Backend modules
Expose existing APIs, home automation, service checks, operational controls, or custom device actions through a practical Garmin interface.
Garmin® Connect IQ™ control layer
Operational control from your wrist.
GRemoteX™ gives your backend, devices, and services a concise interface on Garmin® watches. It is designed for the actions that matter when reaching for a phone is slow, distracting, or impractical.
- Backend-first
- Secure pairing
- Custom modules
What it delivers
A small watch interface for real systems.
The watch app stays focused. Your backend defines available screens, states, actions, and integrations, while GRemoteX makes the important controls immediately available on the wrist.
Dynamic watch menus
Menus, buttons, choices, and status values are provided by the backend, so modules can evolve without rebuilding the entire watch experience.
Secure access
Watch-to-backend pairing uses a short-lived code and an access token. Pending pairing attempts are retained until they expire, without creating duplicate requests.
Architecture
One focused client. Your systems behind it.
GRemoteX™ is a thin Garmin® Connect IQ™ client paired with a configurable backend. It keeps watch interactions fast while state, policy, and provider-specific logic remain where they belong: in your services.
- 1. PairConnect the watch to the backend with a secure device code.
- 2. PresentThe backend returns the relevant menu and current state.
- 3. ActA watch action calls the appropriate provider or custom handler.
- 4. ConfirmThe result returns to the watch as a clear status update.
Optional local companion
Mobile Agent adds direct phone control when the network is not the answer.
The Android™ Mobile Agent is an optional companion module, not a replacement for the backend. It lets a Garmin® watch send a direct command to the phone, for example to trigger the camera shutter while the phone is inside a waterproof case.
- Direct Garmin-to-Android communication
- Camera can remain ready in the background
- Room for battery, storage, and other service functions
Private deployment
Deploy GRemoteX inside your infrastructure.
GRemoteX is delivered as a customized solution for a specific workflow, backend, and operating environment. It can be deployed on your own server, VPS, or internal network.