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Instinct Solar

Instinct Solar

A smartwatch built to conquer the elements featuring a solar charging lens, GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO, and built-in training apps.

Part Number 010-02293-71

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DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LONGER

Instinct is a GPS smartwatch built to break convention, conquer the elements and endure longer. It’s now taking battery life to a new level by harnessing the power of the sun.

Experience unprecedented battery life with solar charging.

Military standard toughness lets you play rough without worry.

GPS, GLONASS and Galileo. Your 3 best friends in the wild.

Train smarter with built-in sports apps right on your wrist.

Get notifications straight from your phone to your wrist.

Do more. Charge less. Get up to 54 days in smartwatch mode.

ENGINEERED FOR ENDURANCE

Fiber-reinforced polymer case, chemically strengthened, scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla glass and a battery powered by the sun creates a device that’s built to endure.

DESIGNED TO BE DARING

Bold colors, high contrast displays and purpose-built design bring to life a non-traditional smartwatch that turns heads at every glance.

Break the mold.

SOLAR BATTERY

Variable based on sun-exposure, Instinct can provide unprecedented battery life to those that explore under the sun.

MILITARY STANDARD 810

Instinct is built to the U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 meters).

POWER MANAGER

View how various settings and sensors impact your watch’s battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly.

Train smarter.

SPORTS APPS

Use preloaded activity profiles for surfing, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, strength and more.

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

Get heart rate data1 along with alerts if your heart rate stays too high or too low while you’re at rest. Gauge how hard your heart is working during activities, even underwater.

PULSE OX

For altitude acclimation or sleep monitoring, a Pulse Ox2 sensor uses light beams at your wrist to gauge how well your body is absorbing oxygen.

STRESS TRACKING

Heart rate variability is used to calculate your stress level score, so you can see if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.

BODY BATTERY ENERGY MONITOR

Optimize your body’s energy reserves, using heart rate variability, stress, sleep and other data to gauge when you’re ready to be active or when you may need to rest.

 

Trust your Instincts. But also confirm them.

MULTI-GNSS SUPPORT

Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.

ABC SENSORS

Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and three-axis electronic compass.

TRACBACK ROUTING

Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using this feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point.

Stay connected.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible device.

PAIR FOR SATELLITE COMMUNICATION

Pair Instinct with an inReach device (sold separately; active satellite subscription required) to view and send messages, get weather alerts on your wrist and trigger an SOS to the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team.

CALENDAR VIEW

Easily see your plans for the day with a dedicated calendar screen.

QuickFit accessory bands let you match your style with no tools required.

2 This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com.in/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
 

General

Lens Material Power Glass
Bezel Material fiber-reinforced polymer
Case material fiber-reinforced polymer
QuickFit watch band compatible (22 mm)
Strap material silicone
Physical size 45 x 45 x 15.3 mm
Fits wrists with a circumference of 132-224 mm
Display size custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
Display resolution 128 x 128 pixels
Display type monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Weight 53 g
Battery life Smartwatch: Up to 24 days + 30 days *
GPS: Up to 30 hours + 8 hours **
Max Battery GPS Mode: 70 hours + 75 hours**
Expedition GPS Activity: 28 days + 40 days*
Battery Saver Watch Mode: 56 days + unlimited*
*Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
**Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
Water rating 10 ATM
Memory/History 32 MB

Clock Features

Time/date  
GPS Time Sync  
Automatic daylight saving time  
Alarm clock  
Timer  
Stopwatch  
Sunrise/sunset times  

Sensors

GPS  
GLONASS  
Galileo  
Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor  
Barometric altimeter  
Compass  
Accelerometer  
Thermometer  
Pulse Ox  

Daily Smart Features

Connectivity Bluetooth , ANT+
Smart notifications  
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android only)  
Calendar  
Weather  
Battery Saver - customizable low power watch  
Controls smartphone music  
Find My Phone  
Find My Watch  
VIRB Remote  
Smartphone compatibility iPhone , Android
Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile  

Safety and Tracking Features

LiveTrack  

Tactical Features

Dual grid coordinates  

Activity Tracking Features

Step counter  
Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)  
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)  
Sleep monitoring (monitors total sleep and periods of movement or restful sleep)  
Calories burned  
Floors climbed  
Distance traveled  
Intensity minutes  
TrueUp  
Move IQ  
Body Battery Energy Monitor  
All-day Stress Tracking  

Gym & Fitness Equipment

Available gym activity profiles Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing and Yoga
Cardio workouts  
Strength workouts  
Automatic rep counting  

Training, Planning and Analysis Features

GPS speed and distance  
Customizable data pages  
Customizable activity profiles  
Auto Pause  
Interval training  
Advanced workouts  
Downloadable training plans  
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings  
Auto Lap  
Manual lap  
Configurable lap alerts  
Custom alerts  
Audio prompts  
Finish time  
Virtual Partner  
Race an Activity  
Course guidance  
Touch and/or button lock  
Hot keys  
Auto scroll  
Activity history on watch  
Physio TrueUp  

Heart Rate Features

HR zones  
HR alerts  
HR calories  
% HR max  
% HRR  
Auto max HR  
HR Broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)  

Running Features

Available run profiles Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running
GPS-based distance, time and pace  
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)  
Run workouts  
Foot pod capable  

Outdoor Recreation

Available outdoor recreation profiles Hiking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Hunting, Tactical
Point-to-point navigation (It only show in straight line.)  
Bread crumb trail in real time  
Back to start  
TracBack  
UltraTrac mode  
Elevation profile  
Distance to destination  
Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert  
Trail run auto climb  
Vertical speed  
Total ascent/descent  
Future elevation plot  
Compatible with BaseCamp  
GPS coordinates  
Sight 'N Go  
Area calculation  
Projected waypoint (It only show in straight line.)  
Sun and moon information  
XERO Locations  
Expedition GPS Activity  

Cycling Features

Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)  
Courses  
Available cycling profiles Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking
Race an activity  
Speed and cadence sensor support (with sensor) (ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart sensors)

Swimming Features

Available swim profiles Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)  
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)  
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)  
Drill logging (pool swim only)  
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)  
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)  
Time and distance alerts  
Pool swim workouts  
Underwater wrist-based heart rate  
  • Instinct Solar
  • Charging/data cable
  • Documentation

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