TomTom Spark / Runner 2 GPS watch Release Notes

Release date: 06-Mar-18
Version: 1.7.64
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

• We’ve resolved an issue that, in a few cases, could prevent the watch from pairing with a phone.

Release date: 15-Dec-17
Version: 1.7.62
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

• Various performance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.

Release date: 27-Sep-17
Version: 1.7.53
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

This software is delivered to you in phases. This means that it may only be offered to you in a few days time.

• Personalised Workouts
  To workout more effectively, you can now select one of 50 personalised workouts that are downloaded automatically to the watch after connecting it to TomTom Sports website or app. There are workouts for both running and cycling activity types and they come in 5 categories: Fitness, Fat Burn, Endurance, Speed and Power.

Warning: When performing any of the workouts outdoors, be considerate of your environment and exercise common sense and good judgment.

Warning: Personalised workouts do not constitute medical advice, nor are they meant to cure, treat or prevent a disease. We advise you to consult your doctor before starting a new exercise programme.

Release date: 12-Sep-17
Version: 1.6.26
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

• Fitness Age
  TomTom Fitness Age is an indication of how well your body functions physically, relative to how well it should work, based on things like your heart rate during activities, maximum and resting heart rates, activity, gender, age, height and weight.
  The more effective activity you do, the better your Fitness Age becomes. Start working on your Fitness Age by earning Fitness Points. You earn Fitness Points when you record your activity on a TomTom Sports watch with heart rate monitoring.
  To learn more click: Fitness Age .
• Music improvements
  Your watch now remembers where you stopped in a music track or audiobook when you disconnect your headphones. You can also skip within a music track in 10 second increments by long pressing left and right on your watch.
• Automatic pausing during activities
  You can now set your watch to automatically pause and resume an activity based on movement. This is controlled by a new per activity setting. To learn more, go to Pausing and stopping an activity.
  This is controlled by a setting accessed as follows:
  1. From the Clock screen, press right.
  2. Select one of the activities, then press right.
     
     Tip : Auto pause can be used when running, cycling, trail running, hiking, freestyle, skiing and snowboarding.
  3. When you see Please wait or Get going , press down.
  4. Select PAUSE .
  5. Select ON or OFF .
• Control of syncing and alerts
  New settings give you more control on when and how your watch syncs with your mobile device. You can also control whether you want to receive phone notifications on your watch or not.
  From the Clock screen on your watch, press down to open the SETTINGS screen, then select PHONE and press right. Select MANAGE and then SYNCING . Choose from the following options:
  • ON - Assuming your watch and mobile device are paired, automatic syncing of your activities to your Sports account happens when you open the Sports app. Syncing also occurs in the back-ground when the app is closed
  • OFF - This setting saves your battery without you having to unpair your watch. No syncing can occur, either manual or automatic, and you receive no alerts.
  • MANUAL - When set to MANUAL, you need to press a button on your watch to wake up your watch. Syncing then occurs when the Sports app is opened. This option also allows you to control battery use. You receive no alerts.

Coming Soon:

• Personalised Workouts
  To workout more effectively, you can now select one of 50 personalised workouts that are downloaded automatically to the watch after connecting it to TomTom Sports website or app. There are workouts for both running and cycling activity types and they come in 5 categories: Fitness, Fat Burn, Endurance, Speed and Power.

Release date: 19-Jan-17
Version: 1.3.255
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

• We improved the compatibility of the watch when used with Powerbeats3 Wireless In-Ear Headphones.

Release date: 13-Dec-16
Version: 1.3.254
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

• We’ve enabled the use of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) for Japan.
• We’ve implemented a new Japanese Font.
• We’ve improved the reliability of connections to sensors.
• We’ve improved the off-wrist detection for sleep tracking.
• We’ve made the swimming calorie calculation more accurate.
• We’ve improved the cycling demo mode. It previously showed no speed.
• We’ve made some improvements to Norwegian.
• You can now do a long press to automatically scroll through the Activity menu, Activity metrics screens and when choosing values for settings.
• We’ve fixed a bug which may cause the final lap to always be a bit too short.
• You can now use 20 playlists on your watch.
• We’ve fixed a number of causes of occasional resets.
• Various performance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.

Release date: 21-Nov-16
Version: 1.3.250
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

• Various performance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.

Release date: 20-Sep-16
Version: 1.3.203
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

This software is delivered to you in phases. This means that it may only be offered to you in a few days time.

• We improved translations for the Korean language.
• You can now do a long press when choosing values for settings.
• Various performance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.

Release date: 11-Aug-16
Version: 1.3.160
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

This software is delivered to you in phases. This means that it may only be offered to you in a few days time.

• We have added music player controls including Play and Pause. Once you have connected your headphones, you can find these controls  by moving up from the Clock screen or moving down from the Pause screen.
• We have moved the playlist selection outside activities to the Settings menu.
• Swimming metrics are now in metres or yards instead of kilometres or miles.
• You can now select a voice language that is different from the menu language. This includes the option to have no voice selected while listening to music.
• We have improved the Bluetooth connectivity on Android phones.

Release date: 28-Apr-16
Version: 1.3.27
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

• You now see an alert when you have reached your daily tracking goal and a badge is displayed on the clock screen.
• The watch now offers splits with alerts for your current pace at the end of each mile or kilometre. This can be used in conjunction with other training modes.
• We added audio prompts in Japanese and Korean.
• We improved audio prompts to make them sound more natural.
• We improved the swimming algorithm.
• We improved the compatibility of the watch when used with certain headset models.
• You will now be prompted to adjust the treadmill distance after each treadmill activity. Speed and calories will be recalculated based on your adjustment.
• We fixed an issue where a reset occurred when doing some specific patterns of interval training.
• We fixed an issue that could cause the watch to lock up.
• We added playlist and song name support for Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Greek and other extended character sets.
• We changed the gym icon.
• We fixed an issue which caused occasional loss of GPS accuracy and reduced battery life while using GPS.
• We fixed an issue that caused heart rate dropouts with some versions of Polar H7 HR and Tacx monitors.

Release date: 26-Jan-16
Version: 1.2.0
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

• On cardio watches, we have added support for 24/7 heart rate monitoring, which allows you to monitor your heart rate during the day.*
  More: 24/7 heart rate monitoring with your GPS sport watch
• We have improved the headset compatibility and reduced audio stuttering.
• We have improved the vocal feedback voices.
• We have made indoor cycling calculate calories from heart rate if no data from the Cadence & Speed Sensor is available.
• We have improved the GPS time to fix.
• We have improved the calorie counting for gym activities.
• Various performance improvements and error fixes have been implemented.
  
  * Your TomTom GPS watch provides you with activity information that encourages you to adopt a more active lifestyle overall. Your device uses sensors that track your movement and provide you with relevant information about your activity. The information and data provided is a close estimate of your activity and data may not be completely accurate. Data shown can vary per device used or per person and may be dependent on their height, weight, age, build and activity level. The TomTom GPS watch cannot be relied on or used as a replacement for medical advice. We recommend that you consult your physician before starting a new exercise or fitness plan.

Release date: 11-Nov-15
Version: 1.1.19
This applies to: Spark / Runner 2

• For watches with a built-in optical heart rate monitor, we have improved the performance in case of sudden speed increases for running or treadmill.
• You can now start indoor cycling activities without a Cadence & Speed Sensor.
• Various performance improvements and bug fixes have been implemented.