- Pixel Watch Features Which Require a Pixel Phone
Galaxy Watches have a set of features which work with a Samsung Phone only (and some of them with a specific galaxy models only). Originally, Google’s Pixel Watch was completely phone agnostic. Probably, because the watch simply did not have features integrated with a phone that deeply. This has changed, and now Pixel Watch has…
- How to disable Step Counting on a Garmin Watch
Why disable step counting? First things first. Why one would need to disable step counting on a Garmin watch? Usually one does not need to do this. Every step counts, whether taken in the gym during strength exercises, moving between machines, or even while walking around a swimming pool. After all, steps are steps.This is…
- Garmin Strength Coach – What is it and what can it do?
On this site I have an article about how I prepare a strength workout in Garmin Connect to follow it later in a gym (read “Strength Training with a Garmin: Before You Go to a Gym” and “Strength Training with a Garmin: In a Gym” for details). These articles were written before Garmin added Strength…
- Always On Display vs Raise to Wake: Wich Mode Consumes more Battery?
Choosing Between AOD and Raise to Wake Most modern smartwatches come with two primary display options: An interesting question arises: Which mode consumes more battery? This question is not that straightforward and is often debated. I’ve seen reports from different people with completely different experiences. So, why do these differences exist, and how can you…
- The Garmin Apps and Watchfaces I Actually Use
As the title says this post is about the applications, which are installed on my Garmin watch (Venu 3). To be more specific, the applications that I do really use more or less regularly.Don’t worry – the list is not long. It cannot be long – you can install up to 32 applications on the…
- Hands-Free Hiking: Garmin Venu 3 and Komoot. Alps Test
Introduction This summer, I hiked in the Austrian Alps. As usual, I relied heavily on Komoot. Last year, I paired Komoot with my Galaxy Watch (check “Galaxy Watch + Komoot + Hiking: Battery Usage” if you want to read about that experience), but this time, I used it with my new Garmin Venu 3.Komoot is…
Why disable step counting? First things first. Why one would need to disable step counting on a Garmin watch? Usually one does not need to do this. Every step counts, whether taken in the gym during strength exercises, moving between machines, or even while walking around a swimming pool. After all, steps are steps.This is…
On this site I have an article about how I prepare a strength workout in Garmin Connect to follow it later in a gym (read “Strength Training with a Garmin: Before You Go to a Gym” and “Strength Training with a Garmin: In a Gym” for details). These articles were written before Garmin added Strength…
Choosing Between AOD and Raise to Wake Most modern smartwatches come with two primary display options: An interesting question arises: Which mode consumes more battery? This question is not that straightforward and is often debated. I’ve seen reports from different people with completely different experiences. So, why do these differences exist, and how can you…
As the title says this post is about the applications, which are installed on my Garmin watch (Venu 3). To be more specific, the applications that I do really use more or less regularly.Don’t worry – the list is not long. It cannot be long – you can install up to 32 applications on the…
Introduction This summer, I hiked in the Austrian Alps. As usual, I relied heavily on Komoot. Last year, I paired Komoot with my Galaxy Watch (check “Galaxy Watch + Komoot + Hiking: Battery Usage” if you want to read about that experience), but this time, I used it with my new Garmin Venu 3.Komoot is…