Garmin Connect gets a new look: Simplified design provides a more customized experience

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Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) announces extensive updates to its Garmin Connect™ app and website, providing a more simplified and personalized homepage experience focusing on health and fitness metrics. The beta version of the refreshed Garmin Connect will begin rolling out to customers today and is expected to be available to everyone later this year.

Redesigned smartphone app and website begin rolling out in beta today with a modern, user-friendly design and data insights to help you reach your health and fitness goals

OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced extensive updates to its Garmin Connect^™ app and website. These updates provide a more simplified and personalized homepage experience by focusing on health and fitness metrics that allow users to track their personal goals. Starting today, select customers using Garmin smartwatches, cycling computers and accessories can opt-in to try the beta version of Garmin Connect before it is available to everyone later this year.

"Since its inception, Garmin Connect has played an integral role in helping users track, analyze and share their health and fitness stats recorded by a paired Garmin device. With this new refresh, we are excited to bring a simplified design and more relevant insights to each customer to inform and inspire them as they continue to conquer their goals." –Joe Schrick, Garmin Vice President of Fitness

Tailored to Your Goals

Whether keeping an eye on overall well-being, staying active, or training for that next big race, the new Garmin Connect homepage features customizable sections that let users dive into their data like never before.

Today's Activity

View the day's logged activities, upcoming workouts, plus any events that are coming up within the next two days.

In Focus

Get an in-depth look at certain health and fitness metrics, including sleep score, Body Battery^™ energy monitoring, training status and more¹, as well as a weekly view of activity trends that can be customized to show preferred activities.

At a Glance

Choose from the broadest range of stats – including heart rate, intensity minutes, steps, calories burned, stress, floors climbed, hydration, fitness age, HRV status, VO2 max, training load, heat and altitude acclimation, endurance score and more¹ – and quickly view them all in one spot. 

Events

Prepare for an upcoming race or competition with race prep information like a countdown clock and race day weather forecast.

Training Plans

Keep track of scheduled Garmin Coach running or cycling plans, monitor training plan progress and view a week's worth of scheduled and completed workouts.

Challenges

Stay at the top of the leaderboard by viewing current progress in expedition, badge, group and family challenges.

The beta version of the refreshed Garmin Connect will begin rolling out to customers today and is expected to be available to everyone later this year.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the aviation, automotive, fitness, marine and outdoor markets. Dedicated to helping people make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garmin on social, or follow our blog.

¹ Data is dependent on the user's smartwatch, cycling computer or accessory.

About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark and Garmin Connect and Body Battery are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0001-411180). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Media Contacts:
Stephanie Schultz and Natalie Miller
913-397-8200
media.relations@garmin.com

 

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FAQ

What updates did Garmin announce for its Garmin Connect app and website?

Garmin announced extensive updates to its Garmin Connect app and website, providing a more simplified and personalized homepage experience focusing on health and fitness metrics.

When will the beta version of the refreshed Garmin Connect be available to everyone?

The beta version of the refreshed Garmin Connect will begin rolling out to customers today and is expected to be available to everyone later this year.

What features are included in the new Garmin Connect homepage?

The new Garmin Connect homepage features customizable sections that allow users to dive into their data, view the day's logged activities, upcoming workouts, events, in-depth health and fitness metrics, stats at a glance, race prep information, training plans, and challenges.

What are the different categories of health and fitness metrics available on the new Garmin Connect homepage?

The new Garmin Connect homepage includes categories such as today's activity, in focus, at a glance, events, training plans, and challenges, providing a comprehensive view of the user's health and fitness data.

What markets has Garmin revolutionized with its products?

Garmin has revolutionized the aviation, automotive, fitness, marine, and outdoor markets with its products, which are engineered to help people make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions.

Who is the Vice President of Fitness at Garmin?

The Vice President of Fitness at Garmin is Joe Schrick, who expressed excitement about the new refresh of Garmin Connect.

What is the ticker symbol for Garmin?

The ticker symbol for Garmin is GRMN, and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).