Garmin Connect Experiences Outage, Disrupting Smartwatch Functionality

Garmin’s online platform, Garmin Connect, has experienced a widespread outage reports The Independent, impacting smartwatches and other products dependent on its services. While the devices can still function independently, users are unable to transfer data, sync activities, or access their information through the Garmin Connect app.

The company’s status page confirms that all online functions—ranging from uploading activities to syncing routes and integrating with third-party platforms like Strava—are currently offline. No details have been provided regarding the cause of the outage or an estimated timeframe for resolution.

Source Garmin.com

In addition to Garmin Connect, other online services such as the Tacx indoor training platform and Garmin’s golf and diving tools are also affected.

Despite the disruption, Garmin devices store data locally. Users can expect the information tracked during the outage to upload once the systems are restored.

This situation has drawn comparisons to Garmin’s significant 2020 outage, caused by a ransomware attack that left its systems offline for several days. That incident disrupted key product functions and resulted in the company losing access to critical servers. However, there is no indication that the current issue stems from a similar problem.

As Garmin works to address the issue, affected users are advised to monitor the company’s status page for updates.

Check Garmin Connect Status for updates.