Garmin Instinct 2 Series: The Complete Beginners Guide

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Just getting an instinct 2? No problem! Here's every Instinct 2/2S/Solar feature explained in detail and with tons of tips! Buy the Instinct 2 here (amzn.to/48vUE6Y), link helps support the channel, much appreciated!!!
I go hands-on with Garmin Instinct 2, 2S, and 2 Solar for a long-form feature explainer showing all the new features as well as many existing features in how they work, step by step.
This includes a user interface walk-through of the settings, sport modes, display aspects, GPS navigation and routing aspects, widgets, settings, Garmin Pay, and plenty more features and functions. If it's new, I've got it covered here.
This video is sponsored by SteadyRack: bit.ly/steadyrack-dc
Instinct 2 Written Review: www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/g...
0:00 Quick Overview
0:51 Watchface & Customization
2:18 Widgets & Activity/Health Data
10:12 All The Settings Options
17:28 Sport Modes & Usage
24:30 GPS Navigation & Routing
29:05 Sensors
31:31 Instinct Secret Flashlight Mode
32:49 Solar Functionality
36:28 Garmin Pay
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@MarkSinnottIreland 9 месяцев назад

Great video. One suggestion for Garmin Instinct 2 users: for me, I find it so much easier to do setup and change settings in the phone app. Its layout is far more logical and intuitive. Some of the watch's layout is confusing.

@domeneccdi420 3 месяца назад

Flashlight tip: you can turn the flashlight on by double clicking the light button. Thanks for the video. Very well explained. Peace from Spain.

@dylan8394 Год назад

5 minutes in and I’ve learned more about this watch than i did the whole year of owning it

@pomie123456 Год назад

Thank you for making excellent, straight forward reviews without any babbling. Keep up the good work.

@darkstepwarrior88 Год назад

This is the reason i watch your channel. In depth step by step walk through. I really learned so much about the watch. i like the secret flashlight function. i wish it had the real thing like the instinct 2X has.

@donkeyfly43 5 дней назад

Thank you for pulling this together. It is incredibly useful and concise

@fourthchute 2 года назад

These are so helpful! Makes choosing and comparing watches so much easier. Thank you!

@twattster Год назад

Helpful video, thank you for taking the time to go through this. Just got my instinct 2x!

@chucklemon70 Год назад

I purchased an Instinct 2 last week and ha e been putting it through sea trials since. SO MANY OPTIONS! This video is awesome in that I'm finding MORE options and capabilities than I've seen myself. I think it might be a few weeks before I truly get the hang of this thing. A note about points: I can't speak to how courses are created either from the watch itself or other apps, but I can speak to how it's done with Garmin Explore. Basically each click on the map generates a point. Generally you can get away with as few as 3 points for an out and back hike (start, turnaround point, end). With other routes you only need as many points as to generate the course. Hopefully that points you in the right direction as to how to clear that up.

@Omar_Chaaban Год назад

Hey :) I haven't seen anyone talking about this but does the screen turn off like other smartwatches or does it always stay on?

@andszym10 Год назад

Wow! All my doubts disappeared here ❤ fantastic full review!

@jaccohospers219 Год назад

Bought one two weeks ago, very happy with it. The screen is (allthough black & white) better than expected, coming from a 235. The vibration is also much better, which annoyed me while working with the 235.

@desertfox1442 Год назад

Really in depth and I appreciate you going through each and every menu. Thank you !

@matthewbunn2017 Год назад

Thanks for the help! Really helped me understand navigation and where to go to find certain things on my new instinct 2!

@BetaBuxDelux Год назад

My garmin fenix 6 tipped me off to my undiagnosed sleep apnea. Did a sleep study and had it confirmed - thanks, Garmin.

@ia6980 Год назад

Do you think instinct 2x can show similar data as fenix 5?

@MrBeewolf Год назад

Excellent review! Thanks a lot for the help!

@artemdaniliants7841 2 года назад

Just got my watch, so this couldn't come at a better time. Thank you!

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Cheers! Enjoy!

@TeeeJaay1225 2 года назад

just got this watch, i'd say a good bang-for-the-buck data recording watch, this watch is perfect for those data nerds that want a device that has a long battery life and doesn't mind the small and monochrome display if you are a cyclist and use garmin edge units, one important thing you must do to keep your training metrics accurate (recovery, fitness level, etc) is to ensure that before starting an activity on you edge device, you must successfully sync it first to garmin connect

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Agree, the Instinct 2 series has amazing bang for buck. Enjoy!

@AkshayKittur 2 года назад

Just got my watch last week, was struggling to use. This is all I needed. Thanks a ton!

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Glad it helped! Thanks!

@Omar_Chaaban Год назад

Hey :) I haven't seen anyone talking about this but does the screen turn off like other smartwatches or does it always stay on?

@elephant_888 Год назад

@@Omar_Chaaban It uses and always-on MIP (Memory-in-Pixel) LCD display, so it's always-on and visible in any environment with indoor or outdoor light.

@TheShauryapandey Год назад

Thanks for making this excellent in depth video.

@waketv Год назад

Great video. Thanks for that and congratulations for the work that you have done

@harkpt 2 месяца назад

Without doubt this was the best 'how to' video I've ever watched.

@williambreeze2659 2 года назад

Thanks for the detailed guide 👍

@TrudleR Год назад

That backlight flashlight trick was suuuuper useful!

@NathanMorgan1976 Год назад

Very helpful video . Thanks for making it .

@shaunoleary8740 2 года назад

Thank you for this. It was very helpful

@MarksdrivingschoolCoUk Год назад

Fantastic video. I will now confidently set up my watch.

@amircastilla07 2 года назад

Thank you for the video and kudos from Belize.

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Thanks!!!

@MissNikkor Год назад

Excellent review and explanations

@VazAonde 2 месяца назад

Amazing! Thanks

@kenstitt5219 2 года назад

Thank you for the video. I got the Instinct 2 about two weeks ago. It is packed with features. When I need detailed mapping, I just use my Fenix 5X.

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Awesome - enjoy the new watch!

@kenstitt5219 2 года назад

@@Dcrainmaker when I turned the pulse ox setting to manual instead of when sleeping, I more than doubled the battery life. Your recommendation was spot on! Thanks!

@derkatzenfuerst6077 23 дня назад

That was extremely well done and informative, thanks so much!

@benblizzard4446 2 года назад

Great video, learned a ton

@OGillo2001 Год назад

Thanks man you da boss in these kinda area

@sanjaymohandubey1532 Год назад

DCR u r THE best reviewer outthere with insane details, loved ur content, kudos!!

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Thanks!!!

@sanjaymohandubey1532 Год назад

@@Dcrainmaker Bought the GIS2 over GIS1 solely based on your in depth review and its proving to be the best choice!

@donny92 4 месяца назад

so helpful! cheers man 🤙🏼

@camtron0 Год назад

I have just ordered my first smartwatch, the instinct 2 surf edition in large part based on your reviews. I mostly wanted the tide support. I like your review style. Detailed, factual, experience based, practical and concise for the data you give. If Garmin is listening I wish they made the solar version cheaper. The price difference of over $100 between solar and non solar is to extreme, particularly with the pay feature not being easy outside of the US. Also I wish they added sailing as a sport/activity profile.

@nancynan8821 Год назад

he talks so fast that I cant understand 😢

@getwetsoon 11 месяцев назад

Hey, i consider the surf edition as well (more for the tides than for counting waves) - are you happy with it so far?

@mandaloresmercy 4 месяца назад

I just got the Solar edition, and in the Connect app I could add tides, fishing, kayaking, boating (sailing speed support), etc on the normal solar watch (I assume it applies to non-solar now as well). A lot of the features cross special device types seem to be able to be enabled in the back menus when I was flipping through them, with the exception of some of the Tactical version options. Pretty cool! Especially I just wanted normal black/charcoal color

@lightzeref6103 Год назад

One of the best watch Garmin have made .

@Picplosions 2 месяца назад

Really handy video thank you!

@darkstepwarrior88 9 месяцев назад

Also very good of you to deeply investigate what the course point limitation is. I find it very troubling that garmin could not explain their own technology. i wonder if the competition has the same problem with routes.

@milen.radanov Год назад

Thank you for your reviews. They cover all I need to know before a purchase decision. However, I would like to know if there is an option in the menu to type coordinates and navigate to that point. I understand there are no maps or something but would be useful if someone gets lost to ask for coordinates and navigate there especially in the mountains.

@tylernorberg4504 2 года назад

Just got the instinct 2 solar yesterday. Upgrading from Fitbit Versa 3. Been doing research for weeks and your channel has been very helpful. I’ve had my Garmin instinct 2 Solar 2 weeks now and it makes Fitbit laughable. I hike and run a lot and this watch reminds me everyday why it’s worth every Penny. Absolutely a great watch.

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Thanks Tyler!!!

@tylernorberg4504 2 года назад

@@Dcrainmaker You and Desfit are both top tier. Helped me find exactly what I was looking for.

@Omar_Chaaban Год назад

Hey :) I haven't seen anyone talking about this but does the screen turn off like other smartwatches or does it always stay on?

@tylernorberg4504 Год назад

@@Omar_Chaaban always on display

@Omar_Chaaban Год назад

@@tylernorberg4504 thank you :)

@johnandres4580 Год назад

Great review.

@17cream 2 года назад

Nice one ☝️ very informative

@sgf501 2 года назад

Thank you for this video! This was really helpful. I just got the Instinct 2 Solar yesterday. Coming from the Suunto Ambit Sport 3 this is something else. 😉 Very happy with it. One thing I noticed is that two buttons on the left (ctrl and menu) have a sort of double click. Like they are sticky somehow. Did you experience this Ray on one of your Instinct 2 watches? Thank you.

@MrMrsGamer 2 года назад

My instincts 2 solar one piece Luffy edition is working well. Awesome feature!

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Very nice!

@clarkansas6590 2 года назад

Good information

@qalandaralimazhar2764 5 месяцев назад

I got this today's! 🎉

@DrJoeJoeHands Год назад

Thank you

@viniciuslima7503 7 месяцев назад

Good job

@EnricoLorenzoni599 2 года назад

Hi! Thanks for the great reviews. As you have all those devices, which one are using day to day? I really can't decide between fenix 7 and apple watch.

@harinemesis 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the review, loved it! Quick question: How do you get the watch face with a graph on it? It doesn't seem to be available on my watch. Is it through the Connect IQ store? If yes whats the name of the watch face?

@screight2 Месяц назад

Awesome!

@enb3810 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video!! I like the idea of a watch like this and I appreciate that they packed a lot of features in, but do you ever feel that it's a little convoluted?

@andrewvillavicencio8496 Год назад

Great review as always, I hope they do not do a software update that makes it crash during a workout, like my Instinct solar. A year later totally unreliable when an activity is started.

@jackriley1989 2 года назад

Do you have any more videos going up this week Ray? There's enough leaks in the bucket already 🤣. Keen to hear more about how practical the solar functionality is on a bicycle computer

@bacchim 2 года назад

Hey There!!! Greetings from Brazil. First - thank you so much for all the content you put together. Incredibly detailed and excellent to follow through. So, I got my Instinct 2 Solar and have a quick question: when you follow a Daily Suggested Workout a preset of fields and data are displayed at the data screen. Can you edit that specific screen? I know we can edit the Data Screen for the different activity profiles, but differ they from the Daily Suggested Workout ones. So, anyway we can edit the Daily Suggested Workout ones? Thanks in advance -

@jbl.laagan Год назад

thank you so much for the video. i've been thoroughly searching the net for info regarding the 50 point limit coz it's driving me nuts when i go bikepacking lalong longer maps. do you have a recommendation of any other watch/device that does not have this problem? maybe even by a different brand? would really appreciate the help, thank you.

@johnbuchheister9142 2 года назад

I got the Solar version of this. Loved it BUT found my eyes are too old to read the info on the screen. Had to return it and go back to my Fenix 6X Solar.

@fabreezethefaintinggoat5484 Год назад

thanks

@dyvel 2 года назад

Garmin is expected to release the 255 and the 955 in the beginning of June. If that would be true how long in advance would you have gotten devices to test out?

@dominicomucci3014 2 года назад

Love my original instinct but the sleep tracker is garbage for me. It doesn't get sleep start time right. Like I can be watching TV, go up a flight of stairs get ready for bed and it sets me as asleep from when I was watching TV. Damsung thrash them on this. But for the GPS and battery power it's great. Also the solar isn't that useful in realistic use for me in UK working inside. But on holiday might have an impact. The only time it gets decent sun is during exercise and the burn from GPS outweighed any tiny gain from the sun. Great review! As a note to new users if you want the battery to last a long time switch off the sleep o2 measurements as they aren't that accurate anyway.

@jeremysweeten2792 2 года назад

Love the video so much that I almost forgot to WHACK THAT LIKE BUTTON! Thanks for the reminder!!

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Haha...thanks Jeremy!

@karma247ajm 2 года назад

Great review 👍 I have the older Instinct Solar. It's great, except for the control of the back-light. A solar Casio uses the output of the solar panel to determine whether the back-light is required. My Instinct does not do this, but instead uses sunrise and sunset information; obviously this doesn't work for dark areas during the day or light areas at night. I wrote to Garmin about this, as it seems to me that it could be addressed in software; all the hardware is there to make it work. Garmin didn't reply. Does the Instinct 2 Solar have the option to work the way a Casio works? ..or does Casio have this system covered with a patent?

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Interesting. I'm not aware of patents there. Though some modern watches now actually use an ambient light sensor to determine light status and change accordingly.

@karma247ajm 2 года назад

@@Dcrainmaker Thanks for your reply. So are the back-light options on the Instinct 2 Solar still the same as the Instinct Solar?

@pleheh Год назад

@@karma247ajm i would like to know this as well.

@andycrites2589 6 месяцев назад

Fantastic resource. But I wish you could just slooooooowwwwww down a little maybe? I'm wearing out the pause button😅

@marbendeleon3502 2 года назад

What was your battery life with pulse ox on all the time and pulse rate? Trying to figure out if i have a defective device or my set up just drains a lot of batter. Can only get 4 days tops with those settings on plus the smart watch feature

@dmytrodance 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the vid! Which watch would you suggest for hunting? I need a watch to notify if I move quite off the right direction, but not alarming me if I'm abit off corse when walking around some obstackles in forest. So it's not like navigation for a specific path, but rather emulating compasses. So I got concerned about those track points limitation. Are there better alternatives for hunters?

@anthonyrampino7734 10 месяцев назад

Great review as always! I’m looking at this watch and the 945 and the Suunto 9 peak. They are close in price now. So, which one would you recommend for hiking, gym activities and for all around use? Thanks.

@JohnSmith-tz4on 3 месяца назад

The Suunto is unreliable and their warranty support is bad. Cry once and pay more. I'm not familiar with the 935 but I just bought the Garmin instinct two solar, great watch and it will last longer.

@jonathandawson3091 11 месяцев назад

Hi does I need install a tempered glass protector for the watch dial? Or is it tough to withstand minor brushes (e.g. gorilla glass).

@Debruineo 2 года назад

Regarding the maximum number of points, I believe the Fenix 5 also had a similar limitation. I however used it as my only bike navigation and believe there was a little nuance. It loaded and showed the entire route BUT would no longer indicate turns after a while. It has been a while and I could be wrong but for some reason that's how I remember it.

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Yeah, it's been around in various Garmin devices in various ways. Kinda frutsrating.

@rtcuy5614 2 года назад

Great review DC, thanks for sharing! I read that while on GPS tracking mode, the watch will not recharge with solar. Do you happen to know if this is true? I am thinking on getting it for a 10+ day hike in Greenland (summer) in which I want to track all day (I could slow down the GPS samples to one every 10 minutes, it doesn't need to do it every second) but I got a bit discouraged when I read that it wont charge while on GPS tracking mode. Is my understanding correct? Many thanks again for your review!

@dainiushappy7688 Год назад

Yes, @DC Rainmaker, it would be nice to get information regarding solar charging while on GPS if such information is available. Thanks a lot. Nice review.

@luc7976 Год назад

Garmin specs for Instinct 2 solar: GPS: Up to 30 hours/48 hours with solar**

@TalZKazaz 5 месяцев назад

Hello, Hello, great channel! what do you think on instinct 2 solar vs tactix delta? Thanks

@fishman80 Год назад

i have the instant 1 and it doesn’t auto sync. for example temperature, i have to open garmin connect for the temp to update. does the instinct 2 auto update/sync for the temperature?

@ritchieorlando2155 5 месяцев назад

Hi. Thx for the review. Im curious, Is it easy to read during night time? Auto light during dark? Thank u

@brettbrunsell5769 2 года назад

Did the hr sensor improve from the 1 to 2? I remember the 1 was pretty bad. Also did the sleep monitoring get better? Thanks 💪🏽

@lexx348 Год назад

HR monitoring precision improved, but sleep tracking still behind Apple Watch, almost no deep sleep detection. Check out the Scientific Reviews channel

@floppinfish 8 месяцев назад

@lexx348 my instinct 2 has deep sleep recognition

@bradl2636 Год назад

Who is the target user for Instinct 2 vs 965, Epix 2, Fenix 7, Tactix 7..? I find the Garmin range really confusing. Seems to be lots of overlap and very similar price points except for maybe Fenix 7 and Tactix 7 that are clearly premium devices.

@ThomasTimlen Год назад

I have had one issue with the Instinct 2 Solar while swimming and wonder if you or anyone here has also experienced or heard about it: The Instinct 2 Solar restarting itself during pool lap swimming. I started using the device on 01 June 2022 and have done 29 swims with it. On three occasions, or 10% of the swims, the device restarted itself during the activity. On the bright side, the laps recorded before it restarted were saved, and as soon as I saw the watch face (instead of the data screen for swimming) I could start a new swimming activity to record the remaining laps I had left. The watch software has been updated once or twice since I started using it, the present software is version 8.66 In every other respect (running, bicycling) the Instinct 2 Solar has been fantastic, this occasional glitch during lap swimming is the only annoyance I have encountered.

@theunz 2 года назад

Hi looking at Instinct 2 solar vs Fenix 7 I am using instinct solar 1 now, but 1 it crashes way too often when I do swimming either pool or open water. I dont look at the watch often, so i often lost half of the swim. 2. old feature is more than enough, but Multisport is nice to have. Would fenix software is more stable? or would instinct 2 be fine for me? did i just have a bad piece? PS: it never crash on other activities. Just swim. Thanks

@lizelder4740 2 года назад

Is there a way to just go back to clock time (to check the time) while I am in swim mode without having to stop the app?

@vijaymverma4064 2 года назад

How does this compare to 745 in terms of overall features? I couldn't find a video comparing 745 to instinct 2.

@andersmalling 2 года назад

I would love if the instinct 2 got maps in a simple way(compared to fenix7), with same colors as the display!!

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

One can dream! Instinct 3 anyone!?!

@coolsquad7428 2 года назад

At 0:12 there is also a surf edition, decent G1 edition,tactial edition and more.

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Yup, I discuss those 10 seconds later…

@RossDoughty 3 месяца назад

Quick tip: No need to change the hotkey for the flashlight. Just quickly double press the CTRL button. Top left.

@nils0603 Год назад

Thanks for the video, much appreciated! Can this watch also be connected to a polar h10 chest strap via Bluetooth if I want accurate heart rate while running/cycling?

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Yup, no problems pairing a Polar H10 via BT (or via ANT+, if you've updated the H10's firmware).

@nils0603 Год назад

@@Dcrainmaker Awesome, thanks a lot for the great videos and the quick reply!

@ranchotonaya7603 2 года назад

I am thinking about purchasing the Garmin Instinct 2. Does anyone know if it is fully functional in Mexico.

@Spellscape 2 года назад

If you connect chest heart rate sensor is it turns off watch sensor (I hope so)?

@cybertroy2 Год назад

I'm stuck. I got the instinct solar 1. I am trying to track activity but when I press GPS button, the list of activities have a check circle on them and when I select it just checks(ticks) the circle. No other info comes on. On videos here I don't see any check circles on the activity list. What am I doing wrong?

@mantiscity 2 года назад

Hey DC, I’m looking at this watch and the Fenix 7. I don’t really need all the features of the Fenix, but they are cool. I’m very rough with my watches. Which one would be better?

@Dcrainmaker 2 года назад

Both can stand up to the pounding. I think the big question here is probably maps, and whether or not you need/want them, which the Fenix 7 has.

@alexandrudragos2038 2 года назад

Decisions Decisions Instinct advantages vs Fenix are the battery life/weight wich get important if you sleep with it on the hand.

@mantiscity 2 года назад

@@Dcrainmaker the maps are cool, and the touch screen. I just want it to hold up to drops and hits.

@dmytrodance 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for review! Can I text a link with my geolocation with Instinct or Instinct 2? Is it easy to do?

@Ivancitovic 6 месяцев назад

Is it possible to lock buttons while doing an activity? I always press them by accident while sailing. Thanks!

@fearless5533 Год назад

Is the gps accurate enough for running compare for example with forerunner 945?

@Evan.F07 Год назад

After I am done with a certain activity like boat and I no longer want to use that activity how can I return to all the other ones like run hike

@TheVICVIC23 Год назад

If you have an iPhone do you need it with you when it comes to running. I usually never like to run with a phone and don’t want to get an Apple Watch

@nc7067 7 месяцев назад

Is there a way from keeping the seconds timer from disappearing at all? I know it stops to save power, but it is annoying when I look down at it and it’s off not to mention when taking vitals it tends to be a pain.

@eddo3335 Год назад

Great video, but no one seems to include app connectivity in these reviews. Can all of these setting be done more simply through the app? Or is configuring dependent on digging into menus through buttons on the watch.