Garmin Releases Its Latest Aviation Smartwatch

Jonathan Welsh

Tuesday, February 08, 2022 at 06:32 AM ET

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The D2 Air X10 connects with users’ compatible phones. [Courtesy: Garmin]

Key Takeaways:

Garmin has launched the D2 Air X10, its latest smartwatch designed specifically for pilots.
A key new feature allows the X10 to connect with compatible phones for making calls and utilizing voice assistants (Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby) for various functions.
The smartwatch offers extensive pilot-specific features, including automatic flight tracking, receiving flight plans from Garmin Pilot, displaying airport information, and providing navigation capabilities like direct-to and HSI mode.
It also includes health monitoring functions (heart rate, pulse oximeter, respiration) and boasts a battery life of up to 7 days in smartwatch mode.

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Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) has launched the D2 Air X10, its latest in a series of smartwatches designed for pilots.

Unlike previous watches in the D2 Air line, the new device connects with users’ compatible phones, allowing them to press a button to take calls and use the phone’s voice assistant to send texts, control compatible smart home appliances, and other functions. Garmin says the X10 works with Google Assistant, Siri, or Bixby.