A:AnswerYou do not need a smart phone to use the watch and can sync it with Garmin Express on your computer to upload your data or download software updates. I'd connect it often to upload data if possible.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerFor FAQ's and video's on the functions of the watch, please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. If you have further questions you can reach out directly to a product support specialist from that page.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerSuitable for: Splashes
Rain or snow
Showering
Swimming
Diving into water
Snorkeling
Unsuitable:
Scuba Diving
High-speed watersports
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerYou can only control the music on the phone from the watch as the 235 doesn't have the ability to download music directly to the watch itself.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerThe Forerunner 235 does not have a swim profile to track swimming data but has a water rating of 5ATM. Please see below.
Suitable:
•Splashes
•Rain or snow
•Showering
•Swimming
•Diving into water
•Snorkeling
Unsuitable:
•Scuba Diving
•High-speed watersports
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerNo, this device does not have maps on it. Once your activity is uploaded to Garmin Connect you can view the activity on the map in the Connect program.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerNo, you can only control the music on your phone with this device. It does not have the option to download music directly to the watch.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerYes it is a time telling watch as well. But so much more, gave this as a present to our son. He loves it, he runs, bikes, hikes and works out a lot and he is truly satisfied with this product.
A:AnswerNo, this device does not have the ability to store music on the watch. You may only control the music on your phone from the device.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerThe watch does not offer a 'Swim' activity profile, however, you can swim with it as it has a water rating that allows it to get wet while swimming. It is not suitable for scuba diving.
Debbie with Garmin