What features does the Garmin Fenix 3 have?
Unlike many wearables in this category, the Fenix 3 features a built-in compass, altimeter and barometer. These enable the watch to give accurate readings of heading, altitude and air pressure rather than piggybacking your phone via the Bluetooth connection.
Is fēnix 3 still a good watch?
If you’re in the market for a watch with the best features out there, the stacked Fenix 3 is totally where it’s at. It has the most features, the longest GPS battery life, and a beautiful display. The price is high, but if you’re a data-geek that likes to track progress, this is one of the best options.
How do I know if my fēnix 3 is Sapphire?
It’s very subtle if it is. You can also see that the the sapphire crystal version on the left there does have slightly more edgings on the is it the glass.
Is the fēnix 3 waterproof?
fēnix 3 is water rated 100 meters and has a battery life of up to 50 hours in UltraTrac™ battery saver mode, 16 hours in GPS mode and up to 3 months in watch mode (all depending on settings).
Can the Fenix 3 play music?
Tackling the smartwatch onslaught
That means it can track your run, store music and play it via Bluetooth headphones so you can leave your phone at home.
Does Fenix 3 have heart rate monitor?
This device has a wrist-based heart rate monitor and is also compatible with ANT+ heart rate monitors. You can view wrist-based heart rate data on the heart rate widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and ANT+ heart rate data are available, your device uses the ANT+ heart rate data.
Why is my Garmin Fenix 3 battery draining so fast?
Backlight: Can be the biggest contributor to battery drain. How bright the backlight is set and how often it comes on can drain battery more quickly or less quickly. Having backlight set at 100% will drain a lot of battery while the backlight is on.
Does the Garmin Fenix 3 have a heart rate monitor?
Can the fēnix 3 play music?
Is Garmin fēnix 3 a smartwatch?
Connect IQ
fēnix 3 uses the ConnectIQ platform for specialized software so you can personalize your watch with apps, widgets, data fields and unique watch faces that make your Garmin smartwatch even smarter.
Can Garmin play music without phone?
Garmin’s newly-announced Forerunner 645 watch, revealed at CES, stores music locally on the watch and pairs with Bluetooth headphones so you can run without your phone and still listen to music.
How can I charge my Garmin watch without a charger?
When you need to charge the battery of your Garmin device, use an available USB port on a personal computer or a USB wall charger. We recommend avoiding inexpensive off-brand chargers.
How do I check my Garmin battery health?
You can measure the battery consumption of an app by running the MyBattery widget before and after you run the app. The Since Last View field will display the discharge rate of the app.
Does Fenix 3 have WIFI?
The fēnix® 3 device has Wi‑Fi® connected features. The Garmin Connect™ Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi‑Fi connectivity.
How do I connect my Garmin Fenix 3 to my phone?
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device
- Go to garmin.com/apps, and download the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app to your smartphone.
- Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.)
- On the fēnix 3 device, hold UP.
- Select Settings > Bluetooth > Pair Mobile Device.
- On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Does fēnix 3 have heart rate monitor?
Which Garmin watch is best for music?
Best Garmin Watches
- Best for Music. Forerunner 245 Music Garmin.
- Best for Beginning Runners. Forerunner 55 Garmin.
- Best for Everyday Use. Venu 2 Garmin.
- Best for Cross-Training. Forerunner 255 Garmin.
- Best for Walkers. Vivosmart 5 Garmin.
- Best for Triathletes.
- Best for Ultra-Endurance Athletes.
- Best for Swimmers.
Do you need Spotify Premium for Garmin watch?
You’ll need a Spotify Premium account to access playlists on your Garmin device. If you’ve never tried Spotify, the streaming service offers a 30-day free trial for new users.
Can I use iPhone charger for Garmin watch?
No, you cannot charge a Garmin watch with an iPhone charger. Apple designs pretty much all of its products to be exclusive to the company’s devices.
Can I charge my Garmin watch overnight?
Avoid exposing the battery to extreme heat and cold. For the first 3 charge cycles, fully charge the battery overnight and allow it to fully discharge before recharging (battery conditioning).
What is draining my Garmin battery?
Occasional text notifications and use of other connected features will drain far less battery than continually receiving texts, answering the phone, running a music player, or getting weather updates. Vibration: Alerts that cause vibration or make sound use additional battery.
Does Garmin Fenix 3 have heart rate monitor?
How do I get text messages on my Garmin Fenix 3?
Android
- Open the Garmin Connect app.
- Select. (top left).
- Select Settings.
- Select Notifications.
- Select App Notifications.
Can you text on Garmin watch?
Replying to a text message is a feature unique to watches paired to an Android phone. To customize reply options, see – Customizing Android Text Responses in the Garmin Connect App.