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Epix 2 appears to have a rotating crown Button

Hi all,

New to the forum and just received my Epix 2 that I upgraded from a 6s Pro.

I haven't seen this posted or mentioned anywhere else, however I have just noticed that the top right button (Red button) actually rotates.

It currently has no function but fingers crossed it is actually usable with a future firmware update.

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+1 Mel_ODQA over 3 years ago

Hi,

It is expected that the top right button will rotate in the button housing. However, it does not serve any purpose in software.

Thanks,
Mel
Garmin Outdoor Quality Team

0 Lee over 3 years ago in reply to Mel_ODQA

Thank you Mel for the reply and clarity.

0 C.sco over 3 years ago

Does it feel "clicky" when you rotate it?

0 Lee over 3 years ago in reply to C.sco

Just checked again and to be honest it doesn't and just rotates.

So wishful thinking on my part.

0 Random24913 over 3 years ago

With the grippy texture of that button, I really think they were considering it. Maybe the lawyers took a look at Apple's patents and said no. ;)

0 AshFellows over 3 years ago

Yes mine rotates too and it also seams slightly loose and moves side to side unlike the other 4 black buttons, is this normal?

0 C.sco over 3 years ago in reply to AshFellows

Ya it's normal. Nobody knows the reason why that button is designed so differently, but it seems to be intentional on Garmin's part, and it's universally like that on every Fenix 7 / epix

0 jaamgans over 3 years ago in reply to C.sco

I suspect it may be for future AFIB/ECG, based on the V2 testing that has been done. Whether the Epix/F7 will ever get it is another story, but wouldn't surprise me if it is already built into the hardware.

0 Gordon C over 1 year ago

You can use the rotating crown button to scroll through widgets, notifications, and activity tracking screens

0 gaijin over 1 year ago in reply to Gordon C

Gordon C said:
You can use the rotating crown button to scroll through widgets, notifications, and activity tracking screens

No. That is not possible.