Garmin Fenix 7: The Complete Beginners Guide

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This is a complete user interface guide and tutorial on the Garmin Fenix 7 Series, covering not just all the new features, but the entire watch. Buy the Fenix 7 Pro here (amzn.to/46mAHha), link helps support the channel!
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 KZfaq, as well as my in-depth written review linked above too.
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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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@java6727 2 жыл бұрын

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

@My03Tundra 2 жыл бұрын

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

@AdeSR 2 жыл бұрын

@Nico-ss8pl 2 жыл бұрын

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!!

@basibazouk 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mickeybrumfield764 2 жыл бұрын

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

@doctoruttley Жыл бұрын

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

@skink2020 2 жыл бұрын

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

@craigwalker3063 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@simonlaskaj2800 2 жыл бұрын

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

@julia_l-c 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@xiondFirst 6 ай бұрын

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

@daedwill 10 ай бұрын

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)

@Alex-uy8zx Жыл бұрын

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.

@artransue Жыл бұрын

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.

@andrewrobb633 2 жыл бұрын

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. 👍

@TinoPetersson 2 жыл бұрын

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

@iosefaranaricci718 2 жыл бұрын

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

@peterw9721 2 жыл бұрын

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

@fernandoleite3915 2 жыл бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

I still have my Fenix 3HR

@AN38385 2 жыл бұрын

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

@rlwashburn1278 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very informative. Just got the 7x

@YY-ey3xf 2 жыл бұрын

Once again a fantastic review - thank you

@nomincon 2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-ro3sr8iw8e 8 ай бұрын

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

@melb2596 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@craigmarson6917 Жыл бұрын

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

@DavidPerez-bv4yo Ай бұрын

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

@scottmcdonald2046 Жыл бұрын

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

@joeframo3347 Жыл бұрын

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

@tumppi3 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TirreG 2 жыл бұрын

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@addiecusack1530 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Job Brilliant informative info video Many thanks Addie 👍👌

@aaronchesebro6991 2 ай бұрын

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

@sullivanrory1 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Hahah…thanks!

@davidtydeman1434 6 ай бұрын

Your walkthroughs are the best👍

@timbright11 2 жыл бұрын

Really useful video, thanks!

@MrMann703 Жыл бұрын

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

@hilol825 4 ай бұрын

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

@nwithyman 9 ай бұрын

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.

@lacaiasauer6522 2 жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Which do you like more?

@josegallegos1640 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jbuttnz 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, love your work Ray.

@SatoruBob 2 жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@ashleyjohansson230 Жыл бұрын

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

@carl_weatherzzz7386 Жыл бұрын

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 25 күн бұрын

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 25 күн бұрын

@@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 25 күн бұрын

@@carl_weatherzzz7386 thank you

@axelhosek6584 2 жыл бұрын

like always- great! Thank you

@1bojanbojan 2 жыл бұрын

What a video wow! Thank you 🙏

@CalmingAnxiety 2 жыл бұрын

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

@juleshorse9056 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Enjoy!

@juleshorse9056 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@DRONIXAR 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review

@MyVideosWillCalmU Жыл бұрын

What a review Sir, this deserves a sub❤

@3Unique 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bobbygauvreau1402 Жыл бұрын

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

@stetsoninc Жыл бұрын

Great overview/ thank you

@xwing788 Жыл бұрын

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

@takielol Жыл бұрын

Thanks great and well explained

@RichardWait 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@soldier09r Жыл бұрын

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_ Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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

@grumpygramps Ай бұрын

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

@MillenniumFalcon Жыл бұрын

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.

@dlaka Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@felixmorsdorf1391 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Felix and his Fenix. :)

@edrod5758 Жыл бұрын

awesome video. Thank you

@Jason101182 Жыл бұрын

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!

@mwilliams7596 8 ай бұрын

Great informative video!

@OTnoesmusic Жыл бұрын

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

@nuts77 2 жыл бұрын

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 !

@m0e00 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video

@gytiup 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

10 ай бұрын

cool and helpfull as always

@DJslushy92 10 ай бұрын

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

@droopcat7 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@jeh915 10 ай бұрын

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!

@cormacdoyle2212 9 ай бұрын

Great presentation

@Jasper_Riptide 5 күн бұрын

You’re the best, bro.

@cyclofeedubox8332 2 жыл бұрын

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

@marekhlina74 Жыл бұрын

big fat thanks for this buddy

@Yotengri 5 ай бұрын

Great Video . Please make more!

@colinmillar712 5 ай бұрын

Well done many thanks

@DarkAngel-qb7pf 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much sir

@citizenofheaven9556 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very helpful

@davidedwards8940 Жыл бұрын

Ray, you are a treasure!

@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@Shannostm 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 📹

@godsangryhands4499 Ай бұрын

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!

@michalpanuska4589 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video :-) How does combinig of Fenix and Edge 530 works in metrics like recovery, training load etc? I mean that Fenix will be at home when I will ride my bike...

@KeithRobertson57 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ermin3963 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ThijsOost 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sknkHR 2 жыл бұрын

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

@apiffautube 11 ай бұрын

Super!! thanks!!

@boquii 2 жыл бұрын

Great review as always….. 1 question: i don’t see The options of data screens on my phone settings?

@jasonree 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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).

@patricedehollogne5105 Жыл бұрын

Super Dank je wel uit Belgie

@bobjones5624 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@jasve1552 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect review👌 ....but i see, there's no reason to change my 6pro

@2sailSIM Жыл бұрын

Thankyou, brilliant

@santoscarrillo2996 2 жыл бұрын

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

@flyingmedic Жыл бұрын

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

@indianajonze 2 жыл бұрын

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

@SteveT82 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@khersonua8844 2 жыл бұрын

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

@31415926535equalspi 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for comprehensive vid. How do I stop an activity when I’m done with a workout?

@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Press the upper right button. Cheers!

@PanosSimandirakis 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kintamasis 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@jesseflorquist2530 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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?