Garmin customers can stay connected with WhatsApp on their smartwatch

Garmin^® International has announced a new WhatsApp app for select smartwatches, now available for free in the Connect IQ™ Store. Those with a compatible smartwatch—including select fēnix®, Forerunner®, Venu® and vívoactive® models—can quickly communicate with others, all while keeping their phone in their pocket¹. 

When using the WhatsApp app on their smartwatch, Garmin customers can:

• View recent messages and conversations at a glance
• Read and reply to messages using the built-in keyboard
• Quickly send emojis and reactions to messages
• See more chat history with up to 10 messages shown on screen
• See incoming calls with the option to decline

As always, personal messages and calls on WhatsApp remain protected by end-to-end encryption, so only the user and the person they are talking to can read or listen to them.

Garmin customers can download the WhatsApp app now in the Connect IQ Store.

Furthering innovation through the Garmin developer program

WhatsApp is the first and only third-party messaging app currently available on Garmin smartwatches, made possible through Garmin’s robust developer program and Connect IQ platform.

Collaborating with WhatsApp underscores the strength and momentum of the Garmin Connect IQ ecosystem. By bringing a global messaging brand like WhatsApp to select Garmin smartwatches, we’re giving customers another meaningful way to stay connected—whether they’re training, exploring or simply on the move.”
—Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

“WhatsApp helps people stay connected no matter what platform they use. We’re proud to bring WhatsApp to Garmin smartwatches, so that more people can keep their private conversations going right from their wrist.” 
—Nikhil Joshi, Director of Product Management at Meta

The Connect IQ Store is an all-in-one source for Garmin customers looking to personalize their compatible Garmin devices. With thousands of options to choose from, users can download apps, watch faces, music streaming services and more right to their device.

About Garmin International, Inc.
Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Tacx and Edge are registered trademarks and Garmin Connect is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.