Is Virtual Run or Bluetooth HR Broadcast coming to the Fenix 5?

Former Member over 5 years ago

Is Virtual Run or Bluetooth HR Broadcast coming to the Fenix 5 after the Fenix 6 has it? This would be a really key update for all of us using Zwift or Sufferfest.

0 Esteve over 5 years ago

I don't think so... Garmin seems to be adding only bugfixes on Fenix5 updates, and leave new features only for newer devices.

It's a shame to force people to upgrade the device to get new software features...

0 ajwms2222 over 5 years ago

I don't understand. Is this something different than what these features are that the watch already has?

broadcast HR
https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/fenix5/EN-US/GUID-57A88A77-3813-4E79-9DB1-FC95B06F01BA.html

virtual Partner
https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/fenix5/EN-US/GUID-80AA39BE-7DDD-4CEE-B7DA-7F679286EA1A.html

0 0sea over 5 years ago in reply to ajwms2222

Different. Current broadcasting from F5 is only ANT+, not Bluetooth. If using Zwift with an AppleTV for example, only way to get HR is from a bluetooth signal.