The Forerunner 165 is an accessible, reliable running watch for Garmin users who want serious metrics without complexity overload. It’s slotted in below the 255/265 line, offering a bright, colorful touchscreen and solid running fundamentals—GPS, heart rate, sleep and stress tracking, and support for structured workouts—without some of the pricier extras like maps or a solar panel. (If you're confused by Garmin’s numbering system, we’ve got you covered.)
The 165 has been succeeded by the Forerunner 170, but it’s still a fan favorite—even if most owners aren’t using this watch to its full potential. Here are my favorite hacks and hidden features to get more out of your Garmin Forerunner 165.
Garmin Forerunner 165 $249.99 at Best Buy Get Deal Get Deal $249.99 at Best BuyAdjust the controls menu to create your own "hotkeys"
Unlike the 265 and up, the 165 doesn't support customizable hardware button shortcuts for things like Garmin Pay or the flashlight I mention above. The workaround is to be intentional about ordering your Controls menu items, putting whatever you use mid-run (flashlight, Do Not Disturb, music controls) at the very top, so it's always one swipe away, instead of buried in a scroll. (And instead of scrolling through your options one-by-one on your watch, take a gander at this list here and build out your control menu with intention.)
Create custom activity profiles instead of editing the default one
Rather than constantly changing your data screens between an easy run and a track workout, you can duplicate the Run profile and build multiple ones with different fields, alerts, and auto-lap settings. It sounds obvious, but you may not realize you can stack multiple Run-type profiles in the activity list at once.
Tap Activities & Apps, then select Run.
Tap Layout to choose how many data fields (1 to 4) you want on that screen.
Pause before uploading to Strava after a run for more accurate data
Every runner I know has had to grit their teeth through syncing issues between Garmin and Strava. If you're the type to hit "sync" the second you stop your watch (like I know I am), here's my tip: Slow down. Give Garmin Connect two to three minutes to finish processing the activity file before it pushes to Strava. That processing window is when Garmin finalizes GPS smoothing and segment matching. When you upload too early, you can end up with jagged pace spikes or missed segment credit that never seems to correct itself.
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