[BUG] Wrist optical HR will not switch off even if disabled in the settings (running 11.28).

I have a Garmin MARQ Adventurer (Gen 2) running 11.28 and the optical wrist HR will not switch off even if disabled in the settings (or if an external HR is connected - this is how I found the problem). With the OHR off in the settings the watch will stop showing HR on the display but the optical sensor green light will continue to be active.

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Garmin - Chris 3 months ago +2 verified

Updated May 28th, 2023:

The issue has been resolved with Beta software v13.22. If you are interested in resolving the issue now, you can join our Beta Software program. Otherwise, the Q2 2023 official…
Garmin - Chris 2 months ago in reply to Kvu +2

Kvu said:
Why do you keep giving this recommendation, but just do not check that there is a problem in the software?

Good question. I will be happy to explain why.

The MARQ (Gen 2) watches have already…
Garmin - Chris 2 months ago in reply to Nevzat O. +2

Nevzat O. said:
is this a software issue

Yes. We were able to replicate the issue on our end. It is happening across all MARQ (Gen 2) watches. What is unknown is how long the OHR lights are flashing or…

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+1 Garmin - Chris 3 months ago

Updated May 28th, 2023:

The issue has been resolved with Beta software v13.22. If you are interested in resolving the issue now, you can join our Beta Software program. Otherwise, the Q2 2023 official update will be released to the MARQ 2 series very soon.

Original Post:

If your OHR sensor green LED lights are either frozen "On" or "Flashing", despite disabling the feature in your watch's Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate menu, it is an off wrist detection software related issue.

0 AlbertLoidl 3 months ago in reply to Garmin - Chris

Same with me, but i thought its because of Garmin pay.

Albert

0 Freezer 3 months ago in reply to Garmin - Chris

Thank you Chris!

The (multiple) hard reset and toggling on/off for the sensor did not resolve the issue. Before I try with the "System Reset", is there a way to force reinstall the firmware as I am reluctant to go through all of the watch set-up procedure again :(

0 Freezer 3 months ago in reply to AlbertLoidl

I don't believe it's Garmin Pay. I have it set up on Tactix 7 and the HR sensor switches off (with external HR monitor connected during activity or if I toggle the switch in the settings or use the jacket mode ...).

0 Garmin - Chris 3 months ago in reply to Freezer

I am sorry your issue continues. If my memory is still up to par, my past interactions with OHR LED lights stuck on for an outdoor watch, the issue usually resolves with the steps you have tried. There have been instances where the watch had to be warranty replaced and it was a failure of the hardware causing the lights to be stuck on all the time.

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0 Kvu 2 months ago

I have a similar situation, when the sensor is off, the pulse does not show, but the sensor continues to flash.

How did you end up solving the problem?

It seems to me or is it still a problem in the software?

Garmin - Chris

0 Freezer 2 months ago in reply to Kvu

Hi Kvu!

Still waiting for the resolution from the Product Support in my region. Apparently the (new) replacement they had in stock is exhibiting the same inability for the OHR sensor to be switched off. Will report back when I'll get an answer.

Can some of the other MARQ (Gen 2) owners please try to switch the OHR off in the settings and check if the sensor light goes off or continues to flash regardless of the toggle in the settings. Thanks!

0 Kvu 2 months ago in reply to Freezer

Thanks, obviously this is a software problem, just not many paid attention.

0 Guraygu 2 months ago

I have this exact same issue with the same watch. I am about to try the hard reset to see if that fixes it.

0 Guraygu 2 months ago in reply to Garmin - Chris

I have this same issue and a hard reset did not fix this problem. You probably aren't receiving reports because not many users would have any reason to take notice of this.