Garmin Forerunner 165 / 165 MusicUpdated a month ago
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Garmin Forerunner 165 / 165 Music FAQs
Garmin Forerunner 165 / 165 Music Specs
Garmin Forerunner 165 / 165 Music Tech Support
Garmin Forerunner 165 / 165 Music FAQs
What is the difference between the Garmin Forerunner 165 and 165 Music?
The Forerunner 165 Music includes onboard music storage and streaming capabilities, allowing users to listen to their favorite playlists without needing a smartphone. The standard Forerunner 165 does not have this feature.
Is the Forerunner 165 suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Forerunner 165 is designed for runners of all levels. It includes intuitive training tools, heart rate monitoring, and built-in GPS to support beginners and experienced athletes alike.
Can I customize watch faces and widgets?
Yes, the Forerunner 165 supports Garmin’s Connect IQ store, allowing you to download custom watch faces, widgets, and apps.
How much music can the Forerunner 165 Music store?
The Forerunner 165 Music can store up to 500 songs, allowing you to sync playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music, and other streaming services.
Does the Forerunner 165 support Bluetooth headphones?
Yes, you can connect Bluetooth-enabled headphones directly to the Forerunner 165 Music for wireless listening.
Can I control music playback from my phone using the standard Forerunner 165?
Yes, the standard Forerunner 165 allows you to control music playback on your paired smartphone, but it does not store music internally.
Does the Forerunner 165 track heart rate and sleep?
Yes, it includes wrist-based heart rate monitoring, stress tracking, and advanced sleep monitoring with insights.
Are there training plans available?
Yes, Garmin Coach provides adaptive training plans for different running goals, available through the Garmin Connect app.
Does it have built-in GPS?
Yes, the Forerunner 165 features built-in GPS for accurate pace, distance, and route tracking without requiring a smartphone.
How long does the battery last?
The battery life varies depending on usage. In smartwatch mode, it can last several days, while in GPS mode with music, it may last shorter.
How do I charge the watch?
The Forerunner 165 uses a Garmin proprietary charging cable, included in the box.
Is the Forerunner 165 compatible with both Android and iOS?
Yes, it is compatible with both Android and iOS devices through the Garmin Connect app.
Does it support smart notifications?
Yes, the watch can display call, text, email, and app notifications when connected to a smartphone.
Can I make contactless payments with this watch?
No, the Forerunner 165 does not support Garmin Pay for contactless payments.
Does the Forerunner 165 include incident detection?
Yes, it includes safety features like LiveTrack and incident detection, which can notify emergency contacts in case of an accident during an activity.
How do I enable LiveTrack?
LiveTrack can be enabled through the Garmin Connect app, allowing friends and family to follow your real-time location during activities.
My watch is not syncing with Garmin Connect. What should I do?
Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone, restart both the watch and phone, and try reconnecting via the Garmin Connect app.
The music playback is skipping. How can I fix this?
Check the Bluetooth connection with your headphones, ensure your watch has enough storage space, and update the firmware via Garmin Express or Garmin Connect.
How do I reset my Forerunner 165?
You can reset the watch by holding the power button, selecting "Settings," and choosing "Restore Defaults." Note that this will erase all stored data.
Garmin Forerunner 165 / 165 Music Specs
- Sleep Score and Insights: Yes
- Battery Life (Smartwatch Mode): Up to 11 Days
- Daily Suggested Workouts: Yes (7 Days)
- Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen: Yes (Spot-Check, During Sleep, All Day)
- Garmin Pay: Yes
- Display Type: AMOLED (Optional Always-On Mode)
- Touchscreen: Yes
- Water Rating: 5 ATM
- Lens Material: Chemically Strengthened Glass
- Bezel Material: Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
- Quick Release Bands: Yes (20 mm, Industry Standard)
- Strap Material: Silicone
- Physical Size: 43 x 43 x 11.6 mm; Fits Wrists with a Circumference of 126-203 mm
- Weight: 39 g
- Display Size: 1.2" (30.4 mm) Diameter
- Display Resolution: 390 x 390 Pixels
- Color Display: Yes
- Large Font Option: Yes
- Battery Life: Smartwatch Mode: Up to 11 Days; Battery Saver Smartwatch Mode: Up to 20 Days; GPS-Only GNSS Mode: Up to 19 Hours; All-Systems Gnss Mode: Up to 17 Hours
- Charging Method: Garmin Proprietary Plug Charger
- Memory/History: 4 GB
Need further troubleshooting? No problem!
For further technical support, we recommend contacting Garmin's fantastic technical support team—this can be done in two ways:
- via Phone: 1-800-800-1020
- via Garmin Support Center (support.garmin.com)
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