WindField User Manual

Setup

Required Garmin Apps

Garmin has two apps that must be installed on your phone. You can get these from the Apple or Google Play stores. ConnectIQ (the lighter blue app icon) is used for installing Garmin apps onto your device. You will find WindField in this app. It is also where you will manage app settings for WindField by clicking on My Device, then Apps, Then Datafields, Then WindField.

Garmin Connect is used to pair your Garmin to your phone and IS REQUIRED TO BE RUNNING for WindField to work. Ensure Garmin Connect is running on your phone before your ride. You should see a green dot over the icon of your Garmin device. Garmin Connect not running is the #1 issue for WindField not working. You must have a phone with Garmin Connect for live wind data during your ride.

How To Install

Watch the Video at https://youtu.be/cgLeDoLM_SQ

WindField is a datafield. You add it on your Garmin screen just like speed or distance. It will be under ConnectIQ in the list of available fields.

Understanding the Arrow

The Wind Arrow points in the direction the wind is blowing towards. If the wind is from the North, the arrow points South.

The arrow also accounts for your travel direction. Riding East with wind out of the North, the arrow points to your right.

How to Get Your Registration Code

Once WindField is setup on your screen, your Garmin will generate a unique 5 character code. This normally takes only a few minutes. Tips to help:

  • You must have the Garmin Connect app running on your phone (not ConnectIQ)
  • Your phone must be connected to your Garmin via Bluetooth
  • Go outside for a good GPS signal
  • Start an activity

Not Getting a Code

This is usually due to:

  • Garmin Connect not running
  • Inside a building with poor GPS
  • No activity started

How to Register

Go to www.windfield.app, enter your 5-character registration code, then choose your subscription level. After payment, please reboot your Garmin, go outside and start an activity.

Multiple Devices

Each device is a separate subscription. Garmin does not allow sharing apps across devices. Upgrades are applied automatically for additional devices.

Transfer Subscription To a New Device

Install WindField on your new device and get a registration code. Head to my.windfield.app and transfer the subscription. Strava connections move automatically.

Updating

WindField updates frequently. Check ConnectIQ updates, then sync via Garmin Connect, and reboot your Garmin to install updates.

Application Settings

Use the ConnectIQ app to access settings:

  • Click My Device → My Data Fields → WindField → Settings
Device CodeYour Unique 5-character device code. If empty or says "Press Start", start an activity and go outside. This code is permanent to this device.
VersionCurrent version number plus Trial, Free, Standard, or PRO.
Weather SourceChoose from multiple sources. Compare Weather Source tool at my.windfield.app for best location choice.
Speed UnitsChoose KPH, MPH, Beaufort, Knots, or MPS. Temperature units follow Garmin settings.
Update Interval5 - PRO+Ultimate, 15 - Standard, 60 - Free. Longer intervals save data on limited SIMs.
Send Finish Alert?Ultimate customers can send an email to a contact when approaching the finish of a route. Set your recipient at my.windfield.app under Manage Finish Recipient. Use this setting to choose 60, 30, or 15 minutes before finish for the email to be sent.
Colored Text in TitleTitle text can change color: Weather alerts turn red, Air Quality color depends on air quality.
Show RadarPRO and Ultimate devices can show live radar images. Images update every 30 min (PRO) or 10 min (Ultimate). Requires larger field and supported devices.

Optional Fields

Left Fields 1-5 and Right Fields 1-5Up to 10 optional fields can be added. Some fields require PRO or Ultimate subscription.
NoneDisables the field
Air Quality IndexSourced from Purple Air Network
https://www2.purpleair.com/
https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/aqi-basics/
AltitudeCurrent distance above sea level
AscentAmount of climbing during activity
Dew PointTemperature air must be cooled to at constant pressure to reach 100% RH
Distance from Air Quality StationDistance from nearest Purple Air station
Distance from Weather StationDistance from actual weather station. Closer = more accurate
Distance to FinishDisplays distance to destination on route
Distance from StartDistance from start. As the crow flies + 20% for estimate
Effective Wind DirectionUsed to calculate wind arrow including your heading
Feels LikePerceived temperature accounting for humidity, wind, and sun
Garmin BatteryPercentage of Garmin battery remaining
Garmin TemperatureTemperature reported by Garmin. Often higher due to proximity to pavement
GradePercent grade of any climb
GustsSpeed of wind gusts
HeadingDirection you are heading
Heading (Degrees)Heading in degrees (0–359)
Heart Rate
HumidityAmount of water vapor in the air
Last UpdateTime of last WindField update
Max Wind This RideStrongest wind encountered this ride
Next Update in SecondsTime in seconds until next update
Ozonehttps://www.epa.gov/ozone-pollution-and-your-patients-health/what-ozone
PM 2.5 Particleshttps://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/particulate-matter-pm-basics
PowerCurrent Power
Power 3sAverage power over last 3 seconds
Power 10sAverage power over last 10 seconds
Radar Connected To GarminMoves optional fields down for radar symbol if checked
Rain Chance
Solar IntensityScale 0–100. Supported on solar Garmin devices
SpeedCurrent bike/walking speed
Temperature
Time (24 hrs)
Time (am/pm)
Time From StartEstimated time back to start based on average speed
Time to FinishTime remaining until finish based on average speed
UV Indexhttps://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index
VAM 1 minuteAverage ascent velocity, meters per hour (last minute)
VAM 5 minuteAverage ascent velocity, meters per hour (last 5 minutes)
VisibilityHorizontal distance to identify a dark object against the horizon
WindChillPerceived temperature below 50°F / 10°C. Accounts for wind speed, direction, and your speed.
WindFactorExpresses wind speed into pure head/tail wind. 10mph headwind = -10, tailwind = +10, crosswind = 0
Wind SpeedNormal wind speed, useful if using "Use Gust instead of Wind Speed"

Finish Alert

Ultimate customers can send an email to a friend or loved one by setting Send Finish Alert above and a contact email at my.windfield.app under “Manage Finish Recipient”. The email is sent automatically when you are the set number of minutes from the destination. A confirmation email is also sent to you. Note you must have phone signal and be using a route and windfield for this to work.

Connecting to Strava

PRO and Ultimate subscribers can have weather data uploaded to Strava. Log in at my.windfield.app then Connect to Strava.

Setup preferences for what to post, from wind speed to 3-day AI-powered forecast.

Troubleshooting

Error Codes While Using

The following icons will show in the bottom right corner:

  • No Bluetooth No Bluetooth connection
  • No Signal No mobile phone signal
  • No GPS No GPS signal
  • Reminder to Start Reminder to hit start
  • Wait Wait 5 Minutes

In some cases, you will get error codes instead of WindSpeed:

  • 99 - Version out of date
  • 98 - WindField not registered

Not Working

  • Ensure Garmin Connect shows green dot
  • Go outside, start activity, wait 10 minutes
  • Uninstall/reinstall if needed
  • Unpair/re-pair Garmin
  • Reinstall via Garmin Express

Uninstall and Reinstall

Registration/device code remains the same. Steps:

  • Garmin ON
  • Garmin Connect running
  • ConnectIQ > My Device > Data Fields > WindField > Uninstall
  • Sync via Garmin Connect
  • Reboot Garmin
  • Reinstall

Un-pair and Re-pair Garmin/Phone

  • Forget phone from Garmin
  • Forget Garmin from phone
  • Follow Garmin pairing instructions here

Uninstall and Reinstall using Garmin Express

In rare cases, WindField may not work until 30 minutes or an hour into the ride. To fix this, use Garmin Express on a computer to uninstall and reinstall WindField

Sending Logs

  • Plug Garmin into PC
  • Navigate to Garmin / Apps / Logs
  • Email files to help@windfield.app
  • Rename if needed
  • To generate additional logs: Copy .prg filenames from Garmin / Apps / Media, create .txt files in Logs, disconnect, do activity, then send TXT files