Garmin said on the 22nd it will release the CIRQA smart band, a smart band that removes the display to focus on wear and recording features. This is the first time Garmin has released a display-free wearable device.
The CIRQA smart band automatically recognizes and records daily activities such as exercise and sleep without the user having to check a screen or operate it frequently. Results can be viewed in the Garmin Connect application without a separate paid subscription. If users edit the auto-classified activities, the accuracy of subsequent records also improves.
Health features include heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, stress, skin temperature, and heart rate variability (HRV). It analyzes not only sleep stages, sleep score, naps, and respiration rate, but also the regularity of sleep times and the degree of circadian rhythm alignment. Women can use features that predict menstrual cycles and estimate ovulation by leveraging skin temperature data.
It can record more than 80 types of workouts, including running, walking, and yoga, and frequently used activities can be launched directly with the side button. It also provides VO2 max, training status, workout readiness, and estimated recovery time. When paired with a smartphone, it can record outdoor workout routes or share real-time location with family and acquaintances.
With a fabric material, it can be worn on the wrist or arm, and the battery lasts up to 10 days on a single charge. It comes in seven colors, including black and dark olive. Sales in Korea start on Aug. 5, and the price is 329,000 won.