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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Garmin adds rucking, trail maps and more to these smartwatches — what you need to know
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Some of the best Garmin watches just got an upgrade, thanks to a new software update that adds more tools for tracking sleep, training with weighted gear, and exploring outdoor trails. The update is now rolling out to devices including the fēnix 8, Forerunner, Instinct 3, Lily 2 Active, and Venu 3. New additions include sleep breathing tracking, a rucking activity mode for carrying weight, a stage timer for shooting practice, and premium golf and trail features. To access the new tools, users need to sync their watch with the Garmin Connect app or use Garmin Express. Most of the new features in this update are free for all users of the compatible Garmin smartwatches. However, a couple — including premium golf features and expanded trail filters — will require a subscription to Garmin's new Connect+ paywall. This new feature uses Pulse Ox sensors to track changes in your breathing patterns while you sleep to offer deeper insights into your respiratory health. A brand-new activity profile designed for weighted hiking. You can manually input your pack weight to get more accurate metrics like pace, heart rate, calorie burn and VO2 max. A broader feature that lets you add pack weight to existing activities like running, hiking or walking. This helps ensure your VO2 max estimates aren't thrown off when you're carrying extra load. A timer designed for competitive marksmen. It provides audible alerts through your paired hearing protection or watch speaker to let you know how much time remains in your current shooting stage. An added security feature that lets you set a passcode to protect sensitive smartwatch data. The watch can detect when it's removed from your wrist and lock itself automatically. Garmin Trails is a new subscription-based feature available through Garmin Connect+. It's designed to help outdoor enthusiasts find and filter trails based on details like terrain, steepness, dog-friendliness, or natural features such as waterfalls and rivers. You can also view community reviews, save trails for offline access, and edit them with custom waypoints. A 30-day free trial is available for new users. Venu 3 users with a Garmin Golf Membership can gain access to advanced golf tools like full-color CourseView maps, touch targeting, PlaysLike distance, and Green Contours. These features were previously only available on Garmin's premium Approach golf watches. Memberships cost $9.99/£8.99 per month or $99.99/£89.99 per year, with a 30-day free trial. Before getting started, make sure you have one of the compatible devices listed above because only those models will receive this update. To access the new features, simply update your smartwatch by syncing it with the Garmin Connect app on your phone or using Garmin Express on your computer. You can also enable automatic updates on your watch to help ensure you get new features as soon as they roll out. Garmin Forerunner 265 vs. Forerunner 570 — which running watch should you buy? I ran a half marathon with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs. Garmin Forerunner 265 — here's the winner My Garmin watch alerted me to a heart issue I didn't know I had — here's how
Tom's Guide
22-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Garmin adds rucking, trail maps and more to these smartwatches — what you need to know
Some of the best Garmin watches just got an upgrade, thanks to a new software update that adds more tools for tracking sleep, training with weighted gear, and exploring outdoor trails. The update is now rolling out to devices including the fēnix 8, Forerunner, Instinct 3, Lily 2 Active, and Venu 3. New additions include sleep breathing tracking, a rucking activity mode for carrying weight, a stage timer for shooting practice, and premium golf and trail features. To access the new tools, users need to sync their watch with the Garmin Connect app or use Garmin Express. Most of the new features in this update are free for all users of the compatible Garmin smartwatches. However, a couple — including premium golf features and expanded trail filters — will require a subscription to Garmin's new Connect+ paywall. This new feature uses Pulse Ox sensors to track changes in your breathing patterns while you sleep to offer deeper insights into your respiratory health. A brand-new activity profile designed for weighted hiking. You can manually input your pack weight to get more accurate metrics like pace, heart rate, calorie burn and VO2 max. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. A broader feature that lets you add pack weight to existing activities like running, hiking or walking. This helps ensure your VO2 max estimates aren't thrown off when you're carrying extra load. A timer designed for competitive marksmen. It provides audible alerts through your paired hearing protection or watch speaker to let you know how much time remains in your current shooting stage. An added security feature that lets you set a passcode to protect sensitive smartwatch data. The watch can detect when it's removed from your wrist and lock itself automatically. Garmin Trails is a new subscription-based feature available through Garmin Connect+. It's designed to help outdoor enthusiasts find and filter trails based on details like terrain, steepness, dog-friendliness, or natural features such as waterfalls and rivers. You can also view community reviews, save trails for offline access, and edit them with custom waypoints. A 30-day free trial is available for new users. Venu 3 users with a Garmin Golf Membership can gain access to advanced golf tools like full-color CourseView maps, touch targeting, PlaysLike distance, and Green Contours. These features were previously only available on Garmin's premium Approach golf watches. Memberships cost $9.99/£8.99 per month or $99.99/£89.99 per year, with a 30-day free trial. Before getting started, make sure you have one of the compatible devices listed above because only those models will receive this update. To access the new features, simply update your smartwatch by syncing it with the Garmin Connect app on your phone or using Garmin Express on your computer. You can also enable automatic updates on your watch to help ensure you get new features as soon as they roll out.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
Garmin says it has fixed the blue triangle boot error that was bricking some devices
A day after the plight of Garmin users whose devices have been stuck in a boot error gained media attention, the company says it has found a solution. 'We have resolved the underlying issue causing some devices to be stuck on the start up screen,' a Garmin spokesperson told Engadget, pointing us to a support page the company recently updated. Unfortunately, if your wearable or cycling computer is displaying a 'blue triangle of death,' the potential fix may involve losing some data in the process. Depending on the device, Garmin says a factory reset is required. In other cases, you may only need to reset the power on your wearable and sync it with either the Garmin Connect app on your phone or via Garmin Express on a PC. Garmin has provided additional troubleshooting information for those with devices that are still malfunctioning after a power reset, with the required steps varying by product line. For instance, in the case of the company's popular Forerunner family of running watches, you'll need to power off your device, then press down and hold the Start/Stop and Back buttons until you hear a beep. At that point, release the Start/Stop button, but continue holding the Back button until you hear a second beep. Your watch will then display Garmin's language selection screen. If it was previously paired with your phone, you'll need to remove the device from your Bluetooth settings before you can continue the reset process. If it's been a while since you've synced your watch, Garmin warns a factory reset will result in the loss of some data, including information relating to Garmin Wallet, Connect IQ content such as watch faces and, most notably, Body Battery insights. However, once you sync your device with Garmin Connect, most (if not all) of that data should be restored.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Yahoo
Some Garmin GPS watches are stuck in a blue triangle boot loop
If you own a Garmin GPS watch, you may want to power it down for a while. Users on Reddit and Garmin's forums (via The Verge) report that a botched software update is leaving the wearables in a 'blue triangle' boot loop, putting them out of commission until further notice. In a statement to Engadget, Garmin acknowledged the issue. 'We are aware of an issue causing some devices to be stuck on the start-up screen or a blue triangle.' The company points readers to its support webpage for updates. A pinned message from the company on its forums details a possible fix that some users claim is only temporary. 'We are aware of an issue causing some devices to be stuck on the start up screen or a blue triangle,' the message reads. 'To resolve this, press and hold the power button until the device turns off, then power it back on, and sync with the Garmin Connect app or Garmin Express.' Some crafty Redditors claim to have traced the issue to a file related to GPS functionality. Although some reported that following Garmin's reset instructions worked, others said it was only temporary, with the issue returning later. The problem appears to affect various models, including the Forerunner, Venu, Fenix, Vivoactive and Epix lines. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. If your Garmin smartwatch has no problems (... so far), you may save yourself a headache by powering it down and waiting for an official solution from Garmin. If you've encountered the issue and want to roll the dice, this Reddit thread includes some unofficial — and untested by Engadget — fixes and workarounds. Update, January 28, 2025, 3:40PM ET: This story has been updated to add a statement from Garmin.
