Garmin Launches 'Garmin Connect+' Paid Plan With AI Insights

Built on more advanced insights into what the user’s health data actually means, Garmin’s new Garmin Connect+ plan will use AI to develop personal insights and training guidance.

Garmin wearables have long offered insights into health and fitness when data is collected. That’s the norm, as most wearables come with an app that tells you what it’s reading, and some apps like Samsung Health with the Galaxy Watch are free to use with even advanced features. Oura, on the other hand, has infamously locked data behind a paid monthly service been if you buy the ring, even if that data is robust.

Today, Garmin Connect+ was announced as an additional paid plan users could sign up for in addition to the free basic package. The paid plan will give personalized insights powered by AI, training guidance, and expanded LiveTrack features. In essence, more advanced and robust features will need to be paid for.

Garmin goes into detail about each feature, and it boils down to more detailed insights into how your body is reacting to daily life and how much energy you’re using. Garmin also plans on offering activity tracking for workouts in the same way other smartwatches track activity. This is expanded on with instruction workout videos. The LiveTrack functionality is neat, as it will notify others when you’ve begun training. This can be a good safety precaution in varying circumstances.

The new Garmin Connect+ plan will be available for $6.99/month or $69.99/year. Garmin Connect will still be available to users for free. That includes existing data and features in the app prior to the rollout.