Garmin Devices

Different app versions on fēnix 8 and fēnix 9 Pro inReach

jsladky — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:47:42 GMT

I have the Windy Weather Widget installed on two Garmin watches:
• On my fēnix 8, the widget reports App Version 1.014.
• On my fēnix 9 Pro inReach, it reports App Version 1.013.
Garmin Connect IQ does not offer any update for the fēnix 9 Pro inReach.

Is version 1.013 currently the latest/correct build specifically for the fēnix 9 Pro inReach, while version 1.014 is distributed to the fēnix 8?
Is this due to device-specific builds or compatibility?

Thanks and best regards,
Jiri Sladky

METEOBLUE vs. MBLUE AI

jsladky — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:42:21 GMT

said in METEOBLUE vs. MBLUE AI: METEOBLUE If MBLUE AI (in the app) is the same as METEOBLUE (in the Garmin widget), it would be nice to have this standardized so that the model is also named MBLUE AI in the widget.

New update on METAR and widget

Suty — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:55:14 GMT

@steliosk Hello, this issue should be solved now. We are sorry about the caused issue.

Error 400

steliosk — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:51:31 GMT

@Suty yes it is!!! Thanks

Fenix 8, 51mm solar. Watch face says "Connection?"

steliosk — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:29:53 GMT

@chipkaupp seems like windy apps have problems with updates.

Garmin watch

msswxdude2020 — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:13:23 GMT

@Suty ty

Historical one-year wind and wave data?

Suty — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:49:33 GMT

@yuechen1234 Someone might require them, but we don't store or even offer this data now. I am sorry about this.

app not found on IQ connect store

robugo — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:41:30 GMT

I don't find the app windy in IQ Connect store when I connect from garmin connect app. I want to download windy app for my new garmin fenix pro 7. anybody can help me? thks

Garmin app is great!!!

barthelch — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:05:58 GMT

Absolutely, love it. Two ideas I would love to see: getting the option to switch to an hourly forecast (for members?) and adding a configuration option to specify the radar radius (i.e. I would prever 50-75km)

Model for Garmin

Suty — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:22:37 GMT

@Antonio-Rosanò Unfortunately, we offer only global models right now.

Windy Garmin Data Fields (Garmin Connect IQ)

Msdenburg — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:42:31 GMT

Please add this data field also for the Garmin etrex Touch 2 (new model from 2025 which is hardware comparable with the supported Garmin GPSMAP H1)

1-hour forecast if I go premium?

Suty — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:13:43 GMT

@zekierdem Okay and do you mean the watch face or widget?

Garmin Windy Watch Screen meanings

Suty — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:34:28 GMT

@meesh_27 Hello, I will do my best to help you with these: Forecasted wind speed (km/h, m/s,...) White color for low speed, more green --> higher values Forecasted precipitation, wave basically visualizes those hourly values and provide more info about detailed amount of precipitation during the time.

Radar image on watch face help

zekierdem — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:43:15 GMT

@Suty said in Radar image on watch face help: @zekierdem There are no lightnings depicted in this visualization. Only radar images. Vielen Dank für deine Hilfe🙏😊

Please make your app work with Instinct Crossover

Nicole Dolezalova — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 01:23:57 GMT

@jvopalensky Hello, there is a version of the widget and data field incoming for your device in the near future. Please check the store in the upcoming 2 weeks and let us know if any issues appear at support@windy.com. Have a great day, Niki

Plug in GARMIN GLO2 for IPAD

Marco Sa 3 — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 01:38:08 GMT

Have any plug in to connect GARMIN GLO2 to IPAD?

Garmin Edge series (bike computers)

Nicole Dolezalova — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:42:10 GMT

@Davedela Hello, please check the Garmin article with the videos, where we explain everything. https://www.windy.com/-whats-new-on-garmin-the-windy-update-you-may-have-missed/articles/43905?radar,50.095,14.478,5 If you still have any questions, please share photos or videos of your device so we can better understand your concern. Have a great day, Niki

Venu 3

aylaphun — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 16:27:13 GMT

I had a similar issue once, and it turned out to be a temporary problem with the weather data source. You could try refreshing the widget or checking whether the location settings are configured correctly.

Fenix 6

Nicole Dolezalova — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 06:53:24 GMT

@aisamat Hello, unfortunately, older devices don't have enough memory, which is technically needed for our app compatibility. Have a nice day, Niki

Garmin Fenix 7 vs. Widget

christopher dich — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:00:13 GMT

@Suty thx it seems that it works!

Instinct 2

Nicole Dolezalova — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:21:30 GMT

@UAHiker Hello, thank you for your suggestion, we will see if we can add more devices in the future. Have a nice day, Niki

Position wrong

Schnurke — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:02:16 GMT

My Garmin Epix 2 shows the wrong location. Instead of Miitenwald in Bavaria, it says Prague in the Czech Republic.

No watch app for Garmin Quatix 5?

Suty — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:40:09 GMT

@lJoublanc Usually, these models have limited memory or any other HW specification. We cannot do much with these models. In general, our colleague did a great hob to optimize all data for supported devices, since Garmin devices are not that powerful regarding to the HW spec.

Navionics Boating by Garmin

Caveman8 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:19:26 GMT

I recently subscribed to windy.com primarily for fishing and kayaking information. I believe Windy.com is already very popular with the sailing community. I suspect that additional charting features would be well received by boaters and provide an opportunity to broaden appeal.

Troubleshooting & Bug Reporting (Garmin)

David Polášek — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:30:15 GMT

General info about Windy on the Garmin platform

Creating a weather app for Garmin watches is tough due to several constraints:
• 🧠 Limited memory – Only tens of kilobytes are available for code, graphics, and data.
• 🖼️ Low-res, low-color displays – Many models have 8–16 color limits and small screens, requiring ultra-simple visuals.
• 🌐 No direct internet – All data must go through the Garmin Connect mobile app, with strict size limits and sync timing.
• 🔋 Battery-sensitive – Frequent background updates can quickly drain battery; updates must be rare or manual.
• 🧩 Device fragmentation – Dozens of models with different screen sizes, memory, and capabilities complicate support.
• 🛠️ Custom SDK & language – Garmin uses its own language (Monkey C) with limited tools and no external libraries.

👉 In short: everything must be lightweight, efficient, and minimal.

Official Connect IQ Store links:

Known problems and troubleshooting

Wrong location

📍 Recommended Setup: Use Phone Location

Set weather location in Garmin Connect:
- Open the Garmin Connect app on your phone.
- Go to: More (bottom left corner) → Settings → User Settings
- Under Weather Location, select: Use Phone Location
Check location permissions for Garmin Connect:
- Ensure the app has permanent (always-on) location access enabled.
- Refer to the screenshots:
  • "location-iOS" for iPhone users
  • "location-Android" for Android users

Note: Precise (high-accuracy) location is not required for weather data—approximate location is sufficient.

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🕹️ Alternative Option: Use Watch Location

You can also choose to use your watch’s built-in GPS

Widget

Go to the current weather screen in the widget.
Press the Start button (or tap the screen, depending on your watch model) to begin GPS location search.
Refer to the "widget-start-to-gps-update" image for guidance.

Watch Face

Watch faces cannot actively search for location, but they can use the last known location from another app, such as your most recent activity.

If both phone and watch location are available, the more recent one will be used.