Garmin - vívofit 2 Activity Tracker with Heart Rate Monitor - White
Model: 010-01503-31
SKU: 3362085
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Customers are impressed with the vívofit 2 Activity Tracker's long battery life, with many appreciating not having to frequently recharge it. However, some customers expressed concerns regarding the accuracy and design of the heart rate monitor, wishing for a more integrated and reliable system.
I LOVE my VivoFit2! I did tons of research before buying this particular band. For one, I love that the display is always on. I have it set to 'time' so I can just glance down and see the time without having to touch or swipe it. I'm a busy mom and often have my hands full- so it's nice to be able to just look at my wrist. At night, you just hold the button down to light it up- it's lit a bit all the time so in the day it's easy to see, but at night you just hold the button down and it will light up bright for a few seconds. Also, although this band does not alert me of texts and emails, the trade-off is that it has a one year battery! I always carry my phone with me anyway so I don't mind not getting double alerts. I'd rather have the luxury of not having to charge it every few days. As well as that, it's totally waterproof so showering and even swimming at the beach are fine. (I just rinse the saltwater off afterward.) It's easy to sync with the 'GarminConnect' phone app- and the cool thing is the app can be linked to 'MyFitnessPal' and show not only calories burned but also how many I've eaten. I just log food into MyFitnessPal and the calories consumed are also shown on the Garmin app- and vice versa, the steps and calories burned are shown in MyFitnessPal. I think the instant feedback and daily monitoring are really helping me lose weight. It's very motivating for me. I will say the Garmin app is a little odd but once you get the hang of it, it's not so bad. Also the band will adjust your daily step goals, so if one day you walk 10000 the next day your goal will be a bit higher. But, on the other hand, if you're a couch potato one day, it will drop your goal a bit for the following day. It keeps you motivated realistically. A few things are even better than I learned in my research! For one, I was 'warned' that this band will alert you with sound if you've been sitting too long. It's true- it does with a red line at the top of the band and also a little chime. However, the software has been updated so you CAN turn off the chime if you're working in an office or in a meeting. Also, with the software update, you don't have to 'tell' it that you're going to bed and then let it know when you wake. Although you can do this manually, it's not necessary anymore. The sleep monitor is not as detailed as some other fitness bands, but it's enough for me. It measures length of sleep as well as movement, and deep and light sleep patterns. One more reason i chose this band is the actual band itself. The device actually just pops in the band- so if your band breaks or you want to swap it out for fancy ones, you can! The clasp is very secure. I've had mine on for 3 weeks straight and it's been fine. Comfy because I'm used to wearing a watch anyway. And some other fitness bands are one piece, so you can't change the band easily. So I like the option of getting fancy with it if I chose to. Tons of bands available online in all colors and kinds. (just beware the clasps on these other 3rd party bands might not be as secure as the Garmin brand.) The heart rate monitor is great, comfortable and easy to use. I forgot to take it off once- I just forgot it was there. It syncs up easily to the band. So I hope my information was helpful! Normally I don't write reviews but I really love my Vivofit2! Here's a picture- my wrist is small so it might not look as big on your wrist.
Posted by SteenDBean
It has a clock, it's waterproof and has a secure band. I haven't taken it off since I bought it. Both the band and the chest strap seem to work fine. It automatically syncs and detects sleep. I have a standing desk and it doesn't detect that so the red inactivity bar builds until you walk around.
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Posted by shawmaan
I am surprised how easy this device is to use. I got a great deal through price matching. I probably did not need the heart monitor because I prefer simple usage and data capture of my daily activities. But it's a nice to have as I increase my exercise. Buy it, you'll be glad you did. (P.S. the best thing about it to me is the sleep charting. Awesome data!)
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Posted by CladdaghFan