Creation of pay per use FIRSTBEAT metrics on F5X PLUS?

In the case of GP and Music, HW is involved.  NFC for GP and lots more memory for Music.

I think there's a point where they'll start to shift less units if they push the cost too high.  If the Fenix 6 is really that costly I think I would "downgrade" my experience to the 945/955.  All these market pricing  things need balance I guess.

I do like the Garmin ecosystem so it would be a shame if they continue to increase costs in this way.  I've considered moving to Suunto a few times but never done it...only way I would go would eventually be cost driven.

I'm fully aware that this is hardware in my 945.  My reply was I would like to see something like this not only for the Firstbeat metrics, but other features also. My example was I purchase the watch at a set price, but I have an option to activate additional features the watch is capable of at a later time for an additional fee if I choose. The 645 and 645M have a $100 difference. Let's just stick with that $100 figure for discussion purposes. Garmin is going to make a profit, so let's say the music hardware cost them $75 per watch.  Sell me that 945 $25 cheaper than I currently paid.  If I want the music I can activate it for $25.  Garmin still gets their $100 for using the music feature, or I can save $25 for not activating something I won't use and the hardware cost for Garmin is covered. 

We should ask firstbeat if its possible?

Maybe its not a good business model for them.

Maybe some programmers can make an app. I know the HRV app is pretty good ( its not Firstbeat) , maybe the programmer could make a body ressource widget ? I would buy it.

I too would pay a subscription to unlock features on older model hardware. Garmin could price this so the development/licensing was covered and add a small addition to account for fewer new watch sales. It's also quite environmentally ethical as well.

Each widget and app bundled with the "firmware" is a Connect IQ app. The very same that you and I could write and distribute within the store. The infra already exists.