Garmin Fenix 7: The Complete Beginners Guide

[@java6727]

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

[@My03Tundra]

You tip cows, too? That’s Gouda on you!

[@AdeSR]

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[@soldier09r]

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!

[@geometrist_]

This is the only reason why i have not gotten an apple watch. Battery Life. These Garmin's do everything I need. There hasn't been any bells and whistles that the Apple Watches have where I absolutely have to have one. I love Garmin watches!

[@soldier09r]

@@geometrist_ absolutely! I drank the koolaide is all with the Apple Watch. What I do like that they do better is their App Store. Other than that I think Garmin is the clear winner all around. But they have the best marketing lol Apple lol

[@Nico-ss8pl]

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!!

[@sullivanrory1]

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

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hahah…thanks!

[@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.

[@tumppi3]

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 :)

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@TirreG]

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[@Jason101182]

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!

[@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!

[@personalviewing]

How are you liking the new watch? I have a Vivoactive 3 Music and am considering this upgrade too.

[@xiondFirst]

The issue I have right now is the watch disconnects way too much.

[@darkerenjager4077]

Ahah same

[@mickeybrumfield764]

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

[@peterw9721]

AMAZING!! Very helpful. Upgraded to the 7X from the 5 ... totally worth it.

[@basibazouk]

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

[@Hyper_Driven]

DC is the man! Thank you for breaking things down!

[@doctoruttley]

Just ordered mine and really appreciate this info. Super well presented! 👌🏻😎👌🏻

[@MrMann703]

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

[@skink2020]

As always Ray, these vids are incredibly appreciated. Thank you sir.

[@aaronchesebro6991]

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

[@DavidPerez-bv4yo]

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

[@SuperMicmil]

You just convinced me to get Fenix 7. Not solar tho as I wouldn't have any benefits from it. It's arriving tomorrow I am so excited 😊

[@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.

[@fernandoleite3915]

Awesome video! It helped me to better understand how the fenix 7 actually works. I own a fenix 3 since 2015 and I’m convinced the upgrade to the 7 is worth it. Special thanks to you.

[@sprig6043]

I still have my Fenix 3HR

[@juleshorse9056]

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

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!! Enjoy!

[@juleshorse9056]

@@Dcrainmaker hi, are you doing a vid on the ski map and other ski related features? We are off skiing at the end of February and I need to find time to set up the Fenix 7 for best skiing activity data. Thanks.

[@andrewrobb633]

Watched your videos on the fenix 7X bought the watch. My first smart watch. All my other watches are automatic analogues. Never though I would buy a computer for my wrist. Great videos. 👍

[@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.

[@G91YS]

So, after 1 year and more, still happy? I'm myself going for the Fenix 7x pro, first time with Garmin, was rockin a Casio before

[@daedwill]

Thank you so much for this guide. I'm up and running with my new Fenix 7 Pro (slight interface changes, but everything here is still relevant - except that I too have a flashlight without the X now)

[@craigmarson6917]

Thank you this has been helpful to learn more about my new Enduro 2.

[@godsangryhands4499]

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!

[@craigwalker3063]

Hey Ray. Super helpful -Thankyou. This tutorial and your F7X review and comparison with the Epix2 really helped me make an informed purchasing decision to upgrade from a F5.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@lacaiasauer6522]

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 :)

[@THELIFEOFCB]

Which do you like more?

[@iosefaranaricci718]

This Video help me a lot to understand how works my new watch!

[@joeframo3347]

You're very good platform very good speaker explaining the Phoenix 7 there is a lot to learn thank you for sharing 👍🏆

[@scottmcdonald2046]

Great video, thank you for posting this. HUGE help with my new Fenix7 GPS Solar

[@melb2596]

Thanks for this great video Ray! I've had my fenix 7 for 2 months now but still come back to this video for specifics.

[@davidtydeman1434]

Your walkthroughs are the best👍

[@josegallegos1640]

Last year i bought f6 sapphire from REI on the strength of your review and Desfit's. The titanium is still solid. The screen is still perfect. Thanks for the details.

[@ashleyjohansson230]

Thanks for this video, I will be back when I get my fenix 7x

[@AdrieneC.Sullivan]

Awesome tutorial, very helpful and to the point on specific features.

[@carl_weatherzzz7386]

You're the man, Rainmaker. Thanks for such an indepth tutorial. Upgraded to the 7 from the Instinct 1. Was surprised to see the moon phases and elliptical (sport) missing. Wonder what else they dropped

[@Jamesfoofighter]

Glad I saw this comment. Have Instinct 2 but was going to change to Fenix 7. I love having the moon phase on the Instinct.

[@carl_weatherzzz7386]

@@Jamesfoofighter I should update this comment. Garmin actually has added the moon phases to the Fenix line in the last year. My previous post is outdated

[@Jamesfoofighter]

@@carl_weatherzzz7386 thank you

[@Alex-uy8zx]

Thank you so much for such a great review! As a very new member of the Garmin community after so many spent using an Apple Watch, your video was incredibly helpful.

[@grumpygramps]

Great video - thanks for sharing this. I just bought the Pro X and this helps me loads.

[@nomincon]

Hi Ray, thanks for all your videos filled with tips. A tip in return : If you enter sportsmode or any other menu, push the up/menu button you are on the bottom of the list

[@TinoPetersson]

This video helped me a lot with my new Tactix 7. Thanks!

[@jeh915]

Just upgraded from a Fenix 5 to a 7. After watching your video, I know I made the right choice! Thanks! I’ll be unboxing tomorrow!

[@davidedwards8940]

Ray, you are a treasure!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks David!

[@patrickc9670]

6:03 "If wanna be my lover..." Great taste in music ;)

[@DJslushy92]

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

[@jasonree]

Super impressed with the tutorial, got my watch today, and now all set up. Would be interested to know how you use a watch and a bike computer together as there are now more features on my watch than 1030.

[@julia_l-c]

I've just been looking into this, at least for a few aspects. You can broadcast your HR to your edge so it can be on your display, and there's an option to extend your watch display to your edge (useful for multisport functionality).

[@Loshkai]

Fabulous review! Thank you! Would love to see deeper overviews on sports eg pool swim, intervals, weight training

[@ZwienerZ]

Just ordered this. Gets delivered tomorrow. It’s my first ever smart watch so I’m very excited!

[@rlwashburn1278]

Thank you, very informative. Just got the 7x

[@ElizabethOnTheLake]

I finally am starting to understand how to use this watch! Thank you so much.

[@addiecusack1530]

Awesome Job Brilliant informative info video Many thanks Addie 👍👌

[@MillenniumFalcon]

Thanks so much. I finally pulled the trigger and purchased this watch. I watched a lot of your videos and was on the fence for such a long time between Fenix 7, Epix 2, and Quatix 7. Ultimately, this video helped me make a final choice. The Quatix was on my list only for the coolness factor, and I think the Epix 2 is a step up but after further thought it seemed like a personal grooming choice between Eucerin and Nivea and I decided to go for the old-fashioned Nivea (i.e., the Fenix 7 X). Also, I wanted to ask please. what type of material your wedding band is made of it just looks so cool and I was thinking of getting one like it.

[@bobbygauvreau1402]

This is definitely going to by the next garmin I get next. Im rocking the venu 2 right now, but this one is going to be a massive upgrade once my venu gets run down

[@MyVideosWillCalmU]

What a review Sir, this deserves a sub❤

[@Dr.RBZultrarunningnewbie]

Just purchased this watch...so much to learn. Thank you for this instructional video.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@xwing788]

Thank you for taking the time....picking a 7 up this evening....this intro really helps 👍

[@YY-ey3xf]

Once again a fantastic review - thank you

[@timbright11]

Really useful video, thanks!

[@felixmorsdorf1391]

Thank you, this was really helpful! Learned a lot about my new mineral blue 7X sapphire solar. Was missing that one would have to long press on the complications on the watch face to get to the widget/glance. This is really useful for my aging eyesight, as the complications are too small for me in most cases, but as a shortcut they work really well.

[@timmyers2431]

Felix and his Fenix. :)

[@steverocha3018]

Thanks for the video. Just ordered the 7x because this video answered many questions and provided answers I needed

[@CalmingAnxiety]

Love your reviews on this watch as I got mine 2 days ago and am swamped with all it can do. Thanks

[@treydrier3169]

Wow! That is one heck of a review. I own the Quatix 7 which has most of the features of the Fenix 7 plus some boating options. This video is very helpful since there isn't a detailed features review on the Quatix 7. Thank you!

[@Jasper_Riptide]

You’re the best, bro.

[@1bojanbojan]

What a video wow! Thank you 🙏

[@indianajonze]

i love how in the name of all things solar panel they opted to keep the damn garmin logo as big as possible to take a chunk out of it

[@CCC2P3]

Great video Ray!! Takes all the overwhelmingness (is that a word??lol) out of the watch. Do you have a tutorial on how to pair it to my Galaxy ear buds?

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

darn impressive vo2 max @57! Well done. Do you think that is a result of multi-hour endurance runs /rides or from high intensity intervals?

[@davewright8206]

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

[@trinorubio6176]

Had the 7x for about 3 weeks now. I’m a pervious Apple Watch user and my goodness the battery life alone has made the switch better.

[@KeithRobertson57]

Great video Ray.Wondering if the Stamina type Fields will make it to the Fenix 6 eventually, or even the Edge Bike GPS! Would be interesting to see how my stamina was running out on a long bike ride or very long mountain / mountaineering walk/hike.

[@Dcrainmaker]

No plans there unfortunately. I poked as well on it.

[@ermin3963]

On F6 you can just switch to Body Battery widget during an activity and it will give you pretty much the same thing..you just make sure that you don't deplete your body battery below 30%. :)

[@sknkHR]

@@Dcrainmaker How about changing your watch settings from phone for older series fenix (6)?

[@ThijsOost]

@@sknkHR That's in the video, around 36:00

[@sknkHR]

@@ThijsOost I forgot to write that ive meant for older series fenix watches.

[@bobjones5624]

Excellent videos!!! Just purchased 7x this morning based on these and previous. Are you aware of a good land navigation video : practical exercises to learn use of the nav features? Thank you😊👍🇺🇸‼️‼️

[@Ragnar.Odegard]

This! The one subject that is most confusing when coming from an AW for the past 6 years.. Please, more guides on komoot - fenix integration and use!

[@cyclofeedubox8332]

Brilliant again Ray! Anyone in the comments had any issues with the “sapphire” glass not quite being sapphire? Just curious

[@mwilliams7596]

Great informative video!

[@Multfilmysovetskie]

Hi I am very interested to know if it is possible to remove the pin from the watch to install a regular strap? How could this be done in Fenix 6. Thank you

[@ThijsOost]

Yes, that pin can easily be removed.

[@Multfilmysovetskie]

@@ThijsOost Thank you )

[@flyingmedic]

Vey useful and well presented. Thank you. May I just ask, is it possible to show speed over ground on the Fenix 7?

[@m0e00]

Excellent video

[@OTnoesmusic]

Thank you, man, great guide! Super clear, good production, super nice. Keep it up!

[@3Unique]

Great in depth review. Amazing! I have just received my Fenix 7x Solar but on the iPhone app there is no way to change the data screens for the various activities. Any idea what I am doing wrong? Thank you

[@dlaka]

Great video. Thank you

[@Potty8]

I am waiting to receive my Fenix 7 Pro which I bought to replace the 6, I assume this guide can also be applied to the Pro, right? In the meantime, thank you very much for this very useful video!

[@santoscarrillo2996]

Just upgraded from the fitbit versa 2 ya it's a new world. 👌

[@cormacdoyle2212]

Great presentation

[@Yotengri]

Great Video . Please make more!

[@nuts77]

Hello Ray ! Great video. Short question, do you get the same data field layouts (from 28:03 to 28:12) on the 7X, the 7 and the Epix ? Or screen size / resolution impacts the display possibilities ? Thank you !

[@m3pisnik]

Hey, I didnt have time to watch your whole video jet, but I like it. I have question, what is the purpose off the roll button function on start/stop?

[@RichardWait]

Some great improvements. Can you now enable / disable sensors on a per activity basis now? My 945 annoys me (and records incorrectly) on my commute activities when I have my running trainers in my bag with my stryd pod - it tries to give me power readings! LOL Had similar issues while on the indoor smart bike and it connecting to other sensors sat in the room - and would be great if this was addressed.

[@stetsoninc]

Great overview/ thank you

[@chrisvanbuggenum871]

My problem is that my screens out of the box are different to yours. I didn't have stamina on my run activity (or any others), but thankfully you showed me how to ad it).

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hi Chris! That means your unit needs its firmware updated. It’s on the old stinky firmware from November (v6.xx). Once you outdate it (v7.24+), all will be well. It’ll actually do that quietly behind the scenes during the first day, or you can speed it up with Garmin Express on a computer.

[@hilol825]

Very comprehensive review! Great work, learned some new stuff :D

[@SteveT82]

Great video Ray 👍 As you know the Fenix 6 can suffer from 'mushy' buttons. How do the buttons feel in comparison on the 7 series? Also, have you noticed any degradation in the optical/oleophobic coatings on the lens (assuming it has some?) after using the touchscreen? I noticed on my Fenix 6 that the coating wore off unevenly over time causing unsightly smears on the screen and the loss of its oil and water repelling properties.

[@302daddyd]

I had the 6X Sapphire for 2 years and never had this mushy button issue. I just got the 7X Sapphire and it seems fine so far.

[@jesseflorquist2530]

Hey Ray amazing content, thanks for all you do. During this video is the screen brightness as bright as it can get? Or is there some room to increase the brightness level from the demonstration?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks! The default screen brightness isn't adjustable, however, the backlight is adjustable. So anytime I tap/press the backlight comes on, at a default setting of 20% (I left it as the default). So you can increase the backlight considerably, of course, that then also considerably hampers battery (it's the biggest battery killer), depending on how much backlight you use.

[@jesseflorquist2530]

@@Dcrainmaker So how would the display adjust if the backlight was increased? (Sorry I am coming from the 910 xt) Would the numbers show brighter? My dilemma is trying to figure out what is more possible. Making the Fenix 7 brighter when needed, or trying to extend the battery life of the Epix say on a week long backpacking trip?

[@axelhosek6584]

like always- great! Thank you

[@takielol]

Thanks great and well explained

[@TudosobreoGolfGTI]

Hello! Let me ask, this F7 has the portugues(Brasil) language and South America(Brasil) map? Thanks.

[@cnw-jd9tt]

I might buy myself one for Christmas lol

[@jvenema86]

so almost wonderful beautiful video friend

[@khersonua8844]

Hi! Cool introduce, thx ! Do you have any idea how switch off sleep mode schedule? I need manual mode coz all the time i go to sleep in different time ... Thx

[@JamesSmith-or2ut]

Thanks for the video. I'm thinking of buying this watch after I just send back my garmin instinct solar 2 because without reading glasses I could barely read the menu functions. Would that be easier on this watch ?

[@droopcat7]

Thanks for all you do. The amount of work obviously put in is inspiring. Is it possible to get an alternate time zone onto the face? Or just the UTC?

[@colinmillar712]

Well done many thanks