Instinct Solar

A smartwatch built to conquer the elements featuring a solar charging lens, GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO, and built-in training apps.

Part Number 010-02293-12

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DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LONGER

Instinct is a GPS smartwatch built to break convention, conquer the elements and endure longer. It’s now taking battery life to a new level by harnessing the power of the sun.

Experience unprecedented battery life with solar charging.

Military standard toughness lets you play rough without worry.

GPS, GLONASS and Galileo. Your 3 best friends in the wild.

Train smarter with built-in sports apps right on your wrist.

Get notifications straight from your phone to your wrist.

Do more. Charge less. Get up to 54 days in smartwatch mode.

ENGINEERED FOR ENDURANCE

Fiber-reinforced polymer case, chemically strengthened, scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla glass and a battery powered by the sun creates a device that’s built to endure.

DESIGNED TO BE DARING

Bold colors, high contrast displays and purpose-built design bring to life a non-traditional smartwatch that turns heads at every glance.

Break the mold.

SOLAR BATTERY

Variable based on sun-exposure, Instinct can provide unprecedented battery life to those that explore under the sun.

MILITARY STANDARD 810

Instinct is built to the U.S. military standard 810 for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 meters).

POWER MANAGER

View how various settings and sensors impact your watch’s battery life, so you can make battery-extending changes on the fly.

Train smarter.

SPORTS APPS

Use preloaded activity profiles for surfing, swimming, running, biking, hiking, rowing, strength and more.

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

Get heart rate data¹ along with alerts if your heart rate stays too high or too low while you’re at rest. Gauge how hard your heart is working during activities, even underwater.

PULSE OX

For altitude acclimation or sleep monitoring, a Pulse Ox² sensor uses light beams at your wrist to gauge how well your body is absorbing oxygen.

STRESS TRACKING

Heart rate variability is used to calculate your stress level score, so you can see if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.

BODY BATTERY ENERGY MONITOR

Optimize your body’s energy reserves, using heart rate variability, stress, sleep and other data to gauge when you’re ready to be active or when you may need to rest.

Trust your Instincts. But also confirm them.

MULTI-GNSS SUPPORT

Access multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.

ABC SENSORS

Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and three-axis electronic compass.

TRACBACK ROUTING

Take the guesswork out of your return journey by using this feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point.

Stay connected.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a compatible device.

PAIR FOR SATELLITE COMMUNICATION

Pair Instinct with an inReach device (sold separately; active satellite subscription required) to view and send messages, get weather alerts on your wrist and trigger an SOS to the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team.

CALENDAR VIEW

Easily see your plans for the day with a dedicated calendar screen.

QuickFit accessory bands let you match your style with no tools required.

See your stats, and track your goals in the Garmin Connect app

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Map, track, sync and share from anywhere using the Garmin Explore app

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¹Activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy

²This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com.hk/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.

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General
Lens Material	Power Glass
Bezel Material	fiber-reinforced polymer
Case material	fiber-reinforced polymer
QuickFit watch band compatible	(22 mm)
Strap material	silicone
Physical size	45 x 45 x 15.3 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 132-224 mm
Display size	custom, two-window design; 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
Display resolution	128 x 128 pixels
Display type	monochrome, sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Weight	53 g
Battery life	Smartwatch: Up to 24 days + 30 days * GPS: Up to 30 hours + 8 hours Max Battery GPS Mode: 70 hours + 75 hours Expedition GPS Activity: 28 days + 40 days* Battery Saver Watch Mode: 56 days + unlimited* Solar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions *Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions
Water rating	10 ATM
Memory/History	32 MB

Clock Features
Time/date
GPS Time Sync
Automatic daylight saving time
Alarm clock
Timer
Stopwatch
Sunrise/sunset times

Sensors
GPS
GLONASS
Galileo
Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor
Barometric altimeter
Compass
Accelerometer
Thermometer
Pulse Ox

Daily Smart Features
Connectivity	Bluetooth , ANT+
Smart notifications
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android only)
Calendar
Weather
Battery Saver - customizable low power watch
Controls smartphone music
Find My Phone
Find My Watch
VIRB Remote
Smartphone compatibility	iPhone , Android
Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile

Safety and Tracking Features
LiveTrack

Tactical Features
Stealth Mode
Night vision mode
Dual grid coordinates

Activity Tracking Features
Step counter
Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Sleep monitoring (monitors total sleep and periods of movement or restful sleep)
Calories burned
Floors climbed
Distance traveled
Intensity minutes
TrueUp
Move IQ
Body Battery Energy Monitor
All-day Stress Tracking

Gym & Fitness Equipment
Available gym activity profiles	Strength, Cardio and Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing and Yoga
Cardio workouts
Strength workouts
Automatic rep counting

Training, Planning and Analysis Features
GPS speed and distance
Customizable data pages
Customizable activity profiles
Auto Pause
Interval training
Advanced workouts
Downloadable training plans
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings
Auto Lap
Manual lap
Configurable lap alerts
Custom alerts
Audio prompts
Finish time
Virtual Partner
Race an Activity
Course guidance
Touch and/or button lock
Hot keys
Auto scroll
Activity history on watch
Physio TrueUp

Heart Rate Features
HR zones
HR alerts
HR calories
% HR max
% HRR
Auto max HR
HR Broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)

Running Features
Available run profiles	Running, Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Trail Running
GPS-based distance, time and pace
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)
Run workouts
Foot pod capable

Outdoor Recreation
Available outdoor recreation profiles	Hiking, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Hunting, Tactical
Point-to-point navigation
Bread crumb trail in real time
Back to start
TracBack
UltraTrac mode
Elevation profile
Distance to destination
Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert
Trail run auto climb
Vertical speed
Total ascent/descent
Future elevation plot
Compatible with BaseCamp
GPS coordinates
Sight 'N Go
Area calculation
Projected waypoint
Sun and moon information
XERO Locations
Expedition GPS Activity

Cycling Features
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)
Courses
Available cycling profiles	Biking, Indoor Biking, Mountain Biking
Race an activity
Speed and cadence sensor support (with sensor)	(ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart sensors)

Swimming Features
Available swim profiles	Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)
Drill logging (pool swim only)
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)
Time and distance alerts
Pool swim workouts
Underwater wrist-based heart rate

Instinct Solar
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Documentation

Instinct Solar

Instinct Solar

A smartwatch built to conquer the elements featuring a solar charging lens, GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO, and built-in training apps.

DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LONGER

ENGINEERED FOR ENDURANCE

DESIGNED TO BE DARING

Break the mold.

SOLAR BATTERY

MILITARY STANDARD 810

POWER MANAGER

Train smarter.

SPORTS APPS

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

PULSE OX

STRESS TRACKING

BODY BATTERY ENERGY MONITOR

Trust your Instincts. But also confirm them.

MULTI-GNSS SUPPORT

ABC SENSORS

TRACBACK ROUTING

Stay connected.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

PAIR FOR SATELLITE COMMUNICATION

CALENDAR VIEW

QuickFit accessory bands let you match your style with no tools required.

See your stats, and track your goals in the Garmin Connect app

Map, track, sync and share from anywhere using the Garmin Explore app

General

Clock Features

Sensors

Daily Smart Features

Safety and Tracking Features

Tactical Features

Activity Tracking Features

Gym & Fitness Equipment

Training, Planning and Analysis Features

Heart Rate Features

Running Features

Outdoor Recreation

Cycling Features

Swimming Features