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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 681 reviews

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Customers are enthusiastic about the Vivosmart Activity Tracker's long battery life, ease of use, and comprehensive notifications. Many appreciate its water resistance and accurate step tracking capabilities, along with the comfortable fit and useful sleep tracking features. However, some users experienced issues with the display size and Bluetooth connectivity. A few customers also noted that the device lacks a built-in heart rate monitor and that the software could be improved.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    love the phone finder

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the battery life is remakable .The phone finder feature is very helpful for a person how tends to lay down ther phone a lot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great band

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This exercise bracelet is comfortable and has many great features. It does not come with directions though, so I had to go on-line to learn about all the features. It was worth exploring. As with all wristbands, it does not catch all exercise and activity, but does a good job and is helpful in comparing activities day by day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Water resistance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like this device even though at night it's hard to read and it can be a bit of a challenge with the screen but a great product!! It's water proof not water resistant!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bluetooth connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the Vivosmart

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the Vivosmart!! Being able to keep with text messages and not having to carry my phone... Great. Being able to see how far I walked each day... Great. Having to take it off to charge... Not so great, but a fact of life. Bluetooth could be better...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great tracker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very reliable and accurate tracker. Battery life is great at almost 2 weeks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great smart watch....

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it works great with my iPhone. Very helpful with my exercise plan and weight lost. This watch I only have to use the one program for exercise and calorie intake. Instead of 2 separate programs that I used with my last smart watch. Perfect size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Water resistance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    At first it was a little complicated, but once I got it set up it works great. Love that I can swim with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Notifications

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this activity tracker!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great tracker! I love that it does everything that the Fitbit does and more! I really enjoy receiving my texts and phone call notifications. I don't feel like I have to carry my phone with me all over the house because I know if someone is trying to get in touch with me through the watch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Water resistance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than Fitbit HR

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had the fitbit hr for a few months and it failed. It went completely dead after a few months. It didn't have the water proof protection of this Garmin. The fitbit face scratches easily, not the Garmin. I like everything about this tracker. Waterproof, text and email alerts, music controls, etc...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Notifications

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Slick and usefull

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thin band. Links perfect with my iphone. Takes some time to update. Usefull notification in your band

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Display

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works good so far

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No issues with syncing to my phone. There are a few dark spots on the display, but not a big deal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Display

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Subtle and functional

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The display is a bit small, but works well. The charging connector is the great! Much better than the sensitive Fitbits. Comfortable and stays put. Also easy to put on and take off.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Fitbit Died, Tried This as Replacement

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can't say it worked out too well for me, though. I liked the design, as well as its abilities for phone notifications. However, quickly found issues syncing right out of the box, and they remained throughout changing phones & resyncing several times. Returned a week later. I also found that it didn't track my steps as accurately as FItbit.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your review on your Garmin vívosmart. We are sorry to hear your device has encountered some difficulties. We understand you have returned it but would still like to address your concerns.

      We are sorry your device encountered syncing issues. Below are a few suggestion which we would encourage you to complete if you encounter this issue again.

      • Ensure your phone(s) is/are on the Bluetooth compatible list which can be viewed from the following Garmin FAQ link/URL - http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId=%7bbbfc9660-8f77-11e3-d5f4-000000000000%7d

      • Ensure your Garmin device is current on its software. The software update would be completed through Garmin Express which can be downloaded from www.garmin.com/express. However if you need help installing this program to a compatible computer, please use the following Garmin FAQ link/URL - https://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId={f9ca1dc0-4020-11e2-e8a7-000000000000}

      • Ensure the Garmin Connect Mobile app is running the most current version.

      • Ensure your phone/tablet/device has the most current version of its software. If you are not sure how to update, please contact the manufacturer of that device.

      Regarding your device recording inaccurate steps, this may be a result of a few different things. Please use the Garmin FAQ links/URLs below to help correct this, if it were to happen again.

      • Why does my Activity Tracker accumulate steps when I am not walking? - https://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId={2a175810-d226-11e3-e635-000000000000}

      • Why does my Activity Tracker not accumulate steps when I am working out? - https://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId={c3e88480-fbb3-11e3-c98c-000000000000}

      Please visit www.garmin.com/support to reach out to Garmin Fitness Customer Care if you have any questions and/or need further assistance.

      Again, we appreciate your review on your Garmin vívosmart. {CW} Garmin

  • Cons mentioned:
    Bluetooth connectivity

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Loved it (when it worked)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this as a replacement for my Fitbit Force that got recalled. I loved the fact that it would show text, email, and other notifications from my phone, as well as having all of the different fitness capabilities (counting steps, miles, reminding you to move, etc). When it worked, it was pretty great! But it kept disconnecting from my phone all day every day, wouldn't stay reconnected most times, wouldn't sync and just stopped counting my steps with one of the software updates. I got sick of fighting with it and returned it after having it for a few weeks. If they could fix all of the issues, I would probably have kept it- but if it won't stay connected to my phone, all of those extra phone notifications won't work, so it's not worth the money.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      We thank you for taking the time to review the vívosmart, and wanted to address the trouble you had with connectivity. A software update was recently released for both the vívosmart device and the mobile app which improved bluetooth stability, as well as the reconnection issues you experienced. We do appreciate your valuable feedback, and will always work to better improve our customer experience.
      Thanks again! *CG Garmin

  • Pros mentioned:
    Step tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Intermediate Level Fitness/SmartWatch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This unit does a little bit of everything - accurate tracking of steps, a great interface on my (android) phone, bluetooth controls of my audio from the phone, and notifications get delivered to it as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Step tracking

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Fitness Tool

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What a fun way to keep track of steps taken, distance covered and goals met. Plus you get the benefit of actually have a time clock on your wrist once again (not in your pocket/purse where the cell phone is kept). Definitely recommend this great fitness tool to others.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice band; lots of features

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ive had several band and this one is my favorite so far. Nice features, ad good design; comfortable. Some menus and functions are a little complicated at first but overall really good band. I do wish it linked to more apps but i think this will come in the future

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great fitness device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The first vivosmart stopped working within the first week, however Best Buy replaced it no questions asked and I'm very happy with this device. The fact that it shows messages and incoming calls makes it very handy for not having to take my phone out all the time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Water resistance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great activity band!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the low profile look of the smart. Not have auto sleep was not a big thing for me since my bed times vary and I can easily turn it on. Love the fact that is is water proof unlike its competitors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A true smart sports watch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been using my Vivosmart now for almost a month and it is great! Appointments, text messages, and alerts all show up on the display and give your wrist a little vibe alert. I would have given 5 starts except for a few minor issues 1) strap is a bit awkward. Once it's on, it's fine - but just a bit of a pain to take on and off. Given that it is water proof, I don't take it off often, so not a big deal. 2) can't set alarms directly on the watch. Again, not a big deal as I can use my phone for that, but when you set an alarm on your phone (that is not an alert), the watch won't vibe. 3) Sync needs to be initiated by the app, but once the app is open it takes care of it...but one more thing to remember every once and a while. 4) Can be difficult to see in direct sunlight, but so are all screens.... these are all minor nits really. Much better than the upcoming iWatch that isn't even waterproof!

    I would recommend this to a friend