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Garmin smartwatches can now join in on the Pokémon fun, but these models miss out

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Why This Matters

Garmin has partnered with The Pokémon Company to make Pokémon Sleep compatible with select Garmin smartwatches, allowing users to track sleep and earn rewards. This integration enhances the appeal of Garmin devices for Pokémon fans and sleep enthusiasts alike, with a promotional offer running until November 2026. However, some older Garmin models are excluded from this feature.

Key Takeaways

Today is World Sleep Day, the day for raising awareness of sleep health. To celebrate this annual occasion, Garmin and The Pokémon Company International have joined forces to announce something that should please those who fall within the Venn diagram of Garmin owners who also play Pokémon Sleep.

The two companies have announced that Pokémon Sleep is now compatible with select Garmin smartwatches. This includes all Garmin smartwatches with an optical heart rate sensor, except for the following models:

D2 Bravo

fēnix 3 HR

fēnix Chronos

Forerunner 225

Forerunner 235

Forerunner 735XT

vivoactive HR

vivosmart HR

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