I would *not* advise ultratrac if your use case is navigation - especially breadcrumb "find your way back" mode. And ths Instinct being marketed towards hikers, I think it's fair to point this out: Ultratrac uses an algorithm to dynamically smooth the track and creates turns in the lines by essentially, well, guessing... I would say that ultratrac is best for ultra runners - that's why it's called ultratrac. But it is not a great option for someone like a backpacker or remote backcountry hike.
One of the advantages of this watch is clear display that can be easily seen even in very low light conditions, without using a backlight. In this respect Instinct is better then Fenix series, where the display is no as clear and easily readable
You lose a little bit of accuracy when using ultratrac. A 2km walk will be off by about 200-250m compared to a normal GPS so if you are trying to earn that walking/running badge then stick to GPS
i have the dezl version but i cant seem to use gestures to use back light by tilting the watch. the funny thing is the setting are the same as seen here and i can toggle the option on or off but nothing happens
For me, its more useful to charge the battery every Thursday at my desk, and have enough features switched on to get me thru the week, including a couple of activities, and some battery to spare by the following Thursday. That way I have a routine, get the most out of the watch, and don't have to use a slot on the watch face to monitor the battery level. (I can check the battery via the menu if needed). So I have GLONASS enabled, and a stronger backlight etc.
I agree with having a routine so you can get the most out of the features. These tips can be useful if you have any plans in the future where you may not have a good way to charge your watch.
Thanks for the video, they’re always great and useful. Can you do or have you done a tutorial on entering workouts at the gym? I’ve tried it and can be tricky, especially with resting times and entering sets & reps. Cheers
In Data, if you switch to every second during a mountain Bike ride you get the most accuracy on the miles ridden. However, it does eat up the battery life and you need to switch it back to smart.
This is a common misconception. Smart GPS tracking uses the same amount of battery life as does 1-second. The fact about GPS in most Garmin products is this: if tracking is set below a certain threshold (usually about 30 seconds), then the device maintains a persistent GPS fix, so it is recording every second either way. The purpose of smart recording is actually for space savings. On old GPS receivers and a lot of smart watches, internal storage space is at a premium, so smart recording was invented to combat the issue with saving thousands of track points. support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=s4w6kZmbmK0P6l20SgpW28
UltraTrack is useless. Shows wrong data. Been running and testing- shows wrong distance (added extra 200-300 m), wrong pace (suppose to be around 4:30 , showed 4:50), wrong GPS date - showed, that I was running throughout buildings. Don't use this if I need accurate data.
I found that out the first time I used my watch. I didn’t read the instructions so didn’t know what it was. I just thought - we’ll Ultratrack sounds good - it must be the best setting. Nope - my run distance was pretty accurate but when reviewing the route to I’d taken there were numerous sections where the watch showed I’d jumped over roads and cut corners around fields etc. Not worth saving battery life if it’s not going to be accurate in my opinion.
You make some very usefull videos, thanks for that! I bought the instinct 4 months ago as my first smartwatch. Which gps system (GPS, GLONASS, GALILLEO, ultratrac) do you prefer to use? I normally use the ultratrac since they say it's the most battery saving one (as you also said this video), but takes me a long time to get the GPS signal (1-3 min). Any recommendations on that?
I get a full month of battery with notifications turned off heart rate on 6 runs a month and I don’t wear it to bed. You did not say how long all that will last on the battery?
Hello Shane, that's very impressive. The battery life is very dependent on the usage of the watch. That's why I just provide the ways to increase the life but do not tell how much it will increase it. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching and please consider subscribing! 😃
I would *not* advise ultratrac if your use case is navigation - especially breadcrumb "find your way back" mode. And ths Instinct being marketed towards hikers, I think it's fair to point this out: Ultratrac uses an algorithm to dynamically smooth the track and creates turns in the lines by essentially, well, guessing... I would say that ultratrac is best for ultra runners - that's why it's called ultratrac. But it is not a great option for someone like a backpacker or remote backcountry hike.
One of the advantages of this watch is clear display that can be easily seen even in very low light conditions, without using a backlight. In this respect Instinct is better then Fenix series, where the display is no as clear and easily readable
You lose a little bit of accuracy when using ultratrac. A 2km walk will be off by about 200-250m compared to a normal GPS so if you are trying to earn that walking/running badge then stick to GPS
i have the dezl version but i cant seem to use gestures to use back light by tilting the watch. the funny thing is the setting are the same as seen here and i can toggle the option on or off but nothing happens
Thank you! This is going to improve my bike tour
You're very welcome! Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching and please consider liking and subscribing! 🙂
Thanks for posting helps me with my Instinct
Can you review the i12 tws ear buds vs the airpods please
How do I select custom power save modes. There’s no option to activate
For me, its more useful to charge the battery every Thursday at my desk, and have enough features switched on to get me thru the week, including a couple of activities, and some battery to spare by the following Thursday. That way I have a routine, get the most out of the watch, and don't have to use a slot on the watch face to monitor the battery level. (I can check the battery via the menu if needed). So I have GLONASS enabled, and a stronger backlight etc.
I agree with having a routine so you can get the most out of the features. These tips can be useful if you have any plans in the future where you may not have a good way to charge your watch.
@@GaugingGadgets yes, your tips have been useful for me as I have tweaked the settings too. So much is contained in the settings of this watch
Does ultratrac mode turn wrist HR off?
With battery savier mode, is this still solar charging?
Thanks again, this also helped me a lot! 😎🙏💪
Thanks for the video, they’re always great and useful.
Can you do or have you done a tutorial on entering workouts at the gym?
I’ve tried it and can be tricky, especially with resting times and entering sets & reps.
Cheers
Thanks for the suggestion. I will look into this.
Really True! Thx! :)
In Data, if you switch to every second during a mountain Bike ride you get the most accuracy on the miles ridden. However, it does eat up the battery life and you need to switch it back to smart.
This is great info! Thank you so much for sharing!
This is a common misconception. Smart GPS tracking uses the same amount of battery life as does 1-second. The fact about GPS in most Garmin products is this: if tracking is set below a certain threshold (usually about 30 seconds), then the device maintains a persistent GPS fix, so it is recording every second either way. The purpose of smart recording is actually for space savings. On old GPS receivers and a lot of smart watches, internal storage space is at a premium, so smart recording was invented to combat the issue with saving thousands of track points.
support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=s4w6kZmbmK0P6l20SgpW28
How long does the battery last in stealth mode?
does this watch use usb to charge?
How can I get in the smartwatch mode?
How do I know when the watch is fully charged?
might vary per watch, but when you hold the menu (up) button, the battery symbol or percentage appears
-forerunner 645 will vibrate once it charges
Can you set the battery icon to percentage of battery life remaining?
I also wanted this feature. I never figured out how to do it though. Let me know if you do. Thank you for watching!
You can't.
Long press the menu button and it will appear.
UltraTrack is useless. Shows wrong data. Been running and testing- shows wrong distance (added extra 200-300 m), wrong pace (suppose to be around 4:30 , showed 4:50), wrong GPS date - showed, that I was running throughout buildings. Don't use this if I need accurate data.
my first charge was pretty fast full, 2 hours, how is that possible?
Mine too! Battery isn't holding up as advertised for me either
Does the instinct have an always on screen or is it gesture activated? Appreciate the video, your tips were helpful
Glad video helped you! Yes, it's always on. You can use gestures to activate the backlight.
After doing all of this, how long does your battery last, or how often do you charge it in a week?
Mine only lasts about 8/9 days with 2 to 3 runs with about 30-40min each
Great video.
ultratrack is really inaccurate
I found that out the first time I used my watch. I didn’t read the instructions so didn’t know what it was. I just thought - we’ll Ultratrack sounds good - it must be the best setting. Nope - my run distance was pretty accurate but when reviewing the route to I’d taken there were numerous sections where the watch showed I’d jumped over roads and cut corners around fields etc. Not worth saving battery life if it’s not going to be accurate in my opinion.
Ok so I am not the only one with that issue
It is no issue! It just takes your location every minute or so. It is meant for long-distance hikes through rough nature.
You make some very usefull videos, thanks for that! I bought the instinct 4 months ago as my first smartwatch. Which gps system (GPS, GLONASS, GALILLEO, ultratrac) do you prefer to use? I normally use the ultratrac since they say it's the most battery saving one (as you also said this video), but takes me a long time to get the GPS signal (1-3 min). Any recommendations on that?
What's the average battery life expectation?
mine needs to be recharged twice a day even after following your guidance.
Wow, something is definitely wrong with that. It might be a good idea to contact Garmin support.
Wow. Mine lasts a month with around 6 hours of GPS activity a week. I turn all features off when not in GPS mode however.
I get a full month of battery with notifications turned off heart rate on 6 runs a month and I don’t wear it to bed. You did not say how long all that will last on the battery?
Hello Shane, that's very impressive. The battery life is very dependent on the usage of the watch. That's why I just provide the ways to increase the life but do not tell how much it will increase it. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for watching and please consider subscribing! 😃
How in the world do you turn the watch off completely?
Simply hold down the light button for about 15 seconds or until the display turns off. Let me know if that does it. Thanks for watching!
Just got mine and the battery is at one bar from full bars in one day....that can't be normal even with full brightness
ya i press gps and dont go to a run option. this watch is more complicated than is useful.
My batter went from 17d to 5d in one night and it goes from 5d to dead just in an hour after i bought this watch like a week
@Nick Gur brand new from the BX I have some vids about Garmin, especially instinct.
You go to fast for this old man.
Sorry to hear that. Not sure if this will help but you can slow down the video with this technique ua-cam.com/video/HLoMchpqhnA/v-deo.html
@@GaugingGadgets thanks I'm trying to figure this new watch out,
@@glasswinder It's a great watch. I hope my videos help you!
@@GaugingGadgets they have and thank you, videos help a lot of people get by with needs they have.