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Garmin introduced the CIRQA Smart Band, its first screen-free smart band, designed for users prioritizing health and fitness without constant screen interaction. The device provides up to 10 days of battery life and delivers continuous health and fitness monitoring, with data accessible via the Garmin Connect app. The company positioned it as a complement to its existing smartwatch lineup, emphasizing seamless transitions between Garmin devices throughout the day. The band is priced at $199.99 and does not require a subscription for core features.

The CIRQA Smart Band tracks metrics such as wrist-based heart rate, Body Battery energy monitoring, Pulse Ox, stress, and skin temperature, with data syncing to Garmin Connect. Women can monitor menstrual cycles and pregnancy, syncing skin temperature data with the FDA-cleared Natural Cycles app, which requires its own subscription. The band also provides sleep tracking, including sleep stages, scores, and heart rate variability, all accessible within the Garmin Connect app. These features aim to offer a comprehensive view of overall health and recovery.

In addition to health monitoring, the CIRQA Smart Band includes fitness tracking for daily steps, calories burned, and workout optimization. The device is designed for comfort during day and night use, supporting users in logging sleep quality and understanding recovery metrics. Garmin highlights its suitability for those seeking a discreet, low-maintenance health and fitness tool. The band is available now at a suggested retail price of $199.99.

Garmin notes that the CIRQA Smart Band is not a medical device and should not be used for diagnosing or monitoring medical conditions. Pulse Ox functionality is not available in all countries, and the band is not intended for conception, contraception, or birth control. Garmin emphasizes that the Natural Cycles app independently determines fertility status based on wrist-worn skin temperature data. The company also includes forward-looking statements regarding its business, acknowledging potential risks and uncertainties.