RWECS Subscription for Garmin

Set up subscription on your Garmin watch

Use this page to understand what Pro unlocks and how to activate sync between your watch and phone.

If you opened this from the watch, return to Subscription → Sync with phone after setup.

RWECS shoe sensors

The watch app works with RWECS Bluetooth chips on your shoes. For device specs, LED meanings, charging, how to attach them, and where to order, see the official RWECS chip page on RaceWalk.com.

RWECS chip — info & ordering

Companion app

Install the mobile app first. Buy and manage your Pro subscription there.

Download on the App Store

Setup steps

Install and open the RWECS companion app on your phone.
Sign in and buy the Pro subscription in the companion app.
Keep Garmin Connect and RWECS app active in background.
On your watch: RWECS → Subscription → Sync with phone.
Wait for sync to complete; status should update in pre-session screen.

Pro benefits

Custom LOC alert threshold (Free uses the built-in default threshold).
Activity type selection (Run / Walk).
Force tap split gesture on workout screens (same action as pressing Back for split).
RWECS metrics written into your saved activity so they appear in Garmin Connect (charts and activity details).
Additional workout metric views during the session.

Required

What must be ready

Garmin watch paired with your phone in Garmin Connect.
Bluetooth enabled and phone near your watch.
RWECS companion app installed on your phone.
Active Pro subscription in the companion app.

Troubleshooting

If watch says Sync failed, open Garmin Connect + RWECS app on phone and retry.
If no phone is connected, connect/pair first, then run sync again.
If subscription still shows Free, verify subscription status in the RWECS app.