Garmin has released beta version 13.24 for the Instinct 3, Instinct E, and Instinct Crossover smartwatches, addressing a Smart Wake alarm display issue that showed incorrect timespan information when the feature was disabled.
Garmin has rolled out another beta update for its Instinct 3 series smartwatches, with version 13.24 arriving just 24 hours after the previous beta release. The latest update specifically targets a Smart Wake alarm display issue that affected the Instinct 3, Instinct E, and Instinct Crossover models.
Smart Wake is a sleep-tracking feature that attempts to wake users during their optimal sleep cycle within a 30-minute window, rather than at a precise time. However, a bug was causing the smartwatches to display a timespan for standard alarms even when Smart Wake was disabled. This visual inconsistency has now been resolved in beta version 13.24.
This marks the second consecutive beta update addressing critical functionality issues. The previous beta version 13.23 focused on fixing a crash problem that occurred when broadcasting heart rate data, which could cause the smartwatches to unexpectedly shut down during use.
Garmin has confirmed that beta version 13.24 has been automatically pushed to all eligible users through Garmin Connect Mobile and Garmin Express. The update should install automatically when users next connect their devices to these platforms.
The rapid succession of these beta releases demonstrates Garmin's commitment to addressing user-reported issues quickly, particularly those affecting core functionality like alarms and heart rate monitoring. Both updates target fundamental smartwatch features that directly impact daily usability.
For users experiencing the Smart Wake display bug, the fix should be immediately noticeable upon updating their devices. The correction ensures that alarm settings display accurately regardless of whether Smart Wake is enabled or disabled, eliminating potential confusion about alarm timing.
The Instinct 3 series, which includes the standard Instinct 3, the more affordable Instinct E, and the hybrid analog-digital Instinct Crossover, represents Garmin's mid-range outdoor smartwatch lineup. These devices typically retail for around $649.99 at major retailers like Amazon, positioning them as premium options for fitness enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.
Beta testing remains an essential part of Garmin's software development process, allowing the company to identify and resolve issues before releasing updates to the broader user base. The quick turnaround between beta versions 13.23 and 13.24 suggests that Garmin prioritized these bug fixes based on user feedback and internal testing data.
Users who haven't received the update automatically can manually check for it through their Garmin Connect Mobile app or by connecting their smartwatch to Garmin Express on a computer. As with all beta software, users should ensure their data is backed up before installing major updates, though the Smart Wake fix appears to be a relatively minor but important correction to existing functionality.
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