This post is for people considering getting the Garmin smartwatch to work with Google Pixel smartphones. We look into compatibility metrics of Google Pixel smartphone with the Garmin smartwatches. Before proceeding, let us reiterate that the Pixel phones run on Android mobile operating system. How does Garmin smartwatch connect to the smartphone? Garmin talks to … Read more
Most smartwatch users end up upgrading or exchanging old smartwatches with newer variants or models in 3 years time. The upgrade or exchange may also be necessitated on account of changed requirements, like the need of using the fall detection or health tracking features. Think of a situation of your old smartwatch being in a … Read more
Garmin smartwatches do not offer any subscription plan for any function or feature. The basic functionality of the Garmin smartwatches does not cost any money. Having said that, there may be potential situation where yo may need a subscription service to make more out of your Garmin smartwatch. If your Garmin smartwatch offers LTE connectivity, … Read more
Are you considering getting a Huawei phone to work with a Garmin watch? Or, you may be considering getting a new Garmin smartwatch to pair with the Huawei phone? Well, you may spare a thought and we would save your time in explaining if Huawei and Garmin can work together. Before proceeding ahead, let us … Read more
Garmin does not have a published trade-in program. But, read on because we may help you actually get decent upgrade from your old Garmin to a new Garmin smartwatch. What is a trade-in program? A trade-in program allows you to bring in an old Garmin smartwatch and exchange it for a new or refurbished smartwatch … Read more
Should you use GPS or GLONASS satellite systems for your smartwatch? Which of the two systems is better actually for reliable and accurate GPS data and GPS coordinates? There is no easy answer for this. Most smartwatches offer the ability to use GPS or GLONASS. And, some also offer the ability to use GPS + … Read more
Most modern smartwatches have laser sensors. These sensors help in health tracking like heart rate monitoring and blood oxygenation monitoring. Smartwatch users can look at the green colored laser lights being emitted by the sensors located at the back of the smartwatch. If you have a Garmin smartwatch, you can actually look at multiple sensors … Read more
Do you prefer a smartwatch or a conventional regular watch? Which of the two watches would you invest in? This is an interesting subject, and the one that merits a close discussion below. Cost The conventional watches are ‘bread and butter’ sort of watches. These are built to provide basic functionality and last longer. So, … Read more
There is a subtle demand for solar smartwatches. These watches are more expensive than the regular or conventional smartwatches? What explains the difference in costs between a solar or traditional smartwatch? PV Cells Solar smartwatches have a thin layer or photo voltaic (PV cells) cells. These cells help in converting sun’s energy or sunshine into … Read more
Should you buy a solar smartwatch? The cost of a solar smartwatch is almost one and half times the regular smartwatch model for some Garmin smartwatches. For sure, you would get incremental battery backup with solar charging on smartwatch. But, does the additional cost offer the right return on investment for your purchase? Indoor use … Read more