The battery last approximately 10 hours. A USB charging cable is included with the rental.

The Garmin Golf™ app allows you to view detailed statistics and shot analyses that are recorded on your Approach^® device. For viewing on a larger display, you can mirror the Garmin Golf app to a compatible smart TV using the screen mirroring function on your smartphone. With a Garmin Golf subscription, golfers can compete with each other at over 42,000 virtual courses and participate in a weekly virtual tournament. The subscription can be purchased through the app.

There is a free version of the Garmin Golf app which allows you to view your stats after every swing, view videos with your swing metrics and much more. There is a paid version with enhanced features that can be subscribed to on a monthly basis.

You cannot use foam balls with the Approach R10. You must use normal golf balls, you don't need to have any markings on the ball.