How to Cancel Garmin Connect+ Premium (2026 Guide) — Your Watch Works Fine Without It
Updated 2026-02-24 · 5 min read
Garmin Connect+ costs $6.99/month or $69.99/year and was launched in 2025 as Garmin's first subscription tier. It adds AI training insights, advanced analytics, and weather overlays. The backlash was immediate — Garmin users chose Garmin specifically because it didn't have subscriptions. Here's how to cancel and what you keep for free.
How to Cancel Garmin Connect+
Open the Garmin Connect app
Tap ⚙️ Settings → Subscriptions
Tap Garmin Connect+
Tap Cancel Subscription
Or cancel through your app store:
Apple: Settings → Your Name → Subscriptions → Garmin Connect → Cancel
Google: Play Store → Subscriptions → Garmin Connect → Cancel
What You Keep Without Connect+ (It's Almost Everything)
✅ Free Garmin Connect (no subscription):
All watch functions (GPS, HR, SpO2, sleep tracking, body battery)
Activity tracking and history
Training plans (5K, 10K, half/full marathon)
Garmin Coach (AI training guidance — still free)
Connect IQ app store
LiveTrack (share location during activities)
Health snapshots and trends
Garmin Pay
Music controls and storage
❌ Connect+ only ($6.99/mo):
AI-powered workout suggestions
Advanced endurance/cycling/running analytics
Dynamic weather map overlays during activities
Extended leadership/performance insights
Real-time stamina tracking
Garmin vs Apple Watch: The Subscription Difference
Garmin — Connect+ is optional. All core features free. No subscription needed for full functionality
Apple Watch — All health features free. Apple Fitness+ ($9.99/mo) is separate and optional
Whoop — $30/mo required. The watch is "free" but literally doesn't work without a subscription
Oura Ring — $5.99/mo required for full features. Basic data is free
Garmin remains the best value for athletes who want features without subscriptions
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