Great video. One suggestion for Garmin Instinct 2 users: for me, I find it so much easier to do setup and change settings in the phone app. Its layout is far more logical and intuitive. Some of the watch's layout is confusing.
@domeneccdi4204 ай бұрын
Flashlight tip: you can turn the flashlight on by double clicking the light button. Thanks for the video. Very well explained. Peace from Spain.
@dylan8394 Жыл бұрын
5 minutes in and I’ve learned more about this watch than i did the whole year of owning it
@pomie123456 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making excellent, straight forward reviews without any babbling. Keep up the good work.
@chucklemon702 жыл бұрын
I purchased an Instinct 2 last week and ha e been putting it through sea trials since. SO MANY OPTIONS! This video is awesome in that I'm finding MORE options and capabilities than I've seen myself. I think it might be a few weeks before I truly get the hang of this thing. A note about points: I can't speak to how courses are created either from the watch itself or other apps, but I can speak to how it's done with Garmin Explore. Basically each click on the map generates a point. Generally you can get away with as few as 3 points for an out and back hike (start, turnaround point, end). With other routes you only need as many points as to generate the course. Hopefully that points you in the right direction as to how to clear that up.
@Omar_Chaaban2 жыл бұрын
Hey :) I haven't seen anyone talking about this but does the screen turn off like other smartwatches or does it always stay on?
@darkstepwarrior88 Жыл бұрын
This is the reason i watch your channel. In depth step by step walk through. I really learned so much about the watch. i like the secret flashlight function. i wish it had the real thing like the instinct 2X has.
@TeeeJaay12252 жыл бұрын
just got this watch, i'd say a good bang-for-the-buck data recording watch, this watch is perfect for those data nerds that want a device that has a long battery life and doesn't mind the small and monochrome display if you are a cyclist and use garmin edge units, one important thing you must do to keep your training metrics accurate (recovery, fitness level, etc) is to ensure that before starting an activity on you edge device, you must successfully sync it first to garmin connect
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Agree, the Instinct 2 series has amazing bang for buck. Enjoy!
@BetaBuxDelux Жыл бұрын
My garmin fenix 6 tipped me off to my undiagnosed sleep apnea. Did a sleep study and had it confirmed - thanks, Garmin.
@ia6980 Жыл бұрын
Do you think instinct 2x can show similar data as fenix 5?
@jaccohospers219 Жыл бұрын
Bought one two weeks ago, very happy with it. The screen is (allthough black & white) better than expected, coming from a 235. The vibration is also much better, which annoyed me while working with the 235.
@AkshayKittur2 жыл бұрын
Just got my watch last week, was struggling to use. This is all I needed. Thanks a ton!
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks!
@Omar_Chaaban2 жыл бұрын
Hey :) I haven't seen anyone talking about this but does the screen turn off like other smartwatches or does it always stay on?
@elephant_888 Жыл бұрын
@@Omar_Chaaban It uses and always-on MIP (Memory-in-Pixel) LCD display, so it's always-on and visible in any environment with indoor or outdoor light.
@andszym10 Жыл бұрын
Wow! All my doubts disappeared here ❤ fantastic full review!
@harkpt3 ай бұрын
Without doubt this was the best 'how to' video I've ever watched.
@twattster Жыл бұрын
Helpful video, thank you for taking the time to go through this. Just got my instinct 2x!
@fourthchute2 жыл бұрын
These are so helpful! Makes choosing and comparing watches so much easier. Thank you!
@desertfox1442 Жыл бұрын
Really in depth and I appreciate you going through each and every menu. Thank you !
@tylernorberg45042 жыл бұрын
Just got the instinct 2 solar yesterday. Upgrading from Fitbit Versa 3. Been doing research for weeks and your channel has been very helpful. I’ve had my Garmin instinct 2 Solar 2 weeks now and it makes Fitbit laughable. I hike and run a lot and this watch reminds me everyday why it’s worth every Penny. Absolutely a great watch.
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tyler!!!
@tylernorberg45042 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker You and Desfit are both top tier. Helped me find exactly what I was looking for.
@Omar_Chaaban2 жыл бұрын
Hey :) I haven't seen anyone talking about this but does the screen turn off like other smartwatches or does it always stay on?
@tylernorberg45042 жыл бұрын
@@Omar_Chaaban always on display
@Omar_Chaaban2 жыл бұрын
@@tylernorberg4504 thank you :)
@artemdaniliants78412 жыл бұрын
Just got my watch, so this couldn't come at a better time. Thank you!
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Enjoy!
@TrudleR Жыл бұрын
That backlight flashlight trick was suuuuper useful!
@sanjaymohandubey1532 Жыл бұрын
DCR u r THE best reviewer outthere with insane details, loved ur content, kudos!!
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@sanjaymohandubey1532 Жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker Bought the GIS2 over GIS1 solely based on your in depth review and its proving to be the best choice!
@donkeyfly43Ай бұрын
Thank you for pulling this together. It is incredibly useful and concise
@camtron0 Жыл бұрын
I have just ordered my first smartwatch, the instinct 2 surf edition in large part based on your reviews. I mostly wanted the tide support. I like your review style. Detailed, factual, experience based, practical and concise for the data you give. If Garmin is listening I wish they made the solar version cheaper. The price difference of over $100 between solar and non solar is to extreme, particularly with the pay feature not being easy outside of the US. Also I wish they added sailing as a sport/activity profile.
@nancynan8821 Жыл бұрын
he talks so fast that I cant understand 😢
@getwetsoon Жыл бұрын
Hey, i consider the surf edition as well (more for the tides than for counting waves) - are you happy with it so far?
@mandaloresmercy5 ай бұрын
I just got the Solar edition, and in the Connect app I could add tides, fishing, kayaking, boating (sailing speed support), etc on the normal solar watch (I assume it applies to non-solar now as well). A lot of the features cross special device types seem to be able to be enabled in the back menus when I was flipping through them, with the exception of some of the Tactical version options. Pretty cool! Especially I just wanted normal black/charcoal color
@matthewbunn2017 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help! Really helped me understand navigation and where to go to find certain things on my new instinct 2!
@lightzeref6103 Жыл бұрын
One of the best watch Garmin have made .
@MrMrsGamer2 жыл бұрын
My instincts 2 solar one piece Luffy edition is working well. Awesome feature!
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@kenstitt52192 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I got the Instinct 2 about two weeks ago. It is packed with features. When I need detailed mapping, I just use my Fenix 5X.
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Awesome - enjoy the new watch!
@kenstitt52192 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker when I turned the pulse ox setting to manual instead of when sleeping, I more than doubled the battery life. Your recommendation was spot on! Thanks!
@TheShauryapandey Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this excellent in depth video.
@derkatzenfuerst6077Ай бұрын
That was extremely well done and informative, thanks so much!
@amircastilla072 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video and kudos from Belize.
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@VazAonde3 ай бұрын
Amazing! Thanks
@NathanMorgan1976 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video . Thanks for making it .
@OGillo2001 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man you da boss in these kinda area
@arturjj.travel Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for that and congratulations for the work that you have done
@MrBeewolf2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Thanks a lot for the help!
@williambreeze26592 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed guide 👍
@Picplosions3 ай бұрын
Really handy video thank you!
@andycrites25897 ай бұрын
Fantastic resource. But I wish you could just slooooooowwwwww down a little maybe? I'm wearing out the pause button😅
@ostarakonrad990713 күн бұрын
Theres a fun feature under settings where you can play a video at slower playback speeds
@dominicomucci30142 жыл бұрын
Love my original instinct but the sleep tracker is garbage for me. It doesn't get sleep start time right. Like I can be watching TV, go up a flight of stairs get ready for bed and it sets me as asleep from when I was watching TV. Damsung thrash them on this. But for the GPS and battery power it's great. Also the solar isn't that useful in realistic use for me in UK working inside. But on holiday might have an impact. The only time it gets decent sun is during exercise and the burn from GPS outweighed any tiny gain from the sun. Great review! As a note to new users if you want the battery to last a long time switch off the sleep o2 measurements as they aren't that accurate anyway.
@MarksdrivingschoolCoUk Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. I will now confidently set up my watch.
@phisme2 жыл бұрын
now this IS what I like to see in my recommended
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Hahah, thanks!
@jeremysweeten27922 жыл бұрын
Love the video so much that I almost forgot to WHACK THAT LIKE BUTTON! Thanks for the reminder!!
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Haha...thanks Jeremy!
@harinemesis2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the review, loved it! Quick question: How do you get the watch face with a graph on it? It doesn't seem to be available on my watch. Is it through the Connect IQ store? If yes whats the name of the watch face?
@donny925 ай бұрын
so helpful! cheers man 🤙🏼
@RossDoughty4 ай бұрын
Quick tip: No need to change the hotkey for the flashlight. Just quickly double press the CTRL button. Top left.
@shaunoleary87402 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. It was very helpful
@qalandaralimazhar27646 ай бұрын
I got this today's! 🎉
@darkstepwarrior8810 ай бұрын
Also very good of you to deeply investigate what the course point limitation is. I find it very troubling that garmin could not explain their own technology. i wonder if the competition has the same problem with routes.
@MissNikkor Жыл бұрын
Excellent review and explanations
@milen.radanov Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reviews. They cover all I need to know before a purchase decision. However, I would like to know if there is an option in the menu to type coordinates and navigate to that point. I understand there are no maps or something but would be useful if someone gets lost to ask for coordinates and navigate there especially in the mountains.
@benblizzard44462 жыл бұрын
Great video, learned a ton
@17cream2 жыл бұрын
Nice one ☝️ very informative
@karma247ajm2 жыл бұрын
Great review 👍 I have the older Instinct Solar. It's great, except for the control of the back-light. A solar Casio uses the output of the solar panel to determine whether the back-light is required. My Instinct does not do this, but instead uses sunrise and sunset information; obviously this doesn't work for dark areas during the day or light areas at night. I wrote to Garmin about this, as it seems to me that it could be addressed in software; all the hardware is there to make it work. Garmin didn't reply. Does the Instinct 2 Solar have the option to work the way a Casio works? ..or does Casio have this system covered with a patent?
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I'm not aware of patents there. Though some modern watches now actually use an ambient light sensor to determine light status and change accordingly.
@karma247ajm2 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker Thanks for your reply. So are the back-light options on the Instinct 2 Solar still the same as the Instinct Solar?
@pleheh Жыл бұрын
@@karma247ajm i would like to know this as well.
@jmichel70 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@johnandres4580 Жыл бұрын
Great review.
@screight22 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@viniciuslima75038 ай бұрын
Good job
@eddo3335 Жыл бұрын
Great video, but no one seems to include app connectivity in these reviews. Can all of these setting be done more simply through the app? Or is configuring dependent on digging into menus through buttons on the watch.
@Dwyeb73 Жыл бұрын
I have the same question. Doing all the settings on the watch would suck.
@drumnbreakz Жыл бұрын
At 21:40 he says that every setting is customizable on the phone, too.
@clarkansas65902 жыл бұрын
Good information
@Alede276 ай бұрын
I have an issue. I disabled basically everything in my 2S solar and it says that the battery will last 133h which is roughly 5 days. I don’t understand what i’m doing wrong when it should last 21 days 😅 any tips ?
@sgf5012 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! This was really helpful. I just got the Instinct 2 Solar yesterday. Coming from the Suunto Ambit Sport 3 this is something else. 😉 Very happy with it. One thing I noticed is that two buttons on the left (ctrl and menu) have a sort of double click. Like they are sticky somehow. Did you experience this Ray on one of your Instinct 2 watches? Thank you.
@Skundef2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insights! Would you recommend buying the Instinct 2 now or do you think it's worth waiting for the next version?
@jackriley19892 жыл бұрын
Do you have any more videos going up this week Ray? There's enough leaks in the bucket already 🤣. Keen to hear more about how practical the solar functionality is on a bicycle computer
@weerobot5 ай бұрын
Don't Think I'm Active enough for that watch 😂
@JohnSmith-tz4on4 ай бұрын
Kinda the point for me anyway, bought one to inspire me and goal set.
@enb381010 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video!! I like the idea of a watch like this and I appreciate that they packed a lot of features in, but do you ever feel that it's a little convoluted?
@andrewvillavicencio8496 Жыл бұрын
Great review as always, I hope they do not do a software update that makes it crash during a workout, like my Instinct solar. A year later totally unreliable when an activity is started.
@bradl2636 Жыл бұрын
Who is the target user for Instinct 2 vs 965, Epix 2, Fenix 7, Tactix 7..? I find the Garmin range really confusing. Seems to be lots of overlap and very similar price points except for maybe Fenix 7 and Tactix 7 that are clearly premium devices.
@fabreezethefaintinggoat5484 Жыл бұрын
thanks
@johnbuchheister91422 жыл бұрын
I got the Solar version of this. Loved it BUT found my eyes are too old to read the info on the screen. Had to return it and go back to my Fenix 6X Solar.
@rtcuy56142 жыл бұрын
Great review DC, thanks for sharing! I read that while on GPS tracking mode, the watch will not recharge with solar. Do you happen to know if this is true? I am thinking on getting it for a 10+ day hike in Greenland (summer) in which I want to track all day (I could slow down the GPS samples to one every 10 minutes, it doesn't need to do it every second) but I got a bit discouraged when I read that it wont charge while on GPS tracking mode. Is my understanding correct? Many thanks again for your review!
@dainiushappy7688 Жыл бұрын
Yes, @DC Rainmaker, it would be nice to get information regarding solar charging while on GPS if such information is available. Thanks a lot. Nice review.
@luc7976 Жыл бұрын
Garmin specs for Instinct 2 solar: GPS: Up to 30 hours/48 hours with solar**
@XeroFailGames2 жыл бұрын
I still have my instinct 1 when it breaks lol ill get the instinct 2
@coolsquad74282 жыл бұрын
At 0:12 there is also a surf edition, decent G1 edition,tactial edition and more.
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Yup, I discuss those 10 seconds later…
@dyvel2 жыл бұрын
Garmin is expected to release the 255 and the 955 in the beginning of June. If that would be true how long in advance would you have gotten devices to test out?
@Letsnotzumba Жыл бұрын
I was looking for something simple and rugged to replace my Apple Watch, Specifically was looking for battery life and monochrome display. Crazy how much features this thing packs!
@drumnbreakz Жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with this one! I really recommend it. Only the bare minimum smartwatch features (most of them are just gimmicks anyways), but in exchange you get ruggedness, tons of sports and battery time.
@ldsnurse9268Ай бұрын
If I have a route I want to navigate, can I plan it out on my phone and then load it to the watch? Will it calculate pace count?
@d.ko.in.81902 ай бұрын
Is there a jump rope as a workout in the app?
@andersmalling2 жыл бұрын
I would love if the instinct 2 got maps in a simple way(compared to fenix7), with same colors as the display!!
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
One can dream! Instinct 3 anyone!?!
@senseitionalgamer9 күн бұрын
Does this watch keep calorie count like the iPhone does?
@brettbrunsell57692 жыл бұрын
Did the hr sensor improve from the 1 to 2? I remember the 1 was pretty bad. Also did the sleep monitoring get better? Thanks 💪🏽
@lexx348 Жыл бұрын
HR monitoring precision improved, but sleep tracking still behind Apple Watch, almost no deep sleep detection. Check out the Scientific Reviews channel
@floppinfish9 ай бұрын
@lexx348 my instinct 2 has deep sleep recognition
@Debruineo2 жыл бұрын
Regarding the maximum number of points, I believe the Fenix 5 also had a similar limitation. I however used it as my only bike navigation and believe there was a little nuance. It loaded and showed the entire route BUT would no longer indicate turns after a while. It has been a while and I could be wrong but for some reason that's how I remember it.
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's been around in various Garmin devices in various ways. Kinda frutsrating.
@user-hy6ej7pi6m3 ай бұрын
My biggest problem is that my eyes are bad and the print in the instruction book was so small that I couldn't read it thank you for this video can you make one on how to control KZfaq through my watch? I'd like to be able to skip commercials.
@Stanley3492 ай бұрын
I can’t figure out any way to disable the vibrations during strength training. Does anyone know if this is possible? I like to keep them on for running so I know when I have completed a lap.
@eddieyutubАй бұрын
I am trying to figure out how to obtain my VO2 max
@dmytrodance7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid! Which watch would you suggest for hunting? I need a watch to notify if I move quite off the right direction, but not alarming me if I'm abit off corse when walking around some obstackles in forest. So it's not like navigation for a specific path, but rather emulating compasses. So I got concerned about those track points limitation. Are there better alternatives for hunters?
@EnricoLorenzoni5992 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the great reviews. As you have all those devices, which one are using day to day? I really can't decide between fenix 7 and apple watch.
@ia6980 Жыл бұрын
I love this kindle style watch, but enduro 2 looks like a better choice. I bet instinct 3 or 4x will have touch screen, just like kindle
@jey8605 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review mate. Question though, is this the actual watch you use? Or is this just for reviewing?
@Dcrainmaker Жыл бұрын
I use it for time to time. But I prefer the other screens of the Foreunner and Epix series as my long term watch.
@nc70678 ай бұрын
Is there a way from keeping the seconds timer from disappearing at all? I know it stops to save power, but it is annoying when I look down at it and it’s off not to mention when taking vitals it tends to be a pain.
@ritchieorlando21556 ай бұрын
Hi. Thx for the review. Im curious, Is it easy to read during night time? Auto light during dark? Thank u
@Ivancitovic7 ай бұрын
Is it possible to lock buttons while doing an activity? I always press them by accident while sailing. Thanks!
@jbl.laagan Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for the video. i've been thoroughly searching the net for info regarding the 50 point limit coz it's driving me nuts when i go bikepacking lalong longer maps. do you have a recommendation of any other watch/device that does not have this problem? maybe even by a different brand? would really appreciate the help, thank you.
@invisibleman538 ай бұрын
How do I set my watch for my sleep time of starting and waking ???
@saarriola376 ай бұрын
How long will the stopwatch run before starting over?
@jorgefrancohidalgo43624 ай бұрын
Hi, just get mi watch, does it have an alarm to wake up? not able to find it.
@ThomasTimlen Жыл бұрын
I have had one issue with the Instinct 2 Solar while swimming and wonder if you or anyone here has also experienced or heard about it: The Instinct 2 Solar restarting itself during pool lap swimming. I started using the device on 01 June 2022 and have done 29 swims with it. On three occasions, or 10% of the swims, the device restarted itself during the activity. On the bright side, the laps recorded before it restarted were saved, and as soon as I saw the watch face (instead of the data screen for swimming) I could start a new swimming activity to record the remaining laps I had left. The watch software has been updated once or twice since I started using it, the present software is version 8.66 In every other respect (running, bicycling) the Instinct 2 Solar has been fantastic, this occasional glitch during lap swimming is the only annoyance I have encountered.
@anthonyrampino773411 ай бұрын
Great review as always! I’m looking at this watch and the 945 and the Suunto 9 peak. They are close in price now. So, which one would you recommend for hiking, gym activities and for all around use? Thanks.
@JohnSmith-tz4on4 ай бұрын
The Suunto is unreliable and their warranty support is bad. Cry once and pay more. I'm not familiar with the 935 but I just bought the Garmin instinct two solar, great watch and it will last longer.
@votdfak2 жыл бұрын
I've tried to use this watch over Apple Watch, battery is awesome, fitness metrics, app is great, but notifications, display and UX is much worse. Maybe I'll keep it just for holidays because I hate to charge Apple Watch every single day. Garmin Pay is ok, but you need to enter your pin (and it is cumbersome) every I think 24hrs, compared to Apple Pay it sucks. Yeah, that bezel is awful design choice, I second that.
@Dcrainmaker2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Apple is impossible to beat when it comes to nuances of the notifications especially. I'm not actually in love with the overall UI of the Apple Watch in terms of sports per se, but it's good for day to day usage.
@votdfak2 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker I just wish they would introduce rugged Apple Watch with at least 5 days worth of battery life.
@TT-rl4su Жыл бұрын
Which is generally better? Instinct 2 on Venu 2? Is my assumption Instinct 2 correct? Has a Barometer etc?
@TalZKazaz6 ай бұрын
Hello, Hello, great channel! what do you think on instinct 2 solar vs tactix delta? Thanks
@DerNesor Жыл бұрын
I really love the solar but I really want the red... Garmin what are you doing!
@Tetra84 Жыл бұрын
Can't find a way to turn on the just for sleep battery saver as seen at 17:00 ideas why it's not there?
@marbendeleon35022 жыл бұрын
What was your battery life with pulse ox on all the time and pulse rate? Trying to figure out if i have a defective device or my set up just drains a lot of batter. Can only get 4 days tops with those settings on plus the smart watch feature