Garmin

cross-posted from: https://feddit.nl/post/31110496

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/27209720

I bought a Garmin Forerunner 255 watch that I want to use only with Gadgetbridge. There is an old software version on the watch and I want to update it and I don't want to connect it with Garmin Connect or Garmin Express app?

I have looked for the possibility to do an “offline” update but have not found it. Maybe the community will help?

I still regularly hike and backpack with a Garmin eTrex Vista HCx from I think 2006. Anyone else still using an ancient device?

It takes AA batteries which is great because I can just pack extra batteries. It seems pretty rugged given that I haven't broken it during the past nearly 20 years of outdoor activities.

The 2GB max storage is very limiting and I have to keep a specific Mini USB cord around to transfer data to and from my PC but the thing keeps chugging along without complaining.

I can't say I'm not tempted to get a smartwatch with mapping capabilities. My wife has a Venu of some sort and it's very nice. I'm also eyeing other Garmin handhelds that combine satellite messaging and mapping capabilities because we currently bring a separate InReach device for SOS and it would be great to combine two devices into one.

This is a community that I would love to help turn into a bustling community in the Reddit exodus that is likely to occur in a few months. How can we go about this?

Hi there.

I have a Garmin Swim 2 (for five years now) and it's starting get a little rusty, mostly on the battery side. I have to charge it every day now.

Garmin Venu 3 was an option, but lacks a must have feature: pace alert while swimming.

does any of you have Fenix 7 or Fenix 8?

does anybody knows if other brands have this feature?

Hey everyone, I'm looking at getting the forerunner 165 due to it being entry level and it has the features I want. One piece of info I would like clarification on is: do any of the advertised features require a subscription? It is an absolute deal breaker for me if they advertise all these features but don't mention they are behind a subscription that I won't know about until I'm setting up the watch.

Thanks!

I'm new to Garmin and can't figure out what the pace data represents.

I walked and had a pace of 12:47 /km

km/h wouldn't make sense, because 12 km/h would be too fast for walking.

What do the numbers mean?

I already have a Venu Sq, and I'm looking to upgrade. My wife has a Fenix 7S and loves it, and it has some features I would like.

The Fenix 8 is now obviously out, but it's a) very expensive, b) bigger than a 7S (I have very small wrists), and c) has a microphone. I try to avoid devices with microphones, since I don't completely trust that they can't be somehow used for evil. And although I do scuba dive, I already have a Mares dive computer, so the dive functionality on the Garmin isn't quite as appealing.

I get a good deal on Garmin devices through work, and people are selling lots of used Fenix 7 watches, so I'm interested in using this as a chance to get one. But I'm a bit afraid that they'll stop getting any updates or anything soon.

How long do we think the 7 will keep getting updates? Or what's my best path forward here?

Coming from Pebble, I had no idea this watch has an appstore with so many apps. Anything worthwhile? Please recommend.

I’m going with “The Tempo” face on a Venu 3S.

Edit: So I had class today, syncing it to my watch worked exactly as described, so yay. (JIC anybody else was curious)

So, this is a silly special case, I can't wear my watch during karate class, so I bought the HRM to sync with Garmin Connect, but it didn't seem to sync to the workout, I read online that it has to sync to the watch, so I just connected it to my watch, will this allow for recording my HR and then sync to Connect, or is there a special way to get it to sync with the workout?

Hi all! I have a Venue Sq, and I've been thinking of purchasing a new watch for quite some time. I've been mostly leaning towards a Fenix 7, since it has some more sport features, and has no microphone (the Venue 3 has a microphone, which I wouldn't use and don't really trust).

However, the Fenix 7 was announced in January 2022, and I'm wondering if there will be either Fenix 8 or at least a discount on the Fenix 7 sometime soon, so I'm hesitant to buy one now.

When are new watches usually announced? Any thoughts on whether it makes sense to wait?

I turned on the workout recommendations on my Fenix 6 Pro months ago. I've been hunting through settings on my watch and in the app, but can I find the option again?

Could anybody put me out of my misery and remind me where the setting is?

Recently splurged for a Fenix 7 Pro. Maps, music to ear buds, the light, battery life all great. It keeps asking me to enable ECG, but at the point where it's supposed to sense something with one's index finger and thumb on the metal ring near the watch face... nothing. Garmin Chat verified I had the right SW update, and said try a few more days. Nothing.

Checked on R*****. A couple folks there with the same problem. It may work for more people after another SW update or two. But do not be surprised if it doesn't for you.

I have a Venu 2 Plus which I quite like. Any significant differences in the new 3/3S?

I’m sure people have seen posts criticizing this feature on garmin communities in the past, but I just wanted to share my personal experience. Over the past 3 months I have really been putting effort into my exercise and fitness level, I do some sort of workout 5 days a week whether that be a bike ride, basketball cardio, or lifting weights. I can feel my body getting in much better shape and see the results in my physique, and notice my stamina and energy levels improving.

And yet, garmin VO2max seems to think I’m regressing! I know there are a lot of variables like temperature, elevation, whether I did a workout already that day etc but it is SO frustrating to see that my number did not move for 2 months and then has dropped twice in the past month, meanwhile I’m in the best shape I’ve been in since before the pandemic.

I know it’s just a silly number and isn’t the whole story, it isn’t always accurate etc. but it’s still so annoying to see. I went for a 3 mile walk today and I felt amazing, it was very warm out and the trail had a lot of hills so I know for a fact that played into the measurement, but garmin says I’ve dropped 2 points since I started working out and that’s just so dumb.

Anyways, rant over, thanks for reading if you did.

TLDR: Garmin VO2max is useless unless you’re training on a completely flat surface on a perfect weather day that isn’t too hot. Don’t let the stupid number discourage you, focus on the workouts and how you feel, because I feel amazing!

Hello everybody! I think we should promote this community on Reddit to bring here more people :)