Garmin smartwatches add turn-by-turn directions with Google Maps
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has announced the integration of Google Maps into its smartwatch ecosystem through the Connect IQ Store. The free app provides turn-by-turn navigation for compatible Garmin devices, including select Venu, Forerunner, v铆voactive, and fenix models.
The integration allows users to receive navigation notifications on their smartwatches after setting destinations on their Android smartphones. Key features include hands-free navigation with gentle vibration alerts, the ability to view upcoming turns, and simultaneous activity tracking. Users can also sync their fitness data from Garmin Connect to other Android health apps via Health Connect.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) ha annunciato l'integrazione di Google Maps nel suo ecosistema di smartwatch tramite il Connect IQ Store. L'app gratuita offre la navigazione turn-by-turn per dispositivi Garmin compatibili, inclusi alcuni modelli Venu, Forerunner, v铆voactive e fenix.
Grazie a questa integrazione, gli utenti possono ricevere notifiche di navigazione sugli smartwatch dopo aver impostato la destinazione sullo smartphone Android. Le funzionalit脿 principali comprendono la navigazione a mani libere con avvisi tramite vibrazione delicata, la possibilit脿 di visualizzare le prossime svolte e il monitoraggio simultaneo delle attivit脿. Inoltre, 猫 possibile sincronizzare i dati fitness da Garmin Connect ad altre app di salute Android tramite Health Connect.
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Garmin (NYSE : GRMN) a annonc茅 l鈥檌nt茅gration de Google Maps dans son 茅cosyst猫me de montres connect茅es via le Connect IQ Store. L鈥檃pplication gratuite offre une navigation 茅tape par 茅tape pour les appareils Garmin compatibles, notamment certains mod猫les Venu, Forerunner, v铆voactive et fenix.
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Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) hat die Integration von Google Maps in sein Smartwatch-脰kosystem 眉ber den Connect IQ Store angek眉ndigt. Die kostenlose App bietet eine Turn-by-Turn-Navigation f眉r kompatible Garmin-Ger盲te, darunter ausgew盲hlte Modelle der Venu-, Forerunner-, v铆voactive- und fenix-Reihe.
Mit der Integration k枚nnen Nutzer Navigationsbenachrichtigungen auf ihren Smartwatches erhalten, nachdem sie Ziele auf ihren Android-Smartphones festgelegt haben. Zu den Hauptfunktionen geh枚ren freih盲ndige Navigation mit sanften Vibrationshinweisen, die M枚glichkeit, kommende Abbiegungen einzusehen, und gleichzeitiges Aktivit盲tstracking. Nutzer k枚nnen au脽erdem ihre Fitnessdaten von Garmin Connect 眉ber Health Connect mit anderen Android-Gesundheits-Apps synchronisieren.
- Integration with Google Maps enhances product functionality and user experience
- Free availability of the navigation app for compatible devices
- Maintains fitness tracking capabilities while using navigation features
- Expanded ecosystem integration with Android health and fitness apps
- Limited to Android smartphone users for initial route setting
- Available only on select Garmin smartwatch models
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Garmin's Google Maps integration enhances product appeal in competitive smartwatch market through strategic partnership with a major tech player.
Garmin's integration of Google Maps into its smartwatch ecosystem represents a strategic enhancement of its product functionality that addresses a key user need. By providing turn-by-turn directions directly on the wrist across popular product lines including Venu, Forerunner, v铆voactive and fenix, Garmin is closing a feature gap that existed between its devices and competitors like Apple Watch and Wear OS devices.
This partnership with Google is particularly significant as it creates a seamless cross-platform experience for Android users, allowing them to input destinations on their phones and receive guidance on their Garmin devices. The implementation focuses smartly on pedestrian and fitness use cases, aligning perfectly with Garmin's core market of active users.
The integration maintains Garmin's fitness tracking capabilities while adding navigation, demonstrating how the company is evolving beyond its traditional strength in sports-specific features toward broader lifestyle functionality. The Health Connect integration for sharing activity data shows Garmin embracing a more open ecosystem approach rather than trying to keep users entirely within their walled garden.
From a competitive standpoint, this move helps Garmin maintain relevance against Apple and Samsung while preserving its distinct identity focused on fitness and outdoor activities. The free availability of this feature across multiple device lines indicates Garmin is using software partnerships to extend the value proposition of existing hardware rather than reserving premium features for top-tier devices only.
Google Maps app arrives to the Connect IQ Store, providing directions on the wrist
"Whether exploring a new city, mapping out a run or casually cycling with friends, the Google Maps app in the Connect IQ store will keep users going in the right direction. The turn-by-turn notifications will be a game changer for those who want to stay hands-free and keep their phone in their pocket."
鈥揝usan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing
For pedestrians
For those who prefer to walk to their destination, Google Maps provides on-the-go directions that gently vibrate their Garmin smartwatch to keep users from having to look down at their phones while crossing the street or maneuvering through a crowd. And for even greater awareness, simply tap into the app to see the next three turns.
For fitness fanatics
Users can still record walks, runs or bike rides on their Garmin smartwatch while using Google Maps, allowing them to track distance, heart rate and more, while also getting notified when it's time to make a turn along the route. Once they arrive at their destination, users can sync their activity data from Garmin Connect to other Android health and fitness apps via Health Connect, providing them with more tools and flexibility than ever before.
The Google Maps app is available now in the 聽and is free to download.
The 聽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 . For developers interested in creating on-device applications for Garmin customers around the world, visit the .
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