Getting Started

Install BodyMetrics on your Forerunner 265 and complete first-run setup in minutes.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

A Garmin Forerunner 265 (the only currently supported device).
The Garmin Connect app installed and paired with the watch.
A Garmin Connect IQ account (free, at apps.garmin.com).

Installation

From the Connect IQ Store

Open the Garmin Connect app on your phone.
Tap More → Connect IQ Store.
Search for BodyMetrics.
Tap Download — the widget installs over-the-air onto the watch.

Manual / Developer Sideload

If you are building from source or testing a development build:

# Build the widget
monkeyc -f monkey.jungle -d fr265 \
  -o bin/BodyMetrics.prg \
  -y /path/to/your-dev-key.pk8.der

# Deploy to device via Garmin Express or the CIQ SDK simulator

Note

Developer builds require a personal signing key. Generate one with the Connect IQ SDK tools and never share the private .pk8.der file.

First Launch

When you open BodyMetrics for the first time, the app detects that no profile is configured and starts the setup wizard automatically.

Step 1 — Sex

Use UP / DOWN to choose your biological sex. Press ENTER to confirm and move to the next field.

Step 2 — Age Band

Select your age range. Press ENTER to confirm.

Step 3 — Body Profile

Select your body profile category. Press ENTER to confirm.

Step 4 — Height

Use UP / DOWN to set your height in centimetres. Press ENTER to confirm.

Step 5 — Save

After the last field, the wizard saves the profile and lands you on the Summary screen — the main view of the app.

Tip

The app automatically merges your weight from Garmin UserProfile when it is available on the device, so you may already see a weight reading on the Summary screen without entering it manually.

What’s Next?

Features — explore all views and capabilities.
Navigation — full key map and menu paths.
Localization — change the interface language.