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Garmin Connect IQ App

Race pacing, nutrition alerts, and live tracking on your Garmin Edge

Edge 530Edge 540Edge 550Edge 830Edge 840Edge 850Edge 1030Edge 1040Edge 1050Edge Explore 2v0.1.4

Download

Select your Garmin Edge model to download the correct app binary.

Beta: Manual download and USB sideloading is the current installation method while we test and improve the app with early users. Once the app is stable, it will be published to the Garmin Connect IQ Store, where you'll be able to install it directly from your Garmin Edge device — no USB required.

App Screens

Tap a screen to learn more about each view

WattsWise splash screen on Garmin Edge
Live map with competitor positions and prize markers
Nutrition reminder screen on Garmin Edge

Race Intelligence

Pair once with a 6-digit code. The app loads your full course plan — segments, targets, nutrition — in seconds. ANT+ power, HR, and cadence sensors connect automatically.

Live Map & Tracking

Route overlay with competitor dots, prize markers with activation radii, and auto-zoom to nearest unclaimed prize. Position synced every 4 seconds. Info bar shows segment and claim status.

Smart Nutrition

Distance-based feed alerts matched to your foods and terrain. Running carbs, fluid, and caffeine totals. Warning triangle on all screens when a feed is pending.

All Features

8 purpose-built views for race day and training

Pacing

Per-segment power targets computed from your FTP and course gradient. Color-coded: green = on target, red = drifting.

Nutrition

Feed alerts with specific foods and timing. Tracks carbs, fluid, and caffeine consumed vs. plan. 20-minute fallback on slow climbs.

Data Fields

10-field data grid with NP, IF, TSS, W'bal, elapsed time, distance, speed, cadence, HR, and power. Updated at 1 Hz.

Live Map

GPS course overlay showing your position, competitors, and prize markers with dashed activation radii. Auto-zoom to nearest unclaimed prize.

Leaderboard

Real-time leaderboard with prize claim status and online rider count. See who's ahead and who's claimed what.

Course Preview

Elevation profile with segment breakdown, gradient percentages, and distance markers. Review the course before you start.

Free Ride

Works without a course loaded. Real-time speed, distance, heading, and GPS coordinates. GPS starts immediately on app launch.

Auto-Sync

Post-ride .FIT files sync back through Strava or direct Garmin upload. The loop closes automatically — no manual transfers.

Installation Guide

Sideload via USB in under 2 minutes

1
Download the app
Select your Edge model from the dropdown above and click Download. Extract the .prg file from the zip. Each device has its own build — make sure you pick the right one.
2
Connect your Garmin via USB
Plug your Edge device into your computer. It mounts as a USB drive.
3
Copy to GARMIN/APPS
Drag WattsWise.prg into the GARMIN/APPS/folder on your Edge device. If the folder doesn't exist, create it.
4
Eject and launch
Safely eject the device. On your Edge, go to the app list and open WattsWise. The splash screen appears immediately.
5
Pair your account
Go to Settings → Integrations and generate a 6-digit pairing code. On your Edge, long-press SELECT → Pair Account and enter the code. One-time setup — stays paired for 90 days.
6
Load a course
Create a course in Courses, generate a course plan, then enter the 6-character race code on your Edge. Your pacing, nutrition, and map data download in seconds.
Tip: Pairing is a one-time setup. Your Garmin stays connected for 90 days. If the token expires, generate a new pairing code from Settings.

Compatible Devices

Garmin Edge series with Connect IQ 4.0+

Edge 530240 × 400
Edge 540240 × 400
Edge 550240 × 400
Edge 830280 × 420
Edge 840280 × 420
Edge 850280 × 420
Edge 1030282 × 470
Edge 1040282 × 470
Edge 1050480 × 800
Edge Explore 2240 × 400

Requirements

What you need to get started

WattsWise account— Free tier or above
Garmin Edge device— 530, 540, 550, 830, 840, 850, 1030, 1040, 1050, or Explore 2
USB cable— To sideload the .prg file
ANT+ sensors— Power meter, HR strap, cadence (optional)
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