Advanced metrics (which includes Training Load) will only True Up if BOTH devices support those metrics. Only a limited range of Edge devices support the full range of Firstbeat metrics. I think only the Edge 1030 qualifies at this stage, although new devices going forward may include these metrics as well.
Whilst I use both devices regularly, for indoor and outdoor activities, with the ‘Physio Trueups’ activated on both the Fenix and Edge, my Garmin Connect profile has very different ‘training status’ and 7-day load’ measurements. In fact, in some cases, I can be ‘productive’ and/or ‘over reaching’ on one device and ‘de-training’ on the other, at the same time.
Garmin claims that this interface between the Fenix 5 and Edge 830 is not possible. I find it hard to believe that a technology company, like Garmin, is unable to make this software upgrade especially when this challenge has been posted and reviewed for the past 3-years. Additionally, I refuse to implement Garmin’s suggestion of upgrading my Fenix 5 to a Fenix 6 when my current watch is operating normally and it considered fit for purpose. This could also be construed and profiteering, or chasing the money, vs acknowledging and improving the customer experience.
Isn’t the reason why we buy multiple devices from the same provider is to have this synchronization under one user profile, across numerous activities?
This is very frustrating … GARMIN ITS TIME FOR AN UPGRADE, on your end.
