First, make sure that you’ve added your Garmin device in the Nix Solo App.
On your phone, open the Garmin Connect IQ app.
Head to the Search tab and search for “Nix”.
Tap “Nix Biosensors Data Field”, then “Install”. Tap “Allow”.
Wait for the installation process to complete.
Note: If you have an older Garmin device, you will see the legacy Nix Biosensors Data Field. Some of the settings options listed below (i.e. auto rotate) will not be available.
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The Nix Biosensors Data Field is now ready to use on your Garmin device.
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Now you'll decide which Nix metrics you'd like to populate into your data screens and layouts. There are a multitude of options.
On your Garmin device, navigate to any "Activity". Long hold the "Up button" (or the button with the three dots). Scroll down and select Connect IQ Fields. Select Nix Data Field.
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Select the Nix Data you would like to populate on your Garmin data screens.
Options include:
⬢ Fluid Loss
⬢ Electrolyte Loss
⬢ Sodium Loss
To include a metric, select desired metric using the start/stop button. If the bar to the right of the metric is green then the data will flow. If the bar is gray, the metric will not flow to the Garmin data screens. For example, if you turn off Sodium Loss then only the Fluid and Electrolyte Loss metrics will be pulled in when selecting the Nix Data Field.
Don't worry, even if you turn off a metric in the Garmin Data fields, the Nix Solo app will still collect your full workout values.
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Select each individual metric
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Sodium metric turned on
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Sodium metric turned off
Newer Garmin devices may also include an option to Auto Rotate the Nix data. By default the Nix data field will try and fit all metrics into the data screen and field selected.
In certain cases there is not enough space. When that occurs, the Auto Rotate feature kicks in.
Nix recommends that users turn Auto Rotate On, at Medium speed, if available.
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Turn on Auto Rotate
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Auto Rotate Speed
Now it is time to configure your data screens. On your Garmin device, head to the activity you want to edit. Navigate to "Activity", then “Activity Settings” then “Data Screens”. Reminder on Garmin watches, you can navigate to the Activity Settings screen by long holding the Up (or middle) button.
Select the data screen you would like to edit. The Nix data field is comprised of multiple metrics so it is best to pick a field with a larger area or assign to it's own screen.
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Activity to Edit
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Edit Activity Settings
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Select Data Screens
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Add a new screen
Press the edit button to open “Data Fields”, then select “ConnectIQ Fields” and choose “Nix Data Field”.
Tip: Hit the back button a few times to return to your main screen.
Below are a few data screen layouts and examples of what they look like populated. Certain placements are at risk of cutting off text; recommended field locations are listed.
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Select Connect IQ Field
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Select the Nix Data Field to put into field.
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Select a data screen with a single field
Figure 9D
Example of Nix metrics in a data screen with a single field
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Select a data screen with two fields
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Example of Nix metrics in a data screen with two fields
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Select a data screen with three fields
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Example of Nix metrics in a data screen with three fields. Auto rotate is being used.
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Select a data screen with four fields
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Example of Nix metrics in a data screen with four fields. Use field 1 or 2. Auto rotate is being used.
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Select a data screen with six fields
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Example of Nix metrics in a data screen with six fields. Use field 2,3,4 or 5. Auto rotate is being used.
You’re all set!
For the best experience, start your workout at the same time in the Nix Solo App (on your phone) and on your Garmin device. Your Garmin device will display Fluid Loss, Electrolyte Loss, and Sodium Loss as measured in real time by your Nix Pod during the selected Activity.
When you start your workout the Garmin Data Fields will change from dashes to 0s to indicate it is connected to your Nix Solo App.
When you’re ready to end your workout, make sure you end your workouts on both your smartphone and your Garmin device.
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Not Connected
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Connected
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Data Flowing
When using the Garmin Data Field it is a running total of your fluid, total electrolyte, and sodium losses. There is no replenish button.
If you still want to get notifications on your watch there are a couple of options - Native Nix App notifications or Garmin Connect IQ (Data Fields) Notifications. Instructions for both are below.
Native Nix App Notifications (recommended): This is best for time based or fluid based notifications. Please make sure all the settings are turned on for your Garmin, phone and Nix Solo App.
⬢ Garmin Connect App: Settings > Notification> App Notifications > Toggle on "Nix Biosensors"
⬢Nix Solo App: Settings > Notifications > Push > Hydration Notifications
⬢Nix Solo App: Settings > Notifications > Watch > Hydration Notifications
⬢ Prevent Backgrounding: Android users to ensure your phone does not background your notifications please adjust your battery settings. On your Android, long hold on the Nix Solo app until a menu pulls up. Press the i circle > Battery > Select Unrestricted.
Garmin Connect IQ (Data Fields) Notifications: Using this feature you will get a notification every time you lose additional fluids or electrolytes. This can come in as often as every .2 oz lost and may be cumbersome during a long workout.
⬢ Garmin Device: Garmin Activity> Connect IQ Fields > Nix Data Field > Use Notifications > Green = on, Gray = off
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Native Nix Notification
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Expansion of Native Nix Notification
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Garmin Connect IQ (Data Fields) Notification
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Garmin Connect IQ (Data Fields) Notification Setting = On
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Garmin Connect IQ (Data Fields) Notification Setting = Off
The Garmin Activity is currently not synchronized whatsoever: it does not matter which you start and end first. Please note the Nix data is not written into the Garmin FIT file at this point in time. After your workout, it will be exclusively available in the Nix Solo App.
Due to limited use, the Nix Activity App for Garmin was sunset with app version 2.56.