To turn off notifications on your Garmin Forerunner 935, you have several options, ranging from managing them directly on your watch to controlling them through your connected smartphone's settings or the Garmin Connect app.
Disabling Notifications Through Your Smartphone (Garmin Connect App)
The most comprehensive way to manage what notifications appear on your Garmin 935 is through your smartphone, which is paired with your device via the Garmin Connect app.
For iPhone Users
If you are using an iPhone, the control over which apps send notifications to your Garmin 935 is primarily handled within your phone's system settings.
- Navigate to your iPhone's main "Settings" app.
- Tap on "Notifications."
- Review the list of applications. For each app, you can choose whether it's allowed to send notifications to your Garmin device. You can selectively disable notifications for specific apps if you only want to stop certain alerts from appearing on your watch.
For Android Users
Android smartphone users have a direct way to manage smart notifications through the Garmin Connect app itself.
- Open the Garmin Connect™ app on your Android smartphone.
- Tap the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines or dots) to open the side menu.
- Select "Settings."
- Choose "Smart Notifications." Here, you can customize which app notifications are sent to your Forerunner 935. You can toggle off notifications entirely or select specific apps to allow or deny.
Managing Notifications Directly On Your Garmin Forerunner 935
You can also control notifications directly from your Garmin 935 device itself, offering quick ways to silence alerts.
Using Do Not Disturb (DND) Mode
The "Do Not Disturb" (DND) mode is a quick way to silence all notifications, alerts, and gestures temporarily.
- Hold down the "LIGHT" button (top left) on your Forerunner 935 to access the controls menu.
- Select the "Do Not Disturb" icon (often represented by a crescent moon).
- Press the "START/STOP" button (top right) to toggle DND mode on or off.
When DND is active, your watch will not vibrate or light up for incoming notifications, calls, or alerts, and the backlight gesture will be disabled.
Turning Off Smart Notifications on the Device
You can also fine-tune which types of notifications your watch displays directly from its settings.
- Hold down the "UP" button (middle left) to access the main menu.
- Scroll down and select "Settings."
- Choose "Phone."
- Select "Smart Notifications."
- Here, you will typically find options such as:
- "Show All": Displays all notifications from your phone.
- "Not During Activity": Notifications are shown only when you are not recording an activity.
- "Off": Disables all smart notifications from appearing on your watch.
- You might also find options to filter specific types of notifications like "Calls" or "Texts."
By using a combination of these methods, you can gain complete control over how and when notifications are displayed on your Garmin Forerunner 935, ensuring you only receive the alerts that matter to you.
