Garmin and Wikiloc: all the routes of the world at your feet

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The firm, in constant search of applications and tools that allow its users to obtain the most complete performance of their devices, introduces a valuable service for lovers of outdoor activities.

Thus, it has reached a collaboration agreement with this well-known world road community, which is now available in Garmin ConnectIQ and it is compatible with multiple brand GPS.

Garmin, the world leader in satellite navigation solutions, presents the Wikiloc app for Garmin Connect IQ, that allows you to transfer routes from the well-known online community to a compatible GPS in the simplest and fastest way.

A new tool that makes available to Garmin users all a world of possibilities to expand your outdoor adventures. Because Wikiloc (www.wikiloc.com) is a community of outdoor activity enthusiasts where users currently explore and share almost 6.000.000 of routes Hiking, cycling and other activities.

Wikiloc via Connect IQ

Thanks to the Wikiloc app for Garmin ConnectIQ, users can transfer routes from Wikiloc to their Garmin GPS compatible in the simplest way. Available for IOS or Android, the user can download this application for free and, subsequently, through a small subscription fee to the Garmin Connect IQ Navigation Pack (2,99 euros per quarter), the application allows you to transfer Wikiloc routes directly to the GPS.

In this way, users can discover, download and follow routes in a simple and fast way because, once downloaded the route in the Garmin device, it is already possible to use the native GPS navigation functions to follow the route in the place chosen one.

How to enjoy this tool

To start enjoying Wikiloc on a Garmin device, it is necessary to follow a few simple steps. To start, you have to create a profile on Wikiloc from your smartphone and also check that it is connected to the Internet.

Next, you must communicate your smartphone with GPS via Bluetooth, which allows you to transfer the files between both. The user must enter their Wikiloc username and password in the Garmin Connect app (installed on the mobile) and, once done, also open the Wikiloc app for ConnectIQ that appears on the Garmin device.

If everything is correct, a message will appear indicating that there are no pending routes to download. At that time, it is possible to search for one through the Wikiloc App on the smartphone and press "Send to your Garmin". Afterwards, it will only be necessary to press "continue" or "start" on the GPS to confirm the download.

After these steps, the route will be automatically saved in the Garmin GPS device and you will be ready to start a new adventure.

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