The Garmin Forerunner 170 arrived earlier this summer as the successor to the Forerunner 165, slotting in above the (also new) entry-level Forerunner 70 and below the 265/570. At first glance, it's easy to write off as a lateral move from the older device: same GPS chipset, same heart rate sensor, and actually a day less battery life than its predecessor. That makes the $299.99 price tag a little confusing next to a 165 that regularly goes on sale for under $200.
But after spending some time with the 170 on my wrist, I came away impressed with how Garmin has packed it with features and tools previously reserved for watches costing $449 or more. Despite being described as “mid-tier” in Garmin’s lineup, it really does have the training software that used to be reserved for higher-end models, including full Training Status, Training Readiness, wrist-based running power, running dynamics, and even cycling power-meter support. Whether you're upgrading from a 165 or just want to make sure you're actually using what you paid for, here are my five favorite hacks to get the most out of your Forerunner 170.
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If you're a regular interval runner, you might try assigning your lap button to trigger auto-pause. This makes it a little easier to manually stop and restart the clock when you're getting your heart rate down.
Start + Down to broadcast your heart rate, which is popular in some group exercise settings.
Back + Down to lock the touchscreen, to save you from accidental pauses.
System > Shortcuts. (While you're customizing your watch, it's worth stripping down your data screens too. I demonstrate how to do this on a Garmin watch here.)
View this post on InstagramTwo more navigation features you should set up in advance:
Find My Phone, which I find to be weirdly buried in the controls menu (hold the menu button, look for the phone-with-question-mark icon), pings your connected phone with sound and vibration even if it's on silent. Press back on your watch once you've found it to stop the alert.
Let your Forerunner 170's "Quick Workouts" do the thinking for you
A few tools on the 170 get ignored simply because they're new to this price tier and Garmin doesn't call much attention to them during setup—and some of them can be really useful, even if they don't initially seem like they jibe with your workout routine:
Cycling Coach doesn't have to be reserved just for dedicated cyclists. Consider giving it a spin during cross-training, since it gives you a structured, adaptive plan based on how well the watch already knows you.
Don't let easy workouts drain your Garmin's battery
If you're on a familiar route, running a familiar workout, turn off Always-On GPS. Your battery health holds up longer, and you're not left scrambling to charge the morning of a big race.
A few bonus tips
Keep an eye on Garmin Connect update notes. It's worth checking in periodically rather than assuming you have everything already.
Finally, this one works across most Garmin touchscreen watches, including the 170: Place your palm flat over the entire watch face, and it instantly returns to the main watch face and dims or turns off the backlight, depending on your display settings. It won't work mid-activity while you're recording, but for killing your screen quickly at your desk after checking a notification, it's neat to know.
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