Garmin has announced software and feature updates for select smartwatches, including epix (Gen 2), fēnix 7, Forerunner, vívoactive 5 and Venu 3 Series smartwatches and more.
Notable features in the free software release include:
- Multisport Auto Transition: Helping athletes to focus on the race and let their watch take care of recording splits between swim, bike and run during multisport activities.
- Running Track Database: With more than 10,000 tracks (400m) from all over the world, runners can use the track run activity profile to get an accurate measurement of performance – even on a track never run before.
- Sleep Coach: Find the right balance between challenging activities and the body’s natural recovery process thanks to personalised sleep coaching that provides insights into how much sleep is recommended and tips to improve. Garmin smartwatches also track different sleep stages, naps and other key metrics (measured during sleep) such as Pulse Ox2 and heart rate variability (HRV) status.
- Jump Rope Activity: Choose from free mode or goal mode (target time or target reps) to track duration, total reps, total rounds, round info, max streak, heart rate, calories burned and jump beats per minute. It also offers a customisable alert interval and countdown timer.
The company’s lightweight and soft UltraFit nylon straps are also available in more colours. The 20mm band is now available in Deep Orchid while the 22mm and 26mm bands are both now available in Flame Red, Blue Granite and Moss. The new straps have a suggested retail price of £34.99.
The software updates have started to roll out to compatible devices. Customers can update their smartwatch by enabling automatic updates from their device and syncing with Garmin Connect or by using Garmin Express.
