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- Easy-to-use running watch monitors heart rate (this is not a medical device) at the wrist and uses GPS to track how far, how fast and where you’ve run
- Battery life: up to 2 weeks in smartwatch mode; up to 20 hours in GPS mode
- Take the guesswork out of training with suggested workouts of varying intensities based on your training history, fitness level and recovery time
- Plan your race day strategy with the PacePro™ feature (not compatible with on-device courses), which offers GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance
- Run your best with helpful training tools, including race time predictions and finish time estimates
- Track all the ways you move with built-in activity profiles for running, cycling, track run, virtual run, pool swim, Pilates, HIIT, breathwork and more Tune in to your body with advanced wellness features, such as intensity minutes, fitness age, all-day respiration and more Customize your watch with free watch faces, data fields, apps and widgets from the Connect IQ™ Store (requires Garmin Connect™ app and Connect IQ™ app loaded on a compatible smartphone)
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Q: Can this device monitor sleep?
A: Hi Jessie, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch. While you are sleeping, the watch automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect™ account. Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep stages, sleep movement, and sleep score. You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account. NOTE: Naps are not added to your sleep statistics. You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts, with the exception of alarms If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 11 months agoTarget expert supportA: Yes, it monitors sleep.
submitted byGarminProductExpert - 11 months agoBrand expert
Q: Does this watch have an alarm feature that vibrates when you pick the time you want to wake up?
A: Hi Momma648, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch. Yes, when the alarm on your phone goes off, your watch will go off as well. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 28 days agoTarget expert support
Q: Can I listen to music without having my phone with me?
A: Hi Britta, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch The Garmin Forerunner 55 doesn't have built-in music storage If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 28 days agoTarget expert support
Q: Can I set up walk-run intervals on this watch?
A: Hi DG, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch. Yes, you can set up run/walk intervals. Below is the manual. https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-3A791586-B59F-4B37-B9C5-5A41F8C6BE0B/EN-US/GUID-B0EB36A9-09AE-43EA-B8BB-53786D81C6E8.html If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 1 month agoTarget expert support
Q: is this a touchscreen?
A: Hi Shah, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch No, the Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch does not have a touchscreen; it has a low-resolution color screen that is navigated using buttons. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 2 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Does this watch also track altitude on runs? Will it track total vertical for alpine skiing?
A: Hi PST, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch. Yes, you can view more detailed information about your activity, including time, distance, elevation, heart rate, calories burned, an overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and customizable reports. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 2 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Does this measure kayaking and hiking
A: Hi Face, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch Yes. The Garmin Forerunner can track kayaking with the Canoeing app or the Universal paddle app. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 3 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Hi can I use apps on the watch like my run keeper and my pandora music app ? Is it android compatible?
A: Hi Curls, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch This watch does not support Pandora. However, it does support Spotify and Amazon Music and you can also upload your own music files to the watch's storage for listening on the go. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMike - 4 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Can you change out the watchband on these Garmin watches??
A: Hi cutemama, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch. The device is compatible with 20 mm wide, standard, quick-release bands. Slide the quick-release pin on the spring bar to remove the band. Insert one side of the spring bar for the new band into the device. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJoe - 5 months agoTarget staff support
Q: Does this watch have to be hooked up to a phone ?
A: Hi Kitty, thanks for reaching out about Garmin Forerunner 55 GPS Running Smartwatch. Yes, you can use the Garmin Forerunner 55 without your phone. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 5 months agoTarget expert support
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