Coros running watches are already known for covering the essentials, but according to the report, they also include a number of features that many users may overlook. That includes the Pace 4, which was highlighted as a strong option under $250, and the Pace Pro, which adds a larger display and offline maps. Beyond those headline features, there are several practical tricks that can make day-to-day use more convenient.
One of the most useful is the Extender tool in the Coros app. While the Pace Pro includes maps on the watch itself and the Pace 4 does not, the phone app can show a detailed live map during a run, including satellite view. The report notes that opening the app while an activity is in progress brings up a live activity card, and tapping it opens the Extender, where users can follow their route in real time and even update some watch information from the phone. For people who want a larger, easier-to-read map, this can be more practical than relying on the small watch screen.
Another helpful tweak involves lap tracking. Coros watches normally create automatic mile laps during ordinary runs, which is useful for seeing pace and time by mile, but it can get in the way if someone wants to track a different pattern, such as multiple loops on the same route. The report says a recent update lets users separate automatic laps from distance alerts. By turning Auto Lap off and leaving Distance Alert on, runners can still get a reminder at each mile while keeping their activity organized around the laps they actually want.
The article also points to route-based features that can be useful even on familiar paths. If a route is loaded into the watch, Coros can provide Hill Alerts that warn when a major uphill section is starting and indicate how many climbs are still ahead. That route can be created in the Explore tab or synced from another app such as Strava. According to the report, this is especially useful for hilly runs, since it helps users pace themselves before the next climb arrives. The article says there are more hidden tools beyond these, but these examples show how Coros watches can do more than simply record distance and pace.
Source: lifehacker.com
