The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is a GPS running watch featuring music storage for streaming service playlists, a bright 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen, and versatile training and health tracking tools. The watch measures heart rate from the wrist, tracks pace and distance, and offers advanced features such as training readiness, training status, HRV monitoring, and a barometric altimeter. Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer playlists can be downloaded directly to the watch and listened to without a phone. Garmin Pay contactless payment works from the wrist. Battery life lasts up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode.<\/p>\n
You can download playlists directly to the Forerunner 170 Music from Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer. Music can be listened to during runs without a phone using wireless headphones. A separate subscription to the streaming service may be required.<\/p>\n
The watch suggests daily workouts that adapt based on performance and recovery. Suggestions also include run-walk workouts. Garmin Coach training plans help prepare for events or improve fitness. Training readiness indicates whether the body is ready for a demanding effort, and training status tracks the effectiveness of your workouts.<\/p>\n
HRV mode monitors the intervals between consecutive heartbeats during sleep and provides information about recovery. The morning summary shows sleep quality, recovery, HRV status, and the day’s calendar upon waking. Health status detects changes in health data values that may indicate unusual strain. The recovery time estimate indicates how long to rest before the next demanding workout.<\/p>\n
The Forerunner 170 Music measures running dynamics directly from the wrist without a separate sensor. Metrics tracked include cadence, stride length, and ground contact time. Wrist-based running power shows how much power is applied to the surface. The barometric altimeter tracks elevation changes during the workout.<\/p>\n
Acute load compares recent training load to the target range. The quick workout feature allows you to create a running workout directly on the watch based on desired duration and intensity. Garmin Cycling Coach provides coaching support for cycling as well. There are over 80 built-in sport profiles, including cycling, swimming, and strength training.<\/p>\n
If the watch detects an accident, it can send a message and location to a contact. Messages can also be sent manually. Garmin Pay contactless payment allows payment directly from the wrist. The watch displays emails, text messages, and other notifications when connected to a phone.<\/p>\n