Ratings & Reviews for Garmin Instinct Solar Smart Watch with Step Counter, Heart Rate Monitor and Gps Enabled
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What Customers Are Saying
The product offers a durable and versatile design with accurate activity tracking and long-lasting battery life thanks to solar charging capabilities. Users are generally satisfied with the watch's features and performance, though some find the initial setup and navigation a bit challenging. Overall, the product provides a comprehensive set of fitness and outdoor-focused features in a reliable package.
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Amazing battery and durability
I’ve had this watch actually for 6 to 7 years almost the battery still holds up better than any watch or phone I’ve ever owned wish there was a trade in offer so I could get the newest version but I ain’t complaining with my current one.
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Not Great
After less than 3 years the solar stopped working, it cannot keep time and date properly. It looses information and cannot sync it to Connect properly. These problems occur even after resetting the device, dumping Connection and reinstalling it. Today I lost over 23,000 steps.
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Watch shutting off
I bought this watch after using a Casio, and it was disappointing how, after only a few months, the watch started turning off by itself. This issue started when I used one of the tracking modes for the gym.
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Loosing connection to my mobile twice week:-(
Loosing connection to my dsmdung A56, more thsn once week. For no reason?? Jave to reinstall Garmin app to get it to woork. Then it works normal untill it looses connection again
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Hmm… I dunno
Have had a lot of trouble with this over the last couple years and often seems inaccurate Cost me heaps though
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Un año me duro
Después de funcionar bien un año, ahora no permite usar ninguna función, ejemplo al usar corre se apaga solo, no ha actualizaciones he hecho de todo y si lo uso solo para ver la hora funciona bien pero no puedo registrar actividades ni nda
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Update lost all previous data (2018-current)
Lost all data when garmin with this update (12/2025)! Very upset!
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Great watch
Iv had my watch for bout 3 years now and found it awesome the features are brilliant the only problem I have is the solar charging it has just stopped an can't get it going again otherwise its an awesome watch
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Turns Off on its own
Had this watch for over two years now it started to turn off on its own after updating the software it's still not working properly
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Value and it's rugged
It's very rugged, and it can do lots of things like mountain biking and swimming, but I like the durability because I'm a mountain biker. With the occasional swim in the pool
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epic fail
I have bought this pricey solar powered watch believing not to have to worry about power anymore. What a disappointment discovering that the Achille's heel was actually the defective battery and a horrible power management. Even keeping everything switched off (no more smart functions) the device was shutting down at any key pressure, or other attempt of operation. GPS was never connecting and, as consequence, the "smartwatch" become another e-waste in the drawer... Garmin? NEVER AGAIN!
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Constantly shutting down
The watched worked very well for around 12 months. When it it working properly it is a great watch. Unfortunately it isnt working properly anymore. After a full charge it will indicate 26 days of battery life. After 9-10 days it starts to shut down without warning. It just goes blank. I am constantly having to restart it.
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Lost it's mind
Been using of for two years. Yesterday it kept connecting and disconnecting. Finally forgot I have been using it for years. Ok except altimeter doors not work
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We appreciate the review! Garmin watches have a setting that will alert you when your watch connects or disconnects from your phone. It's normal to ex...
Not that good
I have it for 2 months (it wasn't new) and started to shutdown when I use it...
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Not a big deal
After two years of use, the solar charging doesn't work, the watch randomly turns off, loses Bluetooth connection. I don't recommend it. It was expensive for two years of use...
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Great watch. Terrible integration with Garmin app
This is my second Instinct watch. First one, and this one until about two months ago, never had problems staying connected to the Garmin Connect app. Now I've had to re-pair the watch with the app on the phone about five times in two weeks. Not sure what they changed in the firmware or the app, but Garmin broke something with their update. I love this watch, but if it can't stay connected to the app due to software "improvements" then this will be my last Garmin product.
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Horrible product
I've had two separate instinct solar. Work as intended but after about 4 months they no longer work. They freeze up or no longer hold a battery.
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Great watch
Bought this watch because I love the outdoors. The GPS comes in very handy.
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problems
I bought this a few weeks ago to monitor my sleep. I can't figure out if it even has that capability. My son has a fancier garmin but he couldn't find that function on this model either. Disappointed in the complexity and lack of wanted features,
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