A:AnswerThe Garmin vívosmart HR battery life could last up to 5 days, depending on usage, before needing to recharge the internal lithium battery. {CW}
A:AnswerBest buy told me this is not yet available for them neither they know when , apparently none of best buy guys in 3 different stores had a clue about the vivo smart hr itself so wouldnt be surprised they dunno about the xl to be ordered
A:AnswerAt this time the expected availability date for the extra large vivosmart HR is by the end of November. Once Best Buy receives stock of this device it will only be available on Best Buy's website, and will not be available in stores. Thanks! (KS)
A:AnswerThe vivosmart HR has water resistance rating of 5ATM. This means that the device is safe to wear while swimming or bathing. It can withstand water pressure up to 50 meters below the surface of the water.
A:AnswerThe vivosmart HR has several default activity profiles on the band. There is not a specific "Cylcing" profile, but the device could be worn to tracking a cycling activity using the Other profile. The vivosmart HR does not pair with a Heart Rate Monitor strap, but could be used to send heart rate data to an Edge 1000. The vivosmart HR uses Bluetooth to sync with Garmin Connect Mobile and get smart notifications. This feature can be turned on and off.
A:AnswerYou should have the app downloaded, however they reset automatically for the next day. You can also get a PDF download off Garmins site. Just select under all they make watches/ wearable s.
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A:AnswerThe vivosmart HR will be able to track heart rate, but may not be able to accurately track steps while holding on to a cane or walker since the accelerometer may not be able to pick up on the movement. The device can be used without syncing with a cell phone.
A:AnswerI also have a small wrist, about 6 inches. I purchased the Regular size (not the Large size).
The band that holds the device is easily adjusted; there are still 4 adjustment points left that I could tighten it further on my wrist. So, in terms of overall size, it should be ok for your wrist.
That said, what I found cumbersome is that the device itself (not the band) is a fairly broad and rigid size. Because my wrist is small, there are gaps on either side of that rigid structure where it doesn't meet skin. It's a little annoying, but it doesn't adversely affect how the device works for me. The green heart-rate monitors are in the middle of the device against my wrist, so they still find my heart rate.
A:AnswerNo you don't have to use a smart phone. You can sync it with a pc. You loose the nice notifications without a smart phone but you still have the other features. I run with mine and don't take my phone with me.
A:AnswerThe vívosmart HR does not have a cycling mode, and was made primarily for walking/activity tracking and running use. I suggest checking out the vívoactive HR for an activity tracker with cycling capabilities. Thanks! (KS)
A:AnswerHi,
I hope this helps! You can set default players for WHAT ON YOUR SMARTPHONE! Like Pandora, Amazon ,,,
The band just allows you to pause your Bluetooth skip through songs forward to the next or back,
It just make it more convenient then having to pull out your phone,
Hope that helps!
A:AnswerMy tracker does not count the flights of stairs accurately most of the time. I can see on the computer that I may climb 8 flights of stairs in a day, but I go down 18 flights on the same day. This is particularly true about the stairs in my home. During a recent trip, it counted the flights in my hotel accurately. It also records the flights at the gym well. The heart rate monitor is pretty consistently showing the same reading as the gym equipment. I think it misses some of the steps I take. The accuracy seems to be related to the tracker's position on my wrist. I have found an area where I get consistent readings. The tightness of the band also influences accuracy. The tracker may not be perfectly accurate, but it gives me valuable input about my activities so that I can track my fitness regime appropriately.
Initially, I noticed a bumpy rash on my arm just under the optical sensor shortly after swimming in a chlorinated pool. I was able to switch arms for a day or so, and am careful now to rinse the device thoroughly after exposure to the pool water, and have had no further problems. My health care provider believes this is my skin's response to the optical sensor's exposure to the chemicals from the water. He also cautioned to keep the tracker and my arm clean following exposure to perspiration.
