Garmin Philippines Garmin Philippines: 2026-06-10T02:15:13Z Copyright Garmin Corporation © 2026, Garmin Philippines Garmin Pay Now Available in the Philippines, Bringing Fast and Secure Contactless Payments to Smartwatch Users 2026-06-10T02:00:12Z 2026-06-10T02:15:13Z Service

MANILA, Philippines – Garmin has announced the launch of Garmin Pay in the Philippines, giving users a fast, safe, and convenient way to make contactless payments directly from their compatible Garmin smartwatch. As contactless payments continue to grow globally, Garmin Pay expands how Filipinos can access everyday payment solutions through devices already integrated into their lifestyles.

“Garmin has always been committed to creating products and developing features that help people make the most of their active lifestyles, both on and off the move,” said Jamie Su, Country Manager, Garmin Philippines.“With Garmin Pay now available in the Philippines, we’re able to make everyday payments more convenient for users while expanding the connected experience of our products across our ecosystem."

 

Made available through strategic partnerships with GoTyme Bank and EastWest Bank and powered by the global payment networks of Visa and Mastercard, Garmin Pay introduces a new cashless payment experience through wearables, enabling seamless transactions at a growing number of merchants nationwide.

 


"At GoTyme Bank, we believe banking should be simple, secure, and beautifully integrated into everyday life,” said Nate Clarke, CEO, GoTyme Bank.“Garmin Pay gives our customers a convenient way to pay right from their Garmin smartwatches they already use every day, whether they’re commuting, working out, traveling, or simply going about their daily routines. It’s another step toward making cashless payments more seamless, effortless, and rewarding for Filipinos.”

 

Jerry Ngo, CEO, EastWest Bank, said the partnership reflects the Bank’s commitment to making banking easier, more relevant, and more seamlessly integrated into customers’ everyday lives.“At EastWest, we continue to expand our digital payments ecosystem in our pursuit to be present where Filipinos already are—supporting how they live, move, and spend. Through our partnership with Garmin Pay, we are extending this commitment to Filipinos with active and on the go lifestyles, offering payment solutions that are designed to keep pace with them every step of the way.”

 

“Visa cards added to Garmin Pay are protected by Visa’s network tokenization, using a unique, one time digital code that helps prevent fraud while delivering a seamless payment experience. With Garmin Pay, Filipinos can enjoy more secure and convenient ways to pay across shops, restaurants, public transport, and tourist destinations. This collaboration also supports the Philippines’ push toward a cash-lite economy by accelerating digital payments and expanding financial inclusion,” shared Jeffrey Navarro, Country Manager, Visa Philippines.

 

To start using Garmin Pay, users can simply link their debit or credit cards on the Garmin ConnectTM app and begin making payments directly from their smartwatches. Whether it’s grabbing coffee after a morning run or paying for groceries on the way home, users can enjoy secure and hassle-free transactions without needing to reach for their phones or wallets - convenient especially when in a rush.

Garmin Pay also provides a simple and intuitive payment experience. With a tap-and-go functionality, users simply need to enter their passcode on their compatible Garmin smartwatch, select their preferred card to use (if multiple cards are linked), and tap on any supported contactless Visa or Mastercard payment terminal. This frictionless experience is made possible through global payment networks that power everyday transactions at scale.

According to Jason Crasto, Country Manager, Philippines, Mastercard,“Consumers today are looking for payment experiences that fit seamlessly into their lifestyles. By supporting Garmin Pay, Mastercard is helping make secure and convenient wearable payments more accessible to consumers, giving them greater flexibility in how they choose to pay.”

 

Beyond in-store payments, Garmin Pay also enables users to make purchases on the Connect IQTM Store, where they can access additional apps, watch faces, and premium content within the digital ecosystem of Garmin to personalize the Garmin smartwatch experience further.

The launch of Garmin Pay reflects the brand’s continued commitment to building a more connected ecosystem that supports both performance and everyday convenience, empowering users with technology that moves with their lifestyles.

Garmin Pay is now available in the Philippines for compatible Garmin smartwatch users with eligible cards from GoTyme Bank and EastWest Bank. For more information on Garmin Pay, visit this link.

 
]]> Run further with Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 from Garmin 2026-05-22T03:00:49Z 2026-05-22T01:27:51Z Service These new easy-to-use GPS running smartwatches are packed with features to help runners of all levels reach their goals

MANILA, Philippines – Garmin is helping runners take their training one step further with the introduction of three purpose-built running smartwatches: Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170, and Forerunner 170 Music. Each one is easy-to-use and loaded with features to kick-start a running journey or help dial in training. Both models boast vibrant 1.2-inch AMOLED displays, responsive touchscreens and a traditional 5-button design for extra ease of use. And runners can access everyday health features, advanced training tools, smart notifications and more—all without having to recharge their watch every night.

“Purposefully designed with everything a runner needs to start their running journey, Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 include premium running and training features pulled in from our more advanced Forerunners, plus popular health and wellness metrics. No matter the goal, these smartwatches are the perfect tools to help new and aspiring runners alike make every step count.”

– Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

 
 

Forerunner 70

Loaded with features for runners of all levels, Forerunner 70 is ready for every step of the journey.

  • Train with the essentials, including built-in GPS, time, distance, pace and wrist-based heart rate1.
  • New quick workouts simplify training by creating workout suggestions tailored to a runner’s fitness level and require minimal input to set up: just desired time and intensity level.
  • Train for an event, achieve a milestone or improve fitness with Garmin Coach training plans that adapt daily based on health and recovery metrics. In addition to popular plans for more intense training, Garmin Run Coach provides new plans with run/walk workouts and lower volume training.
  • Receive daily suggested workouts – including new run/walk workouts – that adapt after every run to match performance and recovery.
  • Dial in with advanced training features powered by the Garmin Human Performance Lab, including training readiness, training status, wrist-based running power and running dynamics. And tap into more than 80 built-in sports apps, including swimming, cycling, strength training and more to stay active in different ways.
  • Monitor overall health and wellness 24/7 with advanced sleep tracking, sleep coach, breathing variations, heart rate variability (HRV) status, Pulse Ox, lifestyle logging and Health Status2.
  • Stay connected with smart notifications, safety and tracking features, LiveTrack and more3.

Forerunner 70 features up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and is offered in fun and popular colors like citron, soft pink, tidal blue, cool lavender, black and whitestone.

 
 

Forerunner 170

Building upon Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170 adds on-the-go features like Garmin Pay™ contactless payments, which will be available in the Philippines soon, so runners can stop for a mid-run snack or water bottle and quickly pay from their wrist (with a supported bank and payment network).

For runners who like to bring their playlists along to energize their runs, the Forerunner 170 Music lets users download songs, podcasts, and playlists from supported third-party music services directly onto their watch to listen phone-free with wireless headphones.

Both Forerunner 170 and Forerunner 170 Music get up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and are offered in black with a black/amp yellow band and whitestone with a whitestone/cloud blue band. Forerunner 170 Music also comes in vibrant colors like teal green with a teal green/citron band and red pink with a red pink/mango band.

Customers can now pre-order their Garmin Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170, or Forerunner 170 Music through Kinetic and Garmin’s official stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok to be among the first to get their hands on the new lineup as soon as it officially launches on June 3. The Forerunner 70 has a suggested retail price of PHP 15,990, while the Forerunner 170 is priced at PHP 19,290 and the Forerunner 170 Music at PHP 22,290.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit the official Garmin website.

1 Activity tracking accuracy
2 This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Breathing variations and Pulse Ox are not available in all countries.
3 When paired with a compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.

]]> Garmin introduces the Approach G82, the ultimate warmup tool with handheld display and new putting metrics 2026-05-14T01:00:17Z 2026-05-14T01:34:18Z Service Bigger and better than ever with a 5-inch color touchscreen, the portable launch monitor and premium GPS handheld helps players dial in their game on the range, putting green and course

MANILA, Philippines – Garmin has unveiled the all new Approach® G82, a launch monitor and advanced GPS handheld. This seamless golf tool features expanded radar metrics to help golfers fine-tune their swing and introduces putting metrics to improve consistency on the green.

This launch comes as Garmin continues to see strong momentum in the sport globally, with golfers under 20 increasing by 76% and those aged 20-29 by 53%. This growth is matched by performance gains as shown in its latest Trends in Golf Data Report, as golfers who used a Garmin launch monitor or simulator in the past year have improved their scores by an average of 4.4 strokes after six months – highlighting how access to performance data can drive real results.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the Approach G82, with our largest golf handheld display making it easier than ever to see your metrics and the lay of the land. It’s the ultimate pre-round warmup tool that doubles as an intuitive virtual caddie on the course and debuts putting metrics, allowing players to work on their entire game.”

– Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President Consumer Sales & Marketing

 
 

Practice makes perfect

Whether hitting the driving range or practicing on the course, the Approach G82 includes several features to help golfers improve their game:

  • Built-in launch monitor: Utilize essential radar metrics – including ball speed, club speed, smash factor and tempo – to make swing adjustments at the driving range.
  • Putting metrics: Improve putting consistency with the only handheld that offers putting metrics, including stroke length, tempo, club and ball speed and more.
  • Bag mapping: Evaluate each club at the driving range and record how far they typically play. Data integrates with the virtual caddie feature to help golfers make informed decisions when they get to the course.
  • Target practice: Set target carry or total distances and try to place as many shots as possible within the ideal range.
  • Tempo training: Improve contact consistency by working on the ideal backswing and downswing times for every shot.
  • Club speed training: Measure club speed without needing to hit a ball and can be used with swing speed training aids.
 
 

Elevate the game

The Approach G82 is also designed to give golfers an edge with on-the-course information to help them make informed decisions. Players can also utilize it with other Garmin golf products.

  • Virtual caddie: Receive club recommendations using swing data recorded from bag mapping sessions as well as wind1, elevation and hazard locations.
  • Enhanced PlaysLike distance: Know how far each shot is playing with yardage adjusted for elevation and environmental conditions1.
  • Member benefits: With a Garmin Golf Membership, players can receive aerial imagery to help them see photographic images for each hole as well as green contour data, allowing them to see the slope direction of the green.
  • Automatic shot detection: Pair with Approach CT1 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for automatic game tracking and uploads to the Garmin Golf app.
  • Range Relay: Get more precise distances to the flag when the handheld is synced with a compatible Garmin laser rangefinder (sold separately).
  • Connected features: Receive wind speed and direction, along with automatic course updates and the Find My Garmin feature when connected to the Garmin Golf app on a compatible smartphone.
  • Magnetic mounting: Easily secure the GPS handheld to a cart with the built-in magnet or to a golf bag with the included clip.

Designed with all types of weather in mind, the Approach G82 is built with an IPX7 water rating. Users can also get up to 25 hours of battery life in GPS mode and up to eight hours in radar mode. Available to purchase on Garmin.com beginning May 8th, the Garmin Approach G82 has a suggested retail price of PHP 38,290.

Approach G82

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More Ways to Elevate Your Game with Garmin Golf

Garmin offers a full lineup of golf products designed to help every player improve from practice to performance. The Approach G82 serves as an all-in-one portable launch monitor and GPS handheld. Those looking to further raise their game can explore the Approach R50 and Approach R10 launch monitors and simulators which allow for practice sessions or full rounds at home or on the driving range.

On the course, the premium Approach S70 GPS golf watch offers a comprehensive selection of tools and fitness features to help build a better all around game, while the Approach Z82 GPS laser rangefinder delivers precise shot distances up to 450 yards.

To learn more about Garmin’s full lineup of golf products, visit Garmin.com/golf.

 

1Must be paired with the Garmin Golf app on a compatible smartphone.

]]> Garmin’s Women of Endurance Campaign Highlights Their Everyday Resilience 2026-04-30T07:20:52Z 2026-04-30T07:24:53Z Service From art to data, Garmin is putting a new perspective to the realities of motherhood

 

MANILA, Philippines – Garmin has launched its Women of Endurance campaign for Mother’s Day 2026, spotlighting the everyday resilience of women – especially moms – and the physical and mental demands they face as they navigate across multiple roles in daily life. The campaign draws a parallel between the kind of endurance that athletes face – and how it isn’t that different from what women go through daily, though their struggle often goes unnoticed.

 

Through a series of illustrations created in partnership with female artist Chouyi, these everyday moments are reimagined through illustrations captured in vibrant color and delicate brushwork. These familiar moments are captured through a new lens: carrying a child up flights of stairs mirrors the intensity of a HIIT session, the walk home after a long day becomes the race to the finish line, and chasing toddlers or managing household chaos adds up to something like a 10km obstacle course. Together, these artworks capture the lived experiences of Women of Endurance, revealing levels of focus and resilience comparable to athletes facing high-intensity challenges.

 

 
 

Making Fatigue Visible

While these illustrations put these moments into perspectives, tools like Garmin wearables can help make that day-to-day fatigue easier to spot and understand.

The exhaustion that mothers endure in daily life is often accumulated by chronic “invisible fatigue,” which is difficult to quantify and therefore frequently overlooked. Psychological research indicates that while women report fatigue more often than men, their exhaustion is often underestimated by others. This gap means women’s fatigue is often felt but overlooked, even as it highlights the remarkable adaptability and resilience they demonstrate under prolonged pressure and demands.

This is what Garmin brings into focus with this campaign, aiming to help women understand that Garmin wearables can be their partner to prioritizing their health everyday.

Garmin wearables serve as the ultimate everyday companion based on health science, integrating Heart Rate Variability (HRV), stress levels, and sleep quality metrics into Body Battery levels, an intuitive score from 0 to 100 to quantify energy levels that help women visualize their exertion and prioritize recovery. Garmin recommends that women leverage their wearable data to establish a personalized recovery rhythm with five key approaches:

  • Identify Fragmented sleep: Frequent parenting interruptions disrupt energy recovery. Garmin Sleep Coach powered by Firstbeat Analytics and personalized metrics helps pinpoint low-quality rest periods, enabling timely routine adjustments or to seek support.
  • Monitor Stress Trends: Sustained high-stress levels signals that the body is under strain. Simple guided breathing exercises help shift the body back to a relaxed state.
  • Track Recovery and Immunity: HRV often exhibits fluctuates around menstrual cycles, inadequate recovery, or just before illness. Monitoring these data trends allow women to prioritize rest preemptively.
  • Observe Dietary Impacts: Garmin's Lifestyle Logging feature tracks the effects of caffeine, alcohol, or high-sugar foods on metrics like respiration rate, helping women align nutrition with their body’s actual needs.
  • Embrace Active Rest: Like elite athletes, intentional rest is essential for continuous performance and general well-being.

Through the Women of Endurance campaign, Garmin encourages women, especially mothers to take back control of their physical well-being. Only by bringing hidden energy depletion to light, real and lasting recovery can begin.

 
 

This Mother’s Day, Enjoy Exclusive Deals

 

To celebrate this campaign, Garmin is offering up to 18% off select wellness watches – a perfect gift for anyone looking for something thoughtful for their moms’ everyday health and lifestyle. The Garmin Lily 2, Garmin Lily 2 Active, and Garmin Venu 3/3S are designed for daily wear, making them easy, thoughtful gifts to help moms stay in tune with their health. The promotion is available until May 10, 2026. Get yours today at all Garmin Specialty Stores, online through the official Garmin website, through Kinetic, and on the brand’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada.

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]]> Here’s How You Can Be Part of the Garmin Run Marathon Series in the Philippines 2026-04-30T07:00:58Z 2026-06-01T06:35:00Z Service

 

MANILA, Philippines – Manila officially joins the Garmin Run Marathon Series, the flagship global marathon circuit of Garmin. Happening all over the world and built on international race standards, the series brings a more elevated, world class race experience with a chance to be part of achieving a milestone.

Bringing together elite athletes and passionate young runners, the Garmin Run Marathon Series spans major running communities in Asia, including Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Japan, while also expanding to three cities in the United States this 2026. The mechanic is simple: runners who complete any 10 races across these key participating cities that are a part of the Garmin Run Marathon Series by 2027 will qualify for an exclusive, limited-edition 18K gold-plated medal – a reward that reflects commitment across multiple finish lines.

Designed by runners for runners, the Garmin Run Marathon Series welcomes participants of all levels, from first-time 5K runners to experienced athletes pursuing new personal bests. Guided by Garmin’s belief that running isn’t a competition but an opportunity to celebrate wellness, progress, and community.

The Manila leg of the Garmin Run Marathon Series will take place on October 25, 2026, at the SM MOA Complex in Pasay City. The annual run once again invites all types of runners – those new to the sport, those taking on new distances, and those who simply run for the love of it.

Gun starts at 2AM to ensure optimal race conditions. Runners can choose from three categories: 21K (PHP 2,550), 10K (PHP 1,850), and 5K (PHP 1,550). Finishers who complete their respective race category within a required time will receive an electronic certificate of achievement, a completion medal, and special gifts from Garmin and its partners. Runners’ times and performance will be managed by MYLAPS to provide accurate, professional-grade tracking.

Leading up to the Garmin Run Philippines, runners can join the Garmin Run Club’s “Baseline to Finish Line” program, a structured year-long journey centered on personal progress and key milestones. Runners establish a baseline, then track improvement across 5K, 10K, 21K distances through coached training as they measure fitness improvement leading up to the Garmin Run as the finish line. As they train, they also utilize Garmin data insights to help them track progress, growth, and personal improvement.

The Garmin Run Marathon Series is sponsored by STARLUX Airlines, Shokz, and Ajinomoto’s Amino VITAL®, Japan’s No. 1 sports amino acid supplement brand. Registration for Garmin Run Philippines is now open via the official website.

Stay Connected with the Global Running Community with the Garmin Run Virtual Challenge

From June to August, the Garmin Run Virtual Challenge extends the series beyond the racecourse. This virtual challenge lets participants stay active, track their progress, and connect with the global running community – even when they can’t be physically present on race day. With exciting prizes available, it’s a great way for runners to challenge themselves while competing in virtual environments or tracking indoor runs for organized Garmin virtual races, all through the Garmin app and their Garmin smartwatches. Full mechanics for the Virtual Challenge will be announced soon.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for adventurers, athletes, off-road explorers, road warriors and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences, enrich lives and help provide peace of mind, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday.

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]]> Garmin issues global call for entries for 2026 Garmin Health Awards in Bangkok, Thailand 2026-04-24T02:00:34Z 2026-04-27T03:06:35Z Service Annual Summit and Awards program returns to Asia, bringing together international thought leaders, journalists and visionaries

Garmin has announced a worldwide call for entries for its 2026 Garmin Health Awards, which will be hosted in Bangkok, Thailand as part of the Garmin Health Summit. The annual event celebrates the convergence of Garmin technology, data integration and third-party digital health solutions and will take place Oct. 28 – 29, 2026.

“As we continue to see rapid business development in Asia, Bangkok is the ideal location to bring together a global cohort of executives, entrepreneurs and industry media to experience innovative digital health solutions and expert presentations from industry pioneers and thought leaders. Since 2019, the Garmin Health Summit has been the venue for exciting announcements and networking, from unveiling a historic research opportunity with King’s College London to gathering on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor during our evening reception last year.”

– Jörn Watzke, Senior Director Garmin Health Global Sales

The Awards program is the culmination of the Summit as finalists present their digital health innovation to two judging panels – one of event attendees and the other composed of notable industry professionals. Winners will be announced that evening and each receive Garmin smartwatches and devices worth up to $10,000.

To be considered for the 2026 Garmin Health Awards, solutions should be established and active, and must use Garmin smartwatches, fitness trackers or smart scales. The submissions should also be aligned with the Garmin Health division’s key areas of focus:

  • Health Care & Research: University-level research, clinical trials, patient monitoring, digital therapeutics, rehabilitation, and prevention or other health care and research-related initiatives
  • Insurance & Employee Health: Insurance or reinsurance programs, dynamic underwriting, customer loyalty, worker safety, driver safety, or other insurance or corporate wellness-related initiatives
  • Fitness & Wellness: Fitness, well-being platforms or other activity-based solutions

Applications will be accepted from April 14 through May 8. Evaluation criteria consist of customer benefit, scalability, uniqueness, innovation and performance. Finalists will be notified in June and invited to present their solutions in person at the 2026 Garmin Health Summit in Bangkok. Visit the Garmin Health site for program details and application instructions, and to check out last year’s Garmin Health Summit.

Garmin Health empowers innovative third-party digital health solutions with the Garmin Health Ecosystem, comprised of the Garmin product portfolio and its data integration services. By leveraging the Garmin Health API and SDKs, organizations can receive real-time or existing biometric data – with customizable levels of granularity – in accordance with their specific privacy policies. Garmin Health is a globally focused division of technology leader Garmin, collaborating with entities in areas like healthcare, research, employee benefits, insurance, fitness and defense. For more information, email our media team, connect with us on LinkedIn, sing up for our newsletter or visit us online at Garmin.com/health.

]]> Garmin customers can stay connected with WhatsApp on their smartwatch 2026-03-24T00:00:53Z 2026-03-24T02:49:54Z Service Customers can read, reply and react to messages right from their wrist

OLATHE, Kan./March 17, 2026/PR Newswire – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced a new WhatsApp app for select Garmin smartwatches, now available for free in the Connect IQ™Store. Those with a compatible smartwatch, including select fēnix, Forerunner, Venu and vívoactive products, can quickly communicate with others—all while keeping their phone in their pocket1.

When using the WhatsApp app on their smartwatch, Garmin customers can:

  • View recent messages and conversations at a glance
  • Read and reply to messages using the built-in keyboard
  • Quickly send emojis and reactions to messages
  • See more chat history with up to 10 messages shown on screen
  • See incoming calls with the option to decline

As always, personal messages and calls on WhatsApp remain protected by end-to-end encryption, so only the user and the person they are talking to can read or listen to them.

Garmin customers can download the WhatsApp app now in the Connect IQ Store.

Furthering innovation through the Garmin developer program

WhatsApp is the first and only third-party messaging app currently available on Garmin smartwatches, made possible through Garmin’s robust developer program and Connect IQ platform.

“Collaborating with WhatsApp underscores the strength and momentum of the Garmin Connect IQ ecosystem. By bringing a global messaging brand like WhatsApp to select Garmin smartwatches, we’re giving customers another meaningful way to stay connected—whether they’re training, exploring or simply on the move.”

– Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

“WhatsApp helps people stay connected no matter what platform they use. We’re proud to bring WhatsApp to Garmin smartwatches, so that more people can keep their private conversations going right from their wrist.”

– Nikhil Joshi, Director of Product Management at Meta

For those interested in building unique wearable experiences leveraging Garmin device sensors and features, click here to learn more about developing in Connect IQ.

The Connect IQ Store is an all-in-one source for Garmin customers looking to personalize their compatible Garmin devices. With thousands of options to choose from, users can download apps, watch faces, music streaming services and more right to their device. The Connect IQ Store is accessible through the Google Play and Apple App Store. For more information, email our media team or connect with us on LinkedIn.

1 Requires a paired Apple or Android™ smartphone with the WhatsApp mobile app.

]]> Garmin celebrates World Sleep Day with Pokémon Sleep watch faces 2026-03-16T00:00:06Z 2026-03-23T02:21:07Z Service Watch faces change throughout the day based on Body Battery energy levels

OLATHE, Kan./March 13, 2026/PR Newswire – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is celebrating World Sleep Day with the launch of new Pokémon Sleep watch faces. The watch faces are available now for free in the Connect IQ™ Store for select smartwatches, including fēnix, Forerunner, Venu and vívoactive products.

Track energy levels throughout the day

  • Choose between two watch faces – the “Pokémon Sleep: Snorlax & Friends” features multiple Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu and Snorlax) on Greengrass Isle while the “Pokémon Sleep: I Choose You” allows customers to choose one Pokémon from 48 options.
  • The Pokémon poses on both watch faces will change throughout the day – from happy and smiling to tired and sleepy – based on the user’ s Body Battery™ energy levels.
  • To help better prepare for bedtime, the watch face’ s night mode will switch on an hour and half before the customer’ s scheduled sleep time setting in the Garmin Connect™

Garmin customers can download the Pokémon Sleep watch faces now in the Connect IQ Store. In addition, select Garmin devices are also now compatible with Pokémon Sleep1 for syncing sleep data with the Pokémon Sleep mobile app.

The Connect IQ Store is an all-in-one source for Garmin customers looking to personalize their compatible Garmin devices. With thousands of options to choose from, users can download apps, watch faces, music streaming services and more right to their device. The Connect IQ Store is accessible through the Google Play and Apple App Store. For developers interested in creating on-device applications for Garmin customers around the world, visit the Connect IQ developer site.

Pokémon Sleep: Snorlax & Friends Pokémon Sleep: I Choose You

1 Requires a compatible smartphone with the Garmin Connect and Pokémon Sleep apps downloaded, and user-enabled sharing through supported mobile platforms. Pokémon Sleep is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, or treatment of any medical condition or disease.

]]> Data Defines Research Depth: Garmin Health x Fitrockr Launch "Asia Research Grant 2026" to Empower Innovative Health Studies 2026-03-05T07:58:41Z 2026-03-06T05:45:42Z Service

While wearable technology has become essential for clinical research, scientists face persistent hurdles: high hardware costs and the technical complexity of accessing high-resolution raw data. To address these challenges, Garmin Health officially launched its first research grant specific to Asia on February 2, in collaboration with Fitrockr. The "Asia Research Grant 2026" invites researchers-including postgraduates, Ph.D. candidates, and senior scholars-across 11 key Asian markets to apply by March 31, 2026, providing the professional tools needed to bridge the gap between consumer wearables and scientific discovery.

Garmin Health: Supporting Professional Research through Innovation

Beyond consumer fitness, Garmin Health solutions have become a trusted partner for healthcare providers, research institutions, and defense organizations. Through the Garmin Health API and SDK, research teams can access high-resolution physiological data-including HRV, Pulse Ox, and raw accelerometer metrics-tailored to their specific privacy policies and requirements. This grant highlights Garmin's ongoing commitment to supporting the Asian research community in exploring new frontiers of health data.

Fitrockr: Bridging the Gap Between Wearables and Clinical Research

Fitrockr is a leading health and fitness data analytics platform that helps organizations connect, manage, and analyze data from wearable devices. Acting as a critical "data bridge," Fitrockr allows researchers to seamlessly integrate wearable technology into clinical trials and academic studies, providing advanced analysis tools and centralized participant management.

Grant Highlights: From Technical Empowerment to Global Visibility

Selected research teams will receive a comprehensive support package designed to accelerate their findings:

  • Professional Hardware: 5 Garmin vívoactive 5 smartwatches, featuring advanced health monitoring and long battery life.
  • Full Platform Access: 6 months of unrestricted access to the Fitrockr Health Solutions Platform.
  • Global Exposure: Outstanding projects may be featured in Garmin Health communications, increasing the team's visibility within the international scientific community.

Lowering the Barrier for Big Data Analysis

This grant targets 11 key regions in Asia, encouraging diverse applications across digital health and sports science. Potential research areas include, but are not limited to:

  • Aging Societies: Tracking sleep and activity changes in elderly exercise interventions.
  • Professional Sports: Analyzing training load and HRV recovery correlations in athletes.
  • Preventive Medicine: Monitoring lifestyle changes in patients with chronic metabolic conditions.
  • Mental Health: Studying the impact of workplace stress on physiological scores and sleep cycles.

Grant Application Summary

  • Eligibility: Academic researchers, post-docs, and graduate students in Asia (including Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia) conducting health or sports science studies using Garmin wearables.
  • Deadline: March 31, 2026. (Projects must be scheduled to start within 2026).
  • How to Apply: Visit the Garmin Health x Fitrockr Research Grant Asia 2026 official page for details and submission.

About Garmin Health

Garmin Health provides enterprise solutions that leverage Garmin's extensive wearable portfolio and high-quality sensor data for applications in research, corporate wellness, and patient monitoring.

About Fitrockr

Fitrockr is a Germany-based health and fitness data analytics platform that helps organizations connect, manage, and analyze data from wearable devices for clinical trials and research.

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