What Do I Need To Run a Garmin Approach R10 Golf Launch Monitor?
Know before you buy: What do you need to operate the Garmin Approach R10? Spoiler alert: It's one of the easiest, most portable golf launch monitors with simulation to use! Marc fills you in below.
Understanding the R10 System Requirements
Golf on the go. Anywhere, anytime.
How good does that sound?
Well, the Garmin Approach R10, just the size of a deck of cards and about as easy to set up as it is to shuffle, is the product that made super portable simulator golf a reality for so many.
And if you’re thinking of joining those ranks, first, good decision. Second, you’re probably wondering what you need besides the golf launch monitor to get going.
Keep reading. And don’t worry, it won’t take long. Understanding the Garmin Approach R10 system requirements is as simple as it gets.
What Are the Garmin Approach R10 System Requirements?
To use this device, you must pair it with the Garmin Golf app. You can find and install that free app in the app store on your smartphone. The Garmin Golf app works on both Android and iOS devices.
Garmin Golf App/Apple iOS Compatibility Requirements
- iOS 13 or higher
- Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch
Garmin Golf App/Android Compatibility Requirements
- 7.0 Android Operating System or higher
- Compatible with phones
- Device must natively support Google Play Store
Pairing your Approach R10 to your smartphone via Bluetooth is simple, straightforward and very familiar for anyone who’s paired any kind of electronic device with a smartphone. Instructions are included with the R10 owner’s manual.
Smartphone Compatibility Means Golf Simulation Anywhere, Anytime
The Garmin Approach R10 is not one of those golf launch monitors that can operate independent of a device. You will always need to pair your R10 to the Garmin Golf app while you’re using it.
But this little golf simulator only requires a smartphone to access all of its features, making it incredibly versatile and portable. It’s perfect for the use case of being able to play simulator golf pretty much wherever you want.
If you’re looking for a golf launch monitor that you can easily bring to the range and a golf simulator that you can bring over to a friend’s house and set up in minutes, the Garmin Approach R10 should be on your short list. It’s only the size of a deck of cards!
What Do I Need To Run a Garmin Approach R10 Golf Launch Monitor?
Do you own a smartphone?
Thought so.
Well, guess what? Unless it’s a really old smartphone, you’ve got everything you need to run the Garmin Golf app, which means you have everything you need to use a Garmin Approach R10 golf launch monitor and simulator.
This device’s simplicity is one of its strongest selling points. If you’re looking for golf on the go, it really doesn’t get any easier.
Need to know how much space you’ll need to use a Garmin Approach R10 indoors? Check out our R10 space requirements post.
About PlayBetter Golf Reviewer Marc Sheforgen
Marc Sheforgen is a golf writer whose passion for the game far exceeds his ability to play it well. Marc covers all things golf, from product reviews and equipment recommendations to event coverage and tournament analysis. When he’s not playing, watching, or writing about golf, he enjoys traveling (often golf-related), youth sports coaching, volunteering, and record collecting.