Garmin Software Version 17.37 Brings Battery Life Improvements to Several Smartwatches
Garmin has started rolling out a new stable software update aimed at improving the day-to-day experience for several of its latest smartwatches. The update, released as Software Version 17.37, appears to be available across multiple models, including the Garmin Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970, Venu 4, Venu X1, and Vivoactive 6.
While Garmin has been working on its newer v18.xx software branch, the company has chosen to return to the v17.xx line for this release. That suggests Software Version 17.37 is focused less on major new features and more on fixing issues that users may have noticed during regular use.
The biggest improvement in this update is related to battery life. Garmin says it has fixed a problem that could cause “shorter-than-expected” battery runtime on supported devices. For owners who recently felt their smartwatch was draining faster than usual, this update may help restore more reliable battery performance.
Battery life is one of the most important features for fitness watches, especially for runners, cyclists, golfers, and users who track sleep, workouts, heart rate, GPS activity, and health metrics throughout the day. A software-related battery drain issue can quickly become frustrating, so this fix is likely to be welcomed by many Garmin users.
Software Version 17.37 also resolves an issue that could cause certain Garmin watches to reset unexpectedly during a golf activity. For golfers who rely on their smartwatch for course data, shot tracking, distances, and activity recording, unexpected resets can interrupt an entire round. This fix should make golf tracking more stable and dependable.
Another useful fix targets treadmill tracking accuracy. Garmin says the update corrects a bug where treadmill distance would not become more accurate even after using the treadmill calibration feature. Since indoor running often depends heavily on calibration for better distance estimates, this change should help users get more reliable treadmill workout data over time.
In short, Garmin Software Version 17.37 focuses on practical improvements rather than flashy additions. The update addresses three key issues: reduced battery runtime, smartwatch resets during golf activities, and treadmill distance calibration problems.
If you own a Garmin Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970, Venu 4, Venu X1, or Vivoactive 6, it is worth checking whether Software Version 17.37 is available for your device. Updating may improve battery performance and make workout tracking more stable, especially for golf and treadmill activities.
