A:AnswerGarmin states that the Venu is rated at 5ATM & is suitable for swimming/diving in a pool. It also has a "Pool Swimming" activity setting, so I imagine Garmin had pool use in mind. I have not been in a pool since buying my Venu, but I have a Vivosmart HR that has the same rating and I never had an issue with swimming with it on. I have gone to the bottom of pools (10 feet or so) and not have a problem. I don't know that I'd risk staying at that depth with it for any length of time, but I'm not a diver either.
A:AnswerShockproof? The watch itself is pretty light and doesn't have a ton of surface area to break and the face is gorilla glass. It would be ok falling for a short distance but too far or onto a hard surface and you may damage the front. Not a gshock watch but pretty durable.
A:AnswerTurning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection
You can turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection from the
controls menu.
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing
the Controls Menu, page 16).
1 Hold to view the controls menu.
2 Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on
your Venu device.
Please keep in mind you won't be able to sync to your phone without Bluetooth being enabled.
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A:AnswerI believe the app downloads to your phone and if you have the Nike app paired with your Garmin Connect app the Nike app pulls the data from Garmin Connect.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerThis type of exercise would be tracked under the "Cardio" category. Similar to other wearables, this will track steps and count basal and active calories burned.
A:AnswerPlease go to support.garmin.com and reach out to a product support specialist to determine which features you are wanting/needing to use and information on how setting up the device properly may require you have it sync/paired with a phone or computer to be sure it is set up properly for the features you're wanting.
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A:AnswerIt was compatible with my Android, but 20 days later, when VENU went through an update, the respective upgrade was only available on Apple products. So double check with the company before you purchase the product.
A:AnswerPlease check the spec for the two different devices you are requesting the information on as more than likely they are not the same exact model.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerBands are changeable. You can order bands from Garmin or a third party vendor. The band that comes with the watch accommodates all wrist sizes.
A:AnswerIf your band is a participating financial institution it will work. If you swim in the ocean with it I recommend rinsing it afterwards and please be sure to not press any buttons while the watch is under water.
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