Forerunner 570 - Recent Threads

Forerunner 570 series software upgraded to 18.32 draining battery too fast ~5% hourly ?

2672798 — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:17:56 GMT

Hello, we've two watches Forerunner 570 series after software upgraded to 18.32, (setting the same as previous version) facing battery draining too fast ~4-5% per hour without any activities, thx

Does anyone faces delay with microphone and speaker in 570?

6978587 — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:12:20 GMT

I have the oneplus watch 2 and the Huawei d2 and the quality of the call is unbelievable .. whereas in 570 it has delay like 1 second and they all complain they hear me like I'm inside a cave ...

Touch scrolling

VanjaJ — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:53:25 GMT

Hello to all.

I’d like to know your experience with the usability of the touchscreen on your fr570? I’m somewhat not happy with mine and I find it better on my wife’s vivoactive 6. Because if im not careful with scrolling I end up in a wrong menu quite quickly and I think it shouldn’t be like that!

BC Time - Time Zone Issues

onehandwonder — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:35:24 GMT

I am in BC using a Forerunner 570 47mm and am not seeing the right time. The watch keeps syncing me to PST not PDT and the sunrise/sunset and related functions are an hour off. The time zone map on my watch shows Vancouver as UTC-8. I have the newest software update too.

Any ideas how to resolve this?

I wanted to check the accuracy of my FR570's oximeter so I went buying a hospital grade oximeter - here are the results

JRKingOfBeer — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:16:01 GMT

For reasons I don't want to get into I have discussed with my cardiologist to look deeper into the quality of my sleep. This was involving monitoring my SPO2 level for a couple of nights.

We had a few ways to go about this and we decided that I'd buy my own oximeter. We chose together a model approved for use by the hospital authority where I live, FDA approved, ISO9001 certified etc etc. It's an expensive medical device that I had to buy from a medical supplier (not some garbage from Amazon) and my cardiologist said that he will trust its results.

I then compared the results with that of my FR570 last night, and below are the results. First my watch's results, then my oximeter. The vertical and horizontal scales are the same for ease of comparison.

Draw your own conclusions.

(yes, I wear my watch tight enough)

Run coach workouts are not suggested

8851156 — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:23:47 GMT

I recently completed a race training plan, and started a new run coach fitness plan. The workouts from the new plan are not showing up as the suggested workout on my training days. Additionally when I open the run activity and look at Training>Training Calendar Scheduled Workouts - there are still completed workouts listed from my completed half marathon plan. How can I correct this? I should be seeing the suggested workout from my new plan on training days. And I should not see completed workouts from an old plan in the scheduled workouts menu.

Low heart rate while walking on firmware 19.15 — has anyone else encountered this?

5372016 — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:57:21 GMT

During walking activity, the heart rate reading is sometimes incorrect, showing values between 60–75 bpm. Meanwhile, a second watch—a Forerunner 255—displays 85–100 bpm, which is accurate; this has also been verified using a chest-strap heart rate monitor.

Audio issues with shokz openrun air 2

barcelonarov — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:19:20 GMT

I have some new shokz openrun air 2 and each time i connect them directly to my garmin when i leave to run without my phone, i cannot use its volume up/down button nor the pause/play button because when i do the music cuts out completely and have to disconnect and reconnect the headset again.

I can pause/play music and volume up/down directly from the watch with no issues, but this is not easy to do when running

This did not happen with my previous shokz openrun pro 2 when i had them.

18.32 - Music becomes mute (but keeps draining battery) after running activity saved

9920059 — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:03:56 GMT

this happens after it upgrades to 18.32.

first i start the built-in music via watch speaker.

then i begin the running.

after running, i stop the running activity and music becomes no sound.

In fact, the music is still running in the background for two reasons.

1. the battery life shows it is only a few hours (it must be based on music app consuming), instead of a few days.

2.1. i start the timer app and when i press start, the music sound changes back.

2.2 another way it to enter the music app and stop the music app again so that it does not drain the battery.

So the bug is: when i save the running app, the music sound should not become mute and continue to drain battery.

Pool swimming distance

BenR — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:02:54 GMT

The last few times I've swam my distance has been off. Yesterday I was doing repeat 200s (using auto rest) and a few times my watch would add 25 yards while I was resting and then correct itself but instead of taking away 25 yards it would take away 50 yards.

Also, the auto rest gets wonky after using the drill log.

Anyone else?

[Solved] Forerunner 570 + iPhone: WhatsApp notifications not showing on watch (other apps OK)

4195365 — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:29:57 GMT

Setup: Forerunner 570 (42mm), iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18.7.8.

Symptom: WhatsApp notifications arrived on the iPhone, and every other app’s notifications reached the watch, but WhatsApp’s never did.

Already checked, with no effect: iOS notification settings for WhatsApp (Lock Screen, Notification Center, Banners, Sounds), Scheduled Summary off, no Focus mode, “Share System Notifications” on in Bluetooth settings, reset WhatsApp notification settings. Garmin Connect has no per-app list.

Fix: the per-app setting is on the watch itself: Settings → Connectivity → Phone → Notifications. WhatsApp was disabled there. After enabling it, notifications came through right away.

Hope this saves someone a few hours!

Some activities are not synched since Update 18.32

demosthenes22 — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:26:16 GMT

Dear Support,

Since i updated my Gamin Forerunner 570 to software Version 18.32 i am facing the situation that some activites are not synched to Garmin Connect, although they are available on the watch and can be viewed without problem. I cannot say clearly what is different to activities which are synched. The only obvious attribute is that the unsynched activities are larger (4h hiking) than the others.

I have restarted the device, reinstall the software again and coupled again to my smartphone (android), reconnected the watch to wifi again etc. But no change. The activity doesn appear within the mobile app. I am just guessing that it could be related to the update, as i haven't experienced this kind of big yet and it started after i have updated the watch.

Is there anything i can do? Is this a know issue?

Floor up bug

Osarek — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:37:57 GMT

Since a week or so, my fr 570 is going totaly crazy for coubting the floor up stat.

Like on last friday i have walked 18000 step but not at all the 221 floor up.

Does anyone has experienced that issue?

I tried to restart the watch but didn't change.

As you see its totally flat

Screen does not display time and has limited useability

4550722 — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:59:28 GMT

This morning, my watch stopped showing the time (still has the second loop, other accessory data). Many of the graphics are gone.

It also would not show/run my programmed workout for today. Has anyone else had this problem?

I tried resetting the watch from scratch (with and without using a backup) and it still is non-functional.

How to use Garmin Coach cycling plan without a Power Meter? / Daily workout suggestions for both run and bike

Eberserker — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:20:28 GMT

Hi everyone,

I've recently started outdoor cycling and created a Garmin Coach training plan to improve my fitness.

The plan first asked me to do a Benchmark Drive (Benchmark Ride). However, since I don't have a power meter on my bike, my watch cannot estimate my Cycling VO2 Max, and as a result, the training plan isn't progressing or marking workouts as completed. Is there any workaround or way to use Garmin Coach cycling plans without owning a power meter?

On a side note, I would also like to receive daily workout suggestions that dynamically recommend either a running or cycling workout for the day based on my recovery. What is the best way to set this up?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Strength activity improvement suggestions

8033678 — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:42:53 GMT

I would strongly suggest to change the reps counting mode after set's finish, from touching many times the screen to the right number of reps to be like the weights mode and opening numbers options. Many exercises can't be detected correctly and when the reps are many, we have to touch the screen many times to set the right number of them.

Another very useful change would be to be able to save on watch in advance (and not saving a whole training) all favorite exercises (free and machines from garmin list) and stay saved there forever. Coz in many cases some of the machines (or gym space) are already in use from others or out of order or under maintenance and we have to alternate the training. Furthermore, before start each exercise to choose it from the list and all these things to be in free mode. Don't want to have planned and saved the entire training before going to the gym, just want to decide over there what to do and what order to follow.

Thanks a lot in advance

Lactate threshold adjusted 167 bpm 5:05 /km 410 W

Mahendra Singh — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:40:19 GMT

Lactate threshold adjusted

167 bpm

5:05 / km

410 W

I am new to watch. Please explain

Forerunner 570 HR Broadcast not working with Edge 530 – only BLE found, connected but no HR data

2346162 — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:28:33 GMT

Hi everyone,
I’m having a strange heart rate broadcasting issue between my Forerunner 570 and Edge 530, and I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced the same problem.
My setup:
Forerunner 570
Edge 530
Wrist heart rate works normally on the FR570 itself
Broadcast Heart Rate is enabled on the FR570
The problem is:
When I go to Edge 530 → Sensors → Add Sensor → Heart Rate, the Edge can find the Forerunner 570, but it only seems to find it as a Bluetooth/BLE device.
It does not find an ANT+ heart rate sensor from the FR570.
I can confirm that the ANT+ receiver on my Edge 530 is working normally, because it can find and connect to my ANT+ power meter without any problem.
If I add the FR570 BLE device, the Edge shows it as Connected, but no heart rate data is actually transmitted. The HR data field on the Edge remains blank / “--”.
So the situation is basically:
FR570 wrist HR: working
Edge 530 ANT+: working with other sensors
FR570 BLE connection to Edge 530: connects, but sends no HR data
FR570 ANT+ HR broadcast: cannot be found at all
I have already tried:
Removing the FR570 sensor from the Edge and pairing again
Starting Broadcast Heart Rate before searching on the Edge
Using the normal manual “Broadcast Heart Rate” mode
Starting a Bike Indoor activity on the FR570 with “Broadcast Heart Rate” enabled
Restarting/reconnecting the devices
The result is always the same: only the BLE device appears, and although it says Connected, there is no heart rate data. No ANT+ HR sensor from the FR570 appears.
According to Garmin’s specifications, the Forerunner 570 should support broadcasting wrist heart rate over ANT+, so I would expect the Edge 530 to detect it as an ANT+ HR sensor.
Has anyone with a Forerunner 570 seen the same issue?
In particular:
Can your Edge detect the FR570 as an ANT+ heart rate sensor?
Does the BLE connection work and actually transmit HR data?
Could this be a firmware issue with the FR570’s HR Broadcast service?
I’d especially appreciate feedback from anyone using an FR570 with an older Edge such as the 530/830.
Thanks!

Forerunner 570 Series - Software Version 18.32 - 100%

Garmin-Kevin — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:20:57 GMT

Software version 18.32 is now available for Forerunner 570 Series.

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

Menu > Watch Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates

Change Log • Fixes an issue that could cause the device to reset when changing screens during an activity. • Prevents smart notifications from sounding a tone when the device is in silent or do not disturb mode. • Fixes an issue that could cause the alarm vibration to be unintentionally disabled. • Fixes potential issue with Spotify music playback after skipping songs via paired Bluetooth headphones. • Fixes other minor issues.

Forerunner 570 – Training Readiness shows “No data on device” despite sleep and activity data being available

2068665 — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:28:46 GMT

Hello,

I have a problem with Training Readiness on my Forerunner 570.

I have been using the watch for about one week. The watch is connected to Garmin Connect and synchronization appears to be working normally. Garmin Connect shows my recent activities, and the watch has a green connection status.

However, Training Readiness is not working.

In Garmin Connect, Training Readiness shows:

- Training Readiness: No data

- Sleep Metrics: No data on device

- Recovery Time: No data on device

- HRV Status: Insufficient data

- High Short-Term Load: No data on device

- Recent Sleep: --

- Recent Stress: --

The strange part is that Garmin Connect DOES have my sleep data. For example, my Sleep Score is 81, and I can see my sleep information normally.

The watch is also recording HRV. I can see HRV measurements and an HRV graph on the watch (for example, around 71 ms). However, HRV Status on the watch still says “Waiting”.

I also have several recorded activities, including strength training and cycling, and they are successfully synchronized to Garmin Connect.

I also see a message on the watch saying that it is waiting for the results of my last sleep

I have tried syncing the watch with Garmin Connect, and the connection itself appears to be working because new activities and other data are transferred successfully.

My questions are:

1. Is this normal during the first week of using a Forerunner 570?

2. Should Training Readiness already be able to use my sleep data even though HRV Status is still establishing its baseline?

3. Why does Garmin Connect show my Sleep Score, but Training Readiness says “No data on device” for sleep?

4. Could this be a software issue with the Forerunner 570?

5. Is there anything I should do to force Training Readiness to start calculating?

I would appreciate any advice from other Forerunner 570/970 users or Garmin support.

Thank you!

Forerunner 570 – Activity High HR Alert triggers significantly above configured threshold

6978587 — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:19:15 GMT

I am experiencing an issue with the Activity Heart Rate High Alert / Range Alert. I configured a Custom High HR Alert at 110 bpm for multiple activities, including Walking, Cycling, and Hiking, and verified the settings in each activity.

During activities, my heart rate exceeds 110 bpm without triggering an alert. Instead, the alert activates much later, when my HR reaches approximately 140 bpm. For example, during a Walking activity, my HR rises well above 110 bpm, but no alert occurs until the displayed HR is around 140 bpm.

I have verified that:

- The alert is configured as an Activity Heart Rate Range Alert.
- The High HR threshold is set to 110 bpm.
- The behavior occurs across multiple activities.
- The watch is worn securely, with proper optical-sensor contact.
- The issue is unrelated to the separate Abnormal Heart Rate Alert feature.

I understand that the alert may require a short delay or sustained time above the threshold to prevent false alerts, but the delay appears excessive because it triggers only after my HR has increased significantly beyond the configured limit.

Could this be an issue with the Activity HR Alert trigger logic or latency, or with how the watch processes optical HR data? Has anyone experienced Activity High HR Alerts triggering significantly above the configured threshold on the Forerunner 570, particularly with firmware 18.29? Is this a known issue, or has Garmin logged a bug related to Activity Heart Rate Range Alerts?

Pairing with Schwinn IC8

Henry — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:50:57 GMT

Anyone found a way to connect the bike to the 570. It sees it only in smart trainer or all look up. But hangs at connecting.

any help ?

Both mine and my wife’s forerunner audio voice prompt have stopped working after the most recent update. Has this happened to anybody else having this issue?

8677225 — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:24:00 GMT

Both mine and my wife’s forerunner 570 have stopped giving audio prompt such as pacing and heart rate after the most recent update. Anybody having this issue or does anybody have any possible solutions? This is a must have feature for us and so disappointing that we’re been having so much issue with it.

Structured Workouts from RUNNA- want the watch to display the current STEP DISTANCE

Henry — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:32:57 GMT

Hi guys, first post here, I am an apple ultra and work outdoors app user for the past 7 years. Just changed to Garmin an trying to get my head round the set up. I have tried Garmin support for this but they simply could not understand my request.

Ok so i found how to change the data screen fields i see during a run and thats great. I have discovered that during a structured workout Garmin calls what i would have called intervals STEPS. ( this created great confusion on the support chat as they believed i was asking about steps taken during a day)

Ok so in the menu i found i can display information about the current step i am in. Let’s say the workout was 1. Warm up at conversational pace 2KM 2. Run at 5M/km pace for 1KM, 3 Run at 6M/km pace for 500meters. 4.Run at 4:30M/KM pace for 3KM

Is there a way to add STEP DISTANCE. Either distanced traveled in that step or distance left ( as the watch seems to do natively for warm ups and cool downs??????)

Lost all my saved wifi hotspots + cannot connect the watch to any wifi network

3778961 — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:36:51 GMT

Hi,

After this new update on my watch it deleted all my saved wifi routers, and now i cannot reconnect to any of them, when I try to add a network i get an instant "connection error" on the watch

Software version 18.29

Wifi version 29.27