Connect Garmin Watch to PlungePalz™
Log cold plunges directly from your wrist
How to connect your Garmin Watch?
Watch this quick tutorial or follow the step-by-step instructions below
Follow these easy steps
Download the Garmin App:
- Go to the Garmin IQ Connect store
- Search for "PlungePalz"
- Download and install to your Garmin watch like any other Garmin app
Update Your PlungePalz Mobile App:
- Ensure your PlungePalz mobile app is Version 1.1.2 or higher
- Update from the App Store or Google Play Store if needed
Begin Pairing Process:
- Open PlungePalz mobile app → "Settings"
- Select "Connect Garmin Watch"
- Click "Begin Pairing Process"
- Complete the $2.99 integration fee payment
Select Your Device:
- Choose your specific Garmin watch model from the list
- If your Garmin watch model isn't in the list, just select the "Compatible but not listed" option
Complete Pairing
When prompted for the 6-digit code on your phone:
- Launch PlungePalz app on your Garmin watch
- You'll see "Not Paired" initially – that's normal!
- Press the Start/Stop button to generate your 6-digit pairing code
Additional tech info:
- This code will change every 45 seconds (the white progress indicator)
- Your watch needs to have a internet connection to pair – your will see the WiFi icon change once your watch has confirmed that it was internet access
- Every 5 seconds, the watch makes a check to see if you entered in the code and clicked "Pair Device" (the blue progress indicator)
- There may be a small delay between the watch success and the mobile app success – that is normal
- Enter this code in your mobile app
- Click "Pair Device"
- Wait for success confirmation on both devices
Still running into issues? Contact us:
Compatible Garmin Devices
PlungePalz Connect IQ app works with these Garmin devices
fēnix® Series
- fēnix® 6 (all variants)
- fēnix® 6S (all variants)
- fēnix® 6X Pro (all variants)
- fēnix® 7 (all variants)
- fēnix® 7S (all variants)
- fēnix® 7X (all variants)
- fēnix® 8 AMOLED (43mm)
- fēnix® 8 AMOLED (47mm/51mm)
- fēnix® E
Forerunner® Series
- Forerunner® 55
- Forerunner® 158
- Forerunner® 165
- Forerunner® 245
- Forerunner® 255
- Forerunner® 255S
- Forerunner® 265
- Forerunner® 745
- Forerunner® 945
- Forerunner® 955 Dual Power
- Forerunner® 965
- ForeAthlete 55
- ForeAthlete 245
- ForeAthlete 745
Venu® Series
- Venu®
- Venu® 2
- Venu® 2S
- Venu® 3
- Venu® 3S
- Mercedes-Benz Venu® 2
- Mercedes-Benz Venu® 2S
vívoactive® Series
- vívoactive® 4
- vívoactive® 4S
- vívoactive® 5
- vívoactive® 6
- GarminActive S
epix™ Series
- epix™ (Gen 2)
- epix™ Pro (42mm)
- epix™ Pro (47mm)
- epix™ Pro (51mm)
Instinct® Series
- Instinct® 3 – 45mm AMOLED
- Instinct® 3 – 50mm AMOLED
- Instinct® 3 – 50mm AMOLED Tactical
Tactical & Marine
- tactix® 7 (all variants)
- tactix® 7 – AMOLED Edition
- tactix® 8 – 47mm AMOLED
- tactix® 8 – 51mm AMOLED
- quatix® 6X (all variants)
- quatix® 7 (all variants)
- quatix® 7 Pro
- quatix® 7X – Solar Edition
Aviation & Specialty
- D2™ Mach 1 Pro
- Enduro™ 2
Note: This includes all variants and editions of the listed models (Solar, Sapphire, Dual Power, etc.). If your specific Garmin watch model isn't listed above, select "Compatible but not listed" during the pairing process.
How to Use
Start Session
You are able to select your last session (if recorded one in the past on your watch or mobile app) or start a new one.
Session Activated
You will see a beautiful UI when you start your session showing:
- Timer
- Water Temperature
- Checkpoints
- Active Heart Rate
End Session
After pausing your session, you can either "Finish" (Save), "Continue", or "Delete" your session.
View in App
Open the PlungePalz mobile app to see detailed analytics and share with the community.
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