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Q: QuestionDoes the 235 forruneer download music from your phone? Can I use my bluetooth headphones to listen to music?

Asked 7 years ago by pennie.

• A:Answer The Forerunner 235 does not have the ability to download and store music. When paired with a compatible smartphone, the Forerunner 235 can control the music player app on your phone.

  Answered 7 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionIs it waterproof?

Asked 9 years ago by SherD.

• A:Answer No, but it is water resistant up to 5 ATM. ^DK

  Answered 9 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionThe differences between garmin 225 and 235

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Both models have GPS and built-in optical heart rate monitoring. A few of the extra features that the Forerunner 235 has include additional running features (VO2 Max Estimate, Recovery Advisor, Race Predictor, etc), smartwatch functionality (smart notifications, music controls, etc), Connect IQ app store access, and GLONASS for increased GPS accuracy. -OA

  Answered 9 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes it have a bikeing setting or do you have to go to garmen connect and change. I mostly run but mountain bike all so I am looking at the vevoactive hr

Asked 9 years ago by Runner.

• A:Answer The forerunner 235 and vívoactive HR both have a cycling profile. This option is best used with our bike speed/cadence sensor. The bike speed/cadence sensor is sold separately. ~JH

  Answered 9 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionHow well does this work for hiking? I want to track the distance. I see it can track your run but will the run mode work for hiking?

Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I used this for a 17 mile hike at Killington in VT. It was right on with our map.

  Answered 9 years ago by BexG

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Q: QuestionSizing? Is there a size for the Garmin 235? Is it one size fits all? My wrists are tiny... just worried that it will be to big.

Asked 8 years ago by Charro.

• A:Answer The watch band is one size. I am petite and have tiny wrists as well, and it's not too big. On its tightest setting, I have 6 additional holes.

  Answered 8 years ago by JoanneVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDid anybody have issues with a dark screen? I just got mine and can barely read it whether indoors or in the sun, and the back light barely does anything at all. The screen doesn’t look anything like the pics. Old forerunner 25 was brighter.

Asked 7 years ago by Runner1207.

• A:Answer I returned mine for that reason. See my recent review. Marketing photos are very deceptive. I’ll stick with my Apple Watch

  Answered 7 years ago by Dokuda

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Q: QuestionCan you respond/ reply to text messages from the actual watch?

Asked 7 years ago by Mese.

• A:Answer No. You can only view the notifications and messages like emails and Tweets but not answer them. It's kind of annoying when they pop up back to back and your watch sits there vibrating back to back. By the way, if you have a high volume of notifications it will eat up your battery life. -MeggaTRoniX

  Answered 7 years ago by AnonGabbVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this watch include a stop watch ?

Asked 9 years ago by MMARIA.

• A:Answer The Forerunner 235 does not include a built-in stopwatch, however you would be able to install a stopwatch app to the watch from the Connect IQ store. -OA

  Answered 9 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this watch calculate how fast your running pace is, during a run?

Asked 7 years ago by Mac.

• A:Answer Yes. As log as gps is enabled the watch will display your race pace and that display can be customized to display other data such as total distance, total time, lap split, mile split, and your heart rate.

  Answered 7 years ago by LovemywatchVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes it comes with warranty? How long?

Asked 7 years ago by Thymery.

• A:Answer All Garmin fitness wearables come with a one year manufacturer's warranty from the date of purchase.

  Answered 7 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionCan you check like Instagram and stuff on this watch?

Asked 8 years ago by Beepboop.

• A:Answer The Forerunner 235 has the ability to display smart notifications such as app alerts, text messages, call notifications, or emails. Depending on phone settings, the device can display alerts from apps such as Instagram, letting you know of comments on a post. It does not have the ability to display information like a phone or web browser.

  Answered 8 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionI understand it has a heart rate monitor, does it constantly track your resting heart rate though out the day the way that the vivosmart HR does? Also, can I change the type of work out I want my watch to track from the watch?

Asked 9 years ago by silliegeesies.

• A:Answer Yes, the optical heart rate sensor will track 24/7 for you, unless you turn it off. It also has a broadcast mode, so you can send your heart rate to other compatible devices. You can change your preferred activity directly from the watch - running, cycling etc. You can also set up custom activity profiles. \tw/

  Answered 9 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionHow does this watch measure blood pressure?

Asked 6 years ago by Youngtom.

• A:Answer The optical heart rate feature measures blood flow to estimate the beats per minute of your Heart Rate. All of our Optical Heart Rate watches work this way. They will not measure blood pressure and the HR monitor data is not intended to be used for medical purposes, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition.

  Answered 6 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionHow does the Bluetooth work? Do I need to buy wireless headphones too that connect to the Bluetooth on the watch or can I plug my headphones into the watch it self?

Asked 7 years ago by Cheyenne1019.

• A:Answer The Forerunner 235 uses Bluetooth Low Energy to connect and communicate with a compatible smartphone. The Forerunner 235 does not connect to Bluetooth headphones.

  Answered 7 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this watch require a chest strap?

Asked 8 years ago by CH89.

• A:Answer No. The watch does not require a chest strap. It tracks your heart rate using a light on the underside of the watch.

  Answered 8 years ago by PeterVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this track other fitness activity besides running like yoga, swimming or circuit training?

Asked 9 years ago by Angela.

• A:Answer You can run the activity through "Other Activity" and then adjust it once you have synced with Garmin Connect. However, if you are looking for multiple sports at a lower price point than the Fenix, I would suggest the Vivoactive HR that has a huge library of sports tracking built in and is also cheaper than this watch.

  Answered 9 years ago by Lunderjack

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Q: QuestionIs this watch FSA eligible?

Asked 4 years ago by bobb.

• A:Answer To purchase a fitness tracker with a consumer-directed healthcare account like an FSA, HSA or HRA, a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is required to show that the device will be used to treat a legitimate medical condition such as obesity. The IRS has ruled that fitness trackers and other devices of their type are used to promote one's "general health" and are only medically necessary under special circumstances, which is why account holders must submit an LMN to their benefits administrators and it will most likely be covered under their benefits.

  Answered 4 years ago by OtturVerified Purchase

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Q: Questiondoes this watch have a clock?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Garmin - Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch - Marsala

• A:Answer Yes, the watch face is a clock. Debbie with Garmin

  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert

  
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