What does Garmin LTE do?

LTE connectivity (monthly service plan required) enables phone-free safety and tracking features, spectator messaging and live event sharing. No need to switch phone providers.

Do you have to pay for Garmin LTE?

A subscription plan is required to use the LTE-connected features; for more information, click here. Featuring popular training, performance and health monitoring tools from the original Forerunner 945, the Forerunner 945 LTE is ready for any challenge — from open water swims to long training rides or runs.

What can the Forerunner 945 do?

GPS tracking, full navigational capabilities, layered and preloaded maps, course creation, Garmin Pay, and downloadable music. While the Garmin Fenix 7 still has just a few more features and storage, the Forerunner 945 is built for the dedicated athlete and will provide all necessary functionality.

How old is the Garmin Forerunner 945?

The Forerunner 945, released on April 30, 2019, is a triathlon-focused feature-rich watch. The 945 allows you to store and play up to 1000 song directly on the watch or play music through music streaming services, such as Spotify or Deezer, through wireless bluetooth earphones.

How do I use LTE on my Garmin watch?

Setting Up Your Watch

1. Pair the Forerunner device with your smartphone using the Garmin Connect™ app (Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device).
2. Set up the LTE Subscription for your Forerunner device ( LTE Connected Features).
3. Set up safety features (Safety and Tracking Features).
4. Set up music (Music).

Does a Garmin watch need a SIM card?

This enables the watch to make and receive calls and messages, track GPS locations as well as access the Internet. If you have a standalone smart watch or don’t want to use your smart phone cellular network or WiFi, your smart watch will need a SIM card for connectivity.

Do Garmin watches need a data plan?

None of these watches require a separate data plan, most will sync with your phone via bluetooth and update on your home’s wifi when you are charging them. They connect to GPS satellites outside of your home via a small antennae in the watch, independent of the wifi connection.

Is Garmin 945 worth the money?

The Garmin Forerunner 945 is worth the price tag. The battery life is great, the activity tracking is as smooth and accurate as I’ve encountered, and—after the initial setup and customization—the whole experience is smooth and pleasant. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.

Is it worth to buy Forerunner 945?

Our Verdict Simply put, the Garmin Forerunner 945 is the best sports watch available today. Alongside its best-in-class sports tracking and training analysis, it offers smart features like music storage and streaming, and has colour maps for on-the-go navigation.

Do Garmin watches use cellular data?

The device actually uses aGPS, meaning it receives ‘help’ from the cell carrier – but that help uses the voice network, and you aren’t charged for it. So, there’s no charge for the GPS localization alone. Viewing the maps and navigating does not use up cellular data.