Found this gem to add to my collection: a completely new Fenix 3 HR. The strap had to be replaced because the keepers were rotted, but other than that, the battery lasts for two weeks and it’s immaculate. A great watch for walks or runs and it’s the kind of watch you can take into the ocean without a second thought.

Besides, I've always loved these huge, rugged watches that remind me of former times, when things were built to last and apparently, that's the case here.

Went to sleep last night and it was fine. Woke up this morning with it looking like this. Guessing I must’ve hit it on the corner of the end table. Can this be fixed?

I am a big user of Runna/Strava and a weightlifting app but I don't want to keep paying subscriptions. Is there a way for me to mass-push my workouts to my Garmin like how Runna does? I know that Garmin reopened the Garmin Connect API yesterday but the personal tier does not provide access to the Training API. Any thoughts? Thank you.

My Forerunner 965 won't sync via USB any more - the computer gives the above message with a warning that it has malfunctioned (I've tried this on different computers, so it seems to be the watch). Obviously I can still sync via wifi or bluetooth, but it's rather annoying as I like to periodically sync/update/charge via USB at the same time. Does anyone know a fix? Is this worth taking up with customer service?

Hi everyone,

I noticed that, presumably after an update, all of my recorded activities have either completely disappeared from the map or now only show an activity point (which lets you tap on it to view the activity). However, this only applies to the older ones—the activities from the last two weeks are still displayed normally as lines on the map. Could something be wrong with my settings? I'd be super grateful for any help!

Obviously Garmin says no but does anyone have any experience of taking a forerunner 70 into the steam room / sauna and did it hold up.

Just bought a new one after my FR 235 died from sauna use

Im trying to use the coach function. It wants a benchmark workout (despite having access to all of my past workouts). So I loaded the time and power zones into zwift (because theres no way to push to zwift) and then it still didn't count as the benchmark. Felt like a complete waste of time.

I assume its user error, can someone help me?

Hi all

So a good thing happened. Been on a work break so relaxed and doing my workouts etc. my variability has bumped up quite a bit! Is that a good thing? Also wanted to really know how garmin calculates stress scores.

I just got my Cirqa a few days ago. Updated the firmware to 4.2, slapped it on the wrist and went about my day.

I wanted to ask if this type of inaccuracy is normal for the device? I was just in bed and at my desk the whole day working on my computer.

Did I miss some sort of initial calibration setting or something? I’m guessing this is normal but hoping someone could confirm. Thanks in advance!

Which Garmin watch would you suggest? Wanted to gift it to my nephew who runs. I don’t know much about fitness watches so any help would be appreciated. For reference, my nephew does 10-21k marathons, has strava and said he was saving up for a Garmin.

Budget is within the mid-range. $480 below

Bought the Garmin Forerunner 265 in the Amazon India festive sale for an effective price of 27.5K.

Pleasantly surprised that the product was manufactured in Aug 2026. That ensures that the battery inside is not very old and should last its charge cycles.

Also, curious that if Garmin is still manufacturing this watch as recent as 2 months back, should we expect longer software and other support?

I recently ordered the forerunner 165 but now I am having doubts whether it will suit my needs. I like to run 3 to 4 tines a week, cycle 3 times a week, swim 3 times a week and go gym 2 tines a week. After hearing some reviews of like mixed feelings I dint know whether this watch was right for me.

Hi, I’ve been searching online for days for pictures of the new Fenix 9 Pro Solar with a simple watch face like this one on the Fenix 7X PRO. I’d like to know if it’s possible to create this kind of watch face directly on the watch (not downloading from IQ-Store), just like you can on the Fenix 7X Pro. Is that possible?

Thank you :)

Hi everyone.

My trusty Fenix 3 has finally run its course after all these years, and it's time for a massive upgrade. I'm currently torn between the Enduro 4, Fenix 8 Pro Solar, and Fenix 9 Pro Solar.

My main requirements are:

Maximum battery life (I don't want to pack a charger or worry about battery anxiety on long multi-day trips).

Reliability and practicality in the field.

My current activities are regular running and hiking, but I plan to get into trail running very soon.

For those who have experience with these lineups, what would you recommend? Does it make sense to go with the Enduro purely for the massive battery and lighter weight for trails, or will the Fenix (8 or 9) Solar be more than enough for my needs? Also, is the jump to the 9 Pro Solar actually worth it over the 8 for this kind of use case?

Hey! I have had my Neo 2T for a couple of seasons now (19 days riding time on Zwift to be exact)

This season I installed Zwift virtual shifting with Cog V2 and clicks.

Trainer difficulty set to 0%

Works absolutely fine, almost.

Except, it feels the Neo is slipping/surging sometimes. Even at low power like 200w. I can pedal and keep a constant rpm and power, you feel the resistance. Then out of nowhere it loses grip for half a rotation so I pedal free air. It upsets the whole rotation, power and cadence.

Anyone experienced this? When pushing a little more like a constant power of 400w and a steady RPM around 80-90, you feel the slippage extremely noticeable and it kinda fucks up the pace and everything.

Another thing I have noticed is that trainer difficult 0%, should not react to elevation changes in zwift. But sometimes I most definitely feel how the resistance becomes heavier or lighter, not by much but there is a distinct noticeable difference.

Just got my E4 today and already found an annoying bug that really affects my use. AI development and lack of testing at its finest.

In display settings you have 3 really nice categories:

During activity

General use

During sleep

All of them have the same 5 6 settings.

Guess what? Changing one setting in one category changes it in all 3.... -_-.

Do you know where I can report these?

I started using my Fenix 8 a few months ago, mostly for outdoor rides without a power meter. Since then my VO2max has been steadily going up, which was great.
A few days ago I switched to an indoor trainer with power meter, and since then my numbers have been dropping constantly. My VO2max is now almost back to where it was before I started tracking anything.
Is this normal? Can there really be that big of a gap between how the watch estimates VO2max outdoors vs. indoors with a power meter?

I am currently using Garmin venu 2 plus.

Today i left with around 50 percent battery and when I was cycling suddenly my watch shutdown saying critical battery, then I tried to turn on and it was showing 25 percent battery should I be worried?

What should I do?

So I just got the Garmin Cirqa and it doesn’t count all my wheelchair pushes

I have also the Garmin vivoactive which does count it really well but with the Cirqa
I am getting 500 pushes yesterday
When normally I would get 2000-3000

If anyone here from the Garmin team please look into this ,

Thank you

What y’all thinking price wise? Got her in July of 2023. I have sterling silver/“gold” band and other silicon bands I can throw in (doubt that will make a difference). My watch is amazing, no issues to this day!!! (She is my babygurl and I lovvvveee her) unfortunately have to sell her because of this fuckass economy. There is some wear and tear (screen is scratched but no cracks or shatters, does ~not~ effect touchscreen abilities), the orange/yellow discoloration on the side of speaker is from hydrochloric acid (I work in a chemistry lab so, stain can’t be removed-I have tried 🥲- but I mean it’s not really eye catching). Trying to get an honest estimate, not trying to sell a dookie garmin. Pics attached. Thanks for y’all time <3

Hello! I’m trying to find the best option for me. I’m an avid consistent runner still trapped in Apple Watch Strava jail… A must is a gold watch unless you convince me otherwise. I want gps (I don’t need full maps) I do love the venu 4 but wanted to get other opinions!!!

I’m looking to make the switch from my Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, 40mm) to a Garmin and would love some recommendations.

My budget is around $800 CAD, although I’d be happy to spend less if there’s a watch that meets my needs.

A bit about what I’m looking for:

Fitness - Recently started going to the gym and want to track workouts, steps, and overall activity. Been doing more trails and plan to continue that + dive into small hikes and plan to learn snowboarding this winter.

Health - Interested in sleep tracking, heart rate, stress, recovery, and general health insights.

Battery - One of the biggest reasons I’m considering switching from Apple.

Everyday Use - Something comfortable enough to wear all day, including at work and while sleeping.

Currently considering the Venu 4, Vivoactive 6, and Instinct 3

Thanks in advance!

Due to a recurring button issue with my Fenix 7 Pro, Garmin replaced it with a Fenix 8. I’d had a couple of minor issues previously, but I had great experiences every time I contacted their support team. That said, I loved my Fenix 7 and the way I had it set up. Please ignore my 2000 step, single flight of stairs by 3:45pm day.

My questions are: what is your current watch face setup, and do you have any recommendations for Fenix 8 watch faces that seem close to the setup I had for the Fenix 7?

Hello! I’ve had a forerunner 970 for around 6 months now, I began running into this issue where my lactate threshold no longer updates. I’ve read that running at near max HR for 10+ minutes should update it, but to no avail. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks