Garmin's Screenless Cirqa Health Tracker Will Be Available This Week
Garmin is launching the Cirqa Smart Band, a screenless health tracker that monitors metrics like heart rate, stress, and sleep without requiring a subscription. The device is designed for users seeking to reduce screen time and will be available starting July 24.
Why it matters
The release highlights a growing consumer trend toward 'digital minimalism' and screen-free wearable technology in the health and fitness market.
Unlike similar screen-free wearables, no subscription is required.
Tech companies know we want less screen time, so they’re making new gadgets that track our metrics without forcing us to stare at a display.
If you’re after a screenless health-monitoring wearable, you now have an abundance of options: the Whoop 5.0 , Polar Loop , Luna Band , Fitbit Air and, most recently, Amazfit’s Helio Strap Pro . And those are just wrist-based devices. There’s a whole other screen-free category of smart rings .
On Tuesday, GPS navigation and wearable tech company Garmin joined the crowd by announcing its Cirqa Smart Band , which can be worn on your wrist or upper arm.
In January, Garmin accidentally leaked a product page and support pages for the product. Three months later, the device’s trademark filing was spotted . The Cirqa Smart Band will be available to order on July 24.
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