Garmin · Running
Garmin Forerunner® 170 Music in the Whitestone with Whitestone/Cloud Blue Band configuration is a purpose-built GPS running smartwatch designed for runners who want guided training, meaningful progress metrics and music without carrying a phone.
Its 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen makes key stats easy to read, while built-in GNSS records where runs happen and how pace and distance change over time. With Garmin Coach personalized plans, daily suggested workouts and recovery-focused insights such as HRV status, it supports consistent training from beginner-friendly run-walk options to more intense goals. On the wrist, music storage and Garmin Pay™ add convenience for everyday wear.
Training
Forerunner® 170 Music supports daily suggested workouts, including run-walk workouts that adjust after every run based on performance and recovery. Garmin Coach adaptive training plans can help train for an event, reach a milestone or build fitness, with plan options that vary in volume and intensity.
Audio
Music can go along on every run with playlists downloaded directly to the watch from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer (subscription may be required). Playback can stay phone-free, helping keep pockets clear while still providing an on-wrist way to manage listening during workouts.
Battery
With up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS-Only GNSS mode, the watch is built for multi-day wear and frequent workouts. Battery Saver Smartwatch mode extends to up to 19 days for longer stretches between charges.
Training
Built-in GNSS supports multiple satellite systems to track where runs happen and record key stats such as distance and pace. The watch also captures essentials like pace, distance and wrist-based heart rate, and adds deeper form-focused insights with wrist-based running dynamics, including cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more. For pacing strategy, PacePro™ pacing strategies can provide pace guidance for a selected course or distance.
Health
Forerunner® 170 Music includes HRV status to help build a clearer picture of overall wellness, training and recovery by monitoring heart rate variability while sleeping. Morning report and evening report provide at-a-glance context for the day ahead and the night ahead, including items such as sleep, recovery, daily calendar, HRV status, weather and events. Features like recovery time, sleep coach and nap detection add structure to rest between high-effort efforts.
Connectivity
When paired with a compatible iPhone® or Android™ smartphone, smart notifications deliver emails, texts and alerts to the wrist. Safety and tracking features can send a message with live location if an incident is detected during select activities, and LiveTrack™ location sharing can let friends and family follow real-time location and view preplanned courses. Garmin Pay™ contactless payments add everyday convenience with participating providers.
| Part Number | 010-03920-11 |
|---|---|
| Model | Forerunner® 170 Music |
| Configuration | Whitestone with Whitestone/Cloud Blue Band |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 10 days |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | Yes (spot-check, and optional all-day and in sleep) |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) |
| Water rating | 5 ATM |
| Strap material | Silicone |
| Lens material | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Bezel material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Quick Release bands | Yes (20 mm, Industry standard) |
| Physical size | 42.6 x 42.6 x 11.9 mm; Fits wrists with a circumference of 126-203 mm |
| Weight | 41 g |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Battery life (Battery Saver Smartwatch mode) | Up to 19 days |
| Battery life (GPS-Only GNSS mode) | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery life (All-Systems GNSS mode) | Up to 14 hours |
| Battery life (GPS-Only GNSS mode with music) | Up to 7.5 hours |
| Battery life (All-Systems GNSS mode with music) | Up to 6.5 hours |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History | 4 GB |
| Forerunner 170 Music GPS running watch |
| Charging cable |
| Documentation |
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping,, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Rucking, Mountaineering, Horseback Riding, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Snorkeling |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow and winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
| Other activity profiles | Inline Skating |
| What You'll Love | Sleep score and insights, Garmin Pay™, Music storage, Training readiness, Training status, Touchscreen |
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| General | Color display, Large font option |
| Clock Features | Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Smart wake alarm, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | Heart rate (constant, every second), Resting heart rate, Respiration rate, Fitness age, Body Battery™ energy monitor, All-day stress, Relaxation reminders, Relaxation breathing timer, Meditation, Breathwork and 6 more |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer and 1 more |
| Daily Smart Features | Find My Phone, Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device), Find My Phone during GPS activity, Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps), On-device Connect IQ™ Store, Smart Notifications, Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only), View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only), Morning report, Evening report and 18 more |
| Workout and Training Plans | Daily suggested workout - Running (pace and heart rate based), Garmin running coach, Garmin running coach experts, Garmin cycling coach, Garmin Coach - Prebuilt cycling plans, Garmin Coach - Strength, Garmin fitness coach, Cardio workouts, Strength workouts, HIIT workouts and 3 more |
| Safety and Tracking Features | Incident detection during select activities, Incident detection alert on phone for wearables, Assistance, Live event sharing |
| Activity Tracking Features | Step counter, Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity), Move alert movement options, Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal), Calories burned, Floors climbed, Distance traveled, Intensity minutes, TrueUp™, Move IQ™ and 1 more |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection), Customizable data pages, Downloadable training plans, Course guidance, HR zones, HR alerts, HR calories, % HR max, % HRR, Recovery time and 31 more |
| Running Features | GPS-based distance, time and pace, Running dynamics, Vertical oscillation and ratio, Stride length (real time), Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute), Running power, Grade-adjusted pace, PacePro™ pacing strategies, Run workouts, Quick workout and 4 more |
| Outdoor Recreation | UltraTrac mode, Elevation profile, Distance to destination, Vertical speed, Total ascent/descent, Rest timer (ultra run only), Auto rest, Future elevation plot, Sun and moon information |
| Mapping & Navigation | Point-to-point navigation, Bread crumb trail in real time, Back to start, TracBack®, Up Ahead |
| Cycling Features | Courses, Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor), Race an activity, Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories), Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters), Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar), Compatible with Varia™ lights, Compatible with Varia™ headlight camera, Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor), Power meter compatible |
| Swimming Features | Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories), Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories), Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only), Drill logging (pool swim only), Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only), "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only), Auto rest (pool swim only), Time and distance alerts, Countdown start (pool swim only), Pool swim workouts and 2 more |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | Yes (high and low) |
|---|---|
| Sleep | Yes (advanced) |
| Hydration | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Women's health | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
|---|---|
| Smartphone compatibility | IPhone®, Android™ |
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This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox is not available in all countries.
When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
Requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones
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