Live Wind and Weather on your Garmin // WindField 🌬️🌧️☀️

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WindField is the leading ConnectIQ weather app that provides real-time wind and weather information directly on your Garmin EDGE (or compatible watch). This video provides a quick overview of the features and installation.
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@davekashuba4730 10 місяців тому

And here I've been riding with a windsock attached to my Garmin this whole time.

@kiverrussell8369 10 місяців тому

Best Connect IQ app I have ever installed 👍

@macktheinterloper 10 місяців тому

I've been using WIndfield for several years now. I've found its accuracy to be somewhat spotty here in Poland, but even so it is generally accurate as to the overall wind direction and speed - at least where I live. I cannot explain it, but I have become so used to it that I simply cannot imagine my riding without it. Much like you I tend to check the weather and plot my ride accordingly, but winds sometimes shift and behave unexpectedly and this little field has kept me abreast of any such changes, which is useful if you get caught out some ways from home. I do recommend it, especially if doing long rides over many hours is your thing.

@zach_geale 10 місяців тому

Been using it for years. Awesome app. Scott does a great job.

@TheCatAteMyShoe 10 місяців тому

OK, I'm sold. I've been on the fence about downloading it, but your review has me sold.

@joelberman5981 10 місяців тому

I agree. I have been using it for the last year or so. Somehow, knowing, which way the wind is blowing relative to the direction you are riding helps you mentally

@ed0078 10 місяців тому

I am just a regular commuter who owns a Garmin and Garmin Radar. I have also been using this app from its beginning. Using my Garmin, Garmin Radar and this app just makes my ride that much more enjoyable. I don’t want to have to think when riding these three assistants help me with this

@mr.bianchirider8126 10 місяців тому

Love that app. It keeps you honest. At times while riding I feel strong or weak, but after looking at the wind direction on my Garmin it brings me back to reality.

@windfieldapp 10 місяців тому

thanks for the review GPLama!

@AlexanderLiffers 10 місяців тому

If you commute the same routes regularly and you know where all the segments are, it's great for those moments where there's a huge arrow pointing the same direction you're riding (arrow changes size with wind speed), to put the boot in that little harder for a top 10 or q/kom. In summer having UV index and temperature (from the internal thermometer) is great here in Perth to remind me to get out of the sun, as it's often difficult to gauge if the rays are getting a little bitey when sweaty and an early sea breeze kicks in.

@dandenham3139 10 місяців тому

I’ve been using WF for over two years and have always loved it. I use a full width view on my 1030 so I can see all my secondary data values such as humidity, UV, index, feels like temperature, last weather update, and wind gusts. Several in our club have the Pro version. We still have to tell some paceline leaders to move left or right so we can get the best draft. So, not all experienced riders are aware of wind direction. I have my WF data linked to Strava so I get a summary of the weather conditions for completed rides. It’s well worth $12 a year for the Pro version.

@adammillsindustries. Місяць тому

What’s the formula of left/right to wind direction?

@fabianmolyneux2308 10 місяців тому

I remember when Paul Hogan used advertise "Anyhow have a Winfield" and now a gasper of a different sort. It's a nifty data field to know about. Thanks for flagging it

@mlegrand 10 місяців тому

Thanks for pointing this one out Shane! Will check it out.

@buddhahat 10 місяців тому

Haha mate I'm that certain wiggly guy who recommended this app to you, onya for doing a segment on it and making an acknowledgement :) I hope the developer sees this!

@windfieldapp 10 місяців тому

Huge thanks!

@philippedhomme2833 10 місяців тому

Thanks for the great review. I use it now for more than 6 months and it is very useful. In mountainous areas local winds (up or down a valley) are not always detected. The support is also 👍

@jimhansen5395 10 місяців тому

People used to tell me that electronic shifting was completely unnecessary, waste of money. I agreed until I tried now, now it's always on all of my bikes. People used to tell me I don't need radar on my bike. I tried it, now I don't leave home without it. Then people told me I didn't need to see what gear I'm on my computer display. I through the same until I tried it, now it's always on my main page. I'm pretty sure I could live without a wind direction display, and based on my personal history, I'd probably put it, and leave it on my main page... except for one thing. I'm a Wahoo user and don't plan on changing :)

@leejonesNPT 10 місяців тому

Thanks, just installed and it is really useful to see if you are getting any assistance from the wind, a bit sobering on occasions when you think you are really going well😅

@DeveryAndrews 10 місяців тому

I’ve had it for years, great for planning KOM attempts. Main staple on my Garmin main screen.

@daveebert7747 4 місяці тому

Thank you for the excellent and informative video. I have been using the free WindField version, wasn't extremely impressed but it was ok. I had no idea about the other levels, I just upgraded to the pro version. Having 5 minutes updates is very useful, the 60 minute udates on the free version not so much. Thank you again, without this video I'd of had no clue about the other versions

@chrisnelson5770 10 місяців тому

I'm a big fan of WindField (pun only kinda intentional). I frequently ride long gravel events, on courses I many not know well, and these events are long days. So the data field helps me a ton to know if I'm about to hit a headwind at the next turn, for example. Also wind conditions change throughout the day and may not match the forecast, so real time updates are great. OTOH there are a good number of gravel event is areas without cell coverage, and then it's not as helpful. It's also great if your out hunting Strava segments to know that you can use a little wind-doping to score that KOM 😁

@obidavekenobe 10 місяців тому

Interesting, now i can practice my aero dynamic position 😊

@V35pilot 10 місяців тому

I have been using this field on my Edge 1040 for one year now and currently am a PRO subscriber. For the most part, the field is a nice-to-have, but the accuracy of the field depends on where and how old the source data is in relation to your route/time of ride. I have experienced occasional moderate discrepancies between its information and the actual speed/direction (wind directions off by 90-180 degrees from reported).

@justsomedude7556 10 місяців тому

I've been using this for about 6 months, I was not sure if it was worth it, but found that it comes in really handy if you decided to extend your ride or wondering if the wind has shifted or you are just sucking today. LOL

@learning2tri729 10 місяців тому

Top stuff - love it, will install later today

@ebayfield 10 місяців тому

I'll give it a try to spice up my riding.

@renson326806 10 місяців тому

You are now quoted in their blurb!

@galenkehler 10 місяців тому

Neat 👍

@jamesshields1969 9 місяців тому

Man I’d absolutely love it if Wahoo would create the same thing

@th0m 10 місяців тому

I'd absolutely give this a shot if I were on garmin. Little add ons like this are the biggest thing that make me feel like I'm missing out by being on wahoo. Not quite enough to make me switch, but pretty neat nonetheless.

@nickdalamagas3540 10 місяців тому

I was a wahoo user until recently I decided to make the move to a Garmin 1040 solar, best decision! Sadly Wahoo is well behind the 8 ball .. totally ancient.

@th0m 10 місяців тому

@@nickdalamagas3540 oddly I very much like the interface/responsiveness/size of the wahoo much more. I just upgraded to bolt v2 two years ago, hopefully there will be a viable option in the void between current offerings when I’m ready for a new one in 4y or so

@mpddiesel 8 місяців тому

I went to Garmin after my Wahoo Bolt screen delaminated and then my Wahoo Roam done the same thing 2 years later. While wahoo took care of me by offering a 40% discount to upgrade to a Roam following the BOLT screen failure; they offered only %10 to replace the ROAM… I went to Garmin and can’t believe I waited so long. Just food for thought. Wahoo is way behind on the technology side.

@marksekelsky 10 місяців тому

I do LIKE the app. I pay the $30 a year for updating very 5 minutes. There are times where it is just not right. I am not sure if the forecast is not accurate OR since I am looking for the nearest weather station perhaps the weather is different at that station then where I am. Not complaining, I do like the app

@joemurphy4489 10 місяців тому

Power should tell watts going on. I like I how you snuck that one in.

@TrickyTree84 10 місяців тому

I've been using this for a few years now. I pay for it happily. Best thing on my Garmin. Defo useful on our windy little island the UK It can also record to Garmin connect for a handy after ride chart. For me it's great to know how to pace rides

@stevencooper8804 10 місяців тому

I use the wind farms for my wind direction there accurate and there everywhere.

@lexington476 10 місяців тому

Can you do or have you done a video on comparing power meters and their costs? I still have never bought a power meter, and I'm wanting to see different options, but in a sense there's too many to choose from.

@ignodan 10 місяців тому

Could not download this widget given multiple attempts via my iPhone, but was able to with Garmin Connect/IQ on my laptop. The widget is well worth the struggle.

@pietbakker672 10 місяців тому

Does it show apparent wind? That is the actual windspeed/angle on the bike (simular to sailing). Thx!

@LukeGJPotter 10 місяців тому

It'd be a cool series, if you reviewed more Data Fields. The same way that gamers review indie games/top 5 indies/5 more indies/5 even more indies.

@johngorentz6409 10 місяців тому

Does it put the wind data into your .fit file? If so, I'd like that.

@dh7314 10 місяців тому

I’m terrible at knowing the wind direction, this sounds brilliant for Garmin users

@_LeeTurner 10 місяців тому

I like it. Very clever. Pity I can't use it on my PC8 🙂

@peterv1307 10 місяців тому

Is it me so sensitive? I can tell you and feel from which direction the wind is coming. You need an app for this, I dont. 😅

@dj.antaro 22 дні тому

What kind of map is this? How is it its so bright? I can't get even close to that level of clarity on my Edge 1040

@jsdpanp 2 місяці тому

Hi Shane- Can you do a review of adding the weather radar field with the new Windfield update. I am struggling to get it to work. Thanks

@gplama 2 місяці тому

The field needs to one of the bigger ones.

@wojtekja 10 місяців тому

I use several years. Although there are assurances that accuracy increases with use in a given area. It is his actual indications that are usually erroneous, inaccurate. The force of the wind never matches. Well, on a general level, it might be. I have because I got used to it, and the cost is small. I live in Poland.

@windfieldapp 10 місяців тому

My mistake if I confused anyone. The more you do ride, the more stations I can map out in your area. Theoretically that makes it more accurate but maybe there are not many stations in your area. Or they have low quality data. Geography plays a huge role as well if the station is on the other side of a ridge. Cheers!

@adammillsindustries. Місяць тому

I think I may download the wind pro. However does anybody have a link to a diagram of where to sit in a group according to the wind direction? It will be interesting to use on our club chain gang. Thanks.

@gplama Місяць тому

Here's a useful reference: www.thetallcyclist.com/echelons-and-you-riding-smart-in-the-crosswind/

@benpratt4068 10 місяців тому

When you say that the garmin app needs to running in the background, what about when you’re not allowed to have your phone with you during a race scenario? Would the device just work for the information from the last sync?

@gplama 10 місяців тому

Great question. And one I don’t have the answer for. Check their website FAQ and ping the developer if this isn’t answered there. 👌🏼

@windfieldapp 10 місяців тому

yes, it would just keep it from the last time it connected. so you could start it, get the windspeed/direction, then leave your phone in the car. arrow would still move as you rode showing that last reported wind direction. accuracy will suffer obviously if the wind changes, but you'll have something at least. same as if you rode out of phone service, which often happens to me here in colorado in the mountains

@benpratt4068 10 місяців тому

Thanks for the response!👍

@LexaBukreev 10 місяців тому

I used to use it two years ago on my Garmin. Now i am waiting for Hammerhead Karoo 2 and i wonder: does there any similar data field on a market?

@windfieldapp 10 місяців тому

I’ve chatted with all the other computer manufacturers. Nobody is even close to garmin in terms of 3rd party apps. Love them or hate them, garmin does a great job providing developer support

@LexaBukreev 10 місяців тому

@@windfieldapp i am sure you know, that Hammerhead is an Android device. DI2 support was written by the 3d party developers. I will not be surprised, if there is an 3rd party windy app for hamerhead also.

@mlee6136 10 місяців тому

I definitely think this is useful, however I'm all subscriptioned out with so many mthly fees which all add up : )

@philipkeen9945 10 місяців тому

Where can you try out the free version? Can’t see an option for it . Thanks

@gplama 10 місяців тому

Free version is where you just install it and don't register with the code on their website.

@philipkeen9945 10 місяців тому

Thanks 👍

@philipkeen9945 10 місяців тому

It says to me install queued , do I need to do anything or just wait? Thanks

@gplama 10 місяців тому

Yep. Just wait for the Edge to sync.

@DanBirasi 10 місяців тому

Maybe it's because I've been riding bikes for 40 years, but while riding I can tell you without any gadget where the wind is coming from. And remember: it can only provide data for the exact spot where the anemometer stands. Everything else is just a guesstimate. p.s. a watt is a watt. Anyway, thx for the informative video.

@mohnaiesec 10 місяців тому

Hello sir, although not related to this one but my edge 840 is not showing nearby climbs nor it pulls up the the climb pro screen automatically when riding through climbs, I have adjusted all the settings, did everything but it is not working, I am from India.

@gplama 10 місяців тому

One for Garmin Support.

@mohnaiesec 10 місяців тому

@gplama sir can you give me some direct contact, as they don't seem to reply me on the regular support page

@danielwolman 10 місяців тому

anyone else pause on the screen where all the different connect iq apps that Shane uses and googled them (and then downloaded one)?

@alpinekiwi Місяць тому

I installed the Pro version, then took it on a big ride around Lake Geneva. I found it woefully inaccurate. Comparing the multitude of Swiss/French flags fluttering in the wind along the route with what my 1040 was telling me was laughable in it's randomness. Now this is a route without a lot of corners. It is a big lake you cycle around (170km). Windfield was like a broken watch- correct twice a day. Am I doing something wrong? Is it simply no good in Europe? No idea. I'll keep fettling with it.

@greghendersonnzl 10 місяців тому

Needs to be connected to a phone though? Can’t be used in a race?

@windfieldapp 10 місяців тому

correct, your phone handles the data connection

@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed 10 місяців тому

Why not have the info on each ride showing you exactly where the wind was blowing from. It's like knowing where the hills are.

@Rob_33 10 місяців тому

is there any way to see how many local weather stations there are in my location?

@windfieldapp 10 місяців тому

I’ve never made it public but I have thought about it. I’m working on a new my account page so it’s possible I could add it there in the future

@Rob_33 10 місяців тому

@@windfieldapp Thx - I think its useful to know how far away you because in some places eg Singapore the wind is very localised. Ive subscribed and will test it over the coming weeks.

@duathlete827 10 місяців тому

Pro version is installed but cannot get a data field that correctly displays all the info. Anyone have a step by step instruction. Tried adding a new screen to road profile using a screen with 1 data field and a screen with 6 fields but it keeps cramming all data in one little field. Looks nothing like what's in this vid. Dude moves too fast and no real details for setup after install.

@baltimorejae7397 2 місяці тому

Does Wahoo offer anything like this?

@gplama 2 місяці тому

@enki42ea 10 місяців тому

How is the battery drain? Cell phone getting data

@gplama 10 місяців тому

The 840/1040 Solar units are crazy good for battery life as-is, so no change noted (likely small enough to be offset by the sun). Older Edge units might be a different story.

@enki42ea 10 місяців тому

@@gplama it's more the cell phone that's getting the data in worried about. Especially if in an area with bad cell reception if the app retries making the cell phone try to get a data connection lots of times until success which can use a good amount of battery of the phone

@windfieldapp 10 місяців тому

@@enki42ea great question. i've done multiple tests on various garmin devices have never seen any battery impact from my apps (running several at once). as for the phone, also negligible both with an iphone x and iphone 14. it only tries once every 5 mins regardless if you have service or not (no way to tell from the app side) so it's probably a lot less intensive than apps like facebook or twitter are already doing in the background.

@bluesthemoose 10 місяців тому

But it doesn’t tell you where the wind is blowing from and how hard, it’s showing you what the weather forecast is. Around where I ride, it’s pretty useless as local conditions can vary wildly from what the weather models compute.

@gplama 10 місяців тому

Check the screen shots again, really closely. It shows wind direction and speed.

@bluesthemoose 10 місяців тому

@@gplama i know, but those can’t be “real”, there is no anemometer involved, they’re data provided by weather forecast services, and as such “estimated predictions”. I use EpicRideWeather before rides, and this does more or less the same, though not “live”, and often the predicted wind conditions are globally correct, but locally inaccurate, as a weather forecast model can’t take into account ultra local features such as small hills etc that do have a large impact on local winds. Not saying it’s not a useful app, just that it will only give you an idea of predicted/modeled wind conditions.

@windfieldapp 10 місяців тому

@@bluesthemoose it's live data from the closest weather station. It's usually within 2 or 3 k of your actual location. yeah, until someone comes out with a bike mounted weather station, it's probably the best you can get. it's not predicted in that it's not preloaded, it's getting it from the nearest station in real time

@bluesthemoose 10 місяців тому

@@windfieldapp understood and an interesting piece of information that would have been useful in the video, though I assume those 2-3km depend a lot on where you are? Is it using “community” weather data from personal weather stations etc? Also, this indeed does differ from EpicRideWeather which does use forecast service data.

@windfieldapp 10 місяців тому

@@bluesthemoose yes, it comes down to however many stations are in your area. i use data from multiple sources (including gov, airport + community) and have that compiled into a master list i use for pro and ultimate subscribers so i can fetch the closest one for you. i'm in colorado and it's usually pretty close to me. have also used it in europe with very close results.

@rjvk1985 10 місяців тому

I want to say so much about this, yet I’m lost for words…

@jimpeyton1459 10 місяців тому

Dumb question department: arrow pointing at you means headwind? Once i know that then it all makes sense 😂. Thanks for another nugget Shane.

@gplama 10 місяців тому

Correct. 👌🏼

@windfieldapp 10 місяців тому

Correct. Arrow toward you, headwind. Arrow pointing forward in your direction = tailwind

@jsdpanp 8 місяців тому

How do you change Celsius to Fahrenheit? Thanks

@gplama 8 місяців тому

It likely takes the setting from the Edge system. Menu > Settings > System > Units (or similar).

@AllanPhillips 10 місяців тому

I think you're putting far too much faith in the accuracy of the information. Wind is dynamic, and what you experience on the bike will not be the same as that reported by the nearest weather station a few minutes ago.