– Garmin appears to be exploring a screenless fitness device (potentially named Garmin CIRQA) that would connect via the Garmin Connect app, expanding beyond traditional smartwatches.
– The app code references replacing “Watch” with “Device,” implying broader functionality beyond wrist-worn displays.
– A Garmin Connect+ subscription perk may offer discounted Garmin CIRQA vouchers after six months of continuous subscription, potentially affecting pricing and adoption.
Rumors have been circulating for months according to which Garmin is developing a fitness wristband without a display that is intended as an alternative to products such as the Polar Loop ($199 on Amazon), the Whoop 5.0 or the new Google Fitbit Air. Gadgets & Wearables has now been able to find new clues in the code of the Garmin Connect app in version 5.25 that may point to Garmin CIRQA, including the following code snippets:
Clues in the code and possible directions
While the connection between this code and Garmin CIRQA cannot be verified, Garmin is apparently preparing its smartphone app to connect to a screenless device. Fittingly, Garmin is replacing the word “Watch” with the word “Device” in many areas – a further indication that some functions will no longer only be intended for smartwatches in the future.
Subscription perks and pricing hints
Anyone who has subscribed to Garmin Connect+ may receive Garmin CIRQA at a lower price, as the new app version contains information that voucher codes can be generated if the paid subscription has been subscribed to continuously for at least six months. The codes should only be valid for “selected products”. On the one hand, this could make Garmin’s subscription more attractive in order to attract new subscribers, but on the other hand it could also offset the expected high price of Garmin CIRQA for existing customers. It is not yet known when Garmin CIRQA will be launched on the market.