Forerunner 570 - Recent Threads

incorrect Acute Load

David — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:16:15 GMT

Hello!
I'm not sure what was written about it on the forum. Therefore, I decided not to remain silent and describe the problem that many people and I.
Several running sessions were recorded not on the day of the end of the workout, but a week earlier. For example, the training session that I ran on 07/09/2026, and she signed up on 30.06.2026 (59:03.8 / 8.15km). Unfortunately, if you correct the date and time of the workout to the actual values, it will not affect the Acute Load and other data in any way.

Because of this, the Acute Load is calculated incorrectly.

The Acute Load dropped to zero, although the workouts were recorded in hours.
And Garmin Connect has completely different values:

I really hope that this problem will be fixed, even if it is not critical for many, but I would like to see fairly accurate data in the reports.

Treadmill calibration 17.33

7927988 — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:43:49 GMT

Garmin Forerunner 570 – Treadmill calibration seems permanently corrupted after one bad calibration

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for help because I’m completely out of ideas.

I have a Garmin Forerunner 570 running software version 17.33.

Everything started after I accidentally entered the wrong treadmill distance when calibrating a treadmill run. Since then, my treadmill pace has been completely wrong, and I haven’t been able to fix it despite trying everything I can think of.

Symptoms

In Treadmill Run mode, the watch immediately shows an incorrect pace from the very beginning of the workout.
For example, when the treadmill is set to 6:20 min/km, the watch reports around 4:40–4:50 min/km.
The error appears within the first few seconds, before any meaningful distance has been covered.

What I’ve already tried

Calibrated and saved the correct treadmill distance after multiple runs.
Deleted the original workout that caused the issue (both from the watch and Garmin Connect).
Reset the Treadmill Run activity settings.
Completed several 30–60 minute outdoor GPS runs with perfectly accurate pace and distance.
I wear the watch normally, snug on my wrist, with natural arm swing.
I do not hold the treadmill handrails.
I do not use any external sensors (no Stryd, no foot pod, no HRM pace source).

Very important observation

If I start a Treadmill Walk activity and then run instead of walk, the displayed pace is actually correct.

The problem only exists in the Treadmill Run activity profile.

Garmin Support

I contacted Garmin support, but they only suggested performing a full factory reset of the watch. Before doing that, I’d like to know whether anyone has experienced the same issue.

My questions

Has anyone seen this exact behavior before?
Is there any way to reset only the treadmill calibration data without factory resetting the entire watch?
Is this a known bug in software version 17.33?
Did a factory reset actually fix the issue for anyone?

Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Pool swim distance freezes and catches up several lengths later – Software 17.33

9734181 — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:55:48 GMT

Hi,

I have been experiencing an issue with my Forerunner 570 during pool swimming activities while running software version 17.33.

During the swim, the displayed distance sometimes becomes stuck at a certain value, even though I continue swimming and completing additional lengths. Several lengths later, the distance suddenly catches up to what appears to be the correct total. After that, it may freeze again and repeat the same behaviour.

For example, in a 25-metre pool, the watch may get stuck at 175 metres and remain there for several lengths. It then suddenly jumps to around 450 metres, which appears to be close to the actual distance completed.

I have already performed a factory reset. This improved the issue slightly, but it still occurs during pool swim workouts.

Has anyone else experienced this issue on version 17.33? Is Garmin aware of it?

Thanks.

How to make Garmin Run Coach match my schedule?

6540963 — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:10:11 GMT

I am different from the group of people who work for five days and rest for two days.

My schedule is as follows: on the first day, I need to work from 8am to 8pm; The next day is free during the day, and work lasts from 8 pm to 8 am on the third day, after which additional sleep is needed; The fourth day is free all over the sky. This cycle is repeated every 4 days.

At present, I am running in the morning on the second day and at night on the third day. If I run at night on the the fourth day, I will lose sleep, which will affect my work on the next day.

Garmin Run Coach requires at least 5 days of training per week, which has caused me to have many schedules that I cannot complete.

Since using the 570, I have been training according to daily suggestion, but I truly want to improve my pace. Although its schedule is also dynamically adjusted, but daily suggestion cannot set a goal. Similarly, suggestion need to set training days, and I hope Garmin can provide a periodic option for people like me.

"Wake of Gesture" not sensitive enough

JRKingOfBeer — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:35:48 GMT

Twisting my wrist to wake up the watch face of my FR570 isn't effective unless I really shake my hand.

Is there a way to make this function more sensitive ?

I've had a look at the manual but don't see anything on the subject.

Thanks.

Watch faces query

JRKingOfBeer — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:53:33 GMT

Hello, I upgraded yesterday from an aging 255 to a 570.

I'm trying to find a watch face that I like on the Connect IQ app, and find that some of them have a disclaimer "Run in the background when it is not active (potentially affecting battery life)".

Can someone explain what I can expect the watch face to do in these cases ?

From my perspective I don't think there is anything that I would want my watch face to do when I'm not using the watch so I'd be inclined not do download any of these watch faces as a precaution, but...

Thanks.

Feature Request: Allow "Distance" or "Meters/Kilometers" unit input for Rowing and Cardio exercises within Strength/Cardio Workout Sets

9776351 — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:49:18 GMT

Hi Garmin Team,

I am a regular user of Garmin Connect and I frequently track CrossFit, HIIT, and functional fitness workouts (e.g., Metcons). Many of these workouts combine traditional strength movements with endurance intervals, such as a "7 rounds of 11 Back Squats and 1km Row" workout.

Currently, when log or edit individual sets under the "Exercises" table (in a Strength, Cardio, or HIIT activity), the system only allows entering "Time", "Rest", "Reps", and "Weight".

When I add the "Rowing Machine" or "SkiErg" exercise to the list of sets, it makes no sense to track it via "Reps" (strokes) or "Weight". I need to track the exact Distance (in meters or kilometers) for that specific interval within the workout structure.

Requested Solution:
Please update the Garmin Connect web and mobile apps to dynamically change the input fields based on the exercise type selected in the set. If a user selects a distance-based cardio exercise (like Rowing Machine, Running, SkiErg, or Elliptical) inside the exercise list, please replace the "Reps/Weight" fields with a "Distance" (m/km) field for that specific set.

Using workarounds like typing "1000 Reps" to represent 1000 meters completely ruins personal records (PRs) and training statistics.

Thank you for considering this improvement for functional fitness athletes!

Forerunner 570 boot loop

9835428 — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:12:50 GMT

Came home to find my Forerunnee 570 on a bootloop.

I can shut it off, but not able to hard reset it or connect it to a laptop as some of the other solutions i found suggests.

Need some help.

precisão de corrida indoor

7403290 — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:43:59 GMT

Olá Suporte Garmin,

Estou com um problema sério na precisão de corrida indoor no meu Forerunner 570 após a última atualização.

Corro 6 dias por semana, sendo 5 na esteira. Antes, o ritmo e distância eram razoavelmente precisos e melhoravam com calibração. Agora, mesmo calibrando sempre, está muito impreciso.

O ritmo mostrado está inconsistente. Hoje, correndo a 630min/km, o relógio mostrava 3:53 min/km.

Já tentei redefinir e recalibrar várias vezes, mas o problema continua.

Pool Swim Lap Breakdown

5656846 — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:08:37 GMT

I upgraded from an Instinct to a Forerunner 570 last year (then got injured hence the delay asking this) when I bought it the old instinct did 100m lap breakdown on open water but not pool swim. I asked the shop assistant if the 570 did the lap counting in the pool and he assured me it did but I have not been successful in achieving that have you and can you help me? The product support has been less than helpful sadly. My laps seems to completely random if at all. I swim c1600m each time I go and it would be nice to see the breakdown in my pace over the exercise. If anyone can help I would be very grateful, thank you, Jim

Setting alarm pace slow and fast

9605260 — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:51:40 GMT

Hi people,

I had a Forerunner 245 where i can set pace slow/fast alarms with an interval of 15 seconds, now I change for a 570 and I can't do it.

For example:

I want to set fast pace at 4:30 and slow pace at 4:45, but if I set fast to 4:30, when I try to set slow to 4:45, it automaticaly changes the slow pace for 4:15. Always with a 30 seconds diference.

Anyone with this problem?

Thanks for your help

Let seconds display for 30+ seconds

9720533 — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:32:56 GMT

I am an EMT and I need to take vital signs (which involves timing for 30 seconds to a minute). I’ve installed various watch faces, turned on always on display, and put timeout to max (15 seconds). Whatever I try, the seconds pause or go away, and I’m not able to continue timing. Is there any way to fix this, or do I need to buy a watch like a Casio that always has seconds?

Forerunner 570 won't charge after recent update / Anyone else having this issue?

9776351 — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:39:24 GMT

Hi everyone,

Since the latest update, my Forerunner 570 won't charge at all. I've already tried turning it off and on, as well as performing a hard reset, but nothing seems to help.

Is anyone else experiencing a similar issue? Any advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

Track Running auto-detection issue since update 17.33 (200m track)

emapas — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:08:03 GMT

I've noticed that after updating to software version 17.33, auto-track detection corrects the GPS track incorrectly (just to clarify, this is a 200-meter track and I was using the normal "run" function).

This is the track recorded with the previous version 16.37:

And this is the track recorded with the latest 17.33 update:

Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a way to fix it by disabling auto-track detection somewhere, or do I just have to wait for a future software update?

Pace and Running Dynamics Freezing

Greg Oliveira — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:27:43 GMT

Hi everyone.

I already have a ticket open with Garmin Support.

However, I’d like to know whether other Forerunner 570 users have experienced issues with pace data or other running dynamics during workouts. I’ve been using my watch for less than six months, and it is running the latest software version.

This issue occurred once last week and then again yesterday. Between those two incidents, I completed two running activities without any problems.

When the issue occurs, the current pace field freezes and displays 0:00/km. At the same time, power data stops being recorded. However, average pace and lap average pace continue to update normally throughout the activity.

Has anyone else experienced something similar or found a possible cause?

Swim Auto Scroll Missing?

dluceohio — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:57:46 GMT

I just purchased the 570. The Run and Bike activities have an auto scroll function. I cannot locate the auto scroll in the Swim settings. Because of this, the data screen cycle / scroll as I swim. It would be awesome if I can just keep the watch on my distance screen.

New OS?

Anthony — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:08:05 GMT

Hi, I have a 255 Music that I'm very happy with, and its battery life is still excellent. I like the MIP display because it's highly visible even in sunlight and because it's always on.

Garmin has decided not to continue with this type of display and to make all new watches with AMOLED, which is certainly nicer—there's no comparison—but it forces you to always turn everything off to get decent battery life.

However, I've read on various forums/reddits that the big change from the 570/970 is the completely new operating system. This means that watches released before these will soon be cut off from everything (mine is certainly old, so I understand that, but I'm less comfortable doing it on the 165, 265, or 965, which are more recent).

Can you tell me what this new operating system entails?

Because other than the screen and microphone (which I wouldn't use), I don't see any major differences from my 255...

Multiple Issues Introduced after Software Version 17.33

5798884 — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:25:27 GMT

Hello Garmin Support,

I would like to report several issues that I have experienced on my Garmin Forerunner 570 since updating to software version 17.33. Prior to version 17.33, I did not encounter any of these problems.

1. Strength Training activity cannot be stopped after long sessions

During longer strength training workouts, the Start/Stop button sometimes stops responding. As a result, it is no longer possible to end the activity normally. The only workaround I have found is to start a rest period and wait for some time, after which the activity can eventually be stopped again.

2. Daily Suggested Workout not always displayed

When starting a running activity, the Daily Suggested Workout is sometimes not shown, even though it would normally be available.

3. Training Status – Load Focus appears incorrect

The Load Focus metrics do not seem to reflect my actual training. Despite completing many anaerobic running workouts, the watch still reports an anaerobic shortage. This makes me question whether the anaerobic load is being calculated correctly.

4. Focus Modes cannot be activated for non-Garmin activity apps

It appears that Focus Modes can only be used with Garmin activities. I am unable to activate or use Focus Modes with activities from third-party apps. I am not sure whether this is an intended limitation or a bug.

5. Sleep/Night display sometimes does not show battery percentage

The Sleep/Night display occasionally fails to show the battery status. At times, the battery percentage is simply missing from the screen.

All of these issues started after installing software version 17.33. Before this update, the watch operated normally and I did not experience any of the problems listed above.

Could you please investigate these issues and let me know whether they are known bugs or if additional diagnostic information would be helpful?

Kind regards,

Paul

Worsening fluidity after update 17.33. Anyone else?

Rafael Pr. — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:37:14 GMT

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Hi everyone
Anyone else suffering with this turtle watch?

Yes, because the main menus don't flow naturally, they freeze... they stutter
And it got worse with 17.33!!

So Garmin??? When will this watch work normally?

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> Low touchscreen sensitivity in some of the main menus (sometimes only responds on the second or third touch);

> Failure or slowness in touch response (or ZERO response) on the first touch on the screen:

> The system continues to show slowness and poor fluidity with small freezes in some of the main menus, see below:

* Main screen (drag your finger upwards for example); already shows slowness
* Menu: history of the last 7 days;* Menu this week: history of the last runs (requires data loading, becomes slow); * Previous activities screen; activity selection screen (sports)
* Menu: Disposition
* Menu: Health (body battery)
* Menu: Garmin Coach

Top right button (sports selection)
* Extremely slow; touch response is poor; stutters when scrolling up and down the menu; stutters after clicking on a function;

vibration doesn't stop

UlfS — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:49:43 GMT

During Training Forerunner 570 vibrates for a message and won't stop until another message with vibration occurs. This occurs occasionally only, maybe once a month. Does anybody else have this experience? According to the forum the forerunner 970 seems to have the same problem.

[BUG] Swimming summary glance did not show correct HR graph with HRM 600.

DPSK — Sun, 31 May 2026 11:51:57 GMT

After saved swimming > Download HR data , the summary activity did not show the correct HR graph. I think the graph is base on HR from the watch.

HR average and max values are correct.

I have the photo. Not sure why I'm not able to upload from phone.

Elevation error during activities

7934489 — Sat, 30 May 2026 14:13:20 GMT

Hi,

Since few weeks, I'm getting inaccurate elevation gain readings for my activities. It's really annoying—I have to correct them through the Garmin Connect website and use the DEM data if I want consistent results. I contacted support, but they didn't do anything. Has anyone else had this issue?

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Broken - Training readiness - Acute Load & Recovery Time

chris_in_cal — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:02:04 GMT

Hello,

I used a FR265 for an 18 week half marathon training block. Training readiness always made sense with: sleep, load, stress, etc.

Last week recovery time and acute load do not make sense or match my experience. My readiness score has pegged at "!"

After a race in April, I had a slight injury that I was recuperating from, and I upgraded to this FR 570. Over the course of a couple of week the new FR570 eventually gave me a Readiness Score of 45. It creeped up to the 70s for a few days, Then the 50s for a few days. Then the 30s for a few days. I started some light running and it fluctuated between the 60s and the 30s for a week or so, Then about a week ago it plunged to "1" and for the last five days it has been stuck at "1".

The numbers it is gathering are broken somehow. I've been doing light recovery exercise, I had some time off of work and napped a bit more than usual. No stress no strain and it is pegged at "1"

Last night it reports:

Sleep 77
Recovery time 54 hrs
HRV unbalanced
Acute load 731 (very high)
Recent sleep fair
Recent stress low
What can mess with Acute Load and Recovery time?

I've been taking it easy and working out gently for most of the last several days

Forerunner 570 Series Software Version 17.33 - Live

Garmin-Dan — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:37:04 GMT

Software version 17.33 is now available for Forerunner 570 Series.

You may manually download this software update once available by following the path below:

Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates

Change Log:

Adds support for Approach CT1 club sensors.
Adds support for a silent mode that can be quickly accessed via the control loop or a button shortcut.
Allows access to the keyboard layout menu via a swipe up from the bottom of the page.
Improves responsiveness when starting the timer.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when recording an activity.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when viewing the evening report.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when adding apps via Garmin Connect Mobile.
Fixes an issue that could result in a failure when uploading an activity file to Garmin Connect.
Fixes an issue that could cause an upcoming race event not to show on the device.
Fixes an issue with syncing strength personal records with Garmin Connect.
Fixes an issue that could cause the tones for the rest timer countdown during strength workouts to sound out of rhythm.
Fixes an issue that could cause pool swim workouts to progress through active steps without interaction.
Fixes send off time not vibrating during swim workouts.
Prevents automatic track detection during trail run activities.
Fixes a possible issue where the back and down key would not work for indoor climb and bouldering activities.
Fixes an issue that could result in devices with many saved activity files to appear unresponsive at times.
Fixes watch face sunset/sunrise data fields not updating.
Fixes an issue that could result in not being able to accept an incoming call on the watch.
Fixes an issue that could cause excessive battery drain after using the phone assistant or accepting a phone call on the watch.
Fixes being able to access voice command, music, and voice notes apps during an active call.
Fixes an issue where the gear tracking progress bar shown after an activity does not include the just-completed activity.
Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when using WhatsApp on an iPhone.
Fixes battery estimates when switching power modes for activities.
Fixes weather app not updating when you enter the app.
Fixes other minor bugs.
Updates translations.

Garmin Forerunner 570 iPhone Notification Issues (Calls/Texts/App Alerts Not Working Reliably)

3409068 — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:17:22 GMT

Hi everyone,

I wanted to post about some notification issues I’ve been having with my Garmin Forerunner 570 when paired with an Apple iPhone to see if others are experiencing the same thing.

Issues I’m seeing

Notifications sometimes stop appearing completely
Delayed alerts for texts and apps
Incoming call notifications are inconsistent
Some app notifications appear, others never arrive
Notifications may work after reconnecting Bluetooth, then fail again later
Occasionally the watch shows “Phone disconnected” even when the iPhone is nearby

Things I already tried

Rebooting both the watch and iPhone
Removing and re-pairing the watch
Reinstalling the Garmin Connect app
Checking iPhone notification permissions
Disabling/re-enabling Bluetooth
Making sure Background App Refresh is enabled
Updating both iPhone iOS and Garmin firmware
Reset configurations in both

My setup

Device: Garmin Forerunner 570
Phone: iPhone 17 Pro
Garmin Connect version: Last version
iOS version: Last version

I’m mainly posting to find out:

Are other iPhone users seeing the same notification reliability issues?
Did anyone find a stable fix?
Is this related to a recent firmware or iOS update?

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!