Venu 3 - No smart alarm feature

Hey Garmin team, just got the Venu 3, but there is no smart alarm feature.

I was expecting this to be the top altheletic and fitness watch and would have that feature.

Is that going to be added in the near future.That was a primary reason I bought this. I want a good sleep watch so it would wake me up at the proper time.
Please let me know if this is in development or explain why it was decided ot to be added.

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2271429 8 months ago +1

7287465 said:
the top altheletic and fitness watch

That is not the case for the Venu 3. In the Garmin models, that would be the Forerunner 965, Fenix 8, or Marque 2 watches. The Venu 3 is a great watch…
Gregory 8 months ago +1

afaik, neither of Garmin models has a smart alarm and never had. Moreover, mostly none of other smart/sport watches offer this feature.

I will be very surprised if Garmin will implement this feature.

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3528425 4 months ago +1

I have this feature with my one hundred and twenty dollar fitbit. I have to say it's pretty ridiculous that a quality piece of tech like this wouldn't have such a simple function.

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0 6971363 10 days ago in reply to Scott

There is literally no technical constraint preventing Venu3 from offering a functionality that is already available in lower/older configurations. Furthermore, if the goal is to persuade the current Venu 3 user base to transition to the new model, adopting this approach is a risky marketing strategy, with obvious reputational damage and minimal benefits. As the two models essentially replicate the same bunch of sensors and software, those willing to transition for this function only will shop somewhere else.

0 Scott 10 days ago in reply to 6971363

I'm not here to dispute your assertions, defend Garmin's decisions, or speculate on their direction. I'm simply presenting the facts. The feature you asked about is on the Venu 4. The sensors are the same, but the software is different and features are expanded.