Garmin rolls out Meditation activity for Forerunner 955 in new beta update

Garmin is rolling out Public Beta Version 21.14 for the Forerunner 955 smartwatch. This software brings a couple of new features to the wearable, improvements, and a range of bug fixes.

The change log for beta version 21.14 notes a Moon Phase glance and improvements for the Pool Swim activity. Lactate threshold estimates can now be provided automatically without a guided test or a heart rate monitor strap, and the problem of images from Android smart notifications failing to load has been resolved. On top of this, there is a new Meditation activity for the Forerunner 955, a feature previously only available for users of the Venu 3 and Vivoactive 5 smartwatches. The tool offers Free Mode, the most basic option with a timer, Session Mode with presets like Mindful Sounds, and Custom Mode, allowing you to tailor the meditation to your needs.

However, users have reported an issue where there are no sounds. A Garmin representative suggested that users who encounter this problem sync with Garmin Express or over Wi-Fi and then complete a power cycle. After 24 hours, the audio file should be pushed to the watch. A post in the Garmin forum suggests that this is a phased rollout, though it is unclear how many Forerunner 955 smartwatch users have already received the update. To see if the new beta software is available to you, go to Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.