{"id":118,"date":"2025-07-11T01:18:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T01:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/118\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T01:18:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T01:18:50","slug":"garmin-just-gave-some-of-its-smartwatches-a-big-google-maps-upgrade-heres-which-models-are-getting-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/118\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin just gave some of its smartwatches a big Google Maps upgrade \u2013 here’s which models are getting it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Garmin has added support for Google Maps on its wearablesThis gives you turn-by-turn directions on your wristThe update lets you find your way without using your phone<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re out enjoying the great outdoors, the last thing you want to do is ruin your experience by constantly having to check your phone for directions. That\u2019s doubly true when you\u2019re running or cycling, where a distraction like a phone could be a real nuisance.<\/p>\n

If you have a Garmin wearable<\/a>, though, you won\u2019t need to worry about that, as Garmin<\/a> has just added Google Maps<\/a> to its fitness tracker app store<\/a>. The idea is you\u2019ll get turn-by-turn directions on your wrist, enabling you to keep your phone in your pocket or your bag.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s compatible with popular models like Garmin\u2019s Venu 3<\/a>, Vivoactive 5<\/a> and Fenix 8<\/a> smartwatches, among many others (you can find the full list of compatible models at the end of this article).<\/p>\n

Don’t miss these<\/p>\n

In a press release<\/a>, Susan Lyman, Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing at Garmin, said \u201cWhether exploring a new city, mapping out a run or casually cycling with friends, the Google Maps<\/a> app in the Connect IQ store will keep users going in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n

They added: \u201cThe turn-by-turn notifications will be a game changer for those who want to stay hands-free and keep their phone in their pocket.\u201d<\/p>\n

Quick directions on your wrist<\/p>\n

\"Runner<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Breslavtsev Oleg \/ Shutterstock)<\/p>\n

Garmin says this will benefit both pedestrians and fitness fans. For walkers, your Garmin wearable will vibrate gently as you approach a turn. If you tap the app, it\u2019ll show you the next three turns.<\/p>\n

If you want to go for a run or bike ride, you can still measure your fitness metrics while getting directions from Google Maps. Once you\u2019re done, you can sync your activity data from Garmin Connect to third-party Android health and fitness apps<\/a> using Google Health Connect<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.<\/p>\n

Garmin is not the first company to implement a feature like this, but it\u2019s a welcome addition regardless. My Apple Watch<\/a> offers similar functionality<\/a> through the Apple Maps<\/a> app, and it\u2019s perfect for when I need to get directions without pulling up my phone every time. I find that it\u2019s ideal not only when I\u2019m out on a run, but also for those times when I\u2019m in a busy city and want to keep my phone safely stowed.<\/p>\n

If Garmin\u2019s latest update sounds like something you\u2019d use, you can download the Google Maps app from the Garmin Connect IQ Store<\/a>, where it’s available for free.<\/p>\n

The full list: the Garmin watches getting turn-by-turn Google Maps directionsApproach S50Approach S70 (42mm)Approach S70 (47mm)D2 Mach 1D2 Mach 1 ProDescent G2Enduro 2Enduro 3epix (Gen 2), quatix 7 \u2013 Sapphire Editionepix Pro (42mm)epix Pro (47mm), quatix\u00ae 7 Proepix Pro (51mm)f\u0113nix 7, quatix 7, f\u0113nix 7\u2013 Sapphire Dual Power Editionf\u0113nix 7 Pro, f\u0113nix 7 Pro \u2013 Solar Edition, f\u0113nix 7 Pro \u2013 Sapphire Solar Edition, f\u0113nix 7 Pro\u2013 Sapphire Dual Power Editionf\u0113nix 7 Pro \u2013 Solar Edition (No Wi-Fi)f\u0113nix 7S, f\u0113nix 7S\u2013 Solar Edition, f\u0113nix 7S\u2013 Sapphire Solar Editionf\u0113nix 7S Pro, f\u0113nix 7S Pro\u2013 Sapphire Solar Edition, f\u0113nix 7S Pro\u2013 Sapphire Dual Power Editionf\u0113nix 7X, f\u0113nix 7X – Solar Edition, f\u0113nix 7X\u2013 Sapphire Solar Edition, quatix 7X \u2013 Solar Editionf\u0113nix 7X Pro, f\u0113nix 7X Pro\u2013 Sapphire Solar Edition, f\u0113nix 7X Pro\u2013 Sapphire Dual Power Editionf\u0113nix 8 AMOLED (43mm)f\u0113nix 8 AMOLED (47mm\/51mm), quatix 8 AMOLED (47mm\/51mm), tactix 8 AMOLED (47mm\/51mm)f\u0113nix 8 Solar (47mm), f\u0113nix 8 Dual Power (47mm)f\u0113nix 8 Solar (51mm), f\u0113nix 8 Dual Power (51mm), tactix 8 Solar (51mm)f\u0113nix EForerunner 165Forerunner 165 MusicForerunner 265Forerunner 265SForerunner 570 – 42mmForerunner 570 – 47mmForerunner 955 Dual PowerForerunner 965Forerunner 970MARQ (Gen 2), MARQ Carbon Collection, MARQ Adventurer (Gen 2) – Damascus Steel EditionMARQ Commander (Gen 2) \u2013 Carbon EditionMARQ Aviator (Gen 2)tactix 7, tactix 7 \u2013 Pro Ballistics Edition, tactix 7 \u2013 Pro Editiontactix 7 \u2013 AMOLED Editiontactix 8 \u2013 47 mm, AMOLED, tactix 8 \u2013 51 mm, AMOLEDtactix 8 \u2013 51 mm, Solar, tactix 8 \u2013 51 mm, Solar, EliteVenu 3Venu 3SVenu X1v\u00edvoactive 5v\u00edvoactive 6You might also like<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Garmin has added support for Google Maps on its wearablesThis gives you turn-by-turn directions on your wristThe update…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":119,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[166,74],"class_list":["post-118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-gadgets","tag-gadgets","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=118"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/119"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}