Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 010-01955-06
- SKU:
- 4509506
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the heart rate tracking, battery life, and ease of use of the Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate. Many appreciate its water resistance and sleep tracking capabilities, while some find the size and display could be improved. Positive feedback frequently highlights the accuracy of its features and the value for the price. A small number of users experienced syncing issues.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sleep tracking
Garmin Devices are great items
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Purchased as a Mother's Day gift for my daughter. She wanted something to track her steps and sleep patterns. Since I had purchased a Garmin Vivoactive HR last year for myself and liked it. My daughter LOVES her Vivosmart HR it does what she wanted it for.
I would recommend this to a friend Band is a great motivator to get up and move
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall great band...once Garmin get the intensity minutes fixed, it will be a lot better. Just remember the wrist based heart rate is not really accurate. I would recommend a heart rate chest strap for people that really monitor that during a workout.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you're enjoying the band overall and did want to address some points of concern.
We are working on improvements to the Intensity Minutes feature, with regard to detection when performing activities outside of walking or running. You can expect a software update addressing this in the near future.
For more detailed information on Intensity Minutes, please see the following from our FAQ's: http://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/simpleCase.htm?caseId={85ed4ff0-8ec2-11e5-4cfe-000000000000}&kbName=garmin
With regard to the wrist-based heart rate, the optical heart rate sensor uses light to penetrate your skin and estimate your heart rate. This allows you to get heart rate information without the need for an external sensor. To ensure the best possible accuracy, Please follow the below guidelines:
* Ensure the device is snug tight to the point it cannot move up and down your wrist but not so tight as to limit circulation
* Wear watch on outside of wrist, away from wrist bone
* Avoid wearing it over dark tattoos
* Ensure watch software is up to date (update with Garmin Express, if needed)
* Ensure green lights (LED's) are functioning
The optical wrist heart rate monitor for Garmin wearables is a valuable tool that can provide an accurate estimation of the user’s heart rate at any given point in time.
While the technology is state of the art, as with any wrist-based heart rate, there are inherent limitations with the technology that may cause some of the heart rate readings to be inaccurate under certain circumstances. These circumstances include the user’s physical characteristics, the fit of the device, and the type and intensity of the activity. The heart rate monitor data is not intended to be used for medical purposes, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition.
If after following the above guidelines, you're finding inaccuracies outside of the circumstances mentioned above, please reach out to Garmin product support so we can investigate and help. Our contact information and hours can be found here: www.garmin.com/support
We will continue to monitor performance, and offer updates and enhancements to the vívosmart HR as well as the optical heart rate sensor, so be sure to keep your software up to date.
We value and appreciate your feedback. Thanks again! *CG
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great Substitute for FitBit
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it. It's easy to read and understand also love that you can see info on your phone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Thank you very much for the positive review! -JPK
- Pros mentioned:Heart rate
great fitness band with HR
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second Garmin fitness band. It is easy to connect to the app. I like the HR.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Thank you so much for your five star review! If you have any questions regarding your vívosmart HR or the Garmin Connect Mobile app, please don't hesitate to visit www.garmin.com/us/support/ and we'd be happy to assist you. Thanks, again! (KS)
- Pros mentioned:Heart rate
I like it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My Garmin Vivosmart HR is actually what I expected after doing a bit of research before my purchase. It does everything that it's suppose to, but the heart rate monitor can be a bit off at times. I say that because as I was doing HIIT training one day, and my heart was beating like I was being chased by 7 lions, the monitor read at around 87-88. I knew it was much higher but ok. The other features are good and the HR monitor seems to be accurate sometimes (after using separate monitors along with it) but it's not a deal breaker. It's a good buy for the price!
I would recommend this to a friend Excellent product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product has worked perfectly and has helped me stay on track with my health goals.
I would recommend this to a friendGood Product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.this activity tracker replaced the Striiv Fusion Bio HR that I had (battery did not hold the charge). besides the basic features like the Striiv, this watch allowed me to add cell phone notifications for 3rd party apps like KakaoTalk and Line. it was easy to set up and syncs well with my android smart phone. get the replacement plan - it's worth the 20.00 for 2 years.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Heart rate
Fitness band
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Keeps accurate track of my ticker, my doc loves it
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Thanks for the review about the vívosmart HR. We’re very happy to hear you’re enjoying the device. If you ever need any assistance please feel free to contact us at www.garmin.com/support. ~JH
- Pros mentioned:Heart rate
Great quality for price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased the original FitBit long time ago and took it back the next day as I felt it was just a step counter. This unit includes a lot of features for the price point. It's rugged and durable. The heart rate feature is great but the only reason it's getting 4 stars is that the two heart rate contact points can sometimes push into your skin and cause a little discomfort mostly while sleeping or lying or your hand. Otherwise a great product.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Thank you for the great review. We're sorry to hear the HR contact points have caused some discomfort. Please make sure you are wearing the device comfortably snug, about an inch away from the wrist bone. Please contact our support team (www.garmin.com/support) to get this reported as well. Best regards. ~QKO
- Pros mentioned:Heart rate
Great Activity Tracker
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I spent a lot of time looking for a good activity tracker. This one consistently came up in almost every top 10 as the one to get. It'll never beat a chest strap and isn't what you'll want for hard core training and workouts but for the casual user it's perfect. The main selling point for me was the GPS tracker for my running more than the heart rate but if you run off of distance and cadence that this is a bit off +/- on heart rate isn't a big deal. The way I see it the baseline is what it is and you can see if you're getting better based on that. So if its a few beats off then it always is and if you're heart rate is improving then its improving. For every day use and casual running I've found it to be almost dead on. The move indicator/reminder is a nice feature that gets you to move around and it's nice to do some challenges with others through Garmin connect.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sleep tracking
fitness tracker
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have used this for about a month, seems to accurately track steps and I like the information regarding sleep. Con:The band is uncomfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Great fitness tracker
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this over a Fitbit due to the fact that it waterproof and I can use it swimming. Very easy to use and keeps track of everything I need.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Thank you for the review. We are happy to hear you have found the device easy to use. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our support team (www.garmin.com/us/support). Best regards, ~QKO
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Does exactly what it says it does
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my Garmin. The app is very easy to use and the device is lightweight and I can hardly notice I’m wearing it. It is very accurate with the step tracking and it fully charges in less than 2 hours and lasts 4 - 5 days between charging.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Water resistance
Great HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had a Vivosmart 3 and upgraded to the HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate last month. I llike the feature of being able to get notifications for text and emails. Another feature it is water proof so I can wear it in the shower, pool and the ocean.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Water resistance
HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had a Vivosmart 3 and upgraded to the HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate last month. I llike the feature of being able to get notifications for text and emails. Another feature it is water proof so I can wear it in the shower, pool and the ocean.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Water resistance
Love it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great in water. I use this in my water aerobics and, acqua Zumba clasd5
I would recommend this to a friend Great notifications
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a great product easy to use, gets great notifications and syncs very well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .We're thrilled to see that you've been enjoying the vívosmart HR. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. -JPK
- Pros mentioned:Water resistance
Best fitness tracker I had.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfortable to wear. Love the notifications, music remote and that's waterproof..
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Thank you for your positive review! We appreciate you taking the time to write it and are thrilled to hear you are loving the vívosmart HR and its features.
^DK
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Great product but lacks a little comfort
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this as a gift for a friend and for the few first days she loved it. It has great features such as the step monitor, heart rate monitor, the notifications from your phone and really good battery life. But what it makes up for in features, it lacks in comfort. I ended up returning because she said it wasn't very comfortable to wear all day. We tried both and sizes but same result. My thoughts are the heart rate monitor could be smaller or more ergonomically designed to be more comfortable. Other than that great product.
I would recommend this to a friend It does what is marketed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been looking for a multi-functional watch that would track my heart beat. I wish they had one size smaller because my wrist is too small and I don't think it has contact with my wrist at all times to truly keep track of my heart beat.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .Thank you very much for the four-star review! We're sorry to hear the vívosmart HR isn't fitting snugly on your wrist. If we can be of assistance, please contact us at garmin.com/support and we'd be happy to help! -LB