Garmin App Update: New Battery Feature for Users

Key Takeaways

1. Garmin Connect version 5.22 for iOS has been released, fixing connectivity issues from version 5.21.
2. The update includes bug fixes and slight performance enhancements.
3. A new feature allows users to view real-time battery status of certain connected devices.
4. The ‘+’ icon for adding new wearable devices has been moved for easier access.
5. The update is available on the Apple App Store, with no release date yet for Android users.

Garmin Connect has just released version 5.22 for users of iOS wearables. The previous version, 5.21, was launched in January 2026 and caused some connectivity problems for a few users, but that issue has now been fixed.

Update Details

The latest update, version 5.22, is now being made available for iOS devices. According to the change log in the Apple App Store, this update primarily offers bug fixes and slight performance enhancements. However, users of Garmin wearables have shared additional insights regarding the updates on Reddit.

New Features

One notable addition is the ability to see the real-time battery status of certain connected devices. This information, shown as a percentage along with a partially filled battery icon, can be accessed by tapping the devices icon located in the upper right corner of the app (see screenshot below). This feature is confirmed to work for smartwatch models such as the Forerunner 955 (currently priced at $479.99 on Amazon Marketplace) and the epix (Gen 2). Another improvement includes the ‘+’ icon, which is now situated to the left of the sync and device list icons in the top right corner of the app. This new shortcut allows users to easily add another wearable device.

Availability

You can now get Garmin Connect version 5.22 from the Apple App Store. It’s still unclear when this version will be released for Android users on the Google Play Store. It remains a mystery if the battery status feature will be part of that update as well.

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