# Garmin to Make Paywalled CIRQA Feature Free Live heart rate data will no longer require a subscription. - **Source:** [Android Authority](https://brifing.si/source/01374d39-7ab2-4795-8e0a-444a0e7b4327) - **Published:** 2026-07-22 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/e69f21f6-5101-4ea8-959b-f28ff93eecf3 ## Launch of Garmin CIRQA Garmin launched its new CIRQA fitness tracker, marketed as a subscription-free device. However, live heart rate data was initially a paid feature. ## Customer Feedback Users reacted negatively to the live heart rate data being a paid feature. This issue became more pronounced as competitors offered similar features for free. ## Garmin's Decision Garmin decided to make live heart rate data free in response to customer feedback. This feature will be available soon via a software update. ## Software Update An update to the Garmin Connect Mobile app will allow users to access live heart rate data without a subscription. Currently, this data is only available with a subscription. ## Competitive Landscape Some competing fitness trackers offer live heart rate data for free. Garmin's move could strengthen its position in the competitive market. ## Conclusion and Importance Garmin's decision is a significant step towards increasing customer satisfaction. Free live heart rate data will make the product more attractive to users. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.androidauthority.com/garmin-cirqa-live-heart-rate-3690344/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._