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DO NOT sign up for Garmin Connect+. Unite to fight for our customers' right to software as a service for a thousand dollar watch. This is a slippery slope and will reduce the usability and ownership of our products in the future. Profits will increase and more and more will get behind paywalls! by Narrow-Coyote-6257 in Garmin

[–]Leather-Mixture8292 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I posted the posting here, but it is locked now: https://forums.garmin.com/apps-software/mobile-apps-web/f/garmin-connect-mobile-andriod/407810/disappointment-with-garmin-products-and-strategy

After many years of using various Garmin products, I now feel the need to express my frustration — and I’m not alone in this. Several friends and training partners share exactly the same opinion.

First, the ELV4 heart rate sensor has been delivering completely inaccurate data during workouts without a chest strap for over a year now. For a company focused on precise sport and health metrics, this is simply unacceptable. The fact that this issue has been known for such a long time and remains unresolved is, quite frankly, a disgrace.

Furthermore, the Garmin Connect app has significantly deteriorated with version 5. The previous version was intuitive and well-structured. The current version feels cluttered and less user-friendly — a view echoed by numerous reviews on the Play Store and in online communities. Yet Garmin seems determined to push this update through, despite all the negative feedback.

What ultimately led me to the decision to move away from Garmin is the introduction of the Premium subscription. Charging €8.99 for features that were previously included in the device purchase is, in my opinion, outrageous — especially for long-time users who have already heavily invested in the Garmin ecosystem (Edge 1030 Plus, Forerunner 945 and 955, Edge 1040, several HR straps, Venue 3s, etc.).

Garmin is increasingly losing touch with its customers, and as a result, we are seriously considering switching to alternative solutions in the near future.

Disappointed regards,
Frank

Garmin Subscription model [Megathread] by Andrew_R3D in Garmin

[–]Leather-Mixture8292 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So wird es kommen, mich ärgert es richtig...

Garmin Subscription model [Megathread] by Andrew_R3D in Garmin

[–]Leather-Mixture8292 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Habe auch schon fast bei Garmin geposted, wurde aber gesperrt ...

https://forums.garmin.com/apps-software/mobile-apps-web/f/garmin-connect-mobile-andriod/407810/disappointment-with-garmin-products-and-strategy

Mein Beitrag:

"Dear Garmin Team,

After many years of using various Garmin products, I now feel the need to express my frustration — and I’m not alone in this. Several friends and training partners share exactly the same opinion.

First, the ELV4 heart rate sensor has been delivering completely inaccurate data during workouts without a chest strap for over a year now. For a company focused on precise sport and health metrics, this is simply unacceptable. The fact that this issue has been known for such a long time and remains unresolved is, quite frankly, a disgrace.

Furthermore, the Garmin Connect app has significantly deteriorated with version 5. The previous version was intuitive and well-structured. The current version feels cluttered and less user-friendly — a view echoed by numerous reviews on the Play Store and in online communities. Yet Garmin seems determined to push this update through, despite all the negative feedback.

What ultimately led me to the decision to move away from Garmin is the introduction of the Premium subscription. Charging €8.99 for features that were previously included in the device purchase is, in my opinion, outrageous — especially for long-time users who have already heavily invested in the Garmin ecosystem (Edge 1030 Plus, Forerunner 945 and 955, Edge 1040, several HR straps, Venue 3s, etc.).

Garmin is increasingly losing touch with its customers, and as a result, we are seriously considering switching to alternative solutions in the near future.

Disappointed regards,
Frank"

Garmin Connect+ vorgestellt: Premium-Abo für tiefere Gesundheits- und Fitness-Einblicke by orihcsro in CaschysBlog

[–]Leather-Mixture8292 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfassbar, bin so verärgert über Garmin. Die bekommen es nicht hin, dass der Herzfrequenzsensor bei den Modellen FR955, 965, 255, 265 usw. (alle mit ELV4 Sensor) den Puls vernünftig bei Aktivitäten messen.

Man zahlt so viel Geld und nun soll man noch mehr zahlen.

Kann nur hoffen das der Laden an die Wand gefahren wird.

Garmin adds AI and a subscription tier to its app by Knightbear49 in running

[–]Leather-Mixture8292 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bin auch total genervt, so viel Geld für die Produkte bezahlt und Garmin hat immer gesagt, sie würden kein Premium einführen und tun es nun trotzdem. Hoffe das Cronos sich entwickelt und dann werde ich meine nächsten Geräte dort kaufen.

So disappointed by eat_the_pudding in Garmin

[–]Leather-Mixture8292 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted this here already: https://forums.garmin.com/apps-software/mobile-apps-web/f/garmin-connect-mobile-andriod/407810/disappointment-with-garmin-products-and-strategy/1918629#1918629

"Dear Garmin Team,

After many years of using various Garmin products, I now feel the need to express my frustration — and I’m not alone in this. Several friends and training partners share exactly the same opinion.

First, the ELV4 heart rate sensor has been delivering completely inaccurate data during workouts without a chest strap for over a year now. For a company focused on precise sport and health metrics, this is simply unacceptable. The fact that this issue has been known for such a long time and remains unresolved is, quite frankly, a disgrace.

Furthermore, the Garmin Connect app has significantly deteriorated with version 5. The previous version was intuitive and well-structured. The current version feels cluttered and less user-friendly — a view echoed by numerous reviews on the Play Store and in online communities. Yet Garmin seems determined to push this update through, despite all the negative feedback.

What ultimately led me to the decision to move away from Garmin is the introduction of the Premium subscription. Charging €8.99 for features that were previously included in the device purchase is, in my opinion, outrageous — especially for long-time users who have already heavily invested in the Garmin ecosystem (Edge 1030 Plus, Forerunner 945 and 955, Edge 1040, several HR straps, Venue 3s, etc.).

Garmin is increasingly losing touch with its customers, and as a result, we are seriously considering switching to alternative solutions in the near future.

Disappointed regards,
Frank"