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GarminSms on Windows Pc

Developed By: Scholarsgate

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 22, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.8.5
Size 3.6 MB
Release Date January 13, 24
Category Communication Apps

What's New:
Update for new version of ConnectIQ [see more]

Description from Developer:
Ever been out running or cycling and needed to send an SMS message?
Now you can send SMS messages right from your Garmin sports watch.

This app will enable you to send SMS message... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download GarminSms and install on Windows PC. GarminSms is free Communication app, developed by Scholarsgate. Latest version of GarminSms is 2.8.5, was released on 2024-01-13 (updated on 2024-04-22). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500. Overall rating of GarminSms is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install GarminSms on Windows?

Instruction on how to install GarminSms on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install GarminSms on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install GarminSms using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "GarminSms" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install GarminSms on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "GarminSms" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.8.5.

Download GarminSms 2.8.5 on Windows PC – 3.6 MB

Ever been out running or cycling and needed to send an SMS message?
Now you can send SMS messages right from your Garmin sports watch.

This app will enable you to send SMS messages from your Android device using your connected Garmin sports watch.

PERMISSIONS
This app requires the following permissions;
Access to your contacts To list your contacts so you can select who you would like to sync to your Garmin connected sports watch and send SMS messages to.
Send and View SMS messages To send the SMS messages. The app only sends SMS messages. The app does not view or read SMS messages.

USAGE
Contacts tab
Here you can select your favourite contacts to be synced to your connected Garmin watch.
Messages tab
Here you can define the messages you'd like to sync and send.
Click the add button.
Enter your predefined message
Click ok.
To delete a predefined message you can click and hold a message.
Syncing with you connected Garmin sports watch
Press the sync button on the menu bar.
You should see a small message pop up at the bottom of your screen if it is successful.

ConnectIQ app required.
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/c65e693a-6670-4246-af13-5d1c4eed67e8

Currently supported connected devices
Make: Garmin
Models:
Forerunner® 245
Forerunner® 245 Music
Forerunner® 645
Music Forerunner® 645 Music
Forerunner® 935
Forerunner® 945
fēnix® 5
quatix® 5
fēnix® 5 Plus
fēnix® 5S
fēnix® 5S Plus
fēnix® 5X
tactix® Charlie
fēnix® 5X Plus
fēnix® 6
fēnix® 6 Dual Power
fēnix® 6 Pro
fēnix® 6 Sapphire
fēnix® 6 Pro Dual Power
fēnix® 6 Pro Solar
fēnix® 6 Solar
fēnix® 6S
fēnix® 6S Dual Power
fēnix® 6S Pro
fēnix® 6S Sapphire
fēnix® 6S Pro Dual Power
fēnix® 6S Pro Solar
fēnix® 6S Solar
fēnix® 6X Pro
fēnix® 6X Sapphire
fēnix® 6X Pro Solar
tactix® Delta Sapphire
quatix® 6X Solar
tactix® Delta Solar
tactix® Delta Solar Ballisitcs
quatix® 6
quatix® 6X
quatix® 6X Solar
quatix® 6X Dual Power
Venu®
Venu® 2
Venu® 2S
vívoactive® 3
vívoactive® 3 Mercedes-Benz® Collection
vívoactive® 3 Music
vívoactive® 4
GarminActive
vívoactive® 4S
GarminActive S
Update for new version of ConnectIQ