Can Garmin watches answer phone calls? Do you want to know what all Garmin smartwatches come with a calling feature?
In this article, I am going to tell you about all the Garmin smartwatches that come with an inbuilt microphone and speaker to answer calls. And I am also going to tell you whether you should buy these watches or not.
So let’s start.
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Garmin Watch That Answers Calls
Garmin is a go-to brand when it comes to watches that can accurately track your workouts. However, when it comes to offering features like calling, then it may not be as ahead as its competitors. You can find plenty of smartwatches that come with a calling function, but you will have a hard time if you want a Garmin watch that answers calls.
But if you are a fitness freak like me and want to own a Garmin watch only then I have done all the hard work for you. I have found out all the Garmin smartwatches that come with the calling feature.
Well, you do not have many options and there is only one Garmin watch in the market that can make and receive phone calls. And that smartwatch is Garmin Venu 2 Plus, yes not even the latest and flagship Garmin Fenix 7 comes with this feature.
Will you believe it if I tell you that Venu 2 Plus smartwatch was also launched recently?
Yes, it was launched on January 4, 2022. Looks like Garmin has finally listened to its users and has come out with its first watch that can make and answer calls. Hopefully, we will see more smartwatches from Garmin with this feature in the near future.
Note: Before we look in detail at the Garmin Venu 2 Plus, let me tell you that there are many websites and articles on the Internet that claim that Garmin Vivoactive 4 comes with a calling function. But it is not true and with Garmin Vivoactive 4 you will neither be able to make calls nor will you be able to answer them.
Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Let us now look at all the features that Garmin Venu 2 Plus offers.
Inbuilt Microphone And Speaker
First of all, it comes with an inbuilt microphone and speaker which enables you to make and answer calls. But remember that there is no LTE connectivity on this smartwatch. So in order to make or take calls, you will have to connect it to your smartphone.
And since we are talking about connecting it to a smartphone so let me tell you this Garmin smartwatch is compatible with iOS as well as Android devices. As a result, you will be able to use all of its features except replying to texts from the smartwatch if you own an iPhone.
You can also use its inbuilt microphone to send voice replies to text messages. And the other benefit of its built-in microphone is that you can use it to control the watch through a voice assistant. However, the thing that you need to keep in mind is that this watch does not come with a built-in voice assistant and makes use of your smartphone’s voice assistant. As a result, you will have to set up the voice assistant on your smartphone first.
Build Quality
This smartwatch’s case is made up of fiber-reinforced polymer and its watch bezel is made of stainless steel. It is not a smartwatch with the toughest build quality but since it is made to use in the urban jungle, hence it will be more than enough. And to protect its 1.3” AMOLED display from breaking and scratches, there is a protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Therefore, you don’t have to worry about its build quality if you plan to use it in your everyday life.
Health Trackers
Garmin Venu 2 Plus comes with almost all the health trackers that you could ask for in a smartwatch.
This Garmin watch comes with a 24/7 heart rate monitor that tracks your heart all the time and sends you an alert if your heart rate is too low or too high.
The watch also comes with sleep, Pulse Ox, VO2 max, and a stress monitor. Like its heart rate monitor, its stress monitor sends you an alert if you are feeling stressed.
This smartwatch also tracks your body’s battery energy. As a result, you will be able to figure out when you have to do the workout and when you have to take a rest.
Garmin Venu 2 Plus also comes with a health snapshot feature. This feature measures your important health factors like heart rate, respiration, stress, and SpO2. As a result, you can do a mini checkup of your body with just one click.
Fitness Trackers
Garmin Venu 2 Plus can track more than 25 sports modes which include basic workouts like running, cycling, walking, swimming, etc.
And it comes with multiple satellite navigation so you will be able to accurately track your running and cycling sessions. You will also be able to add custom workouts to this Garmin watch if you want.
The smartwatch also comes with preloaded animated workouts to assist you in your training. And you will be able to download even more animated workouts from the Garmin Connect app.
To make your workout sessions even more fun, this smartwatch supports Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon Music. As a result, you will be able to download your favorite music on the watch itself and listen to it by connecting wireless headphones. This watch comes with internal music storage, which lets you store as many as 650 songs on it.
Garmin Venu 2 Plus also comes with a 50M Water-resistant rating. Therefore you will be able to wear the watch during your swimming sessions and will be able to track them.
Battery Life
Garmin Venu 2 Plus comes with a claimed battery life of around 11 days in smartwatch mode. This can be further extended by using a battery saver mode. I am using Garmin Forerunner 245 Music for almost a year now and it has a claimed battery life of 7 days. It manages to give me around 6 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. So judging by this Garmin Venu 2 Plus should be able to last for around 9-10 days on a single charge.
Other Features
This watch comes with an inbuilt compass and barometric altimeter. Therefore, you will be able to take it on your next hiking trip.
The smartwatch has WiFi and ANT+ connectivity and this smartwatch also has an incident detection feature.
Should You Buy Garmin Venu 2 Plus?
Garmin Venu 2 Plus looks gorgeous and comes with a lot of features that include almost all health and fitness features. And it is the only Garmin watch that comes with a calling function. This Garmin watch is suitable for women and men both.
So if you want a Garmin watch from which you can make and answer phone calls then you can definitely buy Garmin Venu 2 Plus.
FAQs
Can You Answer Calls On Garmin Vivoactive 4?
No, you cannot answer calls On Garmin Vivoactive 4.
Can You Answer Calls On Garmin Fenix 7?
No, you can’t answer calls on Garmin Fenix 7.
Can You Make And Answer Calls On Garmin Forerunner 245?
No, you can’t make and answer calls on Garmin Forerunner 245.
Can You Answer Calls On Garmin Fenix 6?
No, Garmin Fenix 6 does not let you answer calls.
