How YOU Can Stop Garmin Connect+ Dead In Its Tracks [caption id="attachment_98252" align="alignright" width="100"] DALL-E[/caption] This is an important post if you want to get Garmin to back down from its new paywall: Garmin Connect+ . Several of you have said, "That's it, Garmin, I've just returned the watch and bought a [Insert Competitor Device Name]". I know that's not true for 99% of people commenting. You know it's not true, and Garmin knows it's not true. Others have said, "Your money talks; take your custom elsewhere." That's only a little bit true. We all know that Garmin has the best-featured ecosystem, but there is no alternative for people who want features. Garmin knows this. You won't leave. What you need to do Garmin fears negative associations with its brand. So, associate the word SUBSCRIPTION with Garmin. In every sports-related comment you make online, you need to draw attention to the paid aspect of Garmin's subscription service whilst still being factual in what you say. Add something to your online signature now. If many people do that, the message will get through to new and upgrading Garmin customers that Garmin needs a subscription for full access. That message will scare the company senseless if it becomes a widely held belief. Something like this to your online signature would do it. Bring Back Free Garmin Connect! No Subscriptions – Stop the Connect+ Cash Grab Or a hashtag like #SaveFreeGarmin is punchier. Please add further suggestions below: be creative, get others to be creative - or do nothing and pay the subs in the future. I've added the hashtag to my site's strap line - it will only stay there if enough of you join in—pressure other influencers to influence, i.e. influence in your favour, not the brands. https://the5krunner.com/2025/03/27/garmin-connect-the-future-a-more-thoughtful-take/
