WatchApp: Activity Recorder

https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/be468042-047e-4181-ae6f-e82a3f50b04e

A simple application that allows users to record activities like the built-in apps, but with more choices of activity type and sub-type. Activities that are uploaded to Garmin Connect have the specified activity type, so you don't have to go back and edit them after the fact. Supports three user-selectable data fields on a single page; Timer, Lap Time, Heart Rate, Average Heart Rate, Calories, Time of Day, Distance, Pace, Avg, Pace, Speed, Avg, Speed, Cadence, Avg. Cadence, Elevation, Ascent, Descent, Laps, Temperature fields are available. Allows users to enable/disable sensors and GPS for each activity type/sub-type.

*Note*: You have to enable sensors and GPS in the app if you want to record the data that they provide. i.e., if you want to go on a trail run and record your track, you have to select the activity type Run/Trail Running, and then enable GPS on the options page. All sensors default to off for all activity types. You must enable them explicitly.

*Note*: The list of activity sub-types is limited due to a ConnectIQ bug that affects most devices. The most requested activity sub-type is Strength Training, and unfortunately that one is affected by this bug. I will update the app as fixes are deployed with device firmware updates.

If you have a problem or question, post it in the forums thread (https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?239790) so I can respond.

Revision History:

0.9.6
* Added auto-save prompt 3 seconds after recording is stopped, much like you'd experience with the built-in activity applications.
* Added support for additional data fields, reorganized the data field selection to match up with the 920xt apps.

0.9.5
* Initial Revision
* Supports 920XT w/ 3.20 firmware and VivoActive w/ 2.70 firmware. Please post if you have success with earlier firmware versions.

Former Member over 10 years ago

I added support for a few more data fields, including temperature. Unfortunately, I don't have a Tempe to test with, so I have no idea if it works. If someone out there has a temperature sensor, I would greatly appreciate it if you could tell me if it works or not.

Travis

Updating the app now and will test with the Tempe for you. Just waiting on the syncing then I will head out and grab my Tempe from my car.

Former Member over 10 years ago

Updating the app now and will test with the Tempe for you. Just waiting on the syncing then I will head out and grab my Tempe from my car.

Cancel that... Opened that app and it crashed my Vivoactive when I went to add data fields. Happened two times in a row :(

travis.vitek over 10 years ago

The change I made wasn't sufficiently tested. I've fixed it, please download version 0.9.7 or later.

Note: I have noticed that I'm sometimes not seeing my settings saved. I'm not sure what is going on here, but I suspect there is a bug. I'll be investigating tonight.

dugeem.david over 10 years ago

The change I made wasn't sufficiently tested. I've fixed it, please download version 0.9.7 or later.

Note: I have noticed that I'm sometimes not seeing my settings saved. I'm not sure what is going on here, but I suspect there is a bug. I'll be investigating tonight.

Thanks Travis - haven't had any more crashes. Temperature field still isn't working on my VA but I can do without it for now!

Former Member over 10 years ago

Is there any possibility as having AEROBICS or GROUP FIT CLASS added to the activity choices. Love this app btw. thank you!

travis.vitek over 10 years ago

If you want the activity to upload to Garmin Connect with the correct activity type, I believe that I'm currently limited to the options available (documented on this page).

travis.vitek over 10 years ago

Thanks Travis - haven't had any more crashes. Temperature field still isn't working on my VA but I can do without it for now!

Is it safe to assume you enabled the Temperature sensor in the settings for the activity type/subtype that you are testing with?

If it isn't going to work, I feel like I should remove it until I can test it. I don't have a Tempe to test with, so it was a long shot anyway. I'll stop by the local bike shop tomorrow to see if they have one, otherwise I'll get on amazon and order one.

I suspect that if this doesn't work that there is some sort of issue with the device or the sensor, but I'd need one of the Garmin guys to provide some information. I'm interested to know if their fix for the temperature widget relates to the problems that I'm seeing.

mhjerpe over 10 years ago

A F3 version in the pipeline ?

travis.vitek over 10 years ago

I've mentioned before that I'm not sure how useful this app is on the fenix3 since you can create custom activity profiles for most activity types. If you think it would be useful, all I need is someone to test a debug version.

Travis

Former Member over 10 years ago

If you want the activity to upload to Garmin Connect with the correct activity type, I believe that I'm currently limited to the options available (documented on this page).

Thank you so much for your reply. Guess i could call it Cardio Training (or whichever was the last one). Thanks, i just can't believe GARMIN wouldn't have an activity called AEROBICS haha. Many who buy the vivoactive are Group Fitness people :)