Suunto has just released a comprehensive software update for its popular smartwatches: SUUNTO RACE S, SUUNTO RACE, SUUNTO VERTICAL, and SUUNTO 9 PEAK PRO. This latest update introduces a host of new features, improvements, and bug fixes, significantly enhancing the overall functionality and user experience of these devices.
Exciting New Features
Climb Guidance During Navigation
Among the new features is a climb guidance tool designed to assist users during navigation. This feature provides detailed information about upcoming climbs, helping athletes and outdoor enthusiasts better manage their ascents.
New Watch Faces and Customizations
The update includes three new watch faces, allowing users to personalize their devices further. Additionally, users can now configure watch face complications, offering a customized display of crucial information.
Advanced Display Settings
Suunto has introduced an Always-On Display (AOD) setting for sports modes, which can now be toggled on or off to manage visibility and battery consumption effectively. The update also includes a new screen lock feature in watch mode to prevent accidental touches during activities.
Improved Sports Mode Display
With the new update, users can customize display settings specific to different sports modes, optimizing the watch display for various activities. The pause view and exercise end user interface have also been redesigned for a more intuitive experience.
Language Support and Sleep Tracking
The software update now supports the Vietnamese language, broadening the accessibility of Suunto’s devices. Additionally, the watch now provides a detailed summary of sleep quality directly on the watch face, giving users easy access to important sleep metrics.
Battery Life and Performance Enhancements
Extended Battery Life with GPS
The update brings significant improvements in battery performance during GPS activities. The new battery life estimates are:
- Vertical Solar: 90 hours
- Vertical: 65 hours
- Race: 50 hours
- Race S: 31 hours
Enhanced Map Zooming
Map zooming capabilities have been enhanced, now allowing zooming up to 20km, except for the S9PP model. This feature enables users to have a broader view of their routes and surroundings.
Additional Improvements and Fixes
Improved Emoji and Step Counter
The update improves emoji support, adding more colors and characters for a richer messaging experience, with color emojis available for the Suunto Race and Race S models. The step counter has also been refined to avoid misdetection, ensuring more accurate step tracking.
Map Recentering and Screen Brightness
Automatic and customizable map recentering features have been added, keeping the map centered during navigation. AMOLED devices now benefit from improved always-on screen brightness in sports modes such as cycling, enhancing visibility during activities.
Technical Enhancements
New GNSS and OHR Software
The update includes new software for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Optical Heart Rate (OHR), improving the accuracy and reliability of these features.
Enhanced Sleep Tracking
Sleep tracking has been improved for individuals with a heart rate below 40 beats per minute, ensuring accurate data for a wider range of users. Additionally, new features for running estimate and lactate measurement have been added for users with a heart rate belt, providing detailed performance metrics.
Conclusion
Suunto’s latest software update brings a wealth of new features, enhancements, and fixes to its smartwatches, offering users a more personalized and efficient experience. Owners of SUUNTO RACE S, SUUNTO RACE, SUUNTO VERTICAL, and SUUNTO 9 PEAK PRO can now enjoy an even more powerful tool for their athletic and outdoor pursuits.
