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.
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.
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.
Our watches needs the Best Support for Skiing (Direct support for: Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding (Resort and Backcountry modes), Cross Country Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Skate Skiing, Snowshoeing and Water Skiing!
Resort Mode counts Ski Time, Lift Time, Counts Downhill Runs and Lift. Do not get stuck in bad weather with Built in Weather conditions, Hourly and Daily Forecasts at the watch screen.
This is a pay application for $3 USD, and the free version is limited to 10 Minutes.
This application provides real time data, return navigation, Weight adjusted calorie calculations and posts data to Garmin Connect Web and App. The calorie formula is from the Journal of Sports Sciences and provides gender specific values. The calorie data is based from both current heart rate and average heart rate, and the data is posted to Connect as an IQ Data.
Supports:
-Single band, Dual Band and Multi Band GNSS Support
-GPS, +GLONASS, +GALILEO (CIQ 3.2) and +BEIDOU (CIQ 3.3.6+)
-AutoGNSS (SatIQ), GNSS L1 & L5, (CIQ 3.3.6+)
-Maps with Lap Point Location and Run/Lift Locations (in Mapping Devices)
-Return Navigation: Return ETE and Return Distance Remaining with Red Navigation bug (All Fields are Configurable)
–The Return ETE and Distance Remaining are determined by the starting position and your current position. The heading bug is the course of your starting location.
Supported Sensors
-Internal HeartRate, SaO2 and External HeartRate Monitor
-FootPod
-Temperature (tempe)
Custom Fields:
-Runs Count
-Lifts Count
-Skiing Time
-Lift Time
-%Sa02 levels
-Breathing Rates (Requires External HRM)
-Max Speed (Metric or Statute)
-Speed (Metric or Statute)
-Average Speed (Metric or Statute)
-Elapse Timer
-Elevation (Metric or Statute) (Barometer Based)
-Heading
-Total Ascent
-Total Descent
-Vertical Speed / Minute
-Return Estimated Time Enroute (ETE
-Return Distance Remaining
-Distance (Metric or Statute)
-Distance Remaining (Metric or Statute)
-Heart Rate (color coded on all screens)
-Average Heart Rate (color coded on 2nd and 3rd)
-Max Heart Rate
-Calories
-Instantaneous Calorie Sum (hr) Weight adjusted
-Adjusted Calories (avghr) Weight adjusted
-Energy Expenditure
-Temperature and Tempe, Body Temperature difference, Watch – Tempe Temperature difference
As part of my commitment to giving you the best experience possible, I have updated the F3b Privacy Policy with changes that took effect on January 05, 2023.
This update January 27, 2023 includes changes to the:
There is a new Garmin bug within the Venu2 family, FR55 and FR955 that is affecting battery drain. The Garmin issues have been acknowledged and there are bug ticket numbers assigned. The Garmin bug tickets can be viewed in the https:\\forums.garmin.com.
F3b has made several workarounds and improvements to each app to further reduce battery drain and there are a few things you can to reduce your watch battery drain.
A pending updates will cause extreme battery drains.
I recommend, using Garmin Express for installing All CIQ apps or Garmin Software updates.
Restart the watch after any CIQ app install or Garmin Software update.
Set the SaO2 sensor to “Manual Check” or “On Demand”. The default is ‘Always’ or ‘All Day’.
Use a less intensive widgets and watch face. These types of Garmin Apps typically use Garmin Background service and is continually running in the background and will increase battery drain.
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