Amazfit Balance 2 Smartwatch Receives Major Software Update with New Features
Amazfit has released software version 3.30.0.2, also known as the Balance 2 OTA 5 update, for its Balance 2 smartwatch today, adding a range of new features and optimizations for users.
The update introduces a new Ski Machine workout mode, expanded always-on display (AOD) watch face options, and customizable text sizes. Users can now control the Notification Center with the digital crown and adjust volume settings for alarms, media, and workouts, including unique tones for calls, notifications, and alarms. Outside of China, the update also brings integrations with popular training platforms TrainingPeaks and Intervals.icu, allowing for seamless data synchronization.
Beyond the new features, the update focuses on performance improvements. GPS accuracy has been refined, and suggested routes are now designed to be more intuitive. In-workout navigation benefits from improved route guidance, waypoints, and slope alerts, while the BioCharge energy level metric and recreational diving interface have also been enhanced. The Amazfit Balance 2 currently retails for $299.99 at Amazon.
This update aims to enhance the overall user experience and provide more detailed fitness tracking capabilities, solidifying the Balance 2’s position in the competitive smartwatch market. The rollout of software version 3.30.0.2 is expected to occur in phases, initially reaching users in the US, Canada, and China before expanding to regions like Europe over the coming days and weeks.
Amazfit has announced a new update for the Balance 2 smartwatch. Software version 3.30.0.2, also known as the Amazfit Balance 2 OTA 5 update, arrives around a month after version 3.24.6.2. This older release added support for the Stryd accessory and tackled an issue with the BioCharge feature.
With software version 3.30.0.2, users gain a new Ski Machine workout mode, as well as additional always-on display (AOD) watch faces. Users can now adjust the size of the text shown on the watch, and the Notification Center can be opened and closed by rotating the digital crown up or down. Plus, there are new custom volume settings for alarms, media and workouts, and you can set different tones for calls, notifications and alarms. Finally, for users outside of China, come integrations with TrainingPeaks and Intervals.icu.
The release also brings a series of optimizations for the Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch (curr. $299.99 at Amazon). According to the change log, GPS performance is now smoother, and suggested routes are said to be “more natural”. On top of this, in-workout navigation has improved route guidance, waypoints and slope alerts. The BioCharge energy level metric has been enhanced, as has the interface for the recreational diving activity. You can find the complete change log below.
It is expected that this software version 3.30.0.2 release for the Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch will be released in phases. Usually, these updates reach users in the US, Canada and China first, arriving in the Zepp app a few days or weeks later in regions like Europe.
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