Form SwimStraight now free for all smart goggle users
Form has made its SwimStraight feature free for all users of its smart swim goggles. The real-time digital compass, previously part of the paid tier, is now included as a standard feature across all models.
That means anyone with a pair of the original Smart Swim, Smart Swim 2 or Smart Swim 2 Pro goggles can now use the compass without needing a subscription. The update is effective immediately and doesn’t require a new app version or firmware update.
SwimStraight is designed for open-water swimmers who want to stay on course. It uses onboard sensors to calculate and display a live compass heading directly in the AR screen inside the goggles. Instead of having to lift your head and look for landmarks, the visual compass lets you swim straighter with fewer interruptions.
CEO Dan Eisenhardt explained the change was driven by consistent user feedback. According to him, making SwimStraight part of the free experience was both essential and overdue. That kind of language suggests this wasn’t just a business decision but a recognition that the feature had become too useful to stay behind a paywall.
A big software upgrade rolled out in November
SwimStraight going free isn’t the only update Form has made recently. In early November, the company pushed out a major firmware update focused on HeadCoach, its real-time digital coaching suite. The 2.0 version brings deeper insights and more targeted feedback, especially for swimmers training with specific goals.
HeadCoach originally launched with the second-generation goggles. It tracks key metrics like stroke rate, pace and heart rate while you swim, then provides post-session analysis in the Form app. With the 2.0 update, that feedback is no longer just about raw numbers. It now offers expert-style advice tailored to your objectives. Whether you’re trying to improve technique or build race performance, it highlights one area to work on based on your swim data.
What makes the update feel more integrated is how that advice carries into your next swim. The goggles display reminders during your session, giving real-time prompts tied to your individual focus area. It turns the goggles into a feedback loop, helping you correct issues while you’re still in the water, not just after the fact.
HeadCoach 2.0 is included in the Form Premium subscription. But SwimStraight no longer is. That upgrade is now a permanent part of the free feature set for all users, new or existing.
These specs remain the most comprehensive swim tracking goggles out there. Don’t forget to check out our full hands-on review.
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