Suunto Software update Q1 (2.53.42)

Stefano M64

Concerning the Recovery HR, to my understanding this function should measure how fast is the HR drops right after having finished the athletic effort, consequently, the user should stop the activity as soon as he/she stops the exercise, since the drop down is (or should be) fast at first and then slows down as the HR approaches the rest value.
The longer the user wait to stop the activity, the less significant is the recovery test (I believe)

aiv4r

@Stefano-M64 I was thinking the same, but now I have watched some parts of Joaquin’s video and he shows it, that timer automativally starts when one pauses the activity so kind of independent of ending the activity (example would be if you click pause it starts counting down and if you click end it continues, so if you hit pause waited 10s and hit end it will show from 50s).

brechtvb

@Dimitrios-Kanellopoulos this is a very nice, vast, tangible update.

Tieutieu

Another testing today of new features, especially navigation options with my SRs :

confirms my first impressions that climb v3 is perfect
auto-zoom works extremely good
no diplay on screen of turn by turn alerts dispite they were on. Strange, I only had the bip but no display (anyway I almost never use turn by turn as maps are engough most of time)

Battery consumption in exercice seems still a bit high on exercice (but I had touchscreen enabled and have used the screen a lot), but the extra consumption in daily use seems to have been fixed.

Very happy of this very consistant and stable update

Stefano M64

A small comment: maybe it is obvious for most, but to cycle between the data field on the map tooth the Touch option must be enabled in the Exercise options before starting the activity. If the touch is disabled, only the first data field is shown.

herlas

@aiv4r @stefano-m64 pausing + ending activity right away or pausing and waiting x secs before ending will have same effect as far as the new metric reading, the difference is in the 2nd case, if you wait more than 60 secs before ending, you won’t see the countdown to 60 secs.

thailon

@dimitrios-kanellopoulos or anyone else having knowledge: Please, does this mean Suunto Vertical 1 (still active product) will no longer receive any updates? No Q1-4 based bug fixies at least?

Dimitrios Kanellopoulos

@thailon we are doing our best to support the v1!

cosme.costa

@thailon I do not work for Suunto , But I’m also in the Spanish Forum, there its is said by Suunto employes that the SV1 is not discontinued, it will still receive updates as much as the hardware allows it.
I think they face some drawbacks with the SV1 (I guess related to the screen) that make that the update needs more time to be finished.
I think Suunto will find the solution and eventually everyone will be happy. Or at least is what I hope.

In my case when I bought the SVTS (two years ago) I was doubting between the SV1 and SR1 and decided the SV because theoretically they have the same hardware (minus NFC chip) and I thought the SV1 is more robust for trailrunning, long hikes and outdoor activities, so I’m a bit disappointed that the SR1 had the update and the SV1 not…but I hope more sooner than later they will find the solution and we will get the update.

Miroslava

@cosme.costa right but dont be sad because i am sad too that on my race 1 i dont have maps 2.0 . I really hope so that will be this new maps with labels

Squirrel

@Speed-Man

I’ve encountered an issue where every time I turn off the device, the pace zones get reset. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

Yes this is an ongoing issue going back for a while. Custom pace zones are always reset to 06’00, 05’30, 05’00, 04’30 /km after the watch is rebooted.
Not new to this firmware update and should be finally taken note of and looked at by the team.

Maximilian Mustermann

I understand the hardware limitations of the V1. For me, that MIP display is exactly why I bought the watch for the mountains. It’s a tool. I haven’t used my Race S ever since.

I can live without the city names or pizza icons on the map. But I would like to get the actual navigation logic. Smart Off-Route detection and a proper Track Back are much welcome (security) features for an “adventure” watch. So, if anthing it all, please bring the backend logic (off-route alerts, smart track back) to the V1. I don’t need it to look “pretty,” I would just love the functionality to work in the field. Please.

surfboomerang

@Maximilian-Mustermann I totally agree with you

mabe2k

@MarkG Touch for map screen has been disabled with this update. You have to enable it in the settings.

off242

Finally got a Varia to pair with R2 last night, but the RTL515 only. RCT715 has been a no-go, as has Wahoo’s.

Is there any insight as to the Varia app being limited to a particular model?

danyel

@off242 I think Varia SuuntoPlus app is developed by a third party developer, not Suunto itself. Does it work with RTL515?

off242

The app does work with the RTL515 @danyel but no others. $:\$

That said, I’m kind of underwhelmed with the performance of the app, requiring an additional screen instead of an overlay, as well as near-constant vibrating of the R2 on my commute to work this morning. Guess I’ll continue using a traditional computer for the bikes where I use radar.

I think there’s an email address for feedback related to the app, so I’ll share further feedback with the developer there.