Amazfit Updates Sports Watches with Gym Equipment Sync and Better Swim Tracking

Amazfit has rolled out a substantial software update for its lineup of sports and fitness smartwatches, introducing four key performance features designed to improve training accuracy and reduce distractions during workouts. The update brings deeper integration with gym equipment, enhanced swimming metrics, permanent touchscreen locking, and a dedicated athlete concentration mode, according to recent technical disclosures from the manufacturer.

As wearable technology continues to bridge the gap between casual tracking and professional-grade data collection, brands are increasingly focusing on how devices interact with external hardware.

Here is a breakdown of what the new Amazfit update includes, how the features work, and which watch models are eligible for the installation.

Integration with Gym Equipment via Bluetooth FTMS

The most notable hardware addition is direct machine connectivity for indoor rowers. Through the implementation of the Bluetooth FTMS (Fitness Machine Service) protocol, compatible Amazfit smartwatches can now pair directly with standardized indoor rowing machines, such as the Concept2 RowErg.

Instead of relying on wrist-based motion estimation—which often struggles to accurately capture the specific push-and-pull dynamics of indoor rowing—the watch reads real-time power output and distance measurements straight from the machine itself. This direct data feed provides significantly higher fidelity for indoor training sessions, ensuring that athletes receive precise performance logs without relying on algorithmic guesswork.

Advanced Swimming Metrics and Manual Rest Tracking

Swimmers stand to benefit from a heavily revised pool swimming algorithm. The update introduces manual rest period marking, allowing users to explicitly signal when they finish a set rather than letting the watch guess based on arm movements.

Prior to this update, many pool tracking systems treated a continuous session as a single monolithic block if intervals weren’t sharply defined. By distinguishing active lap swimming from resting periods at the edge of the pool, the software delivers cleaner breakdowns of pace, stroke efficiency, and total recovery time.

Touchscreen Locking and Topographical Navigation Refinements

To combat accidental inputs caused by water droplets or heavy sweat, Amazfit has introduced a permanent screen-lock feature for active training sessions. When enabled, the touchscreen commands are completely deactivated while the physical buttons remain fully operational. This ensures that runners, swimmers, and cyclists can navigate menus or pause workouts without interference from adverse weather conditions or moisture.

Additionally, the update refines topographical map navigation. Users will notice smoother zooming capabilities and more responsive map rendering when utilizing offline cartography on outdoor excursions.

Athlete Concentration Mode and Device Compatibility

Finally, the newly introduced Athlete Mode alters how the watch manages focus settings the moment a workout begins. By default, the profile activates a ‘do not disturb’ filter, silences training alerts, and prioritizes maximum GPS accuracy. Users retain the ability to customize these default parameters within the settings menu.

The update is rolling out across several recent hardware generations, though feature availability varies by model. While the screen-locking function is widely distributed across the ecosystem, certain high-end tools remain hardware-restricted. For instance, the automatic screen lock is omitted on the Amazfit T-Rex 3, while the dedicated Athlete Mode is currently exclusive to four specific flagship variants: the Balance Ultra, Balance 3, Cheetah 2 Ultra, and Cheetah 2 Pro.