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Happy 2024!

Thank you for considering my award winning Garmin Connect IQ apps! My applications make a great add-on for any Garmin CIQ watch or Cycle Edge Computer.

Use my page ( https://www.fbbbrown.com/garmin-connect-iq/ ) to activate your license. There are 2 options to choose from, that allows you full pick and choose what you want.

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Thanks,

Brian Brown

Non-GPS Distance is Zero

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I have been getting a lot of questions pertaining to the zero distance in the main bubble and activity sticker in Connect Mobile App saved activity.

The Distance is zero (or incorrect) on the Connect Activity Sticker and on the Activity main bubble, due to Garmin Policy does not allow CIQ applications to write NON-GPS values. However, these policies only applies to CIQ applications not the native Garmin apps.

I cannot change the decisions of the Garmin Executives, however if there is enough complaints they may change there policy.

I encourage you to politely complain to “Garmin” (in the Garmin threads below) to follow and use the IQ SDK Fit Contributor class ‘nativeNum’, which overrides the data in the FIT file as the Garmin Built-in apps do.

I want this functionality as a Garmin User as much as you do.

Add the “@AlphaMonkeyC” to the post.

https://forums.garmin.com/developer/connect-iq/f/discussion/4854/fitcontributor-nativenum-functionality/916794#916794

Garmin blocks the distance in the following applications: Elliptical, Dance, StairStepper, SwimSports, work, any step based distance or non-GPS distance.

Here is a 30 minute elliptical workout distance is zero in the main field, but the distance is shown in the IQ section.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4314844288

Until the policy changes, I provide the distance in the IQ Section.

Thanks,

-Brian B.

#HappyYouYear

Tips for better optical heart accuracy

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Yes, the Garmin’s first, second and third generation optical heart sensor hardware produces results with lower values than the Chest HRM.

Why is Optical Heart Rate generally lower:

1.) Wrist movement

2.) loose watch fit

3.) poor sensor contact

4.) hair, sweat or dirt will affect the values too

5.) Garmin Software filtering

Why are the high heart rate (Peaks) and low heart rate (valleys) missing:

Garmin Software imposes additional filters (Fast Fourier Transforms, FFT) in Activity types Strength Training, Tennis, Soccer and flexibility, due to high wrist movement in these activities. These FFT filters (advanced math) reduce the recorded peaks and valleys of a heart rate and calories calculations. Calories are based on heart rate, age, weight, gender and time.

There are a few solutions to improve the optical heart rate values:

1.) Wear the watch tighter. Poor sensor contact will result in lower HR values.

2.) Reduce wrist hair under sensor.

3.) Reduce wrist movement when possible, high movement reduces sensor contact.

4.) Chest HRM Gives best results.

Garmin Video explaining the difference between Optical and Chest Heart Rate monitors.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LgQFD6GqlBs

Sports+ Update

Sports+ v5.0

• Screen corrections

• Adds new Models

• Stability Update

•• All Error Reports (ERA) issues resolved

•• Defaults memory storage on initial start CIQ 2+ devices

• Sensor Handling CIQ3+

• Removes deprecated AppBase.getProperty() and setProperty() data storage from CIQ 2+ devices.

•• Uses Application.Property.getValue() & .setValue(). CIQ 2.4+

• Using Connect IQ SDK 6.4.2-2024-01-04-a1dd13ee0

Thanks,

-Brian B.

DozenWalk Update

DozenWalk v3.0

• Adds SaO2, Respiration rate and Training Effect data values in supported devices.

• Adds new Models

• Stability Update

•• All Error Reports (ERA) issues resolved

•• Defaults memory storage on initial start CIQ 2+ devices

• Removes deprecated AppBase.getProperty() and setProperty() data storage from CIQ 2.4+ devices.

•• Uses Application.Property.getValue() & .setValue(). CIQ 2.4+

• Using Connect IQ SDK 6.4.2-2024-01-04-a1dd13ee0

Thanks,

-Brian B.

To unlock use these instructions, there are 3 different ways to unlock but requires Garmin Connect Mobile app.

Video Unlock instructions:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBFNc7X4zqoyWMiWBiiWMBA

Codes* are no longer needed, use your purchase email to unlock.

At Watch & Connect Mobile app – Unlock Instructions: (CIQ watch 2.0+)

1. Have the mobile Garmin Connect App (GCM) open, connected to the watch (in Connect, Watch Icon (top right) will have a Green LED beside the watch) and with access to the internet either wifi or LTE. Leave Garmin Connect running on your phone.

2. Have the watch app at the “Start Screen” with the ‘b’ (the ‘b’ indicates the watch is connected to the phone GCM),

3 Long press the Up button (touchscreen Long Press the screen), scroll down, select Unlock.

4. Enter your purchase email, using the watch buttons or touchscreen

a. Start button to accept letter, back to undo

b. Select ‘OK’ when done

5. Back out to start screen Red Bar will be removed.

6. Use unlock menu again, to verify unlock information.

Connect IQ Store & Connect Mobile apps – Unlock Instructions:

1. Then Using Garmin Connect IQ Store (GCIQS) App, Go to App settings, to enter your email*, then save.

2. Close the IQ store app completely on your phone.

3. Open Garmin Connect App (GCM), connect to the watch (in Connect, Watch Icon (top right) will have a Green LED beside the watch) and with access to the internet either wifi or LTE. Leave Garmin Connect running on your phone or device.

4. Have the F3b app at the “Start Screen” with the ‘b’ (the ‘b’ indicates the watch is connected to the phone GCM),

5. Wait at the F3b app start screen until the Red Bar disappears. (3-10 seconds).

Express (PC/Mac) & Connect Mobile app – Unlock Instructions:

1. Using Garmin Express, Go to App settings, to enter your email*, then save.

2. Disconnect watch from PC.

3. Have the mobile Garmin Connect App (GCM) open, connected to the watch (in Connect, Watch Icon (top right) will have a Green LED beside the watch) and with access to the internet either wifi or LTE. Leave Garmin Connect running on your phone or device.

4. At the watch, open the App. At the “Start Screen” with the ‘b’ (the ‘b’ indicates the watch is connected to the phone GCM),

5. Wait at the F3b app start screen until the Red Bar disappears. (3-10 seconds).

Renewal – Unlock Instructions:

1.On your phone, In Garmin IQ Store App, Go to App settings, set Update App and verify your email*, then Save

2. Close the Garmin IQ Store App

3. Open mobile Garmin Connect App (GCM), wait until the

Garmin Watch/Edge is attached. (in Connect, Garmin Watch/Edge Icon (top right) will have a Green LED beside the Garmin Watch/Edge)

4. Leave Garmin Connect running on your phone or device.

5. At the watch, start the F3b app. Stay at the Start Screen with the b ( b indicates the Garmin Watch/Edge is connected to the phone GCM),

6. Wait at the F3b app start screen until the Red Bar disappears. (3-10 seconds).

* Sometimes the information does not save the first time after a new install or update. Restart your watch and verify if the information is entered correctly.

HeartMonitor (datafield): Unlock Instructions (use the Code/email combination).

1. Using Connect Mobile App, Connect IQ Store or Garmin Express, Go to App settings, enter your email and Code, then Save.

Period Tracker – Unlock instructions:

1. Have the mobile Garmin Connect App (GCM) open, connected to the watch (in Connect, Watch Icon (top right) will have a Green LED beside the watch) and with access to the internet either wifi or LTE. Leave Garmin Connect running on your phone or device.

2. Have the Period Tracker Widget shown on the watchface,

3. In Garmin Connect, select watch Icon(top right), select Appearance> Widgets> Period Tracker> Period Tracker Settings> enter your email*, uncheck(OFF) the Verify/Validate button, then Save.

4. Wait at the Period Tracker screen. (3-10 seconds).

5. Scroll to another Widget then back to Period Tracker screen, Trial Message will be removed.

If you are having a problem:

– Disable any VPN, firewall or ad Blocker that may stop the Connect Mobile App data to/from my server.

– Restart your watch and verify if the information is entered correctly. Sometimes the information does not save the first time after a new install or update.

-Uninstall the app, restart the Garmin device twice and install again.

-I recommend using Garmin Express for any Garmin software update or CIQ installation.

-If the app is shown to be installed but not visible on watch, restart the watch.

-If the app will not install, restart the watch.

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Useful Links:

Garmin Connect Mobile App Download -> https://connect.garmin.com/

Garmin IQ Store App Download -> https://apps.garmin.com/

Garmin Express Download -> https://www.garmin.com/express/

Garmin Forums -> https://forums.garmin.com

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DozenSwim Update

DozenSwim v6.0

• Pool length is now a Float value for better accuracy

• Adds new Models

• Stability Update

•• All Error Reports (ERA) issues resolved

•• Defaults memory storage on initial start CIQ 2+ devices

• Removes deprecated AppBase.getProperty() and setProperty() data storage from CIQ 2.4+ devices.

•• Uses Application.Property.getValue() & .setValue(). CIQ 2.4+

• Using Connect IQ SDK 6.4.2-2024-01-04-a1dd13ee0

Thanks,

-Brian B.

Speed Limit Update

Speed Limit v2.0

• Adds new Models

• Stability Update

•• All Error Reports (ERA) issues resolved

•• Defaults memory storage on initial start (all devices)

• Removes deprecated AppBase.getProperty() and setProperty() data storage from CIQ 2.4+ devices.

•• Uses Application.Property.getValue() & .setValue(). CIQ 2.4+

• Using Connect IQ SDK 6.4.2-2024-01-04-a1dd13ee0

Thanks,

-Brian B.

Heart Monitor (datafield)

Heart Monitor (datafield) v3.0

• Adds new Models

• Stability Update

•• All Error Reports (ERA) issues resolved

•• Defaults memory storage on initial start CIQ 2+ devices

• Removes deprecated AppBase.getProperty() and setProperty() data storage from CIQ 2.4+ devices.

•• Uses Application.Property.getValue() & .setValue(). CIQ 2.4+

• Using Connect IQ SDK 6.4.2-2024-01-04-a1dd13ee0

Thanks,

-Brian B.

ePower update

ePower v3.0

• Adds new Models

• Stability Update

•• All Error Reports (ERA) issues resolved

•• Defaults memory storage on initial start CIQ 2+ devices

• Removes deprecated AppBase.getProperty() and setProperty() data storage from CIQ 2.4+ devices.

•• Uses Application.Property.getValue() & .setValue(). CIQ 2.4+

• Using Connect IQ SDK 6.4.2-2024-01-04-a1dd13ee0

Thanks,

-Brian B.

One+ Update

One+ v 2.5

• Corrects a possible IQ! crash, when saving with SaO2 enabled (Stability)

• Corrects an issue when Discarding Activity (exit), and session is still being saved.

• Adds CIQ 2.4.x devices

• • VivoActive HR, D2 Charlie, Edge 520, 820 & 1000, Edge Expore1 and ForeRunner 735xt

• Using Connect IQ SDK 6.4.2-2024-01-04-a1dd13ee0

PlyoMetrics+ Update

PlyoMetrics+ v5.1

• Corrections Jump Rope Activity Type in certain models

•• Supports Jump Rope Badges! (Now we’re Jumping Badge, Jumping Bean 10 Badge, Committed Jumper 100 Badge and future Jump badges)

• Corrects possible IQ! when unlocking form watch with CIQ v4+ devices

• Stability update, one time initializing of PlyoMetrics flash memory storage. This should prevent installation corruption IQ! crashes.

• Using Connect IQ SDK 6.4.2-2024-01-04-a1dd13ee0

Thanks,

-Brian B.