Garmin has announced Face-It, a watch face app that lets Connect IQ compatible wearable users customize their watch face with any photo from their mobile device. Users simply download the free app from either the App Store or on Google Play, then select an image from their photo library, choose their clock style and send it wirelessly to their device for a completely customized watch face.
“We’re excited to announce the Face-It app which brings watch face customization to the fingertips of the user,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Worldwide Sales. “With Face-It your watch face options are no longer limited to those available to everyone – you can completely personalize your device to reflect you.”
The first-ever open platform for third-party developers to create apps for Garmin products, Connect IQ allows users to customize their Garmin device by downloading free apps, watch faces and data fields. Since its announcement in 2014, Connect IQ has grown to offer over 2,000 apps, and has delivered over 13 million downloads and updates to customers.
The Face-It app can create custom watch faces for the following Connect IQ compatible wearables: f?nix 3, f?nix 3 HR, vívoactive, vívoactive HR, Forerunner 230, Forerunner 235, Forerunner 630, Forerunner 735XT, Forerunner 920XT, D2 Bravo, D2 Bravo Titanium, epix, quatix 3 and tactix Bravo.
The ever-expanding Garmin fitness segment develops technologies to enhance and promote healthy and active lifestyles. Whether users are runners, cyclists, swimmers, multisport athletes, or simply looking to stay active throughout the day, Garmin notes that it has a product that can help them reach their health and fitness goals.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine and outdoor recreation.
