The Garmin update spans popular devices including the Venu X1, Vivoactive 6, Fenix 8 series, Forerunner 570 and 970, as well as Edge 540, 840, 1050 and select MTB models
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Garmin has begun rolling out a major round of software updates that bring new health, training and navigation features to many of its latest smartwatches and Edge cycling computers. Users can install them starting today.
The update spans popular devices including the Venu X1, Vivoactive 6, Fenix 8 series, Forerunner 570 and 970, as well as Edge 540, 840, 1050 and select MTB models.
One of the biggest additions on the smartwatch side is Health Status, a feature that monitors key biometrics while you sleep, including heart rate, HRV, respiration, skin temperature and blood oxygen, and sends alerts if something looks off.
For cyclists, the update adds smart hydration reminders based on your fitness and course demands, real-time weather overlays, improved Power Guide support and new tools that compare your performance to others in your GroupRide.
Garmin Connect+ subscribers are also getting an upgrade: new 3D topographic maps designed to make route planning and terrain analysis more intuitive.
The update is already live, and compatible devices can grab it automatically or through Garmin Connect or Garmin Express. If you own a recent Garmin watch or cycling computer, chances are you’ll see new features waiting for you.
How to update your Garmin device
Most compatible Garmin devices will install the update automatically once connected to Wi-Fi, but you can also trigger it manually.
On your smartwatch, open the Settings menu, and Scroll to System and select Software Update. If the update is available, choose Install Now.
If you want to do this via Garmin Connect, open the Garmin Connect app on your phone, Pair or sync your device. If an update is available, Garmin Connect will prompt you to install it.
If you plan to update through Garmin Express (desktop), connect your device to your computer via USB, then open Garmin Express and select your device and click Install when the update appears.
The update is live now, and if you own a recent Garmin watch or cycling computer, there’s a good chance these new features are already waiting for you.
Published – November 20, 2025 09:18 am IST