Garmin Forerunner 170 Whitestone/Cloud Blue

Garmin Forerunner 170 Whitestone/Cloud Blue
An easy-to-use GPS smartwatch designed for runners
The Garmin Forerunner 170 smartwatch is equipped with a GPS module and precise sensors to measure your sports activities and health functions. Its case is made from fibre-reinforced polymer, and the 1.2-inch AMOLED display is protected by chemically strengthened glass. The main advantages of this smartwatch are its integrated functions for accurately measuring running performance and a built-in GPS module for tracking your route and distance. Bluetooth technology connects to your phone, letting you see smartphone notifications on the smartwatch display. A single charge lasts for up to 10 days. The watch also features NFC technology, enabling convenient and secure contactless payments via Garmin Pay.
Key features of the Garmin Forerunner 170 smartwatch, Whitestone/Cloud Blue
- Smartwatch with built-in GPS and support for other satellite systems
- Ideal for runners; tracks key running metrics such as vertical oscillation, ground contact time, stride length, cadence and more
- PacePro feature provides a suitable strategy for different races
- Over 80 built-in sports activities (more in the Garmin Connect app)
- Compatible with Google Maps for on-watch navigation instructions
- Supports an incident detection safety feature and LiveTrack location sharing when paired with a phone within Bluetooth range
- The Garmin Forerunner 170 monitors heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, stress levels, and sleep duration and quality
- Support for Garmin Pay contactless payments
- Daily recommended running workouts
- Practical calendar, stopwatch, alarm, and countdown functions
- Compatible with iOS and Android
A lightweight watch with a highly readable AMOLED display
The Garmin Forerunner 170 weighs just 41 grams and features a bright and highly readable 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a 390 × 390px resolution, set within a durable fibre-reinforced polymer bezel. Physical buttons and a touchscreen make it easy to control all the smartwatch functions. You can customise the display to your exact needs by choosing from a wide range of watch faces. The Garmin watch houses a high-capacity battery that provides up to 10 days of use on a single charge.
The Forerunner 170 offers advanced running features
The watch provides everything you need to make your running training more effective and keep moving forward. The Garmin Forerunner 170 displays your running dynamics by tracking metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time, vertical oscillation, and more. The display also shows the number of minutes spent in different activity zones, helping you better meet your goals. The watch will also give you detailed information about your training load and recommendations for the coming days. A virtual coach on your Garmin GPS smartwatch can prepare you for different types of races. With the PacePro function, you can plan your running or race strategy using pace suggestions for a specific route or distance.
Advanced performance tracking and adaptive training plans
The Garmin Forerunner 170 offers a wide range of sports activities, accurately measuring your performance for each one. The smartwatch tracks your activity throughout the day and can motivate you to exercise. The watch can suggest daily workouts tailored specifically to you, matching your performance and recovery needs. With Garmin's adaptive training plans, you can prepare for a race, reach a desired milestone, or improve your overall fitness. Training Readiness tells you if you are ready for a run. Training Status lets you know if your training is productive, and Training Effect provides an overview of the main benefits of your workouts. Using the Body Battery feature, the Garmin GPS smartwatch tracks your energy levels throughout the day so you can plan your activities and rest accordingly.
The Garmin Forerunner 170 monitors key health indicators
An advanced biometric sensor tracks your heart rate, stress level, breathing rate, and blood oxygen saturation. This gives you key information about your health, performance, and rest. During the night, the smartwatch monitors the length and quality of your sleep, including its different stages. The Garmin smartwatch even records short naps during the day. The Garmin Forerunner 170 can also assess the recovery time needed after a workout. For women, the watch includes features for tracking the menstrual cycle or pregnancy, providing related tips on exercise and nutrition.
Built-in GPS accurately tracks your route and distance
The Garmin Forerunner 170 is equipped with GNSS, supporting connections to various satellite systems to precisely determine your location and record your entire route in the finest detail. The watch supports GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO. In the Garmin Connect app, you can find or create routes and sync them directly to your watch. You can then navigate using the instructions on the smartwatch display. A great feature for Android phone owners is the support for Google Maps. Simply enter a destination in Google Maps on your Android phone, and you can then follow detailed turn-by-turn navigation on your wrist.
Garmin's smart features make it easy to use
You can easily pair the Garmin Forerunner watch with both Android and iOS smartphones. On both platforms, it naturally displays notifications and incoming calls on the watch screen. Another popular feature is the ability to control music playback from your paired smartphone. The Forerunner 170 watch is equipped with NFC technology, supporting Garmin Pay contactless payments.
The Garmin Forerunner keeps your personal training log in the mobile app
When you pair the Garmin Forerunner watch with the Garmin Connect mobile app via Bluetooth, your recorded activity automatically transfers to your personal training log for a comprehensive evaluation. The individual values are displayed as clear graphs, including training effect and recommended recovery time. The app and the user interface of the Garmin Forerunner 170 smart watch are fully translated into English.
Garmin Forerunner uses a QuickRelease strap
Thanks to the interchangeable straps with the QuickRelease mechanism, you can adapt the look of your Garmin Forerunner smart watch to your style. Simply remove the strap by sliding the pin and attach a new one. Silicone, leather or metal straps are available in various colours.
Package contents
- Garmin Forerunner 170 GPS running watch
- Charging cable
- Documentation
Specifications
Purpose and compatibility
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Design and durability
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Notifications and calls
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Brand/model
| Code: | PPfr170wcb1 |
| Warranty: | 24 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |
| Manufacturer information |
Garmin Würzburg GmbH, Leightonstraße 7, 97074 Würzburg, Německo, www.garmin.com, [email protected]
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