Garmin Launches Index Sleep Monitor for Upper Arm Tracking at $170
Comfort-Focused Wearable Offers In-Depth Sleep Metrics, Smart Alarm, and Women’s Health Insights
Sleep Tracking, Reimagined
Garmin has unveiled the Index Sleep Monitor, a dedicated upper-arm wearable priced at $169.99, designed for advanced sleep tracking without the discomfort of wrist-based devices.
- Available in two sizes (S-M and L-XL), it begins shipping in July, with estimated delivery in 3–5 weeks.
Key Features and Metrics
The Index Sleep Monitor captures a wide array of sleep and health metrics, including:
- Sleep stages (REM, light, deep)
- Heart rate variability (HRV)
- Pulse Ox (blood oxygen saturation)
- Skin temperature, body movement, and breathing rate
- Delivers a personalized sleep score based on nightly data
Garmin also includes Body Battery energy tracking, respiration trends, and stress analysis for a holistic view of rest and recovery.
Smart Alarm and Women’s Health
A vibration-based smart alarm wakes users during lighter sleep stages, offering gentler, less disruptive wake-ups.
- Women’s health tracking is enhanced with skin temperature-based predictions for menstrual and ovulation cycles, viewable via Garmin Connect.
Comfort and Integration
- The wearable uses a soft, breathable Velcro strap and lacks a display or buttons, focusing on overnight comfort.
- It connects to the Garmin Connect app on Android and iOS, integrating with other Garmin devices to deliver unified health data.
Battery and Availability
- Offers up to 7 nights of battery life per charge
- Now available through Garmin’s website and retail partners
