Garmin launched its Venu Sq 2 series in India in October 2022. This series of smartwatches came with a built-in GPS and AMOLED display. The company has recently started its public beta program to test out new features on its eligible watches. The Venu Sq 2 smartwatch owners can opt for the public beta program and become one of these testers.

Now, according to a recent announcement that has surfaced online, the company has recently released a new beta software version for its Venu Sq 2 smartwatches. Let’s go ahead and take a look at what this new update has to offer.

As per the recent announcement, the Venu Sq 2 (Amazon) smartwatches that were running on the public beta software v2.51 have now been upgraded to v2.56. This new update brings various new improvements to the smartwatch as well as to the Sensor Hub and Graphics. The complete changelog of the new update can be found below.

Garmin Public Beta Software v2.56 for Venu Sq 2 Changelog

• Changes from 2.51 to 2.56

1. Add improvements to ANT+ and BLE
2. Connect IQ bug fixes and improvements
3. Improve system stability

• Additional Updates

1. Sensor Hub- 27.11
2. Graphics – 1.13

It is worth mentioning if you are an existing member of the Public Beta program, this update will be automatically delivered to your watch through GCM. We expect to receive more beta updates in the future. So stay tuned.

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Garmin Venu Sq 2 series smartwatches have launched in India. The lineup consists of a regular edition and a Music edition. The latest offerings debuted globally last month and the Indian variants come with the same specifications. The Venu Sq 2 and Sq 2 Music Edition are identical to each other with the only difference being that the latter offering offline music playback. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 series is a mid-range smartwatch and competes against the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, Apple Watch SE 2, and others in the market. 

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 and Venu Sq 2 Music Edition feature a squarish dial and two physical buttons on the right side. The smartwatches offer a 1.41-inch AMOLED display bearing a resolution of 320 x 360 pixels. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 series has a fibre-reinforced polymer case and Gorilla Glass 3 for protection against accidental damages and scratches. It is water-resistant up to 5 meters. 

Talking about health and fitness features, the Garmin Venu Sq 2 series is equipped with a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, all-day stress, sleep, menstrual cycle tracker, and body battery energy monitor. The wearable devices come pre-loaded with more than 25 indoor and outdoor sports. Users can also create their own workouts from more than 1,600 exercises. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 duo also feature built-in GPS and supports contactless payments via Garmin Pay. 

The Garmin Ven Sq 2 series offer safety and tracking features allowing users to send a message with their live location to pre-selected contacts if they need any assistance when paired with the smartphone. Other convenient features on the smartwatches include notifications for email, texts, and other apps. The Venu 2 Sq Music Edition comes with built-in WiFi and is capable of storing 500 songs onboard through Spotify Deezer, and Amazon Music. 

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 series is claimed to offer up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hours under GPS-GNSS mode. 

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 comes in Shadow Grey and Cool Mint colours and is priced at Rs 27,990. Meanwhile, the Venu Sq 2 Music Edition costs Rs 33,490 and is available in Black, Ivory, and French Grey colours. Both smartwatches will be available for purchase starting October 28th from the brand’s official store, Helios watch store, Just in Time, Croma and leading online channels across the country. Notably, the watch is already available globally at $260.

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Garmin Venu Sq 2 series smartwatches have been launched in the US. The lineup comprises a regular variant and a Music Edition. Both devices are identical to each other in terms of core specifications. The only difference between them is that the Music Edition offers offline music playback and WiFi connectivity. Read on to know what the Garmin Venu Sq 2 series offers out of the box. 

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 and Venu Sq 2 Music Edition feature a squarish dial and comes in 40, 43, and 45mm sizes. There are two physical buttons on the right side. The smartwatches offer a 1.41-inch AMOLED display bearing a resolution of 320 x 360 pixels. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 series has a fibre-reinforced polymer case and Gorilla Glass 3. It is water-resistant up to 5 meters. 

Talking about health and fitness features, the Garmin Venu Sq 2 series is equipped with a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, all-day stress, sleep, menstrual cycle tracker, and body battery energy monitor. The wearable devices come pre-loaded with more than 25 indoor and outdoor sports. Users can also create their own workouts from more than 1,600 exercises. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 duo also feature built-in GPS and support contactless payments via Garmin Pay. 

The Garmin Ven Sq 2 series offer safety and tracking features allowing users to send a message with their live location to pre-selected contacts if they need any assistance when paired with the smartphone. Other convenient features on the smartwatches include notifications for email, texts, and other apps. The Venu 2 Sq Music Edition comes with built-in WiFi and is capable of storing 500 songs onboard through Spotify Deezer, and Amazon Music. 

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 series is claimed to offer up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hours under GPS-GNSS mode. 

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 comes in Shadow Grey, Cream Gold, and Cool Mint colours and is priced at $249.99. Meanwhile, the Venu Sq 2 Music Edition costs $299.99and is available in Black, Slate, Ivory, Peach Gold, Grey and Cream Gold. Both smartwatches are available for purchase in the US from Garmin’s official website. 

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