How old is the Garmin Forerunner 620?

At the end of 2013 the Forerunner 220 and 620 were introduced, with color screens, Bluetooth Low energy (BTLE; allowing connections to some smartphones), and, for the 620 only, a touchscreen, Wi-Fi (allowing automatic activity download) and enhanced “running dynamics” given by an updated Heart rate monitor.

Can a Garmin Forerunner 620 be used for cycling?

The previous Forerunner 610 also supported cycling, and would pair with Garmin’s ANT+ speed and cadence sensor, but the 620 didn’t have a cycling mode. A recent firmware update has resolved that issue now, though. So if you cycle as well as run, the Forerunner 620 could be a great multi-sport companion.

Can I use Garmin Forerunner 620 for swimming?

The Garmin FR620 is fully waterproofed to 50 meters (150ft). And, unlike most past Garmin running specific watches (usually minimal IPX7 waterproofing), the FR620 is more than fine on your wrist while swimming (though it won’t capture any metrics).

Does Garmin 620 have Bluetooth?

If you have an iPhone or an Android smartphone, you may connect it with your Forerunner 620 using Bluetooth. Use this feature to share your position and workout data with your friends in real-time (live tracking).

Does Garmin 620 have heart rate monitor?

With Forerunner 620, you don’t have to guess how much recovery time you need between workouts. It knows your physiology based on your heart rate data, so it factors this against your last workout and then shows how much time before you are fully recovered and ready for your next hard running workout.

Can you pair a Garmin speed sensor to a Garmin watch?

When you pair the speed sensor with the Garmin Connect™ app, you can record and upload cycling activities that include speed and distance data without using another Garmin® device.

Does the Garmin 620 track heart rate?

When used with a heart rate monitor, the 620 crunches data, including your running speed, beats per minute and heart rate variability to estimate your VO2 max. The number itself indicates the maximum volume of oxygen you can consume per minute, per kilogram of body weight at your max performance.

How do I connect my Garmin 620 to WIFI?

Go to www.garminconnect.com/start, and download the Garmin Express™ application. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi® with Garmin Express. TIP: You can register your device at this time. Your device attempts to upload your saved activity to your Garmin Connect™ account following each activity.

How do I turn on Bluetooth on my Garmin 620?

(10 m) of your Forerunner®. > Settings > Wireless > Bluetooth > Pair Mobile Device. Open the Garmin Connect Mobile application, and follow the on-screen instructions to connect a device.