Which Garmin watches does Padel Smash work on?

Padel Smash works on more than 100 Garmin models and editions, from Fenix 6 series to Fenix 9. That includes Forerunner 165, 255, 265, 570, 965 and 970, the Fenix 7 and 8 series, Epix, Venu 2 to Venu 4 and X1, vivoactive 5 and 6, and Instinct 3. The Connect IQ store lists every compatible model and checks yours before it installs.

How do you keep score in padel on a Garmin watch?

With Padel Smash, you press Down when your team wins a point and Up when your opponents do. The app works out the game, set and serve from there, and Back undoes up to 15 points. Touchscreen watches can also use taps and swipes.

Does Padel Smash support Star Point and golden point scoring?

Yes, at 40-40 the player chooses between unlimited deuces, Star Point, Silver Point and a straight Golden Point, and the choice can be changed mid-match. Star Point plays two deuces and then a golden point.

Does Padel Smash score Mexicano and Americano?

Yes, Mex/Am mode covers both formats. The player sets how a round ends, a point limit of 16, 21, 24, 32 or 40, and a serve rotation of every 2, 4 or 6 points.

Does Padel Smash save matches to Garmin Connect?

Yes, every match saves to Garmin Connect. Newer watches save it as a Padel activity and older ones as a general activity named Padel, with the same data. The match score sits under the activity’s stats, and each set is a lap with the points won on serve and on return.

Do spectators need an account or an app to follow the Padel Smash live scoreboard?

No, they do not. The scoreboard at padelsmash.app only needs the 6-digit PIN from the watch, and it works in any browser on a phone, tablet or laptop. The announcer plays through the device’s speaker or a Bluetooth speaker.

Does the Padel Smash live scoreboard work without a phone nearby?

No, the live scoreboard needs the player’s phone courtside. A Garmin watch has no internet connection of its own, so it sends each point over Bluetooth to the Garmin Connect app on the phone. The scoring runs on the watch, so the match is still recorded if the phone is out of range.

Is Padel Smash a subscription?

No, Padel Smash is bought once in the Connect IQ store. It costs 9.99 euros at the time of writing, and the store shows the price in local currency. The live scoreboard and announcer are included.

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