Will hr from the watch show up in strava on activities recorded on the 520 if no hr strap used and not broadcast from the watch?
Neither Connect nor Strava will combine the data from two devices.
Why not just record everything on the 530 and upload from there to Strava?
That's what I was doing before I inherited the fenix so probably is what I'll end up going back to. That wouldn't give me HR data in Strava though unless I broadcast the HR from the watch and got the 530 to record it. Not sure how much of a faff that is as I haven't tried it yet.
Recording the activity on the watch and using the 530 just for navigation (and climpro) sounds like the simplest way to record an activity with HR data.
But really either device is fine and I wouldn't have bought one if I had the other. I suspect I'll end up using the 530 to record bike rides and the watch for hikes. The fact that all the activities appear in the history on the watch is a nice touch.
FWIW, the HR Broadcast option in my Fenix 6 takes about 8 button presses. I created a Shortcut for it so it's down to 2.
Presumably you have to press some buttons on the 530 to get it to record the HR or does it just automatically pair once it has been done once?
You pair it once as a Sensor. Then it'll automatically find it again as soon as you are broadcasting.
Honestly, I'm such a sucker for Garmin.
530 purchased to replace both my 520 and Explore and pair with my new Instinct solar. I loved the 520 but wanted proper mapping so bought the Explore. However I missed the performance metrics, segments and longer battery life so the Explore got used about 10 times and I went back to the 520.
Hopefully the 530 will cover all the bases!
Stealth ad: 520 and Explore heading for the classifieds......
You pair it once as a Sensor. Then it’ll automatically find it again as soon as you are broadcasting.
And even then it doesn't record it to Connect or Strava? That seems a bit odd. Or have I got the wrong end of the stick?
@luket - once you pair the devices, the Edge records the data and uploads it all (including HR) to Connect and Strava. The watch is just acting as an external sensor.
It's possible that I just didn't explain it very well. Sorry.
And even then it doesn’t record it to Connect or Strava? That seems a bit odd. Or have I got the wrong end of the stick?
That doesn't sound right. Have you got an HR readout on your display? Check it has paired correctly? On my 500 if my HRM was on and paired the HR got recorded.
My misunderstanding. It sounds like exactly the gizmo I'm after. Ordered....
Whoops, clicked buy on a 530.
5x£32 as well so it's not like a big old silly splurge...
I'll see if I miss the explore's bigger screen an relatively simple UI and then probably offload it.
TBH I'm looking forward to having more battery life from the 530.
I've asked this in the Edge Explore v2 thread but there's more activity in here, so...
Can anyone tell me how practical it would be to lend to someone else and link temporarily to their Garmin account? Is it a case of reset and re-link to other phone and all the previous settings, routes etc will be there and then same when I switch back to mine or will it be a massive ball ache to set back up each time?
You just unpair it from your account and wipe/factory reset the unit don't you?that's what I did last time I sold a Garmin, I think they can only be registered to one account at a time. So once a new user registers it it won't talk to the old account, right?
The Explore has guest mode. Not sure what that involves but I think it means you can lend it to someone without doing the above. Im sure a quick bit of googlefu will give the specifics.
Oh yeah, I've never bothered to use guest mode. Worth a try
You just unpair it from your account and wipe/factory reset the unit don’t you?
that’s what I’m hoping? It would only be for occasional trips that my wife heads off on without me, not a daily regular thing.
I’m just trying to buy one, I’ll give it a test out.
Got my 130 today. Dinky little unit. Fine for recording commutes etc.
I ordered the 6x pro yesterday, today the filthy rotters dropped the price by another £33 🙁
My 530 just landed. About to open the box. Neeeeewwwww toooooyyyysssss!
My 530 arrived yesterday. One quick ride and I remembered why I don’t like the Garmin head units*, so it’s going back and I’ll stick with my Wahoo Bolt and look for a V2 when the price drops a bit.
*fiddly to change screens vs big buttons on the top of the unit, can’t “zoom in” to the metrics display to get my preferred “watts & HR” only displayed when doing a hard effort. Actual data text is small rather than the Wahoo where the data text it big and chunky. Etc.
Mmm. I spent an hour setting mine up last night.
I like the profiles. Having used my 500 for 10 years I know what displays I want. General road riding cadence, temp, time, HR, temperature. Got that setup.
For TTs I just want a big speed and HR display, and set my lap timer to be 1 mile.
MTB I don't use cadence.
I like the auto sync. I've changed my default Strava setting to be private so it can auto upload then I can decide if I want to rename it add some some photos before making it public or delete...
Anyone recommend any apps / widgets on the Connect IQ app?
Initial impressions are impressed. But I've yet to go for a ride with it...
@whatgoesup
can’t “zoom in” to the metrics display to get my preferred “watts & HR” only displayed when doing a hard effort
I'm pretty sure you could add an extra data screen with just those fields - one button press to get those displayed nice and big. Not sure how that works on the Wahoo or if it does something better / move clever.
Yep. Just create a new data screen with those two fields
You can add a separate data screen with just those two fields in, but it's a poor version of what the wahoo does for three reasons:
1 - You now have an extra screen to cycle through. With the Wahoo the "focus" screen and the "full data" screen are the same - just zoom in and out as needed. I prefer to have only two screens - 1 is map, 1 is data to avoid cycling.
2 - Cycling through screens on the Garmin is much harder as the buttons are small things on the side not large buttons on the top.
3 - On the Garmin with two screens the data field text doesn't get much bigger - it's just in a larger space. One the Wahoo the text expands to fill the space available, i.e. both number are (relatively) mahoosive and easy to read.
Note - both units are good, nothing against he 530, I have just got used to and now prefer the way the Wahoo works.
I ordered one of the instinct solars at Christmas that got cancelled by Garmin...
Just ordered one here, and got a "it's been delayed" email... Reckon this one will get canned too?
Note – both units are good, nothing against he 530, I have just got used to and now prefer the way the Wahoo works.
Yeh fair comment. I've had my 500 for 10 years been faultless. I looked at Wahoo about a year ago when I was considering what next. The one thing that put me off... At the time you couldn't program a workout. You could sync training Training Peaks IIRC but not like the Garmin where you can program a workout, say x minutes at this cadence or HR etc, then x minutes at this cadence or HR. I'm a luddite with a dumb turbo and just follow the BC training indoor workouts in the winter....
Just ordered one here, and got a “it’s been delayed” email… Reckon this one will get canned too?
You'd hope Amazon are just a bit busy after Prime Day 🤞
My 530 said delayed then it turned up a couple of hours ago anyway……
Mines still not arrived. Amazon site says "it might be lost"
Looks like I'm destined never to have this watch.
I got one as mentioned up the thread. First one turned up with left ‘up and down’ buttons slightly crunchy feeling and not quite right.
This was a known fault in the very early units and wasn’t present on my old one or the wife’s.
Spoke to Amazon who replaced it free. Replacement received yesterday and this one was in a box covered in a fine sandy grit type substance, although the unit inside was ok.
Both of them had the screen protector thing on slightly askew, which makes me wonder just where Amazon got these devices!
Still, it works well, looks ok and was cheaper than most want s/h on eBay, so with full warranty it can’t be bad.
I got one as mentioned up the thread. First one turned up with left ‘up and down’ buttons slightly crunchy feeling and not quite right.
I also ordered a 530 which arrived Thursday, and I knew something wasn't quite right with it. I was suspicious from the off - because even though the unit looked brand new, the retail box wasn't sealed. Anyway, this one has crunchy up/down buttons too, and they also don't register every press - sometimes it takes two or more presses for those buttons to register.
Now in a chat with Amazon to try to resolve, as I needed it for a 3 day ride next week.
My box wasn't sealed either, the screen protector is on the wonk and the buttons feel super spongy...ffs looks like someone is taking the p!ss?
Now I think about it, neither of the boxes I received had any sort of sticker on them sealing the opening.
I bet they are either refurbed units or maybe even the original duff ones.
I’ll have a look at serial numbers of mine and the wife’s as she’s had hers 8 months now.
Wonder if Garmin would comment if I find my new one has a significantly older serial number and also mention others.
Wasn't there a batch of 530s used for an expedition/event and then returned for refurb/resale? If you bought it as a new device then it should be clean and sealed. If you bought it knowing it was a refurb then I guess it's all a bit more subjective.
Well mine's back in the box and about to head back to Amazon. It was sold as a new unit but still arrived in an unsealed box, and I'm not sure I want to risk getting another in that state. To be honest, I think I'm just about done with Amazon altogether now.
The 530 seemed like a nice little device, but on reflection it was just another thing to remember to charge. I'm just going to carry on using WorkOutdoors on my Apple Watch for shorter rides, and my phone (plus a battery pack) for longer rides that need a map.
Oh well.
Weird. That’s pretty concerning.
Mine is fine… as far as I can tell it’s 100% brand new. All the bags were sealed and the unit never looked like it had seen daylight before. I can’t remember if there was a plastic tape over the box or not, but it appeared brand new to me anyway. No issues with the buttons or anything.
Sorry to hear of the grief you guys are having with yours.
To be fair I don't think any of my Garmin products have had a seal. Certainly I'm looking at both my Vivoactive box and my 520 box and neither have any seal on them or it would still be there as i always use a knife to slice them. They were both bought from a shop as well and not Amazon.
My 530 seems to work perfectly though I haven't used it in anger yet as I'm down with the Covid - its just that the buttons are not as good as on my 520 - the up down buttons especially are just a bit spongy but they work fine.
Hmmmm - to return or not?
I actually ended up with two, as I’d just bought one from Decathalon when I saw the Amazon deal. Both appear identical - neither box sealed, screen protectors a bit “bubbly”, so I’m not sure that the Amazon one (at least mine) was anything to be concerned about - just I prefer the Wahoo UI.
Edit - the buttons on both felt a bit naff, I think it’s just how they are.
To be fair, the box was unmarked with no damage, despite having no seal. All the accessories were unused, and were still in sealed bags. The screen protector looked new (I think).
I'd definitely have kept it if the buttons had been ok. The crunching/grinding as you pressed the 'down' button, and the amount of force you had to use to register a press on it, made it feel like that button especially wouldn't have lasted long at all.
There was definitely something up with this particular device.
Tried out my Edge 530 yesterday. I'm really impressed.
Spent a bit of time this week getting the data on the screens how I want. Went for a little 90 minute bimble on the roads. Transferred a course (best to work out how to use the navigation when you don't need it rather than realise it isn't right when you do need directions).
It's all rather neat I like the way the turns come up before you get to them, the mapping is good. Had some Garmin climb notifications pop up at the bottom, disabled that though I think I will have a look at the Strava live segments at some point.
Transferring courses on, and rides off the device is just seamless. Got Connect and Strava linked up now and get a little notification when the activity is sync'd with Strava.
I guess most of you people are used to this but I've avoided all this until now.
Stuff has certainly moved on since my old Edge 500.
PS My box wasn't sealed either.
PPS Is it worth buying a screen protector from Amazon?
I fitted a screen protector and have managed to chip/crack it. The screen is still readable so I've not replaced it yet.
Is it worth buying a screen protector from Amazon?
I would think so, if only to have a matte instead of a glossy screen. The difference in visibility between the gloss Garmin screen and the Matte Wahoo one is noticeable
I just 'spoke' with amazon as it's still not received.
They said it's showing as delayed potentially lost.
Reckon they can't send a replacement, only issue a refund. And now it's gone up £50.
Is that normal. / ok? The thing is available to buy but they won't replace a lost one...
They’re offering to give you your money back, so yes absolutely
