Depending on your device, choose the right software version from below and download it. The authors have dissected at least enough of the communication protocol to allow to download moves from the watch and optionally upload them to movescount. Its been superseded by the suunto ambit3, which has better gps accuracy, but the older ambit has dropped in price. The 3d compass compensate for tilt, allowing you to get a. Check out the different gps watches that suunto offers for runners and the likes. If you think that yours are currently not enough for you now, then you should upgrade with the newer one that will appear on this article on the following below. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. It packs gps navigation system, altimeter and 3d compass into a robust instrument for both outdoor and daily use. The suunto ambit2 s is designed to fuel your passion for sports. Use suunto apps to customize your compatible suunto watch, adding new features for free. Install the software to your computer by doubleclicking the download file. Advanced maclinux users may still be able to use the backup utility by following method 2 below. I looked at the garmin fenix and the suunto ambit and more recently the ambit 2 and have also looked at conventional gpss like the garmin montana and such like, which also have mapping software, and finally decided on the ambit 2 sapphire it does everything that i want, looks smart in a rock solid sort of way and is hopefully as tough as old boots.
Connect your ambit watch to your pcmac with the supplied usb cable. Suunto is longregarded as the ultimate in altimeter watches, but everyone has been playing catchup to the juggernaut that is garmin when it comes to gps training watches. The upgrade brings training programs in the ambit2 and ambit2 s watches. Suunto ambit2, ambit2 s, as well as the recently launched ambit2 r get a software upgrade 2. To the left of the seam is the garmin fenix2, then the polar v800, followed by the suunto ambit 2, the adidas smart run gps, and then the garmin fr910xt. Suunto announces decommission plans for movescount platform. Navigation with suunto ambit series gps watch best hiking. Suunto in terms of the leading gps smartwatches from each brand, suunto spartan allows for anyone with a wrist size of 140 240mm. The suunto ambit 2 is the true gps watch for explorers, mountaineers and ultra outdoor athletes. With regards to the gps map, the garmin and ambit 2s maps matchso someone please help me figure out what is up with this thing. Plan your own routes or download one from movescount.
That is the only reason i went with 2 over the cool colors of the 2 s. When your device is connected to your computer moveslink window opens automatically. Maps, data, waypoint routes on your wrist with gps watch. The builtin gps receiver in suunto ambit is optimized for wrist use and receives data from a very wide angle. The technology that suunto was able to cram into such a relatively small device was incredible. Compatible with all mobileconnected suunto devices. Suunto app view activies, stay connected with notifications. A few months after launch, the suunto ambit gps watch found itself in a predicament with some hardhitting competition from the lowerpriced garmin fenix. After the install, moveslink is running on your computer.
This gps elevation data can be used to help decouple the altimeter and barometer sensor so that you can get better elevation data while also getting better weather data. This enables it to lock on much faster, so you dont have to wait around to get a. Gps incorporates a set of satellites that orbit the earth at an altitude of 20,000 km at the speed of 4 kms. There are several things i miss from the suunto 5, including the lack of customization of sport modes and the inability to download routes. The future endstate of what is currently will be where ambit and. I seem to have some gps issues, it has very hard time to connect no matter where i am. I believe this feature is available on the ambit 2 but not on the ambit. Software updates enhance the functionality of the suunto ambit gps watches. It is stupid, because when you import it alerts you that the gpx has more than points and so they will be reduced to fit the watch. We here at backcountry skiing canada hq bestowed our coveted gear of the year award on the original ambit the currents of innovation move swiftly and now suunto has. Suunto ambit 2 silicone band gps multisport watch baro.
Download, install and activate the latest version of moveslink. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the sports watch ranking. All these watches have one thing in common a powerful gps receiver that provides you with accurate navigation. Integrated gps watch with heart rate monitoring option and suunto apps for on and off track training. The suunto ambit is a sportswatch thats packed with features including builtin gps, but is it worth the steep price tag. While the garmin forerunner 945 allows for a size of 220mm.
It is started automatically every time you start your computer. Start safety display icons and segments using buttons using backlight and button 18 jun 2018 explore new features, get useful tips, see stepbystep instructions and find out suunto ambit 2. Suunto 9, gps sports watch with long battery life and wristbased heart rate, nonbarometer, black. Ambit 2 has twice the battery life as the ambit 2 s. Moveslinkmoveslink2 is a desktop software that keeps your suunto watch or device up to date and in sync with suunto movescount service. Download the program to your watch, and the watch reminds you of daily.
Search the suunto app zone to see what apps other movescount members have made. I just dont think that suunto is supporting this watch as well as they should. A moveslink icon is visible on your computers display when moveslink is active. Stay connected transfer from suunto movescount to suunto app. Launched in tandem was the ambit2 a watch that boasts the same design, gps tracking and a variety of additional sensors. This and more information in the suunto ambit 2 manual. This made suunto ambit the first gps watch on the market to constantly evolve.
Movescount the sports community where every move counts. Note that the suunto ambit 2 was introduced in march 20, however. Both garmin fenix 2 vs suunto ambit 2 are excellent navigating watches. The builtin gps receiver in suunto ambit2 is optimized for wrist use and receives data from a very wide angle. Suunto ambit series watches are one of the most sophisticated gps watches on the market.
The suunto ambit2 offers good functionality, and with the latest firmware, great gps accuracy. To sync your data between your device and your movescount account, just follow the step 2. For a simple evaluation of a gps watch, i look at how well it can answer some basic questions. Download the program to your watch, and the watch reminds you of daily targets. I wear it more as a daily watch than i had expected. Just a slight difference between the two, with the suunto spartan helping suunto to edge out as the better brand for size. If this is the case, suunto should do the decent thing and open source the interface logic in order for the continued fully functional use of the ambit 2, t6c and such devices.
Suunto sports watches, dive products, compasses and. What is the difference between suunto 9 and suunto ambit3 peak. The first time your suunto ambit2 is connected to movescount all information. Suunto 9 baro gps track not accurate florin2528 80. If you cant find what you need, create your own app with the suunto app designer. This is the place for creating new feature suggestions for the suunto app or upvoting existing ones. Strap the suunto ambit2 sapphire gps multifunction heart rate monitor to your wrist for gps navigation, heart.
Suunto ambit2, ambit2 s, as well as the recently launched ambit2 r get a. Watch out, garmin, because the new suunto ambit2 s has some muscle behind its kick. Suunto ambit2 uses global positioning system gps in determining your current position. Its integration with suuntos web site allows you to keep the operating system up to date and share all of your data with the world. From hiking watches, the company further ventured into gps running devices in the form of watches. T3 has now got is mitts on the newer suunto ambit 2. The suunto ambit seemed like the ideal allround gps sports watch for both activiites. This will probably work on windows 8 andor additional suunto gps models. When suunto released the original ambit gps watch in the winter of 2012 it was received with much excitement and awe. You can plan your own moves or choose from thousands of programs in. You can navigate a route you have downloaded to your suunto ambit2 from.
The usb chargingdata download has been trouble free compared to my. It can periodically download data on the future position of gps satellites. All you need for outdoor sports navigation, speed, heart rate, altitude, weather conditions and features for. Gps timekeeping corrects the offset between your suunto ambit2 and the gps.
Gps timekeeping corrects the offset between your suunto ambit2 s and the. The suunto ambit gps watch combines everything a backcountry skier and mountaineer would want in one timepiece. You can also add your thoughts and comment on other users suggestions. Page 2 suunto shall not be liable for delay in rendering warranty service. Ambit2, ambit2 s and ambit2 r as well as users of other gps.
Live a life of adventure suunto app is designed to help you live a more active and adventurous life by giving you a better understanding of your training, recovery and sleep. Enter the suunto ambit2 s, the companys newest gps fitness watch. Since 2012 suunto has released 7 different suunto ambit watches. Suuntos new ambit, billed as the gps for explorers, is the industrys most expensive gps watch. Suunto ambit2 is the gps for explorers and athletes. Once thats done, youll also need to download the suunto moveslink software, which acts as a device agent to upload data from your watch to the movescount site. Connect your suunto device to your computer via usb. I am trying to import some gpx to my suunto ambit 2 sapphire movescount route planner import routes but i cant get it done. When you activate gps for the first time, or have not used it for a long time, it might take longer than usual to get a gps fix.