Garmin Connect IQ 9.3.0 Opens Mic, Speaker and LTE to Developers
The update adds WAV and Ogg audio recording with noise and echo cancellation, limited to when an app is on-screen, plus new speaker and LTE APIs.
Garmin has released Connect IQ version 9.3.0, an update that opens the microphone, speaker and LTE to third-party developers on supported watches. The new capabilities are documented in Garmin's API Documentation rather than on its support page, according to Android Police.
The microphone can record audio in WAV or Ogg format, in stereo or mono, with noise and echo cancellation built in. Recording is limited to when the app is on-screen.
A new API also lets third-party developers use the built-in speaker on a compatible watch, and the update provides new access to LTE.
Which watches are listed
Compatible models listed by Garmin Rumors include the Fenix 8, Fenix 9, Fenix E, Forerunner 70, Forerunner 170, Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970, along with the Venu 4, Venu X1, Vivoactive 6, D2, Enduro 3 and Enduro 4.
Quick answers
What does Garmin Connect IQ 9.3.0 add for developers?
It gives developers access to the microphone, speaker and LTE on supported devices, with audio recordable in WAV or Ogg format.
Which Garmin watches support the new microphone and speaker APIs?
Garmin Rumors lists the Fenix 8, Fenix 9, Fenix E, Forerunner 70, 170, 570 and 970, Venu 4, Venu X1, Vivoactive 6, D2, Enduro 3 and Enduro 4.
Can apps record audio in the background?
No. Recording is limited to when the app is on-screen.