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
- Pokémon Sleep is now compatible with select Garmin smartwatches, expanding its user base.
- The partnership offers a promotional reward of Poké Biscuits for sleep tracking via Garmin devices.
- Not all Garmin models are supported, notably older or specific models like the fēnix 3 HR and Forerunner 225.
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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