Garmin Venu 2 Plus Complete Guide & Tutorial

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@anthonygatto6353
@anthonygatto6353 2 жыл бұрын
This was incredibly helpful! Just got my Venu 2 Plus today. Thank you!
@bcwest619
@bcwest619 3 жыл бұрын
I love the tutorials you post. They are very helpful for devices I actually have, and interesting and informative when it's a device I want to learn more about. Great work!
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks - much appreciated!
@gino0612
@gino0612 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker great review, does the watch have the ability to show maps like a fénix 7?
@bcwest619
@bcwest619 2 жыл бұрын
@@gino0612 it does not have maps or courses. But I believe there are some Connect IQ apps that can let it do that. I'm not sure, though, since I haven't tried that myself.
@MrHAC19
@MrHAC19 2 жыл бұрын
I like the collaboration between you and Des!!
@akinoshoko4258
@akinoshoko4258 3 жыл бұрын
I just cannot believe this has been updated so quickly...... Kudos to Garmin, but where does it end??? That's our love/hate relationship with Tech eh? Great review as always 👍
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
I know, right?
@lswacker5147
@lswacker5147 2 жыл бұрын
I just received my Venu 2 Plus on Wednesday and this was so helpful compared to the book since you gave much more detail. I upgraded from Garmin Forerunner 245 and was about to purchase a Venu 2 in November when I found out a Plus version was coming and so waited for the Plus to roll out and so glad I did. Still trying to figure out a few things, since all my music is on Apple & not Spotify or others. I guess I'll have to download my playlist or just use iPhone music until I decide what else I can do. But again thanks so much...you're previous videos I watched on other comparisons and watches is what helped me decide on whether to stay with Garmin or jump to Apple 7 and glad I stayed with Garmin!
@BleakVision
@BleakVision 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not an upgrade when it comes to any but the most basic training features. They should merge the Venu and lower end Forerunners at this point.
@nicid2
@nicid2 2 жыл бұрын
How is it going from buttons to touch screen? It's one of the reasons I'm hesitant to get the venu 2 plus.
@LeftyPencil
@LeftyPencil 2 жыл бұрын
@@nicid2 checkout a Vivoactive if you wanna check touch controls without spending a lot
@nicid2
@nicid2 2 жыл бұрын
@@LeftyPencil thanks for the tip. I finally went with the fenix 7s which has both and it can be switched off during activity.
@dyzmompoc7381
@dyzmompoc7381 Жыл бұрын
Hello, just wondering if your smartwatch is still working even after a year?
@vincepeacham7292
@vincepeacham7292 10 ай бұрын
Hi, really good video, I have recently bought a 2+ thanks to yours, and a few other, video reviews 👍🏾. Got it £100 cheaper at Amazon, purely due to the colour of the strap 🤷‍♂️, which can be easily changed (10 straps for £15 on Amazon, again 🤷‍♂️). Just a couple of observations. When you got out of bed to get your kids sorted, then went to back to bed for an hour, but wasn't recorded, it is likely the 2+ 'thought' you were having a nap, which you rightly point out the 2+ doesn't record. It took me a few re-watches to change the data fields from your vid, but got the gist and customised mine for my needs, thank you. TBH, although the 2+ is a far superior and accurate to the T Rex pro I have used previously the UI on the 2+ is a bit more clunky, at least in these initial stages. But really good vid, liked, saved, subscribe 👍🏾.
@francisrivera1840
@francisrivera1840 6 ай бұрын
Great info. I'm watching your video for info to get my new watch. Great tutorial
@DaniBernal
@DaniBernal 3 жыл бұрын
Loving your detailed in depth reviews, they are very helpful, thanks!
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, appreciate it!
@Beeglemon
@Beeglemon 2 жыл бұрын
As Always, this video by you is AWESOME! The chapters feature is schweet.
@chispito6986
@chispito6986 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Can’t wait to receive my watch! Coming on Friday! Thanks!!
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@sheiladixon3565
@sheiladixon3565 2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks young man for a very informative video, you have helped me immensely. My watch is now set up and I am ready to go. Thanks again
@dank5495
@dank5495 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for posting this detailed tutorial!
@dizonnathanielt
@dizonnathanielt 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, Ray. I'm planning to upgrade from Fitbit Ionic and yesterday (maybe destiny), just received an e-mail from Fitbit that they'll be recalling and refunding Ionic users for $299 (both active and inactive users). Since then, been binging both yours and Desfit's reviews on Venu 2 Plus. LOL. Anyways, keep making these kinds of videos.
@mehdiazad75
@mehdiazad75 2 жыл бұрын
But why would they do that ?
@dizonnathanielt
@dizonnathanielt 2 жыл бұрын
@@mehdiazad75 battery overheating issues
@mehdiazad75
@mehdiazad75 2 жыл бұрын
@@dizonnathanielt thats tru i used to have charge 3 and it had the same issue, i had to change the watch 3 times in one year the last time i was out of warranty soo .... .
@stokes99
@stokes99 3 жыл бұрын
Ray - you make us all better, thank you for that! One question: where can one acquire that amazing shirt?!
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Here's the t-shirt, which is made by Tariq at the KZbin channel @SmartBikeTrainers - cottonbureau.com/products/3x10-cycling-workout#/13276124/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-navy-tri-blend-s
@joaosclem
@joaosclem 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always! Rumors about the successor? Keep the good work.
@ethan6875
@ethan6875 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks and happy new year! How about the battery life per full charge?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Generally speaking about 2-2.5 days in 'always-on' display mode, and about 5-6 days in gesture mode. That's assuming roughly 1hr of workout per day, a mix of GPS and non-GPS (based on my testing). Official claims for battery are a bit higher for gesture mode at 9 days, but that's without the dayil workouts I'm doing.
@royalvictory3536
@royalvictory3536 Жыл бұрын
You are a Godsend!! Thank you for this tutorial! 🙏
@lancewatson5952
@lancewatson5952 2 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT review !!!!! The best and most thorough review that I have seen to date on the Garmin Venu 2 Plus. I am very impressed with the features of the watch but I have 2 concerns. 1. At $449 it's way too expensive, and 2. The fact that this Garmin watch or any other Garmin watch does NOT track naps is a deal breaker for me..... However, the myriad of other features are very impressive, which makes me wonder why they would overlook adding such a simple feature as tracking naps.... I can get an equally impressive Galaxy watch for about half the price, which tracks your naps.
@lswacker5147
@lswacker5147 2 жыл бұрын
You mention price point, but you're forgetting Apple charges more for Stainless steel a standard feature built into the Venu 2 Plus and it's SS on both sides which Apple does not do even with added up charge to SS. It also has much better glass and display and so when you add SS to the standard Apple Watch price is higher than Garmin and with a lot less features built in, glass that is fragile and also have to get more apps rather than fitness items built in.
@MarcoPolo82
@MarcoPolo82 2 жыл бұрын
See the tests of the Watch 4 on the Quantified Scientist Chanell. You'll change your mind about the accuracy of the Watch 4.
@brucelin5842
@brucelin5842 Жыл бұрын
@@lswacker5147 but the venu2 plus body is not stainless steel but plastic?! It’s only the bezel and back are stainless steel !?
@rudra2099
@rudra2099 3 жыл бұрын
So no training effect or load on this too.. Was really hoping they would add it
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
Correct, none unfortuntaely.
@DhivakarSellamuthu
@DhivakarSellamuthu 2 жыл бұрын
Can we increase the brightness in aod watch face?
@niklausmoser
@niklausmoser Жыл бұрын
Great video to get a quick overview, thank you very much for that. I received my Venu 2 Plus last week. I'm very satisfied and still playing around with the display settings to see which is the most practical. With a Vivoactive 3 as my predecessor watch, I'm used to an always on-display (which is especially practical when you have to catch a train... sometimes seconds are decisive 😉). I therefore opted for the always on-setting and found that the display is deactivated in the Always on setting during the defined sleep time and remains dark (which is very practical, as the display is relatively bright even at the lowest level). On the other hand, it unfortunately remains active in the do not disturb-setting with passive backlighting. However, with a toddler, I am sometimes in bed earlier than the regular bedtime and would like to be able to temporarily turn off the display. Haven't managed to do this yet unfortunately - am I missing a setting? Many thanks in advance for any help.
@warrenlee6847
@warrenlee6847 3 жыл бұрын
Question is …. Is the fenix 7 gonna have omoled display ??
@mikelepp6234
@mikelepp6234 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reviews. I know this is old, so I hope you still see the messages. I'm really confused on a couple of items. Actually surprised I can't concisely find this information. 1. The Venu 2 Plus uses the Garmin Assistant. Therefore, can I say, "Hey Google, take me to the nearest Starbucks by foot" and then I start walking and it leads me to Strarbucks? 2. Music wise I use a Bluetooth headphones/Shokz, can it control the app on my phone? IOW, I say "Hey Google play Rebelution radion on Pandora" and it plays music to my bt headphones?
@Atlas-hu9wk
@Atlas-hu9wk Жыл бұрын
Voice assistant, how do you set it up? Does your phone screen need to be on?
@alexandreblanquaert5256
@alexandreblanquaert5256 Жыл бұрын
Hello , could you tell me if I can pair this watch to my mate 20 pro huawei without issues please ?
@LightOtt
@LightOtt Жыл бұрын
Can I set a High intersity intervals on the watch without using my phone? Like: 15 seconds sprint and 20 seconds walk? then repeat the cycle 40 times.
@contactsaavy
@contactsaavy 2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this insight it helped become familiar with the watch, I noticed that mine did not have the auto scroll option as I followed your video,
@SingaporeDonoghues
@SingaporeDonoghues 2 жыл бұрын
6:10 you talk about Synching multiple Garmin watches. Can you confirm does EVERYTHING sync with TrueUp ? I heard not. And that Body Battery does NOT sync .
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын
Correct, Body Battery is one of those exceptions that doesn't sync. Basically, it's the main one. Also, for some of the really new watches (FR255/FR955/Fenix7/Epix), HRV Status is another one that doesn't sync yet (soon though).
@geoffgoldplum1231
@geoffgoldplum1231 3 жыл бұрын
I will wait for the Venu 2 Plus NFT edition, should come soon judging by every other product announcement I've watched this year
@Fredsreviews58
@Fredsreviews58 3 жыл бұрын
Nice watch, but I wish it was a bit cheaper. I feel like it's competitors (Fitbit sense and Samsung watch) are cheaper.
@lswacker5147
@lswacker5147 2 жыл бұрын
Just keep in mind what you pay for...I did a detailed comparison a few months ago on multiple watches before deciding to stay w/ Garmin and others you mentioned can't touch the Garmin wellness tracking features, especially for women. But also very informative for men and also think the fitness tracking/workouts beat Apple and others as they are already built in. Lastly, only this one is stainless steel as standard as others are NOT and Apple only offers SS as an upgrade of $100+ and Titanium even more $$$ so Garmin gives you SS on both sides & better glass than all other making the price point very worth it!! Like another poster commented, my employer gives us incentive $$$ for wellness devices and purchases so mine was basically free but I did compare several regardless of price.
@elenalomeli4364
@elenalomeli4364 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your video! I feature that I am looking for in a Ports watch is the ability to record voice notes while running, so when my phone is not around. Can you do this this with the venu 2 plus? I can not figure it out. Or, is there any other sports watch that would allow me to do that? I know that the apple watch and the galaxy watch can do it, but wish to stay with a sports watch. Thanks!
@rickroberge3034
@rickroberge3034 Жыл бұрын
When you are in a workout mode are you able to see the time of day as well?
@matthewdray83
@matthewdray83 3 жыл бұрын
Why would Garmin need to write a user manual, when you do it so well! Thanks
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
True...true.
@Rcnickparker
@Rcnickparker Жыл бұрын
I am having trouble getting back to the data screen on Venu 2 Plus during Garmin Coach runs, once I start music?
@frankbrenshaw918
@frankbrenshaw918 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative insight on the Venu 2 Plus. One question on the Venu 2 Plus. Can the Venu 2 Plus display events from *Google* Calendar? All my day to day activities, appointments are entered on Google Calendar and I can view them across my devices (phone, tablet, etc) It will be perfect if the Venu 2 Plus can display events from Google Calendar.
@brucelin5842
@brucelin5842 Жыл бұрын
I like to know also , did u find out yet?
@AssertingSecurity
@AssertingSecurity Жыл бұрын
Grande Sergi Roberto 🙏🏻
@janebranch5068
@janebranch5068 Жыл бұрын
So you have to hit the green thing to start the activity?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Correct
@ffsharer3393
@ffsharer3393 Жыл бұрын
Sir . Venu 2 plus dont have recovery time sir ?
@leahjackson7661
@leahjackson7661 2 жыл бұрын
Are you able to broadcast HR data to a wahoo elemnt bike computer? Like you would with a strap.. Thank you kindly for the video.
@rachelpeters4542
@rachelpeters4542 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpful. Thank you.
@pukki34
@pukki34 Жыл бұрын
I wish garmin would update the UI on the connect app or there would be a 3rd party software with better design for the calendar, training load etc
@billt9615
@billt9615 Жыл бұрын
This is helpful, but it doesn't answer one question that I have about the speaker. Can the speaker be set to announce your running pace, i.e. the time per kilometer. With poor sight, I can't read the onscreen info. I also don't want to carry a heavy phone with me, particularly in a race. So I am looking for a watch with GPS and speaker that will provide this information without bringing a phone along on my runs.
@janebranch5068
@janebranch5068 13 күн бұрын
It is saying it could not connect to voice assistant how do you set it up
@darknero1681
@darknero1681 2 жыл бұрын
When watching KZbin videos the sound only comes out of my phone even though my Venu 2 + is paired with my phone. Can also pause and turn volume up and down with controls but no sound in from my watch.
@S.A.7891
@S.A.7891 Жыл бұрын
Hi , I am having trouble showing the weather status on my “Watch Face”. It says “No Weather API Key”. How do i make it detect and update the weather automatically, please ?
@karliegaskins1629
@karliegaskins1629 Жыл бұрын
What watch face is that? I love that!
@elenademetriou8085
@elenademetriou8085 Жыл бұрын
How can I download the Spotify app on the controls menu? When I press on the note/music icon no option appears to listen to music.
@mrlacer9261
@mrlacer9261 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very good Guide.
@martaasleson6009
@martaasleson6009 2 жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between the garmin venue 2plus smartwatch and garmin venue 2plus sportwatch
@jkkvnttj
@jkkvnttj 2 жыл бұрын
Does the crash detection work outside of outside of excercises (running, biking, hiking or walking) or do you have to have an active excercise on? Apple watch detects falls outside of excercises.
@nicksalgado22
@nicksalgado22 3 жыл бұрын
Planning to get a watch soon to help me stay on track with my fitness goals. How great is it for hiking, light runner, weight lifting and walking? Was wondering if this or waiting Fenix ? Keep in mind I plan to get bug in hiking this year
@josechaves5425
@josechaves5425 2 жыл бұрын
its worth to buy the Venu 2 Plus instead of Venu 2 ?
@nivblumenfeld821
@nivblumenfeld821 2 жыл бұрын
great review!, does the watch show outgoing calls made from your phone? and how does incoming calls looks like in the watch?
@melmoss2483
@melmoss2483 3 жыл бұрын
Always great reviews. When you are able, please let us know how well the Venu 2 Plus works for cyclists, indoor/out?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
I've been using it just fine indoors and outside. The only downside is that it doesn't have power meter support, or routing/navigation support. But in terms of distance/speed/HR, it does all that, and pairs up to an ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart cadence sensor if ya got it.
@guiltseeker
@guiltseeker Жыл бұрын
Hi people, do any of you know if i can download a Golf App from the store and use it a live "Map" to see where i am on the Golf course please?
@kyrylotaranenko3678
@kyrylotaranenko3678 3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a comparison of Garmin Venu 2 vs Galaxy Watch 4? It seems like it's a good competitor
@user-dart
@user-dart 2 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon. I recently bought a Garmin Venu 2 Plus model. I love it and it has everything I need. There is one problem, can you tell me what the essence is. It's about paying with Garmin Pay. I watched earlier reviews in which bloggers claimed that after the watch is put on the hand and the code is entered before payment, then in subsequent times if the watch was not removed, the code does not need to be entered. After entering the code, I still have the opportunity to pay without entering the code for 10 minutes, and then the watch asks for the code again. I deleted and relinked the card but it did not help. I tightened the belt tightly so that the watch always touched the hand, but it did not help. Is it a marriage or raw firmware? It seems that the sensor periodically does not see the watch on the hand? What do you think about this? I really hope you can give me some advice. Reply
@libortesar7207
@libortesar7207 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, this is great tutorial. Just a question if activity measuring does not start automatically e.g. after 1 km of walk or 10 min. is it possible to fix it somewhere or shall i ask for working watch.
@Azazel518
@Azazel518 2 жыл бұрын
Its this waterproof as opposed to water resistant? I swim in the ocean every day and would like to keep track of distance the. just use it at work to answer calls? cheers
@snt7817
@snt7817 2 жыл бұрын
can you edit the data fields on the post workout screen?
@yoramkedem5214
@yoramkedem5214 Жыл бұрын
how is it for swimming ?
@JiriMatys
@JiriMatys 2 жыл бұрын
Nice. Please you always need to write a code to pay with watches? Or can you set it up so you can quickly pay without doing anything?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын
No, as long as you keep it on your wrist, I think it only asks once per 24hrs. Otherwise, it's a bank requirement to have the pin code (well, 99.9% of banks anyways).
@JiriMatys
@JiriMatys 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker Well, when I pay my lunch with my mobile, never need any password. Maybe because price is low. So it coould be same for watches maybe?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын
@@JiriMatys Odd, generally speaking every phone I've tried requires an unlock pin/key/touch/face-id/something when you go to pay for something.
@JiriMatys
@JiriMatys 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker well, I have to unlock my phone with my finger. There is nothing like this on swatches, so this is is I think. But then paying with swatches is more complicated probably.
@martinaspitalska869
@martinaspitalska869 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, is it possible to use the watch for google home? It meens for control the rutine or voice google assistant "open the garage"...? Thank you.
@djazz0
@djazz0 3 жыл бұрын
Can you pause and resume later on activities?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
No, sadly not.
@israelsilva4328
@israelsilva4328 Жыл бұрын
I'm having a problem with my contacts... I added the contacts on the garmin app but it's not syncing with the wathc. It says to go the app and add the contacts there. Which, again, I already did, the watch syncs with the app but the contacts are not added to the watch.. Can someone help me? Someone here is facing the same problem?
@WisGuy4
@WisGuy4 2 жыл бұрын
Does the Venu 2 Plus have golf courses pre-loaded in memory, like the Fenix 6 Pro, or does one have to upload them like on the Vivoactive series? Thanks and thanks for a really detailed review.
@pablo_ambient
@pablo_ambient 2 жыл бұрын
Is there an option to display the current GPS position? Is it possible to save the gps track to a gpx file and export it to an external application?
@terrencew5547
@terrencew5547 2 жыл бұрын
Hi do you have the problem that when you pick up the calls on iPhone and the watch be consider as Bluetooth speaker like a headphone incorrectly
@ciprigeorgiu
@ciprigeorgiu 2 жыл бұрын
Can you use the assistant to set reminders, calendar events or give command to Apple Home kit(turn on lights etc)? Great review btw.
@brucelin5842
@brucelin5842 Жыл бұрын
I also like to know!
@jashingugnani346
@jashingugnani346 2 жыл бұрын
Do queries to the assistant show up on the screen or are they just spoken?
@MarcDebenham
@MarcDebenham 3 жыл бұрын
Really useful - between this and the fr745 any particular preference from your point of view as similar prices?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
I prefer the FR745, merely because it has deeper athletic capabilities in the cycling side and training load bits.
@nathanb2167
@nathanb2167 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker okay 745 or 945LTE? (disregarding LTE feature).
@IKEJR
@IKEJR 2 жыл бұрын
@@nathanb2167 go with 945 LTE
@VenkateshPattamatta
@VenkateshPattamatta 2 жыл бұрын
How can I use maps on this? And how do I setup quick shortcuts like switching between battery modes easily?
@klgc4690
@klgc4690 2 жыл бұрын
Where can you see the altitude when you are hiking?
@cszulu2000
@cszulu2000 Жыл бұрын
ECG only available in USA and Hong Kong. Other regions don't get ecg. Canada no.
@hpw8334
@hpw8334 2 жыл бұрын
Where is the aiplane setting? How do i use this watch during flight?
@Terminatortx33
@Terminatortx33 2 жыл бұрын
Does your phone need to be near the watch to make calls?
@TheHUhelps
@TheHUhelps 2 жыл бұрын
You probably answered this many times before but where did you originally come from and why the Netherlands? I'm an American expat living in Drenthe.
@danielperalta9655
@danielperalta9655 2 жыл бұрын
Does the watch have wifi feature? Excellent review.
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын
Yup it has WiFi.
@jvapfialho
@jvapfialho 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ray! Thanks for the tutorial. Unfortunately Inwas not able to find the link for the 3rd party charges option.
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын
Doh, sorry! Here ya go: www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/the-best-garmin-charger-only-9-for-a-two-pack-of-these-pucks.html
@CharlZard19
@CharlZard19 2 жыл бұрын
Well the venu 2 ever update to show training load and effect?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын
No, unlikely.
@kellynguyen7838
@kellynguyen7838 2 жыл бұрын
Is it water resistant?? Is it ok to wear to wash dishes ?? I have venu 2 plus but I'm not sure is water resistant or not.
@joannemcgrath5091
@joannemcgrath5091 Жыл бұрын
Hi there I'm new, my Samsung Galaxy gear sport 3 has died after 5/6 yrs...I'm looking to switch to Garmin for 1st time...I do mostly horse riding and workouts occasional skiing n snowboarding....but really wanting an affordable smart watch...I'm in UK and can currently get Venu 2plus for £279 on Amazon or vivo active 5 £259.... Which wud u recommend between the two?
@splatmatt
@splatmatt 3 жыл бұрын
Great info and thank-you! Is there a "kayak" sport mode like there is on the Garmin Instinct Solar?
@HuzaifahIsmail11
@HuzaifahIsmail11 2 жыл бұрын
Does the watch have the option to add an open water swim or a triathlon option?
@matei9511
@matei9511 Жыл бұрын
What would you choose between venu 2 plus and forerunner 255? I find a little bit hard to chose...
@jmitchll
@jmitchll 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great beginners guide! Where did you find the watch face that is featured in this video?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын
It’s actually one of the stock ones, on the watch.
@finelliott1838
@finelliott1838 Жыл бұрын
Hey, do you know if the back sensor cover is made out of glass (like the forrunner 255, 955 and fenix)?
@menifo4334
@menifo4334 2 жыл бұрын
12:07 I thought that this watch didn't have recovery time or suggestions. Does it?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын
Recover as in, the recovery internal within the structured workouts I was talking about. In this case, these are suggested workout plans, but that’s different than one-off daily suggested workouts, which this does not have.
@menifo4334
@menifo4334 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker Thanks for clarifying! Which watch would do that be it a Garmin or any other brand?
@HenPapirman
@HenPapirman 2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a smartwatch, with a good heart tracking, sleep tracking, a watch that detects sudden moves or falls.. There was a news article a few weeks ago that an Apple watch saved a person's life by detecting he was having a heart attack and called 911... I don't use iPhone, I use Android, so I'm in a search for a "king" watch as good as the Apple. What would you recommend? Cheers.
@ericB3444
@ericB3444 3 жыл бұрын
Have you compared actual vo2 max ratings with this rating? What have been your findings of watch-based projected vo2 max vs actual (with mask etc)?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
It's been a long while since I've voluntarily suffered through a proper VO2Max test in a lab. Though, it might be a fun experiment for later this spring. That said, historically speaking I've found these devices are surprisingly close - but only if you do a workout that actually mirrors that. Meaning, most of these watches will guess Vo2max from interval or medium-high intensity workouts. And it's usually in the ballpark of accuracy (+/- 3-5 units), but I find it gets within 1-2 units when you do a very tough interval workout. Also, ideally something that's got good GPS coverage, since it's going to look at pace/speed. So a track workout might slightly undercut, same goes for a trail run.
@ericB3444
@ericB3444 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker it sounds like you’re leaning to products that produce a projected value for more than just the run, walk and hike algorithms in the Apple Watch. Do some of these watches allow for a projected reading from a high intensity interval workout? Based on what you’re saying would an Apple Watch outdoor 20 minute brisk walk have the widest margin from a real reading?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
@@ericB3444 Yeah. Garmin, Suunto, and Polar also can do it for cycling with a power meter. Polar can actually do it while lying down (seriously), though accuracy tends to be more wobbly. Ultimately, the big thing to keep in mind is that VO2Max as a value tends to stabilize pretty quickly in a person once they become 'fit', at which point you largely plateau at whatever genetics gave you. So for someone just getting into sport it can be interesting to track initially, but if someone working out a few years consistently, it's basically not going to change anymore.
@matthewdray83
@matthewdray83 3 жыл бұрын
I had a recent lab test, Garmin was 4 units higher (10%) than my measured VO2 Max. I struggle with VO2 max when switch from cycling indoors/outdoors, outdoors is always 3 units higher than indoors. Ironically indoor VO2 max was closest to the measured. In my view this is one of the flaws of Garmin's Training Status whenever I train indoors, rides are always unproductive. This is the one thing I would want Garmin to fix. (not sure what influence you might have here Ray?)
@chriscarpunky
@chriscarpunky 2 жыл бұрын
@@matthewdray83 I must be so out of shape. I am 5 10” and 168 lbs. I never drank or smoke and only eat organic food. I walk 10,000 steps a day and my Garmins all come up 33 poor for my vo2 max for the past year and a half. I have been to the cardiologist and had ten different tests and my heart is fine. Not sure if I am that just out of shape. LOL
@theFriebe
@theFriebe 2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciated this walkthrough..Your reviews are such a good source for my sports tech purchases! Currently have the Venu (original) do you feel its worth the upgrade? Also considering the Fenix 6pro on sale for this weekend. Not sure which you’d go for in 2022? Training for a couple long mtb races next year which is why initially was going for the Fenix but know the Venu has some training functions too
@victoriakyivua6929
@victoriakyivua6929 3 жыл бұрын
This is in depth review👍🏻i ve just ordered venu 2s and next day venu 2 plus appeared which is my favorite size) Can anyone who owns venu 2plus tell me - IS IT POSSIBLE TO SET UP ALARMS WITH SOUND in it? Thank u.
@chriscarpunky
@chriscarpunky 2 жыл бұрын
Yes the alarms have sounds but you can’t program in custom names like you can Apple Watch. They are still preset but it is now an audible alarm. I have this watch
@cgeb7624
@cgeb7624 2 жыл бұрын
For those of us who don't like constant EMF's, can you turn off Bluetooth and WIFI on this one?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@cgeb7624
@cgeb7624 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker Thank you!
@user-ct2rp2lt4x
@user-ct2rp2lt4x 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ray! Can you play music or a podcast through the venue 2 plus speaker without downloading it to the watch (directly from your phone)
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 2 жыл бұрын
No, the music either has to be downloaded to the watch to play, or, you've got 'Music Control' option, which essentially just controls the music on your phone (but doesn't play it via the watch).
@user-ct2rp2lt4x
@user-ct2rp2lt4x 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker thank you!
@cecilfrancis-famous7582
@cecilfrancis-famous7582 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker can you resume an mp3 after the watch has been restarted or does it start from the beginning of the mp3?
@rajsokalingam6121
@rajsokalingam6121 2 жыл бұрын
Can the phone function work with out the phone being in Bluetooth proximity after pairing? I hate to run with the phone and there is no SIM on the watch...Please advise
@ornadaniel4637
@ornadaniel4637 2 жыл бұрын
How do i set the assistant to google assistant?
@IKEJR
@IKEJR 3 жыл бұрын
Do you guys think it can be an alternative for a Garmin 745?
@Dcrainmaker
@Dcrainmaker 3 жыл бұрын
It really depends on if you'd use the deeper training load/analytics features of the FR745, or deeper training features in general.
@yazcz
@yazcz 2 жыл бұрын
Why is active display soo small? There is almost 5 mm distance between edge and active display. I was really looking forward this watch, but this looks ugly to me. And for that price? :-/ Great review, thank you. I was also considering Epix 2 watches, but the have same display. :-(
@louisa9516
@louisa9516 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, does venu 2 plus detects stroke types for swimming m
@bareskinpmu
@bareskinpmu 2 жыл бұрын
How does the texting work?
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