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Software Releases

Here’s where you’ll get the latest information on POLAR OS software updates, releases, and fixes for improving your POLAR product experience and performance.

POLAR OS 5

  • Vantage M3
  • Grit X2
  • Vantage V3
  • Grit X2 Pro
  • Ignite 3

Multiple Alarms

Set more than one active alarm on your watch — perfect for different wake-ups, reminders, or training alerts.

Dark Mode for All Maps

You can now choose a new dark map theme for all map views — easier on the eyes during night runs or low-light conditions.

*Not available for Polar Ignite 3

RPE Grading After Training

After each workout, you can rate your effort directly on the watch using the 0–10 Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale.

New Widgets

Two new complications are available: Nightly Recharge and Weekly Summary — giving you quicker access to the data, or glanceable insights on your main watch face.

Current Time Displayed While Charging

The current time now appears on the same screen as charging information, so you can always stay on schedule.

Night Mode for Watch Faces

When Do Not Disturb is enabled, your display stays dim in ambient mode instead of lighting up on the first button press.

SpO₂ Test History Graph

View your last seven SpO₂ test results directly on your watch, displayed as a simple trend line of your recent readings.

*Not available for Polar Ignite 3

Route Direction in Preview

Before starting your session, you can now see which direction your route begins — helping you start off the right way.

*Not available for Polar Ignite 3

Improved: Map Zooming (Pinch Gesture)

Zoom in and out more smoothly on maps using your fingers with the pinch gesture.

Improved: Map Zooming (One-Button Access)

Access map zoom controls faster with a dedicated button shortcut.

Improved: Summary View in Pause Mode

Whenever a workout is paused, the summary view will now display much more information, including duration, distance, average heart rate, max heart rate, burnt calories, average speed, and max speed.

Fix: Recurring Notifications on iOS

Resolved an issue causing duplicate or repeated notifications when paired with iOS devices.

Fix: 3D Speed Calculation

Adjusted 3D speed calculations for more accurate performance readings in elevation-changing routes.

POLAR OS 4

  • Vantage M3
  • Vantage V3
  • Grit X2 Pro
  • Ignite 3

Broader Turn-by-Turn Guidance System

Turn-by-turn guidance now works with all your imported routes — from komoot, Strava, and even POLAR Flow.

*Not available for Polar Ignite 3

Sleep Phase Graph

Similar to the ‘Sleep Charge’ view you get in the Flow app, you’ll now get this view right on your POLAR Watch.

PIN Code

Enable/disable a 6-digit PIN code that is requested whenever your POLAR Watch has been off your wrist — for enhanced data privacy that meets RED compliance certification.

HR Broadcasting On/Off Setting

Choose when and where you want to broadcast heart rate data from your POLAR Watch to Bluetooth Smart wireless technology, such as gym equipment or systems.

Fix: OHR Drops in Training and 24/7 Use

Resolved occasional drops in optical heart rate (OHR) readings during training sessions and continuous daily tracking, improving accuracy and reliability throughout the day.

Fix: Pool Swimming Distance Calculation

Improved accuracy in distance tracking for pool swimming workouts, ensuring more consistent measurements for swimmers of all levels.

Improved: Map “Zoom-Out” Outside of Training

Enhanced zoom-out capability when accessing maps outside of training sessions, giving you a broader view of your surroundings for better orientation and planning.

Improved: “Track Up” Map Orientation

Fixed map orientation behavior so that when ‘Track Up’ mode is selected, it stays active during panning and zooming—no more automatic switch to ‘North Up.’

POLAR OS 3

  • Grit X2 Pro
  • Vantage V3
  • Vantage M3
  • Ignite 3

Points-of-Interest

Enhance your navigation with Points of Interest (POI) to easily locate key landmarks like shelters, supermarkets, cafés, and more.

*Not available for Polar Ignite 3

Find My Phone

Never lose track of your phone again. The Find My Phone feature shows the last synced location of your phone on your watch map, and lets you play a sound on your phone when it’s within Bluetooth range.

Charging During Training

Keep going without worrying about battery life. Now, you can charge your watch while your workout is paused or active.

Watch Faces & Widgets

Personalize your watch with two new analog–and three new digital–watch face layouts.

Route Overview in Training Summary

See the path you’ve taken right there on your wrist. After outdoor workouts, you can now view your route on your watch in the Training Summary.

Internal Notifications

Stay up to date with internal notifications like sync reminders, planned training sessions, or alerts when you leave your phone behind.

Pool Swimming Styles in Training Summary

Your Training Summary now displays detailed data on your swimming styles on your watch right after your pool session.

Improved: Occasional Too High OHR in Training

We’ve made improvements on occasionally too high optical heart rate (OHR) readings during training sessions, ensuring more accurate heart rate tracking for your activities.

Improved: Cardio Load UX

Improved user experience with refined cardio load monitoring. In relevant scenarios, users will see “Recovering” instead of “Detraining” and “Productive” instead of “Overreaching”, providing clearer, more actionable information.

Improved: Pre-Training Mode

Find your sport faster and know exactly when to start your workout with smaller sport profile icons, clear visual indicators to show GPS fix status, and better access to the “Settings” menu.

Improved: Compass Calibration

The updated compass calibration logic detects when calibration is off and allows users to skip calibration when location data is unavailable, making navigation smoother and easier.

Improved: Route Guidance Start Logic

Starting your route mid-point now picks up your current location and recalculates routes from where you are, instead of guiding you to your set starting point.

Improved: Display Brightness

Enhanced screen brightness for better visibility in bright sunlight, ensuring clear data readability no matter the conditions.

Fix: 3D Speed

Fixed issues related to 3D speed calculations, providing more accurate readings during elevation changes and terrain variation, improving overall performance tracking.

Improved: Pool Swimming Measurement

Refined swimming metrics to deliver more precise measurements of distance, pace, and stroke detection, improving feedback for pool swimming sessions.

Points-of-Interest

Enhance your navigation with Points of Interest (POI) to easily locate key landmarks like shelters, supermarkets, cafĂ©s, and more. Whether you’re training or exploring, POI helps you find these locations on your map or offers a direct beeline route with distance guidance to your chosen point.

You can also set your own custom POIs and navigate to them with precision.

Available during and outside training, POI makes exploration and planning more intuitive than ever. 

  • Navigate key locations like shelters and cafĂ©s using beeline routes. 
  • Set custom POIs and navigate with precision. 
  • Available during and outside training sessions for seamless exploration. 

Find My Phone

Never lose track of your phone again. The Find My Phone feature shows the last synced location of your phone on your watch map, and lets you play a sound on your phone when it’s within Bluetooth range.

Access it quickly from the home screen drop-down menu or the main menu, ensuring you’re always connected to your device. 

  • See the last synced location of your phone.
  • Play a sound on your phone when in range.
  • Quick access from the home screen or main menu.

Charging During Training

Keep going without worrying about battery life. Now, you can charge your watch while your workout is paused or active.

A “Dry before charging” warning will ensure your watch is safe to charge during long hikes or multi-day adventures, keeping you powered up for the long haul. 

  • Charge your watch mid-training or while paused.
  • Safety reminder with the “Dry before charging” pop-up.
  • Ideal for long hikes, bike rides, or multi-day workouts.

Internal Notifications

Stay on top of your schedule and goals with internal notifications like sync reminders, Planned Training Today, or a “Forgot Phone” alert.

Customize how you receive these reminders for better time management and peace of mind throughout your day. 

  • Sync reminders and personalized notifications.
  • Customizable notification settings.
  • Stay informed with Planned Training Today and phone alerts.

Route Overview in Training Summary

See the path you’ve taken right on your wrist. After an outdoor workout, you can now view your route directly in the Training Summary on your watch, allowing you to instantly review your performance without needing to sync to Polar Flow. 

  • View your route instantly after outdoor workouts.
  • No need to sync with Polar Flow for immediate review.
  • Easy post-workout navigation analysis on the watch.

Pool Swimming Styles in Training Summary

Break down your swim performance like never before. After a pool session, your Training Summary will now display detailed data on your swimming styles, including freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Track distance, duration, and pace to improve your technique and performance. 

  • View swimming styles breakdown in Training Summary.
  • Track distance, duration, and pace for each stroke.
  • Improve your swimming technique with detailed insights.

Watch Faces & Widgets

Personalize your watch with 2 new analog and 3 new digital watch face layouts.

These layouts include unique “capsule” or “pill-shaped” widgets for quick data access.

Keep your training stats and personal preferences easily accessible with these modern, functional designs. 

  • Choose from 2 new analog and 3 new digital layouts. 
  • Enhanced data accessibility with new complication designs. 
  • Sleek and modern design options for personal style. 

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