Track your gear's lifespan, get a complete view of your sleep, and record your swims with more precision than ever in our September 2024 Feature Update. These new features are designed to keep you in control of your training and recovery, so you can focus on what really matters—your performance. Learn more about what upgrades are coming your way below.
Firmware Status Update
After years of firmware updates, COROS APEX Pro, and COROS VERTIX 1 have reached their hardware's storage limit and will no longer receive future firmware updates. COROS PACE 2 will receive most of the features below, but will not support future firmware updates which require storage capacity on the watch (more information on which devices will receive each of the new features listed at the bottom of this article).
App-based software updates will continue to be available for all COROS users however, ensuring continued value and optimization. While this may not be ideal, it reflects our commitment to extending the life and value of our products for years, even as hardware limits are reached. For more information on this update, visit the link below:
Gear Tracking
The gear we train with doesn't last forever and often requires routine maintenance or replacement. Just like you might track the odometer on your car to know when you need your next oil change, you can now track the gear you use for your activities to see how much mileage they've accumulated and when you might need to perform maintenance on your bike, or replace a pair of shoes. Set a max distance on your shoes to receive a notification when you've exceeded it, and track the overall distance for any bikes and shoes directly within the COROS app.
<<Learn more about Gear Tracking>>
All Day Sleep
For shift workers, and for anyone who naps, getting a clear picture of your weekly sleep totals can be tough. With this update, your watch automatically tracks sleep 24/7, so you can make sure all time spent asleep whether at night, or during the day, is tracked. If you plan to take a nap, you can also select Timed Nap from the toolbox for improved accuracy.
<<Learn more about updated Sleep Tracking>>
Sleep Quality
There is a difference between getting 8 hours of sleep, and getting 8 hours of quality sleep. Now anytime you wear your COROS watch to sleep*, you'll be able to see information about the quality of your sleep broken down into individual stages. Knowing the time you spent in individual sleep stages compared to the recommended amounts can help you identify patterns and routines that help you get more high quality sleep.
*Only sleep lasting longer than three hours will receive Sleep Quality information.
<<Learn more about Sleep Quality>>
Pool Swim: Drill and Interval Modes
Working out in the pool can be difficult to track with precision, with many different types of strokes and arm movements you may make in an environment where operating a watch is tricky. You can now track Drills, and perform Regular or Send-Off Time intervals during your pool swims, allowing you to easily structure your swim sessions and ensure that your activities are accurately tracked.
<<Learn more about Pool Swim updates>>
COROS DURA Updates
We've rolled out the first full feature update to the COROS DURA, including dedicated lap summary and real-time elevation profile data fields, back to start navigation options, and many more updates to make your experience with DURA even better. Check out the link below for full details on what's coming to DURA.
<<DURA September Update Blog>>
Additional Updates
Bike Modes
You can now track Gravel Bike and Mountain Bike (MTB) activities on your watch.
New Activity Data Fields
You can now add the following to your watch data pages.
- % FTP (cycling activities only)
- % Max HR
- % Heart Rate Reserve (HRR)
- % Lactate Threshold HR
Running Fitness Test Update
We've made it easier to receive your threshold heart rate and threshold pace results after completing the test.
Insta360 Data Overlay Support
Overlay your COROS data such as GPS, elevation, route details, speed, and more directly on your Insta360 footage. Learn more.
More Connected Partners
We're adding a few new connected partners so you can connect your favorite apps to COROS directly.
- Ride with GPS - Explore an extensive library of popular bike routes, review heat maps, and then sync your favorites directly to the COROS app.
- Wikiloc - Discover millions of outdoor trails around the world and sync them directly to your COROS device. Automatically upload all your COROS activities to your Wikiloc profile to inspire other community members to discover great trails.
- ROUVY - The indoor cycling app that lets users ride over 1500 real routes from around the world, combining sport and technology to provide a realistic experience that supports cyclists in training, exploring new locations, and staying motivated year-round. (coming soon)
- Final Surge - An online training platform for athletes, coaches, teams, and clubs. Work with a coach one-on-one or find training plans for every distance and goal created by coaches around the world. Structured workout support now available!
What Features Will My Watch Receive?
PACE 3 | APEX 2 | APEX 2 Pro | VERTIX 2 | VERTIX 2S | PACE 2 | VERTIX 1 | APEX Pro | |
Gear Tracking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ||
All Day Sleep | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |||
Sleep Quality | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Drill and Interval Mode | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ||
Bike Modes | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ||
New Activity Data Fields | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ||
Running Fitness Test | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
More Connected Partners | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
*Sleep quality available in app only for PACE 2, APEX Pro, and VERTIX 1.
Rollout Schedule and Installation Instructions
Public Beta
September 23rd: PACE 3, APEX 2, APEX 2 Pro, VERTIX 2, VERTIX 2S, and DURA
TBD: PACE 2, APEX Pro, VERTIX 1
App Store Release*
October TBD: PACE 3, APEX 2, APEX 2 Pro, VERTIX 2, and VERTIX 2S
TBD: PACE 2, APEX Pro, VERTIX 1
*App store release date to be determined based on beta testing results.
Public Beta Instructions
Available September 23rd
- iOS
- Install the latest public COROS app version from the iOS app store
- Ensure the Testflight app is installed from the iOS app store
- Join the COROS Beta group via this link: September 2024 Beta Group
- Accept the beta invitation and update the COROS app in Testflight
- Update your watch firmware
- Android
- Install the beta Android app via this link: Beta App
- Join the COROS Beta group via this link: September 2024 Beta Group
- Update your watch firmware
For more information on beta testing including how to remove yourself from the beta, please see our support article: Beta Testing: How-To Guide.
Public Beta Feedback
Please share all public beta related feedback via our feedback tracking form: September 2024 Feature Update Feedback Form.