Garmin Rolls Out Venu X1 Beta 18.23 With 15 Fixes for Crashes and Voice Controls
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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 12
Garmin Rolls Out Venu X1 Beta 18.23 With 15 Fixes for Crashes and Voice Controls
2 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 12
Summary
Beta 18.23 is now available for Garmin’s $699 Venu X1, marking the fourth v18.xx firmware since early July and adding 15 changes over Beta 18.19.
Two fixes target the recent “Ok, Garmin” wake-word feature, addressing failed voice detection and commands that stopped responding after activation.
Several other fixes tackle stability problems, including crashes during incident detection and resets tied to saving activities, viewing the morning report and receiving audio spectator messages.
Garmin also refined Morning and Evening Reports, fixed pace and speed dropouts during interval training, and patched music-volume and audio playback glitches.
The release extends Garmin’s steady 2026 update cycle for the ultra-thin smartwatch, following Beta 18.19 at the end of July, which was pitched as improving battery life.