Garmin Fenix 8 is compatible with Android and iOS. So, this means, a Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch can pair with an Android phone and iOS phone alike.
Garmin Fenix 8 works with phones through its Garmin Connect app. The Garmin Connect app is available on the Google Play Store for Android phones. On a similar note, the Garmin Connect app is available on the Apple’s App store too.
Once you download and install the Garmin Connect app on the iPhone, you would be able to make the connection between Fenix 8 and iPhone work.
As of writing this, Garmin Fenix 8 is compatible with iOS 15 and newer devices. If the Garmin Connect app is installed on a device that is running an unsupported OS version, this may result in a loss of functionality. If you uninstall the Garmin Connect app while being on an unsupported OS version you may not be able to locate and install it again from your app store. You may refer this Garmin link for a verification of the information shared herein.
Understandably, as a potential new watch owner, your next question would be about the iPhones that can work on iOS 15 or newer operating systems. The list below names all iPhone versions that are compatible with the iOS 15 operating system.
- iPhone SE Series – SE (1st, 2nd, 3rd Generation)
- iPhone 6 Series – 6s, 6s Plus
- iPhone 7 Series – 7, 7 Plus
- iPhone 8 Series – 8, 8 Plus
- iPhone X Series – X, XR, XS, XS Max
- iPhone 11 Series – 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Series – 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Series – 13 mini, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Series – 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Series
- iPhone 16 Series
This implies that iPhones SE (1st generation onwards) and iPhone 6 and onwards can work with the iOS 15. Hence these phones can be used to host the Garmin Connect app and manage the Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch,