on automatically by turning the wrist?

[davetravis]

I am seriously considering a new watch and this one looks very intriguing. I am an avid cyclist and am wondering if this would be a suitable choice as it appears to geared toward running. Thank you

[rysi]

How do you add data fields that are downloaded off of connect IQ?

[zeevmndelman]

Hi, The watch does not measure heart rate correctly while running .... there is a significant deviation. I bought it 2 months ago and at the beginning it was ok. What should I do please ?

Thanks.zeev

[Neopsalms]

Hello, where do I see downloaded hiking courses? I couldn’t locate navigation option in this watch. Please help

[darciadatshkovskysaenz]

why is the HR monitor so much lower than my arm band or what my apple watch used to show, is there a way of making it more exact?