Garmin Joins Fitbit, Whoop With Its First Screenless Fitness Tracker
Garmin has launched the Cirqa Smart Band, a screenless fitness tracker designed to minimize digital distractions while monitoring health metrics. The device tracks various activities and health data, syncing with the Garmin Connect app for user analysis.
Why it matters
The shift toward screenless wearables reflects a growing consumer demand for health monitoring that reduces screen time and digital fatigue.
<p>Screenless activity trackers are the latest battleground for wearable makers, and Garmin is ready to enter the race with the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QL2vmX" target="_blank" x-bind-one-true-click="" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(Opens in a new tab)" rel="sponsored">Cirqa Smart Band</a>, which is designed to reduce distractions while collecting your everyday health data.</p><p>The device features 24/7 health monitoring, tracking heart rate, skin temperature, stress, sleep, women's health, and more. It also features Garmin's Body Battery tech to give you a clearer picture of your energy levels through HRV status, VO2 max, and other training stats.</p><p>The Cirqa Smart Band can track 80 activity types, with automatic detection of typical exercises such as running and walking, plus specialized modes for other activities such as archery and yoga. Each is activated through the Garmin Connect app, where you can review all your data.</p><div class="mb-0 rounded-md bg-gray-100 p-3 md:p-5" id="related-video">
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