Hi everyone,
I am a regular cyclist using the Garmin Edge 1050. Recently, my riding habits have changed; I prefer to leave my smartphone at home to ride light and instead wear my Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (LTE model) for connectivity and emergencies.
However, I am facing a significant inconvenience. Since the Garmin Connect app is currently only available for Android/iOS smartphones, I cannot sync my Edge 1050 data or manage connectivity features until I return home to my phone.
With the growing popularity of high-performance Wear OS devices with LTE capabilities, I believe there is a strong need for a standalone Garmin Connect app for Wear OS.
If we had a Wear OS version of the app, users like me could:
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Sync ride data from the Edge device directly to the cloud via the watch's LTE connection.
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Receive phone-free notifications and utilize LiveTrack through the watch's data plan.
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Bridge the gap between Garmin's cycling ecosystem and the convenience of modern smartwatches.
I hope the development team considers expanding the Garmin Connect ecosystem to Wear OS to support those of us who want a truly "phone-free" cycling experience.
Is anyone else in the community looking for this feature?