Garmin Tactix 7 Unoffical Support Thread

[Garmin]

Would this be a replacement for a Kestrel or used with it? I share a kestrel elite with a buddy and wear a regular watch daily. Considering one of these if I could get by without the kestrel.

It really depends on how you use your devices. Do you read wind by looking at environmental cues or do you measure it with the Kestrel?

From a ballistic calculator standpoint the watch is missing humidity and wind information. If you share this data from your buddies Kestrel then you would be fine with just the watch. Same if you don't use the Kestrel to measure wind.

 

[_Windrider_]

It really depends on how you use your devices. Do you read wind by looking at environmental cues or do you measure it with the Kestrel?

From a ballistic calculator standpoint the watch is missing humidity and wind information. If you share this data from your buddies Kestrel then you would be fine with just the watch. Same if you don't use the Kestrel to measure wind.

And reality humidity is irrelevant. set at 50% and forget. Really glad Kestrel integration is here. HUGE.

 

[aaronk]

I'm noticing significant battery drain for no apparent reason. I'm seeing 15-20% battery estimate loss in 24hrs and have not changed settings or loaded new apps recently.
Could there have been an update pushed that is running something in the background which I'm not seeing got turned on? It's not claiming to be running an activity track or GPS under normal conditions.
I did go track some activities over the weekend but charged it after I was done on Sunday and now I'm seeing 42% battery two days later.
Suggestions on what I might need to check or look into?
Thanks

I noticed the same battery drain that started suddenly with mine as well, I turned WIFI off and it's back to normal. I've always had WIFI on before, the software hadn't been updated recently, and no other changes other then I pulled it off the charger one morning and noticed the next day I had lost a ton of battery life while running zero activities and no GPS. I haven't tried turning WIFI back on since.

 

[enginerd]

I noticed the same battery drain that started suddenly with mine as well, I turned WIFI off and it's back to normal. I've always had WIFI on before, the software hadn't been updated recently, and no other changes other then I pulled it off the charger one morning and noticed the next day I had lost a ton of battery life while running zero activities and no GPS. I haven't tried turning WIFI back on since.

A power down and restart solved my issues.

 

[_Windrider_]

Sitting here waiting for the hurricane to arrive I thought I’d test the barometer on the watch. I compared it to my kestrel over the course of the day and they were within .01 of each other with the watch being on the higher side. So more than accurate enough.

 

[_Windrider_]

@Garmin what size watch bands does this thing take? Trying to find some alternatives

 

[Garmin]

@Garmin what size watch bands does this thing take? Trying to find some alternatives

The Tactix is a 26mm wide watch band. Any 26mm band for Garmin should work. We have silicone, nylon, leather and titanium available from us. There are a bunch of 3rd party bands out there too. You'll want the same bands as the Fenix 7X (or previous X model).

 

[_Windrider_]

The Tactix is a 26mm wide watch band. Any 26mm band for Garmin should work. We have silicone, nylon, leather and titanium available from us. There are a bunch of 3rd party bands out there too. You'll want the same bands as the Fenix 7X (or previous X model).

Got it thanks. Looking for something that fits better but isn’t Velcro.

 

[_Windrider_]

The Tactix is a 26mm wide watch band. Any 26mm band for Garmin should work. We have silicone, nylon, leather and titanium available from us. There are a bunch of 3rd party bands out there too. You'll want the same bands as the Fenix 7X (or previous X model).

Does it have the same body as the Fenix? Found some 3rd party protectors and was wondering if those work

 

[Garmin]

Does it have the same body as the Fenix? Found some 3rd party protectors and was wondering if those work

Yes, the body is dimensionally the same as the Fenix.

 

[_Windrider_]

Ordered a couple of these on eBay. Will report back if they are worth a shit

 

[ryanvarg]

Does the touchscreen work with leather gloves on or mechanics gloves?

 

[_Windrider_]

Does the touchscreen work with leather gloves on or mechanics gloves?

I haven’t tried yet but I’d imagine it would if they are the type designed to work with touchscreen like the outdoor research sensor gloves

 

[MDof2]

Any known BF deals on the Tactix 7?

 

[_Windrider_]

Got the watch protectors yesterday. Pretty happy for 6 bucks.

 

[_Windrider_]

@Garmin something weird started yesterday, my watch time is 1 minute off of my phone. I’ve verified the watch and phone are paired and connected. Where does the watch pull it’s time from?

 

[Defender3]

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Got the watch protectors yesterday. Pretty happy for 6 bucks.

In case you're interested, I bought some of these for my Epix.

 

[Garmin]

@Garmin something weird started yesterday, my watch time is 1 minute off of my phone. I’ve verified the watch and phone are paired and connected. Where does the watch pull it’s time from?

Force a sync with the Garmin Connect mobile app. I believe that will pull the phone time to the watch.

Additionally, the watch can be set in 2 different ways. Use GPS Time or Set Manually.

If you hold the middle left button down to get to the menu, then select System, Time, Time Sync you will get the option to force sync the watch time with your phone.

 

[_Windrider_]

Ok I’ll try. Never had an issue then all of a sudden it was off.

 

[_Windrider_]

Force a sync with the Garmin Connect mobile app. I believe that will pull the phone time to the watch.

Additionally, the watch can be set in 2 different ways. Use GPS Time or Set Manually.

If you hold the middle left button down to get to the menu, then select System, Time, Time Sync you will get the option to force sync the watch time with your phone.

Did not work. I forced the sun it said it sync’d. Time is still a good 30 seconds off. Not much but if I was in a tactical application it could be life and death

 

[gxer]

In case you're interested, I bought some of these for my Epix.

My experience with that plug is it traps sweat and water and causes rust on the connector. Be warned

 

[corym468]

The weather app on my watch quit working immediately following the most recent software update. When I go to the app it reads "waiting for data." Has anyone else experienced this problem?

 

[_Windrider_]

The weather app on my watch quit working immediately following the most recent software update. When I go to the app it reads "waiting for data." Has anyone else experienced this problem?

Mine appears to be working

 

[Defender3]

My experience with that plug is it traps sweat and water and causes rust on the connector. Be warned

I've found them useful when working sheetrock, insulation, wood cutting, mulch, etc., when the dust and debris clog the port.

 

[Huckmeat]

My watch reboots after connecting to the rangefinder now. It worked great since I bought it, but I'm guessing a software update was untested or my watch is malfunctioning. Reboots as soon as a range is received.

Garmin support is helpful but slow. Hopefully this gets resolved or I'll switch to the kestrel.

 

[_Windrider_]

@Garmin im still having the time sync issue. It’s less now, about 10 seconds but the watch and phone are different.

 

[99mpower]

whats approx price on a Tactix 7? Im seeing prices from 1200-1600.. whats the difference?

 

[_Windrider_]

whats approx price on a Tactix 7? Im seeing prices from 1200-1600.. whats the difference?

Depends on solar vs non solar or with or without applied ballistics

 

[hedehede81]

guys, I can buy a used Tactix 7 pro(non-ballistics) for a good deal. Can I upgrade it to Ballistics version and how much does is cost? Are there any other differences between these 2 versions other than AB?

 

[Garmin]

guys, I can buy a used Tactix 7 pro(non-ballistics) for a good deal. Can I upgrade it to Ballistics version and how much does is cost? Are there any other differences between these 2 versions other than AB?

If you update the software on the Tactix 7 Pro to the current version then you can use the AB Synapse - Garmin mobile app to puchase the upgrade to Applied Ballistics Elite.

 

[DesktopOperator]

Just ordered a Sig Sauer Kilo8k to use with my new Tactix Amoled. Looking into adding a Kestrel, but want to ask about compatibility with the 5700x Elite. Its not listed on the garmin website with the exact same format.

Compatible Wind Sensors​

• 5700AL Elite
• 5700AL-I ITAR Elite
• 5700AL-R Elite with prebuilt Ruger profiles
• 5700XAL X-hardware Elite
• 5700XALSF X-hardware Elite for SF
• 5700XEL ABX Elite (Military version)

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=jz6wciNu303lc9nSPiyUs9

 

[StateOfConfusion]

Looking forward to hearing how the Vector X does with those running a kestrel and Tactix 7 as a complete shooting system.

 

[enginerd]

Just ordered a Sig Sauer Kilo8k to use with my new Tactix Amoled. Looking into adding a Kestrel, but want to ask about compatibility with the 5700x Elite. Its not listed on the garmin website with the exact same format.

Compatible Wind Sensors​

• 5700AL Elite
• 5700AL-I ITAR Elite
• 5700AL-R Elite with prebuilt Ruger profiles
• 5700XAL X-hardware Elite
• 5700XALSF X-hardware Elite for SF
• 5700XEL ABX Elite (Military version)

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=jz6wciNu303lc9nSPiyUs9

I can speak to this as I have both. You don't actually pair a kestrel to the Garmin. The Garmin uses it's own on board sensors and any paired Tempe units for atmospherics to provide a solution. You still manually input wind direction and speed(s) on the watch.

 

[DesktopOperator]

Looking forward to hearing how the Vector X does with those running a kestrel and Tactix 7 as a complete shooting system.

Will be very interesting, I definitely hope to get one here in Sweden as soon as it’s released. The website says it should be compatible, but you never know. https://www.vectronix-shooting-solutions.com/connectivity-ecosystem/

 

[DesktopOperator]

I can speak to this as I have both. You don't actually pair a kestrel to the Garmin. The Garmin uses its own on board sensors and any paired Tempe units for atmospherics to provide a solution. You still manually input wind direction and speed(s) on the watch.

I bought a Kestrel, and I did pair it with the watch, and it updates environment data automatically every other minute. When both the Kestrel and Kilo are paired with the Garmin watch it’s very easy to add targets. Using the Kilo to populate the target card, I’d say it takes around 30 seconds to add 10 targets (when positions are known), by just clicking on them with the Kilo.

BUT, it was a major PITA to get the paring to work properly. Both the Kestrel and Kilo was hard to get working for me. I had to do several resets and suddenly, when I was about to give up, they started to work properly.

 

[skinney_7]

I have a Tactix 7 with AB, and I really enjoy it. However I may be selling it to get the newer OLED version which doesn't come with AB. IF any of you are interested let me know.

 

[DesktopOperator]

I have a Tactix 7 with AB, and I really enjoy it. However I may be selling it to get the newer OLED version which doesn't come with AB. IF any of you are interested let me know.

I actually changed from a Fenix 7 Solar Sapphire, due to the dull display (compared with my Apple Watch Ultra), to the Tactix 7 Amoled. I really love the Amoled version, compared to the Fenix (now collecting dust on a shelf in the company of my Apple Watch Ultra). I also added AB to the amoled and the watch has not left my arm since I bought it, I’m really happy with it. Only annoying thing is the auto display auto-on function (when you turn your wrist to look at the watch face), which doesn’t work as well as Apples version, and compared with my Fenix with the always-on display.

 

[StateOfConfusion]

I can speak to this as I have both. You don't actually pair a kestrel to the Garmin. The Garmin uses it's own on board sensors and any paired Tempe units for atmospherics to provide a solution. You still manually input wind direction and speed(s) on the watch.

So I’m confused, because Garmin’s site says differently.

Maybe @Garmin can chime in.

Pairing Compatible Rangefinders to a Garmin Watch With Applied Ballistics | Garmin Customer Support

Garmin Support Center is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your Garmin products.

support.garmin.com

Using the Wind Sensor with Applied Ballistics on Your Watch​

1. Press START/STOP to open the activity list.
2. Select Applied Ballistics.
3. Press START/STOP.
4. Select Environment.
5. Choose Auto Update, or make changes to individual items.
   • Options: Wind Speed 1, Wind Speed 2, Wind Direction, Temperature, Amb/Stn Pressure, and Humidity.

Once paired, the wind sensor will show as connected in the sensor menu.

 

[enginerd]

So I’m confused, because Garmin’s site says differently.

Maybe @Garmin can chime in.

Pairing Compatible Rangefinders to a Garmin Watch With Applied Ballistics | Garmin Customer Support

Garmin Support Center is where you will find answers to frequently asked questions and resources to help with all of your Garmin products.

support.garmin.com

Using the Wind Sensor with Applied Ballistics on Your Watch​

1. Press START/STOP to open the activity list.
2. Select Applied Ballistics.
3. Press START/STOP.
4. Select Environment.
5. Choose Auto Update, or make changes to individual items.
   • Options: Wind Speed 1, Wind Speed 2, Wind Direction, Temperature, Amb/Stn Pressure, and Humidity.

Once paired, the wind sensor will show as connected in the sensor menu.

Though you might be able to connect it. There is no need to do so. The watch can function independently of a kestrel. I find no advantage to connecting and maintaining another Bluetooth connection beyond the range finder.

 

[corym468]

My watch is stuck on a "Loading Fit Files" screen and has been for several days. I've tried charging it, and restarting it connected and not connected to a PC. I can get to the menu with the light, applied ballistics, kill switch, power off, etc where you can see phone connection status. It has the phone connection as disabled and it won't let me change it.

Has anyone run into this problem? Any ideas?

 

[StateOfConfusion]

Is it updated with the latest firmware?

 

[corym468]

Is it updated with the latest firmware?

I think it was trying to update when this happened. I can't connect it to my phone to run an update.

 

[_Windrider_]

I think it was trying to update when this happened. I can't connect it to my phone to run an update.

Try connecting to internet via PC and updating via garmin express

 

[corym468]

Try connecting to internet via PC and updating via garmin express

I found the garmin express software on their website. I installed it, but it was unable to find my watch once I did. However, the watch just started working again while my pc was searching for it. I had to go into to settings and disconnect it to from my watch for it to sync to my phone. It's uploading an update now. Wish me luck.

 

[enginerd]

Has anyone got a Kestrel Drop D2 or D3 data logger and tried if it connects to the watch to pull atmospherics much like the Tempe sends remote temperature data? I am curious if I can replace my kestrel with one of the Drop units to minimize equipment.

 

[Chris Junk]

Have tactix 7pr ballistic trying to connect sig kilo 6k 10x42. Can someone help?

 

[skinney_7]

Have tactix 7pr ballistic trying to connect sig kilo 6k 10x42. Can someone help?

I got mine to connect easy. There is a youtube video of a fella going through it.

 

[Bri0242]

I just bought a Tactix 7 AMOLED, & I accidentally deleted the green face that’s on the packaging. Can it be downloaded again?

 

[Garmin]

I just bought a Tactix 7 AMOLED, & I accidentally deleted the green face that’s on the packaging. Can it be downloaded again?

If you got to the System menu, select Reset, then select Reset Default Settings it will restore the watch face.

 

[Huckmeat]

Tactix 7, any idea how to get the sig or vectronix LRF's to feed the direction of fire to the tactix? I see the data in the stream, so I know it's a garmin issue. kestrel takes it correctly.