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Name: Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 4509506
Price: 99.99 USD
Rating: 4.3 (3383 reviews)

Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black

Model:: 010-01955-06; |
SKU:: 4509506

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QuestionWhat is the accuracy for each feature (e.g. Heart rate, step, calorie, etc)?What is the accuracy for each feature (e.g. Heart rate, step, calorie, etc)?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The optical HR sensor uses light to penetrate the skin and estimate the heart rate. There are tips to achieve the best available accuracy, you can find those tips here: http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/simpleCase.htm?caseId={1ae59670-f437-11e4-dfa6-000000000000}&kbName=garmin The steps have a feature called Custom Step Length, this enables personalized step count. In order to use this feature, the user will need to walk or run a known distance, counting the steps it took to complete that distance. This option is recommended to achieve the most accurate information. Lastly, calories on the vívosmart HR are based on Heart Rate, Activity Class, Gender and Weight. Thank you! ~QKO
  Answered 9 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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Questionis the heart rate on always or do you have to look for it
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer You can set the hr to main display. Every time you look at the band you will see it. You can also customize the band display. I have mine set to time/date then swipe left to see hr monitor and swipe right for steps
  Answered 9 years ago by Frog310
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Questiondoes it monitor sleep, and does it have a battery that does not have to be charged
Asked 9 years ago by JoJo.
- Answer Does a good job monitoring deep, light and total sleep. Battery has to be charged every 3 to 5 days depending on usage - in my experience. Charges up in about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  Answered 9 years ago by John
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QuestionIs this item compatible with Iphone 4s?
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, the Garmin is compatible with iphone 4S.
  Answered 9 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionDoes the Vivosmart HR require access to the contacts on my phone?To what does it require access?
Asked 9 years ago by privacy first.
- Answer This FAQ should be helpful to you: http://bit.ly/1SSI5HA. Thanks for asking! (KS)
  Answered 9 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionDoes this allow you to "compete" with other people?Does this allow you to "compete" with other people? Similar to fitbit
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, you can compete with other people in the Garmin Connect community. Anyone you know who has Garmin Connect. You can also join groups and be part of weekly challenges with people who have similar active lifestyles as yours. ~JH
  Answered 9 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionIs there nickle in the sensor?I have a friend who is allergic to nickel on the skin, is there nickel in the sensor?
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I don't believe so. I am also allergic to nickel. I have been wearing this for 2 months now with no issues.
  Answered 9 years ago by techgirl
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QuestionBluetooth connectivity alert?The original vivosmart has this annoying Bluetooth vibration upon connecting and disconnecting from your phone. So, as I would walk through my house I would be in and out of range, therefore the watch would vibrate a lot. Does the vivosmart HR have this annoying feature? Can only Bluetooth notifications be turned off?
Asked 9 years ago by Tori.
- Answer Yes. They fixed this on this model!!
  Answered 9 years ago by xboxonegamer
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QuestionHeart Rate in WaterWill the Vivosmart HR track your heart rate in water during swimming or water exercise?
Asked 9 years ago by Jenn.
- Answer The Garmin vívosmart HR will not provide you with consistent heart rate readings when immersed in water. {CW}
  Answered 9 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionHow does the VivosmartHR measure accurate distance if it does not have GPS?I compared my distance on my Garmin VivosmartHR and MapMyWalk fitness app on my iPhone. The VivosmartHR will show I completed 1 mile versus MapMyWalk fitness app that shows I have completed .53 miles. I just found out the Garmin VivosmartHR does not have GPS so how does the fitness band measure distance accurately? I bought a Garmin product thinking the fitness band will have the same GPS features as the other Garmin products.
Asked 9 years ago by meylinkin02.
- Answer The vívosmart HR measures distance based on accelerometer, which looks for a natural walking movement. For steps on how to improve the accuracy, please visit the following FAQ article: http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/simpleCase.htm?caseId={1a89a040-b2fb-11e4-6728-000000000000}&kbName=garmin ^DK
  Answered 9 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionWill the band be replaceable like the Vivofit 2?I'd like to be able to swap out bands with different colors - any idea if Garmin will offer replacements?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer No. The band is part of the tracker itself, just like in the vivosmart without the heart rate.
  Answered 9 years ago by icedtea1967
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QuestionCan you change the time to display seconds? If not, how hard is it to pull up stopwatch function?
Asked 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer There is not a specific stop watch function, but there is an exercise mode that you hit the button on the side for and then select the exercise(or running person Icon) and then a timer starts and does display seconds.
  Answered 10 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionI do not have a computer, only a kindle fire; nor do I have a smart phone or watch only a basic tracfone. I'm 74yrs young, can I use this product on its own?
Asked 7 years ago by linand1.
- Answer Your Kinle has bluetooth and is an android device, try downloading the app to it and you should be OK.
  Answered 7 years ago by Hilario
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QuestionI bougth the 2 year warranty throug Best Buy and the wrist band broke. Does the warranty cover this? Where can I purchase a replacement Large Wrist Band?
Asked 9 years ago by RASP.
- Answer I also had my strap break. Garmin does not sell replacement straps. Instead they give you the option to purchase a replacement watch for more than half of retail price... Poor customer service
  Answered 9 years ago by michael312
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QuestionCan you turn OFF the move reminders but still have the activity tracking ON?
Asked 9 years ago by Klap.
- Answer Yes, under the device settings of the Garmin Connect app it can be disabled. ~JH
  Answered 9 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionDoes this track exercise on treadmill and stationary bike?
Asked 9 years ago by Doggy girl.
- Answer Yes, this product has sensors that are designed to track repetitive walking/running motion as steps, however movement may not be detected on a stationary bike.
  Answered 9 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionSyncing to MyfitnesspalIs it easy to sync this device to myfitnesspal?
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Very easy
  Answered 9 years ago by Phil
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Questionit states that the display is always on but does the display go off when in the sleep mode
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes it does
  Answered 9 years ago by bettyb58
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QuestionAutomatic sleep or manual entry?My Fitbit Charge has an automatic sleep setting that will let me know when I woke up and fell asleep without my having to manually enter it. I have an infant and dont want to sit there and tell it when i woke up and when I fell back asleep after having to mess with an infant in the middle of the night. Im debating on switching to the Garmin Vivosmart HR and want to know if that feature is available in automatic or not.
Asked 9 years ago by momma of 2 under 2.
- Answer The automatic sensing seems to work well with mine, if not perfectly. It does really well recording when I get up in the middle of the night.
  Answered 9 years ago by Stew
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QuestionDoes it also track your HR while you are sleeping?Just wondering if it is like a certain smart watch, I will not name brands, where it can track your sleep and heart rate simultaneously so you can get an overall picture of how you slept?
Asked 9 years ago by Lilith.
- Answer Yes. When synced to your app you can go to health data and see what your HR has been for 24/7. You can also see your sleep time, movement, light vs deep sleep.
  Answered 9 years ago by Eatonstream
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Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black

Q: QuestionWhat is the accuracy for each feature (e.g. Heart rate, step, calorie, etc)?What is the accuracy for each feature (e.g. Heart rate, step, calorie, etc)?

Q: Questionis the heart rate on always or do you have to look for it

Q: Questiondoes it monitor sleep, and does it have a battery that does not have to be charged

Q: QuestionIs this item compatible with Iphone 4s?

Q: QuestionDoes the Vivosmart HR require access to the contacts on my phone?To what does it require access?

Q: QuestionDoes this allow you to "compete" with other people?Does this allow you to "compete" with other people? Similar to fitbit

Q: QuestionIs there nickle in the sensor?I have a friend who is allergic to nickel on the skin, is there nickel in the sensor?

Q: QuestionHeart Rate in WaterWill the Vivosmart HR track your heart rate in water during swimming or water exercise?

Q: QuestionWill the band be replaceable like the Vivofit 2?I'd like to be able to swap out bands with different colors - any idea if Garmin will offer replacements?

Q: QuestionCan you change the time to display seconds? If not, how hard is it to pull up stopwatch function?

Q: QuestionI do not have a computer, only a kindle fire; nor do I have a smart phone or watch only a basic tracfone. I'm 74yrs young, can I use this product on its own?

Q: QuestionI bougth the 2 year warranty throug Best Buy and the wrist band broke. Does the warranty cover this? Where can I purchase a replacement Large Wrist Band?

Q: QuestionCan you turn OFF the move reminders but still have the activity tracking ON?

Q: QuestionDoes this track exercise on treadmill and stationary bike?

Q: QuestionSyncing to MyfitnesspalIs it easy to sync this device to myfitnesspal?

Q: Questionit states that the display is always on but does the display go off when in the sleep mode

Q: QuestionDoes it also track your HR while you are sleeping?Just wondering if it is like a certain smart watch, I will not name brands, where it can track your sleep and heart rate simultaneously so you can get an overall picture of how you slept?

QuestionWhat is the accuracy for each feature (e.g. Heart rate, step, calorie, etc)?What is the accuracy for each feature (e.g. Heart rate, step, calorie, etc)?

Questionis the heart rate on always or do you have to look for it

Questiondoes it monitor sleep, and does it have a battery that does not have to be charged

QuestionIs this item compatible with Iphone 4s?

QuestionDoes the Vivosmart HR require access to the contacts on my phone?To what does it require access?

QuestionDoes this allow you to "compete" with other people?Does this allow you to "compete" with other people? Similar to fitbit

QuestionIs there nickle in the sensor?I have a friend who is allergic to nickel on the skin, is there nickel in the sensor?

QuestionHeart Rate in WaterWill the Vivosmart HR track your heart rate in water during swimming or water exercise?

QuestionWill the band be replaceable like the Vivofit 2?I'd like to be able to swap out bands with different colors - any idea if Garmin will offer replacements?

QuestionCan you change the time to display seconds? If not, how hard is it to pull up stopwatch function?

QuestionI do not have a computer, only a kindle fire; nor do I have a smart phone or watch only a basic tracfone. I'm 74yrs young, can I use this product on its own?

QuestionI bougth the 2 year warranty throug Best Buy and the wrist band broke. Does the warranty cover this? Where can I purchase a replacement Large Wrist Band?

QuestionCan you turn OFF the move reminders but still have the activity tracking ON?

QuestionDoes this track exercise on treadmill and stationary bike?

QuestionSyncing to MyfitnesspalIs it easy to sync this device to myfitnesspal?

Questionit states that the display is always on but does the display go off when in the sleep mode

QuestionDoes it also track your HR while you are sleeping?Just wondering if it is like a certain smart watch, I will not name brands, where it can track your sleep and heart rate simultaneously so you can get an overall picture of how you slept?