Should You Subscribe to Garmin Connect+? (2025)
Michael Sawh
created: Sept. 22, 2025, 1 p.m. | updated: Sept. 25, 2025, 10:24 a.m.
Earlier this year, Garmin introduced Connect+, a subscription element, to its Connect companion app.
I’ve been using Connect+ for five months now, while testing pretty much every new watch Garmin has launched in that period.
AI InsightsPhotograph: Michael SawhLet’s start with Active Intelligence, which is the most prominently featured of all Connect+ features inside the app.
These are personalized training insights and recommendations that you’ll spy at the top of the home screen tab.
These are powered by AI and analyze data like workout history and performance metrics captured by your Garmin device.
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