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Garmin Cirqa Band Debuts as Subscription‑Free Screenless Health Tracker

The wristband pairs with Garmin Connect to deliver multi‑day battery life and continuous physiological monitoring while relying on a phone for GPS, a move that targets customers who dislike membership fees.

Overview

  • Garmin began selling the Cirqa smart band in late July as a $199 screenless tracker that does not require a subscription for its core health and fitness features.
  • The Cirqa records a wide range of metrics including heart rate, HRV, Pulse Ox, sleep stages and coaching, training readiness and VO2 max, with all data accessed in the Garmin Connect app.
  • Reviewers report roughly 10–11 days of battery life and note the band has no onboard GPS so users must carry a paired phone for distance, pace and route mapping.
  • Early hands‑on coverage and user tips revealed practical features and workarounds such as ANT+ and Bluetooth heart‑rate broadcasting, an LED battery‑check, an optional upper‑arm accessory and DIY strap hacks.
  • An Indonesia certification filing tied to the Cirqa name suggests Garmin may be exploring a smart ring, but that filing is unconfirmed and Garmin has not announced any ring plans.