Forerunner 230 | Discontinued

Discontinued

Forerunner® 230

Part Number 010-03717-81

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Compatible Devices

GPS Running Watch with Smart Features

Tracks distance, pace, time, heart rate¹ and VO2 Max¹
Connected features²: automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, live tracking, audio prompts, smart notifications and social media sharing
Activity tracking³ counts daily steps, distance, calories and sleep
Download data fields, watch faces, widgets and applications from Connect IQ™

Forerunner 230

Customise Your Watch and Your Training

No two runners are the same, and neither are their goals. Set yourself up to reach yours by downloading advanced workouts and training plans to your watch from Garmin Connect. You can even customise your data fields, and download watch faces, widgets and applications all for free at Connect IQ.

On and Off the Road Running

A built-in accelerometer captures distance and pace data when you’re running on an indoor track or treadmill, with no need for a separate foot pod accessory. Once you’re done running, it doubles as an activity tracker³, counting your steps and calories throughout the day. It also reminds you to move after sitting for more than an hour. Forerunner 230 is compatible with GPS and GLONASS satellites to locate your position quickly and precisely whether you’re running deep in the woods or near tall buildings.

Colourful graphic interface shows your heart rate zone and beats per minute¹ at a glance.

It's Simple. Full Stop.

Forerunner 630

Concise, easy-to-understand charts, graphs, maps and more let you view your activities, track progress toward goals and wirelessly upload and share relevant data directly with the online Garmin Connect network. So, you can compete with friends or family members on weekly step or running challenges — and compare your results in real time, using the LiveTrack feature. You can also use the app’s wireless connectivity links to receive current weather conditions, forecasts and smart notifications right on your compatible Garmin device.

¹When used with a heart rate monitor. Included with some models; sold separately on others.
²When paired with a compatible smartphone
³Activity tracking accuracy
⁴When paired with the Garmin Connect Mobile app
Device wear and care

Manual Download

Physical & Performance
Physical dimensions	45 x 45 x 11.8 mm
Display size, WxH	1.0" (25.4 mm) diameter
Display resolution, WxH	215 x 180 pixels
Color display
Weight	41 g
Battery	Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life	Up to 5 weeks in smartwatch mode; up to 16 hours in training mode
Water rating	5 ATM
GPS-enabled
GLONASS
High-sensitivity receiver
Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone)
Vibration alert
Music control
Find my phone
VIRB® control
Watch functions	Includes date and alarm

Maps & Memory
History	200 hours of activity data

Running Features
Virtual Pacer™ (compares current pace to target)
V02 max estimate
Recovery advisor
Race predictor
Accelerometer (calculates distance for indoor workouts, without need for a foot pod)
Personal records

Cycling Features
Bike speed/cadence sensor	(optional)

Performance Features
Heart rate monitor	(Some versions)
Foot pod	(optional)
Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person)
Virtual Racer™ (compete against other activities)
Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed)
Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap)
Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout)
Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts)
Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace)
Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal)
Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals)
Heart rate-based calorie computation
Calculates calories burned
Training Effect (measures impact of an activity on your aerobic fitness)
Customizable screen(s)
Shock Resistant

Activity Tracking Features
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)
Sleep monitoring (monitors total sleep and periods of movement or restful sleep)

Garmin Connect™
Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data)
Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer)

Additional
Additional	Connect IQ™ app support: Yes

Watch Only

Forerunner 230 GPS watch
Charging/data clip
Documentation

Bundle

Forerunner 230 GPS watch
Premium (soft strap) heart rate monitor
Charging/data clip
Documentation

Forerunner® 230

Forerunner® 230

Physical & Performance

Maps & Memory

Running Features

Cycling Features

Performance Features

Activity Tracking Features

Garmin Connect™

Additional