2023-11-12 09:00:00
Garmin is now rolling out Public Beta Version 17.18 to several connected watches of the brand. This fix allows users of these models to benefit from a very practical functionality on their Garmin watch Forerunner.
Thanks to this, it is even more interesting to own this type of smartwatch which introduces a variety of new features and improvements. Here’s what it’s all about.
Garmin Forerunners with this feature
These are mainly the Garmins Forerunner 255 and 955 of 2022 as well as on the Forerunner 265 and 965 this year who will have the chance to benefit from a new feature. It is adding nap tracking. As its name suggests, this function allows Garmin brand connected watches to take note of your sleeping habits during the day. It can even alert you when it’s the best time of day to take a quick nap. Then, this application time the ideal rest duration you need.
THE naps can be beneficial for health and improve overall mood. This is why this function is first appeared on the Venu 3. But since then, it has also been available on the Fenix 7 series. On the other hand, not all Forerunners have received this Sleep Coach which gives “personalized advice on sleep”.
Red Shift mode and Body Battery function
To follow, certain aspects at Garmin have improved. The blue light emitted by the devices can disrupt your night vision as well as your sleep, making the mode Red Shift is very useful. It fills the watch face with more hues red and the background is black. Which is easier on the eyes overnight.
At this time, your connected watch Forerunner 265 or 965 can therefore monitor your rest time without bothering you. However, this feature is not present on the Garmin Forerunner 255 and 955. They do not have the AMOLED displays necessary to support it.
Then, the last update majeure concerned Body Battery. This tool shows how specific daily eventssuch as stressful situations or moments of rest, affect your body’s energy levels. This data will then allow you to better manage your time by knowing, by color code, what situation you find yourself in.
Connected watches with more user-friendly options
The rest of the beta also has a few adjustments to certain functions. This makes the use of these Garmin Forerunners more user-friendly. THE smart notifications for example, now display integrated images. THE inline skating was added as an exercise mode.
And users can choose to have larger font sizes on the screen. Android Central even states that the tool “ Up Ahead » will vocally alert users when they “ approaching a benda hill or a water point” on their route.
Otherwise for all people who wish try the betafirst we must register for the Garmin Beta Software program. To do this, simply go to your Garmin Connect account, then choose the device you want to integrate into the program. Once connected, access the System section in the Settings menu on your Forerunner. And press Software Update to benefit from the nap functionality on your Garmin Forerunner.
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