Garmin - Forerunner 45 GPS Smartwatch 26mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Lava Red
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4.3(196 Reviews)- 6 Expert Reviews
- 78 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
Wellness tracking
Wear this Forerunner running watch 24/7 to monitor daily steps, distance, calories burned, all-day stress, and even sleep.
Safety and tracking
This watch includes incident detection (during select activities) and assistance, which both send your real-time location to emergency contacts. Live tracking allows family and friends to follow your progress.¹
24/7 heart rate monitoring
The Elevate™ wrist-based heart rate technology monitors heart rate all day and night with no additional straps required.²
Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) display
Features a bright, always-on color screen and a reliable five-button interface that lets you mark laps with just a quick press.
Garmin Coach 2.0
With Garmin Coach, your personal running coach is always on hand. Choose your expert coach and your 5K, 10K or half-marathon race goal. Then receive a free adaptive training plan and step-by-step guidance.
Sport profiles
Include profiles for running, cycling, indoor track, treadmill, elliptical, cardio, yoga and more.
GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo
Built-in GPS acquires satellites quickly to track how far, how fast and where you run, even under tree cover. No phone is required.
Body Battery
Body Battery energy monitoring uses collected data to gauge your energy reserves at any moment, so you can plan your day to optimize times for activity and rest.
Connected features
This watch has smart notifications for incoming texts and calls, automatic uploads to our Garmin Connect online community, live tracking and controls for the music playing on your phone.
Garmin Connect app for Android, Apple iOS, or Windows Mobile device
Garmin Connect is an online community where people can connect and compete by joining challenges, encourage each other's successes, and share triumphs via social media.
Connect IQ
Compatible with free watch faces from the Connect IQ Store, and you can also create your custom watch face from your own photos.
¹ When paired with a compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/en-US/legal/idtermsofuse.
² See Garmin.com/ataccuracy.
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What's Included
- Garmin Forerunner 45 GPS Heart Rate Monitor Running Smartwatch
- Power/data cable
- Documentation
Manuals & Guides
- Warranty Manual (PDF)
Q: QuestionHello, will this model watch vibrate when the alarm goes off ? I'm deaf so I will need vibrating alarm. If this watch doesn't ,what model watches have the capability to vibrate when the alarm goes off?
Asked by Katz.
- A:Answer Yes, it has vibration alarm. I got it to use as a heart rate sensor when I exercise but it does so many things I ended up wearing it most every day. Nice and lightweight with exceptional battery life for a watch with a pulse monitor. It’s a great watch.
Answered by GuyinKC
Q: QuestionIs this watch waterproof? I see it doesn’t have swimming as a sport option but could I still swim with this on my wrist?
Asked by Whit.
- A:Answer Yes - The instructions says water resistant to 50 meters.
Answered by wob1978
Q: QuestionDoes this watch take blood pressure? I need this feature the most.
Asked by Meg.
- A:Answer Debbie, if it does not measure blood pressure, why is “blood pressure” listed in the Specifications -> Key Specs -> Metrics Measured section?
Answered by Kevin
Q: QuestionCAN YOU USE THIS GARMIN FORE RUNNER 45 GPS WATCH WITH A COMPUTER ONLY AND GET YOUR DOWNLOADS TO GARMIN CONNECT ---- WITHOUT PHONE INVOLVED AT ALL.
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Yes, you do not have to pair it with a phone for it to work. Debbie with Garmin
Answered by GarminProductExpert
Q: QuestionIs there any wrist size restrictions? My size is 170mm, does it fit?
Asked by Howdy.
- A:Answer 42 x 42 x 11.4 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 129-197 mm Debbie with Garmin
Answered by GarminProductExpert
Q: QuestionDoes this track steps as well as track heart rate?
Asked by mike.
- A:Answer Yes, this is an activity tracker. Debbie with Garmin
Answered by GarminProductExpert
Q: QuestionIs this watch compatible with a kyocera XV extreme filp phone?
Asked by Ed.
- A:Answer Please see our Bluetooth requirements: 6.0 Operating System or later Android version 6.0, (Android Marshmallow) was released in October 2015. Most devices manufactured after this date will meet this requirement. Phone must natively support Google Play Store Debbie with Garmin
Answered by GarminProductExpert
Q: QuestionDoes this watch work with iPhone
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer As long as the phone meets our Bluetooth requirements it will work. iOS 12 or higher Compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Debbie with Garmin
Answered by GarminProductExpert