Garmin fenix 8 Pro, 47 mm AMOLEDTitanium Graphite Black Silicone Band

No smartphone required The impressive built-in capabilities of Garmin's fenix watches have always been complemented by those offered when you connect to your smartphone. Receive texts, emails, and alerts on the watch's screen, or take calls, compose texts, and more with the built-in microphone and speaker, even live track workouts. Now Garmin has gone a step further by incorporating LTE capabilities into the Garmin fenix 8 Pro, so you don't need to carry your phone to enjoy all of these features. Check out what you can do without needing to carry your phone during your run, ride, or hike: LiveTrack lets you share your current location and planned route during activities. LTE text messaging lets you communicate directly from the watch. Location check-in lets contacts know where you are whenever you wish. LTE voice messaging or voice calls use the fenix's built-in speaker and microphone to send or receive short voice messages or full-fledged phone calls. Active weather updates are available through LTE. Incident detection will alert contacts when a crash is detected. SOS and Garmin Response Center enable emergency team responses when you notify them of an emergency situation. All of this can be accessed without your phone. To use the LTE features on the Garmin f?nix 8 Pro and active Garmin inReach account is required, as it uses LTE-M cellular networks contracted through Garmin, rather than a standard cellular carrier plan. Your inReach service plan also provides access to satellite communication capabilities for an extra level of safety and security. Satellite connectivity when you're off the grid Many athletes and adventurers rely on Garmin inReach devices to tap into satellite networks for off-grid emergencies. Now Garmin has put many of these impressive capabilities into the fenix 8 Pro. With fenix 8 Pro, you'll enjoy two-way communication through the Iridium satellite system when LTE isn't available. In virtually any situation, virtually anywhere, y