{"id":57803,"date":"2023-12-21T12:29:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T11:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4b8e5fc2-a446-42a7-b167-ead36610e6f2"},"modified":"2023-12-21T12:46:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T11:46:12","slug":"komoot-maps-now-available-on-garmin-devices","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/komoot-maps-now-available-on-garmin-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Komoot maps now available on Garmin devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 11:29 AM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Komoot\u2019s proprietary mapping is now available for Premium subscribers on Garmin devices compatible with the Komoot Connect IQ app.<\/p><p>The new service enables Komoot Premium users to navigate rides and other activities on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/garmin-edge-bike-computers-buyers-guide-to-all-the-models\">Garmin bike computer<\/a> or smartwatch using Komoot\u2019s mapping interface.<\/p><p>Users will be able to utilise features such as offline navigation, turn-by-turn navigation and updates to Tours (Komoot parlance for a route), which the brand says gives maximum en-route flexibility.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-garmin-collaboration\">Garmin collaboration<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The mapping interface is similar to that found on the Komoot app. &#8211; Komoot<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The ride-sharing and route-planning app has worked with Garmin to build the new interface, with Komoot saying it wanted to give Garmin users a similar experience to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/guide-to-using-komoot\">Komoot mobile app<\/a>.<\/p><p>The mapping displays large turn arrows, while a Zoom&amp;Move function enables users to explore their surroundings to find alternative routes, similar to Garmin\u2019s native mapping software.<\/p><p>Komoot\u2019s interface also enables users to enter Dark mode. This is said to help when reading the device screen in low-light situations, giving the map a high-contrast colour palette.<\/p><p>Other Komoot Connect IQ functionalities, such as Tour, are accessible through the interface, which enables for filtered and customisable navigation.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5304\" height=\"3536\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/Komoot-Garmin-sync.png\" alt=\"Komoot Garmin syncing with phone\" class=\"wp-image-809243\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An internet connection is required to sync route updates from the Komoot app to your Garmin. &#8211; Komoot<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Route changes need to be made via the Komoot app, which then syncs the updated route to the Garmin device.<\/p><p>Some users have reported the new interface is isolated from the rest of the Garmin system, reducing compatibility and data sharing.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-how-to-set-up-the-komoot-map-on-garmin\">How to set up the Komoot map on Garmin<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2099\" height=\"1399\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/Komoot-Garmin-watch.png\" alt=\"Komoot Garmin watch\" class=\"wp-image-809244\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Komoot&#8217;s new mapping is available on Garmin smartwatches and cycle computers. &#8211; Komoot<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>To set up the Komoot map on Garmin, users will need to first download the Komoot Connect IQ app to their Garmin device through the Garmin Connect IQ Store.<\/p><p>Users can now use the \u2018Navigate with device\u2019 function to open a saved Tour on their Garmin device and start navigating.<\/p><p>Those using devices with mapping can choose their preferred interface, picking between the Komoot map or Garmin\u2019s standard map.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Published: Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 11:29 AM Komoot\u2019s proprietary mapping is now available for Premium subscribers on Garmin devices compatible with the Komoot Connect IQ app. The new service enables Komoot Premium users to navigate rides and other activities on a Garmin bike computer or smartwatch using Komoot\u2019s mapping interface. 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