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When will virtual run be added to 735XT so it can be used with Zwift?

I have a relatively new and expensive 735XT. I have been waiting for updates to the indoor run that will allow connection to zwift.

I have noticed that Fenix, FR245 and FR935 have been given virtual run to broadcast speed, cadence and HR to Zwift.

Will 735XT be made capable soon?

thanks

0 tmk2 over 5 years ago

No.

0 9166817 over 5 years ago

Hi tmk2

I have just checked why zwift footpod does not connect and came across similar answers re virtual run that watch is not latest and only latest watches will get virtual run.

the watch is still on the website at 299 pounds and is definitely not listed as a sale watch or obsolete watch and costs as much as some of the watches getting virtual run.

The simple point is that to someone who therefore buys the watch today, it is definitely a latest model and is only 1 day old and has just had version 9.7 firmware update. Could anyone explain why this watch does not warrant a virtual run addition??

It appears it is being written off before Garmin write it off and it would be good to put energy into getting Garmin to add virtual run rather than people overspending on an unsupported watch that is being made obsolete by word of mouth.

Thanks

0 tmk2 over 5 years ago in reply to 9166817

9166817 said:
Could anyone explain why this watch does not warrant a virtual run addition??

For the same reason it does not have million other features that are available on later models.

The reason is actually totally irrelevant. Whatever the reason is, it won't help you get the virtual run feature to the FR735XT. Garmin decides which features are available on particular devices, probably based on business calculations.

0 9166817 over 5 years ago in reply to tmk2

Thanks for replies TMK2. I get what you are inferring but the 735XT is a current watch not obsolete. The selected watches now with virtual run are current. But.. they only obtained virtual run via updates. Bluetooth and Zwift are years old. All Garmin capable watches should be brought up to date to be compatible with Bluetooth sensors and Zwift. It’s an overdue move and a frustration that we have had to wait so long for any type of compatibility. Is it likely to happen? Is X735 architecture capable?These are different questions. I have had no luck getting details out of Garmin support or Development hence why we are here. Another question is Do you invest more money with a slow reacting company with no real customer support? ....

0 tmk2 over 5 years ago in reply to 9166817

9166817 said:
the 735XT is a current watch not obsolete.

I'm not trying to say that it is obsolete and anyway I do not see how it - being obsolete or not - could affect the current state of things.

9166817 said:
Is it likely to happen?

If you ask me, I would say it is very unlikely.

9166817 said:
Do you invest more money with a slow reacting company with no real customer support?

Please have a look at garmin's recent sales figures and you'll have an answer to this question.

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