Folks pinged me to check about Forerunner 165’s compatibility with Spotify. They said there is a whole lot of confusion about Forerunner 165’s music functionality. So, let us help our friend in figuring out how to get Spotify working on a Forerunner 165 smartwatch variant. Can Forerunner 165 work with Spotify? Forerunner 165 Standard edition … Read more
Venu X1 was released by Garmin in June 2025. It is touted as Garmin’s thinnest smartwatch. Should you get it at $799.99 while the Fenix 8 is available just around that price point? I dug deeper into the specifications of the Venu X1. And, here are the 5 reasons which make me feel that the … Read more
It may seem like an eternal question thrown at us whenever a new Garmin smartwatch is launched or released. Garmin Vivoactive 6 was first released in April 2025. And, immediately, we have had bouts of questions confirming if the watch is compatible with iPhone. Yes, Garmin Vivoactive 6 is fully compatible with iPhone and iPad. … Read more
Considering buying a new smartwatch? Read on and decide if Vivoactive 6 is the deemed right smartwatch for you. We enumerate 5 solid reasons to consider getting a Vivoactive 6 in 2025. AMOLED display Garmin Vivoactive 6 uses 3rd generation Corning Gorilla Glass in the display glass. The underlying display technology is AMOLED. The advantage … Read more
On this page, you can find information about the latest Garmin Forerunner firmware updates for various Forerunner models. The information we cover pertains to the following Garmin Forerunner variants The instructions to update firmware are also includes on the page. Almost all Forerunner watches will use the same process to update firmware on the running … Read more
Garmin watch batteries, typically, last for long time. Still, you may run into a situation requiring battery replacement of Garmin watches. Now, Garmin does not officially support battery replacement. Should you contact Garmin customer support for battery replacement, you would be offered a refurbished model corresponding to your watch at a discounted fee. This could, … Read more
Would you invest in a solar watch over and above the cost of a normal watch or smartwatch? Is there a case that can be made out for solar watches, apart from the feel-good factor of having one? To put matter in a correct perspective, you need to be aware that solar watches are almost … Read more
It is possible to sync Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch with the list of Microsoft To Do on Windows. We are talking of a situation wherein you would do the following: This is, essentially, a two step process. First, you would pull the information or data from Microsoft To Do through the Garmin Connect app on … Read more
Garmin Fenix 6 series watches are hitting battery replacement times now. It has been more than 4 years since the watch was released for the first time. There are many Garmin Fenix 6 users who would require battery replacement soon. (Suggested reading – What are the risks of replacing a Garmin watch battery yourself?) Garmin … Read more
While buying a smartwatch or regular watch, you have an ability to choose a silicone band or leather band. Which of these two bands makes a compelling option for you? Let us review in a quick study. Appearance Leather bands look more attractive and premium than silicon bands. If maintained well, leather bands can last … Read more