Connect Your Garmin to Cadoo
Garmin works with Cadoo to track your running, cycling, swimming, walking, steps, and sleep games. Once connected, your workout data syncs automatically and counts toward your active fitness games. Garmin is one of the most reliable trackers on Cadoo with near-perfect data sync rates. Every Garmin device that syncs to Garmin Connect is compatible.
Step-by-Step Setup
- Download Cadoo from the App Store or Google Play and create your free account.
- Open any fitness game you want to join, or go to Settings and tap Connections.
- Select Garmin from the list of available trackers.
- Authorize the connection by signing into your Garmin Connect account. This securely links your data to Cadoo.
- Start your workout using your Garmin as you normally would. Your data syncs to Cadoo automatically.
Compatible Garmin Devices
The following Garmin devices work with Cadoo: Forerunner, Fenix, Venu, Vivoactive, Enduro, Instinct, Edge, Lily, and Vivomove.
Supported Activities
With Garmin connected to Cadoo, you can play games for: running, cycling, swimming, walking, steps, and sleep.
Tips for Best Results
Make sure your Garmin watch syncs to the Garmin Connect app on your phone before starting a Cadoo game. Data flows from your watch to Garmin Connect to Cadoo automatically.
Your Garmin is ready. Join a game.
Connect your Garmin and join a step, running, or cycling challenge on Cadoo today.
Join a Garmin Step GameTroubleshooting Garmin Connection Issues
- Data not syncing? Make sure your Garmin device is synced to the Garmin Connect app on your phone first. Cadoo reads data from Garmin Connect, not directly from your device.
- Connection dropped? Go to the Cadoo connections tab and reconnect. You may need to re-authorize.
- Workout not counting? Make sure you started and stopped the correct activity type on your device. The activity must match the game type (e.g., a run for a running game).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garmin free to use with Cadoo?
Yes. Connecting Garmin to Cadoo is completely free. You only pay when you join a game.
Can I switch from Garmin to another tracker?
You pick one tracker per game. For your next game, you can choose a different tracker.
How quickly does data sync?
Most Garmin data syncs to Cadoo within a few minutes of completing your workout. Make sure your device is synced to Garmin Connect first.
