Garmin enables premium app purchases in the Connect IQ Store (2025)

OLATHE, Kan./August 6, 2024/PR Newswire – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced that customers can now make purchases in the Connect IQ Store using Garmin Pay. This seamless integration rewards developers for their innovative designs while also providing Garmin customers with access to premium watch faces and apps from brands like Disney, GoPro®, Porsche and TaylorMade—with even more options to come.

“For years, our customers have turned to the Connect IQ Store for fun and informative watch faces and apps to support their endeavors and now, we are excited to advance our Connect IQ marketplace even more. Enabling premium apps allows third-party developers to be rewarded for their hard work. We are thrilled that some of the largest brands in the world have joined us to launch new watch faces and apps, and we look forward to the future of our Connect IQ platform.”
–Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

Experience the new Connect IQ Store marketplace. The following watch faces and apps are available to purchase now:

Disney Watch Faces

Celebrate all things Disney, Marvel and Star Wars with four unique watch faces, including a Grogu digital watch face with six poses that rotate around; a digital watch face starring Tony Stark; and analog Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse watch faces where their hands tell the time.

GoPro Camera Control App

Control a GoPro right from the wrist. The camera control app lets users start and stop recordings, take still pictures and more.

Porsche Watch Faces

Honor an iconic sportscar brand with three Porsche watch faces, including a digital watch face with the Porsche wordmark; a timeless analog watch face that showcases the world-famous Porsche crest; and an analog watch face dedicated to the classic 917 Salzburg livery design.

TaylorMade Watch Face

Inspired by the love of the game, the TaylorMade watch face features a golf ball background that matches the exact dimple pattern of a TP5 golf ball. Users can even relive their last round by displaying their score right on their wrist.

Space-Themed Watch Faces

Take your passion for space to new heights with three space-themed watch faces. Inspired by NASA’s Apollo Mission and the astronauts who first walked on the moon, the Moonwalker watch face features a retro astronaut design and can be configured to light or dark themes; the Ad Astra watch face features a collection of 24 images from NASA’s James Webb telescope that change every day or every hour; and the All-Day Astronaut watch face includes 24 awe-inspiring NASA images that also change every day or every hour.

These watch faces and apps are available now for select smartwatches and have a suggested retail price starting at $4.99. They can be purchased from the Connect IQ Store, which also features a great variety of free apps. Developers interested in learning how to monetize their apps can visit the Connect IQ developer site.

Connect IQis the app platform for Garmin smartwatches, bike computers, and outdoor handhelds, allowing developers to create on-device solutions and applications for millions of Garmin customers around the world. Using theConnect IQ SDK, developers can upload their creations to theConnect IQ storealongside thousands of apps. For more information, email our media team or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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About Garmin International, Inc.

Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark and Connect IQ and Garmin Pay are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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Garmin enables premium app purchases in the Connect IQ Store (2025)

FAQs

Garmin enables premium app purchases in the Connect IQ Store? ›

The latest apps are available to purchase in the Connect IQ marketplace using Garmin Pay

Garmin Pay
The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating stores using credit or debit cards from a participating financial institution.
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. OLATHE, Kan./August 6, 2024/PR Newswire – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced that customers can now make purchases in the Connect IQ Store using Garmin Pay.

What is the Garmin Connect IQ store? ›

Compatible Garmin watches feature an on-watch Connect IQ™ Store that allows you to add recommended Connect IQ apps directly on the watch while connected to Wi-Fi. You can also uninstall Connect IQ apps directly from the watch.

How do I download apps on my Garmin Connect IQ? ›

Installing Connect IQ Apps Using the Garmin Connect App
  1. Open the Garmin Connect app.
  2. Select More (bottom right).
  3. Select Connect IQ Store. ...
  4. Choose an app to install, then select Download.
  5. Review and Accept Terms if required.
  6. Grant permissions (if required) by selecting Allow.

Can you add apps to Garmin watches? ›

Open Garmin Express program. Select the device. Select IQ Apps. Select Get More Apps.

Do you have to pay for Garmin watch app? ›

Garmin Connect App

Whether you're training for a race or tracking steps, it provides the information and inspiration you need to beat yesterday, all without a subscription.

Is the Garmin Connect IQ store free? ›

Connect IQ Store | Free Watch Faces and Apps | Garmin. We are constantly working on improving the Quattro. If you like our watch face, please give us five stars. It's easy for you and important for us.

Do I need the Connect IQ app? ›

The app is essential for not only tracking heart rate, workouts, and other health factors that can affect your training.

Can Garmin Connect to other apps? ›

Sync your Garmin to Strava

If you want to sync your Garmin running watch's data to other apps, you can set this up from the Garmin Connect app. To do so, head to More, then Settings, then Connected Apps. Here, you'll be able to add different apps to share data from your Garmin Connect.

How to update Garmin Connect IQ? ›

How to Update Connect IQ Content on My Garmin Watch
  1. Open the Connect IQ Store app.
  2. Select My Device (bottom right).
  3. Select Updates.
  4. Select Update All.

What apps work well with Garmin? ›

  • Garmin Connect.
  • Garmin Express.
  • Connect IQ.
  • flyGarmin.
  • Garmin Explore.

Do Garmin watches have an app store? ›

The Connect IQ Store is your all-in-one source for personalizing compatible Garmin devices with downloads of apps, widgets, watch faces, data fields, music streaming services and more. Downloads sync wirelessly1 from Connect IQ to your device.

How to pay on Garmin IQ? ›

Garmin customers can now use Garmin Pay to make purchases in the Connect IQ Store, including new Disney, Porsche, TaylorMade and space-themed watch faces and a GoPro Camera Control app.

Does Garmin charge a monthly fee? ›

All plans are billed monthly. Selected plan auto-renews monthly unless user changes plan selection or cancels before the next renewal date.

Can I use my Garmin without the app? ›

You can turn on the device and use it with limited functionality, until you complete the setup process on a smartphone or computer. Prior to setup, you can use only the step count, auto goal, and move bar.

Is there a free Garmin app? ›

The Garmin Drive™ app is a free smartphone application that allows you to connect a compatible automotive device and a compatible smartphone in order to add additional live features to your Garmin device through your phone's existing mobile data plan, such as weather, traffic, and more.

What is IQ Connect? ›

IQ Connect is a secure web-based delivery channel combining third party, public and proprietary data, giving your business the best and most comprehensive insights available. Team Workspaces.

What does IQ mean on my Garmin? ›

If you see an 'IQ! Error' displayed on your device, it may be caused by pending software updates or problems/installation issues with an app/data field/widget. Choose from the two options below for further troubleshooting tips.

What is the Connect IQ feature? ›

You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app. You can customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets, and device apps. Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the clock.

Does Garmin Connect sell my data? ›

Does Garmin sell your personal data? No! We don't sell your personal data to anyone.

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