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Improved Functional Threshold Power Feature

Garmin has improved the functional threshold power feature by being able to detect an FTP reading with the optical heart rate sensor on your watch when it is paired with a power meter. This enhancement replaces the requirement to use a Garmin heart rate monitor strap and will lead to the watch being able to auto detect your FTP easier. You must still obtain a VO2 Max Estimate reading first to obtain an FTP reading.

NOTICE: This feature enhancement requires your device software to be updated. If you need help updating the software, see Updating Garmin Device Software.

Compatible Device List

NOTE: If your watch or cycling computer is not listed below, see the following content to learn how to obtain an FTP reading: What Is a Functional Threshold Power Test? 

  • D2™ Mach 1 | D2™ Mach 1 Pro watches

  • Descent™ G2 watch

  • Descent™ Mk3 | Descent™ Mk3i watches

  • Edge® 540 | Edge® 840 | Edge® 1040 | Edge® 1040 Solar | Edge® 1050 cycling computers

    • Edge cycling computers can record FTP with just a power meter but we suggest the inclusion of heart rate. This can be from a traditional strap or a Garmin watch with the ability to broadcast heart rate.

  • Enduro™ 2 watch

  • Enduro™ 3 watch

  • epix™ (Gen 2) - Standard Edition | epix™ (Gen 2) - Sapphire Edition | epix™ (Gen 2) - Porsche Edition watches

  • epix™ Pro (Gen 2) - Standard Edition | epix™ Pro (Gen 2) - Sapphire Edition watches

  • fēnix® 7 - Standard Edition | fēnix® 7 - Solar Edition | fēnix® 7 - Sapphire Solar Edition watches

  • fēnix® 7S - Standard Edition | fēnix® 7S - Solar Edition | fēnix® 7S - Sapphire Solar Edition watches

  • fēnix® 7X - Solar Edition | fēnix® 7X - Sapphire Solar Edition watches

  • fēnix® 7 Pro - Solar Edition | fēnix® 7 Pro - Sapphire Solar Edition watches

  • fēnix® 7S Pro - Solar Edition | fēnix® 7S Pro - Sapphire Solar Edition watches

  • fēnix® 7X Pro - Solar Edition | fēnix® 7X Pro - Sapphire Solar Edition watches

  • fēnix® 8 - AMOLED Edition | fēnix® 8 - Solar Edition watches

  • fēnix® E watch

  • Forerunner® 570 watch

  • Forerunner® 955 | Forerunner® 955 Solar watches

  • Forerunner® 965 watch

  • Forerunner® 970 watch

  • Instinct® 3 - AMOLED | Instinct® 3 - Solar

  • Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition - AMOLED | Instinct® 3 Tactical Edition - Solar

  • MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) | MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) | MARQ® Aviator (Gen 2) | MARQ® Captain (Gen 2) | MARQ® Golfer (Gen 2) watches

  • MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 2) - Damascus Steel Edition | MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition | MARQ® Athlete (Gen 2) - Performance Edition | MARQ® Commander (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition | MARQ® Golfer (Gen 2) - Carbon Edition watches

  • quatix® 7 - Standard Edition | quatix® 7 - Sapphire Edition | quatix® 7X - Solar Edition | quatix® 7 Pro watches

  • tactix® 7 - AMOLED Edition | tactix® 7 - Standard Edition | tactix® 7 - Pro Edition | tactix® 7 - Pro Ballistics Edition watches

  • tactix® 8 - AMOLED | tactix® 8 - Solar watches

Where Did My FTP Guided Test Go?

With this improved feature, the need for a guided test is no longer required. By completing a cycling activity that includes power data, if your FTP is detected you will be notified when saving the activity.

Can I Input My Own FTP Reading?

You can add a manual reading on your watch within your user profile under Heart Rate Zones. Entering a manual reading will turn off the auto-detect feature on the device. You can turn auto detection back on at any point and your device will continue providing estimates again.

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