Overview
- Garmin formally announced the CIRQA Smart Band on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, confirming prelaunch leaks and listing the device for $199.99 without a mandatory subscription.
- The screen‑free band records 24/7 health and fitness data—wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, skin temperature, Body Battery, sleep stages, HRV and VO2 max—and surfaces results in the Garmin Connect app.
- Cirqa supports auto activity detection plus manual tracking for more than 80 activities, a single side button shortcut, Connected GPS via a paired phone, LiveTrack location sharing and the ability to broadcast heart rate.
- Garmin rates battery life at up to 10 days between charges and uses a fabric strap that can be worn on the wrist or as an armband in multiple sizes and colors.
- The launch positions Garmin against lower‑cost rivals like Google’s Fitbit Air and subscription‑first services like Whoop by offering richer sensors and features for a one‑time purchase with optional Garmin Connect+ extras.