Try switching your smartphone’s Bluetooth off and on. It seems a simple fix, but a simple on/off cycle can often remedy most minor issues. If the software is outdated, try to update your device’s software by heading to Settings > System > Software Update. It could be a software issue if the device is charging, but the screen doesn’t light up. Update your device’s software by connecting it to a PC or Mac and using Garmin Express (instructions above). To reduce the likelihood of band breakage, try not to wear your band too tightly around your wrist. This will also reduce the stress on your arm and skin beneath your watch.

When making a choice, you'll need to consider a few key factors. First, make sure you choose a screen protector that will fit your Android smartwatch. Next, think about whether you want a basic screen protector or if you'd also like a case cover for total protection. The company also suggests completing the Heart Rate Zones setup too. Find these settings under Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate on your device. You can also tweak these settings later in Garmin Connect.

Problem #9: Battery issues

If you can’t find the source of your battery drain, consider installing a battery monitoring app on your watch. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy. Garmin suggests completing the User Profile with birth year, height, weight, and power zone settings. This data will be used to calculate VO2 max figures better. For missing data fields and sections on your watch or Garmin Connect, try hard restarting your devices and app. This should be your first port of call for most issues on the device.

Garmin Venu Sq/Sq 2: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on. Coating of Oleophobicity】Clear Hydrophobic and Oleophobic screen coating can easily separate oil, water, fingerprint and other stains, make the screen easy to clean. If you use a custom watch face, try disabling heart rate and seconds display. These details may force the watch face to update more often per minute than it otherwise would. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. Heart rate must be elevated to at least 70% of your maximum for at least 10 minutes on some devices and 15 minutes on the vivosport.If you own a Garmin Venu series device, you can find these controls in your watch’s Settings > System > Display menu. Try removing your Garmin device from your Garmin Connect account and re-adding it. To do this, open Garmin Connect. Tap on the Menu button. Scroll down and select the device you want to remove. If the update didn’t complete, you might have to connect your wearable to a PC or Mac and manually update it. Install Garmin Express and connect your device to the PC or Mac via a USB cable to update the software. Garmin Venu: Press and hold the Action button at the top-right of the device for 15 seconds to switch the watch off. Press the button again for one second to switch it on.

Garmin support documents suggest activities need to meet the following criteria to provide a VO2 max estimate: Battery Gauge and Better Battery Meter are two of note, and should help visualize the battery drain over time. If you don’t train regularly, you can switch off your GPS. Find these settings on your watch by heading to System > Sensors > GPS. Toggle off systems you don’t use.To do this, head to Settings > About. Compare the software version on your device to that listed by Garmin.