“Will the GPS and heart rate monitor work without the phone?”
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Yes. Both features are independent of the phone. I've taken many runs without my phone and it has zero impact on GPS and HR. Your phone is only needed if you want to sync data between the watch and the phone app. You can also sync data between Garmin Connect online and your watch without your phone.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, you can use the watch (GPS, Heart Rate Monitor, etc) without a phone and then sync it to the app at a later time.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, but in order to access the data produced by the HRM or GPS you will need to have access to the Garmin Connect website. The phone will display some information but is not required to track the data. This is a superb watch for running and I highly recommend it!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes they work without the phone. It will sync up with the phone when you connect them via Bluetooth.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes the Garmin's GPS works by itself. Heart rate will continue to monitor. Data is uploaded to the phone when connection is established.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Forerunner 235 does have the ability to record and upload data without using a smartphone. Activity data can be synced through a computer using Garmin Express. Visit www.garmin.com/express. Without a phone, the device is unable to use the smart notifications features.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The GPS will not work without the phone. The heart rate monitor will work without phone.
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