A:AnswerThe 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
A:AnswerYou 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
A:AnswerDoes 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.
A:AnswerYes, 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.
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A:AnswerThe 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
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A:AnswerThere 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.
A:AnswerI 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
A:AnswerYes, 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.
A:AnswerYes. 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.
