“How long does the battery lasts before it needs to be replaced? Regular watches uses batteries that lasts approx 1 year before it needs to be replaced. How long does the Garmin - vívoactive Smartwatch battery lasts before it needs to be replaced, and is it actually possible to replace the battery? I understand many factors can have an impact on the lifetime of the battery, thus I am only looking for average life time.”
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The vívoactive uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. You're correct, it's difficult to predict the lifetime of a rechargeable battery, as this can be affected by so many factors. Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries will naturally lose some capacity over time, due to charge/discharge cycling. All batteries in devices made by Garmin utilizing Li-ion batteries will share this characteristic. Under normal operating conditions, the batteries in these devices should have approximately 80% of their original capacity after a few years of frequent charge/discharge cycles. There are several factors that can accelerate the normal degradation of battery capacity including: * Exposure to high temperatures * Leaving the battery completely charged or discharged for long periods of time (anything longer than two weeks.) When storing the device long-term, it is recommended to partially charge the device (approximately 30 to 50%) and keep it in a cool, dry place. Some devices may require a full charge and discharge cycle before an accurate measure of battery capacity can be made. The vívoactive battery is not user replaceable. If a new battery is needed, it can be replaced by utilizing the Garmin RMA process or contacting your local Garmin support office at www.garmin.com/support. I hope this helps. Thank you! *CG
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