Garmin wearables get alarm-related improvements in new update

The Garmin Descent X30 wearable dive computer recently received an update. The new software version 5.02 rollout began around three months after the previous release, software version 4.01, arrived.

With software version 5.02, Garmin has made improvements to the Descent X30’s ascent rate alarm. The company has optimized the logic behind this function to reduce the number of alerts. These are now triggered for ten seconds when the ascent rate goes over 30 ft/min (10 m/min), or for five seconds when it exceeds 60 ft/min (20 m/min).

Garmin has also improved the Descent X30's Setup Sharing function, adding a new page to explain precisely what can be transferred between compatible devices. On top of this, the wearables brand has also tackled several bugs encountered by users of this dive computer. These include multiple issues with the dive log, entry and exit coordinates, and the compass.

In a recent post on the Garmin forum, a representative for the brand confirmed that software version 5.02 was now available for all users of the Descent X30 (curr. $749.99 at Amazon). If you wish to install this update, you can do so via the Garmin Connect App, the Garmin Dive App, or the Garmin Express computer software.