Garmin Forerunner 170 Music Whitestone/Cloud Blue

Garmin Forerunner 170 Music Whitestone/Cloud Blue
An easy-to-use GPS smartwatch designed for runners
The Garmin Forerunner 170 watch features a GPS module and precise sensors for measuring sports activities and health functions. Its case is made from fibre-reinforced polymer, and the 1.2-inch AMOLED display is protected by chemically strengthened glass. The main advantage of this smartwatch is its integrated functions for accurately measuring running performance and a built-in GPS module for tracking your route and distance. Bluetooth technology connects to your phone, letting you see smartphone notifications on the watch display. A single charge provides up to 10 days of battery life. The watch is equipped with NFC technology, enabling convenient and secure contactless payments via Garmin Pay. The integrated music player lets you play music without needing to carry your mobile phone.
Key features of the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music smartwatch, Whitestone/Cloud Blue
- Smartwatch with built-in GPS and support for other satellite systems
- Ideal for runners, with the ability to track key running metrics like vertical oscillation, ground contact time, stride length, cadence and more
- PacePro feature provides a suitable strategy for various races
- Watch with an integrated music player (4GB memory)
- Over 80 built-in sports activities (more in the Garmin Connect app)
- Compatible with Google Maps for viewing navigation instructions on the watch
- Supports incident detection and LiveTrack location sharing safety features when paired with a phone within Bluetooth range
- Garmin Forerunner 170 Music monitors heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, stress levels, and sleep duration and quality
- Garmin Pay contactless payment support
- Daily recommended running workouts
- Practical calendar, stopwatch, alarm and countdown timer functions
- Compatible with iOS and Android
A lightweight watch with a brilliantly clear AMOLED display
The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music weighs just 41 grams and features a brilliantly clear and bright 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a 390 × 390px resolution, set within a durable fibre-reinforced polymer bezel. Physical buttons and a touch surface make it easy to control all the smartwatch's functions. You can customise the display to your exact needs by choosing from a wide range of watch faces. Inside the Garmin watch is a high-capacity battery that provides up to 10 days of use on a single charge.
Forerunner 170 Music offers advanced running features
The watch provides everything you need to make your running training more effective and keep moving forward. The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music displays your running dynamics by tracking metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time, vertical oscillation and more. You'll also see the number of minutes spent in different activity zones on the display, helping you better meet your goals. The watch will also give you detailed information about your training load and recommendations for the coming days. With the virtual coach, you can use the Garmin GPS smartwatch to prepare for different types of races. The PacePro feature lets you plan your strategy for your run or race using pace suggestions for a given course or distance.
Advanced performance tracking and adaptive training plans
The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music offers a wide range of sports activities, accurately measuring your performance for each. Throughout the day, the smartwatch tracks your activity and can motivate you to exercise. The watch can suggest daily workouts tailored specifically to you to match your performance and recovery needs. With Garmin's adaptive training plans, you can prepare for a race, reach a desired milestone or improve your overall fitness. Training readiness tells you if you're ready to run. Training status lets you know if your training is productive, and Training Effect provides an overview of the main benefits of your workouts. Using the Body Battery feature, the Garmin GPS smartwatch tracks your energy level throughout the day so you can plan your activities and rest accordingly.
Garmin Forerunner 170 Music monitors key health indicators
An advanced biometric sensor tracks your heart rate, stress level, respiratory rate and blood oxygen saturation. This gives you key information about your health, performance and recovery. During the night, the smartwatch monitors the length and quality of your sleep, including sleep stages. The Garmin smartwatch also records short naps during the day. The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music can evaluate the recovery time needed after a workout. For women, the watch includes features for tracking the menstrual cycle or pregnancy, providing related exercise and nutrition tips.
Built-in GPS accurately tracks your route and distance
The Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is equipped with GNSS, supporting connections to various satellite systems to accurately determine your location and record your entire route in the smallest detail. The watch supports GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO. In the Garmin Connect app, you can search for or create routes and sync them directly to your watch. You can then navigate using instructions on the smartwatch display. A great feature for Android phone owners is Google Maps support. Simply enter your destination into Google Maps on your Android phone, and you can follow detailed navigation instructions on your wrist.
Smart features on the Garmin watch make it easier to use
The Garmin Forerunner watch pairs easily with both Android and iOS smartphones. On both platforms, it naturally displays notifications and incoming calls on the watch screen. Another popular feature is controlling music playback from your paired smartphone. The Forerunner 170 Music is equipped with NFC technology, supporting Garmin Pay contactless payments. With the built-in music player and 4GB of internal memory, you can listen to music during your workout without needing to carry your mobile phone.
Garmin Forerunner keeps your personal training log in the mobile app
After pairing the Garmin Forerunner watch with the Garmin Connect mobile app via Bluetooth, your recorded activity is automatically transferred to your personal training log for a comprehensive evaluation. The individual values are displayed in clear graphs, including the training effect and recommended recovery time. Both the app and the user interface of the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music smartwatch are fully translated into English.
Garmin Forerunner uses a QuickRelease strap
Thanks to the interchangeable straps with the QuickRelease mechanism, you can customise the look of your Garmin Forerunner smartwatch to match your style. Simply remove the strap by sliding the pin and attach a different one. Silicone, leather or metal straps are available in various colours.
Package contents
- Garmin Forerunner 170 Music GPS running watch
- Charging cable
- Documentation
Specifications
Purpose and compatibility
Display
Design and durability
Connectivity and sensors
Functions
Notifications and calls
Software
Strap
Battery life and storage
Brand/model
Garmin Würzburg GmbH, Leightonstraße 7, 97074 Würzburg, Německo, www.garmin.com, [email protected]
Specifications can be changed without notice. Images are for illustrative purposes only.

