With software update 14.15, Garmin added “detection of breathing variations during sleep” support to my Venu 3. Some other models have this feature out of the box, and others received it via update too. Unlike HRV and many other features, there’s no article about breathing variation detection on Garmin’s website – at least I haven’t…
Wrap-up of the Year Time flies fast—very fast, actually. This week marks one year since I switched from the Galaxy Watch to the Garmin Venu 3.Since then, I’ve been using my Venu 3 24/7, taking it off only for showers and charging. Over the year, I walked a bit more than 3,900,000 steps and “climbed”…
The Garmin Venu 3, like many other Garmin models, uses QuickRelease bands. While the system is quicker than traditional watch band connectors, and you do not need extra tools, it’s not as quick and simple as Garmin’s QuickFit system. Another drawback I’ve noticed is that all QuickRelease fabric bands I’ve found come with unattractive plastic…
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…
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…
Consolidation? Recently (at the time of writing this), Garmin released the Fenix 8 line. People have been criticizing Garmin for offering too many similar models for a long time, and it looks like Garmin has finally listened. Now, the Epix and Fenix are essentially the same model, with MIP and AMOLED options – nice! I…
A Return to the Alps 🙂 Recently, I got back from my vacation in the Alps. It was a fantastic two weeks filled with a lot of hiking and even a bit of climbing. Previous summer I used my Galaxy Watch for hiking (check “Galaxy Watch + Komoot + Hiking: Battery Usage” for details), but…
Battery life of a smartwatch is a known issue. The watches become better over time, but powerful watches like WearOS based, still struggle from a short battery life. But do they? Do you really need a week of battery life? Obviously, more is better. Indefinite battery life would be an ideal option. But, being realistic…
