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Running Power on Forerunner 645 Music

Will Garmin Running Power run natively on this device later? This is sad because only x45 device which can't run power natively. 245, 745 and 945 got the update

0 SFRINGER over 2 years ago

There is no "native" running power on the FR945. I have one and have to install a ConnectIQ app to track power. And I highly doubt the FR645 family will get any sizable feature updates, it seems underpowered for anything more teaching of the device. (I have a FR645 as well)

0 Leffetripel over 2 years ago

you can get better readings using an external sensor,

like the running dynamics pod (I've used it):

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/561205

or the hrm pro chest strap:

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/682155

I think estimating power, trying to decouple hand and body movement is very difficult.

0 FlowState over 2 years ago in reply to Leffetripel

Just for context, "native" running power on Garmin devices still requires an external sensor, it just means that you don't need the CIQ app, and also that power-based workouts, power alerts, etc. are now supported in run mode. "Native" in this case is referring to software, not hardware.

Also, I'm pretty sure 245, 745 and 945 don't support native running power. It is supported on 255 and 955, and it's coming to 945 LTE eventually.