How to Turn Off Garmin Watch [All Models]

Turning off your Garmin watch when not in use helps save battery life and ensures optimal performance over time. This simple action can prevent unnecessary battery drain and extend the life of your device. However, the process for powering off varies slightly across different models. This guide will walk you through the steps to turn off all the Garmin Smartwatch models.

Power Off Garmin Instinct Watch

1. Press any button to activate the watch.
2. Press and hold the Control button (top left) for 2 seconds. Use the Menu and ABC buttons to highlight the Power icon.
3. Press the GPS button to turn off the device.

Turn Off Garmin Venu, Vivoactive, and Legacy Series Watch

If you own a Garmin Venu, Vivoactive, or Legacy watch series model, make use of the steps below.

1. Long-press the Up button for 2–3 seconds to access settings.
2. Tap the Power icon and swipe down to confirm.

Switch Off the Garmin Vivosmart Series

1. Press the touchscreen or the designated button to unlock the device.
2. Swipe to find and open the Settings menu.
3. Navigate to System and select it.
4. Scroll to “Power Off” and confirm the action by tapping OK.

To turn on the Garmin Watch again, long-press the Light button, Action button, or CTRL button based on your watch until the logo is shown on the screen.

Turn Off Garmin Forerunner, Enduro, or Fenix Watch Models

For models like the Garmin Forerunner 45, Fenix 7, or Enduro 2, follow these steps to turn it off.

1. Press any button to wake up the watch.
2. Long-press the Light button and release it when the control options appear.
3. Use the Up and Down buttons to locate the Power option.
4. Hit the Start/Stop button to choose “Power Off.” Wait for the watch to turn off.

This method is applicable to all the Garmin Forerunner and Fenix smartwatch series.

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