How to Change a Garmin Watch Strap in Under 1 Minute

Garmin watches are designed to be versatile. Whether you own a Fenix, Forerunner, or Venu, you can switch your strap to suit your activity, your outfit, or even the season. The good news? You can change a Garmin strap in under one minute and you don’t need any tools to do it.

The process depends on which type of strap your watch uses:

QuickFit or Quick Release. Let’s break them down.

QuickFit Straps: Snap On, Snap Off

QuickFit straps are the easiest to change. Garmin designed them for instant swaps, perfect if you like to change between a sports strap for workouts and a smarter strap for everyday wear. The strap here attaches to the pre-attached spring bar. The strap has a mechanism which allows you to pull back a level. Fenix Straps are commonly QuickFit as an example.

How to change a Garmin QuickFit strap:

1. Hold your watch securely.

2. On the underside of the strap, press the latch mechanism.

3. Slide the strap away from the watch until it detaches.

4. To attach a new strap, align it with the lug and push until you hear a “click.”

That’s it, no tools required.

👉 Explore Garmin QuickFit straps:

• 26mm QuickFit for Garmin
• 22mm QuickFit for Garmin
• 20mm QuickFit for Garmin

Quick Release Straps: Simple and Secure

Quick Release straps are just as easy, but they use a spring bar system. These are most common on Garmin’s lighter watches like the Forerunner and Venu series. The strap includes a small bar which attaches to your watch, whereas quickfit the bar remains on the watch.

How to change a Garmin Quick Release strap:

1. Flip your watch over to find the small lever on the strap pin.

2. Slide the lever inward with your fingernail.

3. Gently pull the strap away from the watch case.

4. To attach a new one, align the pin with the lug hole, slide the lever again, and release it into place.

👉 Shop Garmin Quick Release straps:

• 22mm Quick Release for Garmin
• 20mm Quick Release for Garmin
• 18mm Quick Release for Garmin

QuickFit vs Quick Release: Which Do You Have?

• Garmin Fenix 8, Fenix 7, Epix, Enduro → QuickFit generally

• Garmin Forerunner, Venu, Vivoactive → Quick Release generally

If you’re unsure, check Garmin’s website or our Garmin strap size guide.

Why Change Your Garmin Strap?

1. Comfort – Swap into silicone for workouts or breathable nylon for running.

2. Style – Match your strap to your outfit for work or evenings out.

3. Durability – Replace a worn strap without replacing your entire watch.

With the right replacement strap, your Garmin instantly feels like a brand-new watch.

In less than a minute, you can swap your Garmin strap and transform your watch, whether you’re going from gym to office or adventure to evening out.