Overview
- Garmin says the free software update is rolling out to eligible devices including the fēnix 8 series, Forerunner 570 and 970, Venu 4 and vívoactive 6, plus compatible Edge cycling computers.
- Venu 4 receives fall detection that can send a message with the user’s live location to preset assistance contacts when a hard fall is detected and the watch is paired with a smartphone.
- Several watches gain hands‑free voice control that lets users start timers, launch activities or trigger features by saying “Okay, Garmin.”
- Running features added include quick workout suggestions based on time and intensity and adaptive Garmin Run Coach plans that adjust day‑to‑day using health and recovery metrics.
- Garmin says the rollout is staged through Garmin Connect and Garmin Express and third‑party reporting misidentified one Venu model, so users should check device update screens or Garmin’s newsroom for exact availability.