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Background and Identification
The Garmin Forerunner 165 Music (010-02863-30) is an entry-level running smartwatch developed by Garmin, announced in February 2024. Designed as an accessible GPS running watch with a vibrant touchscreen interface, it bridges the gap between basic fitness trackers and high-end running computers.
The "Music" variant features dedicated onboard audio storage, allowing users to download songs and playlists directly from services like Spotify, Deezer, or Amazon Music for phone-free playback via paired Bluetooth headphones. It also features Garmin Pay contact-less payments, personalized training metrics, and morning report summaries.
Troubleshooting Page
Here is a link to the Troubleshooting Page for the Garmin Forerunner 165 Music: Garmin Forerunner 165 Music Troubleshooting
Device Specifications
- Battery: Up to 11 days (Smartwatch mode) / Up to 19 hours (GPS-only mode) / Up to 6.5 hours (GPS with Music)
- Brand: Garmin
- Camera: None
- Colour: Black / Slate Grey
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi, Multi-GNSS GPS (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO)
- Connectors: Garmin proprietary plug charger cable
- Dimensions: 43.0 × 43.0 × 11.6 mm (fits wrists with a circumference of 126-203 mm)
- Display: AMOLED (optional always-on mode, touchscreen controls)
- Front Camera: None
- Graphics Card: Integrated
- Miscellaneous: Garmin Pay support, 4 GB music storage (up to 500 songs), 5 ATM water resistance rating, pulse ox blood oxygen sensor, wrist-based heart rate, sleep monitoring, daily suggested workouts
- Operating System: Garmin OS
- Processor: Integrated Garmin SoC
- RAM Size: Integrated
- Resolution: 390 × 390
- SIM: None
- Screen Size: 1.2 " (30.4 mm diameter)
- Sensor: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Ambient light sensor, Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor
- Storage: 4 GB internal storage (for music, activity logs, and system files)
- Weight: 39.0 g
- Year of release: 2024
