Garmin Instinct GPS Explained [GPS/Glonass/Galileo/UltraTrac]

In this video I go over the various GPS options available in the Garmin Instinct GPS running watch as well as how to change the GPS setting for you activity. GPS settings can impact position accuracy as well as battery life, so it's important to get it right. If you have any questions, please leave a comment and I'd be happy to help!

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[remy]

Complete information, short video and links to more information. 10/10

[samuelrainville]

Man, you really helped me out. I watched tons of different videos to really understand the system of navigation in the Garmin Instinct, but your’s was perfect! Short, efficient and straight to the point, with the link of your source ! You really deserve more followers and likes 😉. Thank you !

[PeterHerget]

I didn't know you can change the GPS settings on the fly - very cool & thanks!

[davey]

This is great! Now I know about these settings for the activity! I didnt know I had any power to fine tune them. Sound's like ultratrac would be good if your boating or fishing.

[darkstepwarrior]

Short and helpful video about such important info. Good job

[stlmtndew]

Great video! I checked out the article!

[sudiptoroy]

Ultratrac might be helpful when you are on a week long (or longer) hike in a place with no electricity. For example in the Himalayan interiors. Obviously not on a trail race where accuracy is most critical.

[serhiirudenko]

Thanks for the video. Not so obvious where GPS settings are located. On Instinct 2 they at the same menu.

[micheleparodi]

Hey thanks just getting used on this watch for my runs. I'm using normal gps and it's tracking the route perfectly. Only issue is that before every run I have to calibrate both altimeter and barometer, because If I click run it gets the gps, but not the altimeter and bar..

[athorias]

I know I'm kind of late to the party, but I wanted to ask is it possible to record the track you were going? I'm planning on using this watch for mountainbiking, and since I know the trail I want to shred, I only want to record where I go. Is this possible with the Instinct?

[AmitKumar-ymbd]

Hi I am using the Garmin Instinct 2x Solar Tactical Edition Watch, but i am unable to find these features in this watch, neither i could had found GPS Glonass

[timothyreid]

Just new to instinct. All I wanna do is learn how to start tracking an activity for distance, time, and maybe pace. Some of these videos do not reflect what my watch shows when pressing a particular button. I know it has to be a simple setup to start recording a run for example.

[ioanpopoviciband]

I will be using this watch at my first marathon, 42 km do you think it will last the battery if I leave it on my GPS ?

[GMDV]

Thanks for the video, loved it. I am a hiker. What would you recommed for GPS in South East Asia?

[TheLibbyDays]

Thanks for the video and I'll check out the article you posted as well, incase it has an answer to my question. We are doing a trek to everest base camp next year and the Garmin Instinct is on my list as a good option. Do you know if Glonass of Galileo or even the US GPS would cover that area?

[loveonlysolution]

Hey Chriss, thks for the useful tutorials, I want to know which brand and models (preferably 1-3 years old ones) of long-lasting solar power watches you recommend for using in the middle of oceans or mountains (in emergency situations) without internet access and only a satellite connection or other map kinds which suits better in ruff conditions? It should work independently of mobile phones. I had Casio H1000 which I wasn't so proud of. Another question is, should we pay for downloading or updating any kind of Garmin maps for smart watches? Thanks in advance, dude!

[christhrasher]

I’m in the military and need my watch to have a good charge for days. But I want to know how far I’ve gone. I don’t care about the route I’ve taken and don’t care if the distance is exactly what I went. I just want to have a good idea of how far I’ve gone. Is using no gps going to do that for me? Thank you in advance!

[jan-kjetiljess]

Hi, this was useful! I have a question, however, on my old Forerunner a run uploaded to Strava via Garmin Connect would show a route map in both apps. Somehow I don't get that with my Instinct Solar. Is this not a feature or am I simply not using the right setting?

Cheers!

[lc]

I hike a lot. I live in lower North America. What would you recommend? Thanks. 🙏

[mlmarios]

for swimming at Cyprus, where can i find the best option? thnxs!