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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 3383 reviews

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89%would recommend to a friend

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.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for swimmers

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

    It works great, has great features. The only issue I had is the band broke and I lost it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      I'm sorry you lost your watch. Please go to support.garmin.com and directly reach out to our product support team.

      Debbie with Garmin Garmin

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works well

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

    interface is a little challenging, and a few things it doesn't do, but all in all a good product.

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

    Love it

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

    I love my Vivosmart HR. It provides a lot of information that's easily accessible right on my wrist, without needing to synch to a computer. I like the large letters and numbers. We baby boomers need this!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Display

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value for your money

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

    I very recently joined a gym, and wanted to upgrade my Jawbone Up to something that tracked my heart rate. I was considering getting a Fitbit, but after hearing that they can cause rashes, I decided to steer against it since I already have very sensitive skin. I was considering getting a Jawbone Up 3 because I liked the style of it, but it was a little bit more than I wanted to spend. Then I found a review of the brand new Garmin Vivosmart HR, and was sold on the fact that it was waterproof. Some pros about the product: -The time/date stays on the screen all the time without always lighting up, which is nice. -The Vivosmart HR tracks stairs climbed, though I'm not sure how accurate it is, as I did the Stairmaster for 38 floors & my Vivosmart only said I had done 1. Will investigate that later. -The notifications screen is easy to navigate through and a gentle tap on the screen either allows you to clear or read the notification. -The vibration setting for the alarm is just right for waking you up without being obnoxious. -There's a "find my phone" feature that sends a signal from your Vivosmart right to your cell phone in case you lose it. Cons: -The stairs tracker doesn't seem to work properly, as mentioned above. -The screen is ultra-sensitive, so it changes on you when you even so lightly tap it. -You have to be IN the app on your smartphone in order for it to sync. -The battery life doesn't seem to be too great (I've only had it two days & I've already charged it twice), but it doesn't take long to fully charge it. So far, I like it. I think it has everything I want and more. I think it is a good value for your money, and it's more attractive looking than the Fitbit Charge HR.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you very much for the thorough review. The vivosmart HR uses a barometer to measure floors climbed. As a result, it will not be able to measure floors climbed on a Stairmaster.
      The vivosmart HR will automatically sync your data throughout the day. The app does need to be running on your phone, but it is fine for it to be in the background. You can make it sync by going to the app, but this is not required.
      Battery life can vary depending on your settings. We would be happy to help you further with this, or any other issue, if you have the chance to reach out to Garmin Fitness Support.  http://www.garmin.com/us/support/contact
      \GLJ Garmin

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    no HR chest strap!

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

    Does great with heart rate without the chest strap! I was worried it would be way off but it has consistent results when compared to my previous Polar watch that used a chest strap for heart rate.

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

    I love Garmin!

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

    Yet again another awesome product from Garmin. They are really in the right track with the two tone and color scheme. Touch screen responsive and my wife and kid love their Christmas present!

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

    Love it

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

    Great tracker only drawback is it doesn't count laps while swimming or not that I've figured out yet.

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

    This is a great activity tracker

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

    This is my third Garmin activity tracker. They get better every version. I use this daily and without question helps awaken the competitive spirit in me. The social component is fun. I recommend this product.

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

    Versatile product

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

    Tracks everything you do physically as well as time, weather and allows you to plays music from your device.

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

    overall good buy

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

    As advertised; only issue is the battery life is significantly shorter with constant heart rate monitoring.

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

    Works great

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

    I used it for a week and it works great. However, after iwatch 2 came out, I would consider that instead.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Very difficult to set up

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

    The language was French and difficult to change to English. Not at all happy with this product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good item for a beginner

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    My boyfriend loved it. Hes not a technology person but he did great

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

    Works Great

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

    I bought this for my wife for mother's day to replace her Garmin Vivofit. She hasn't had any issues with it. Just the occasional lack of sinking with her Galaxy S5, but I think that is the Galaxy's issue.

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

    totally love my Garmin

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

    My friend had one and showed me how it worked. Love that the clock is large enough to read without having to put on my glasses. Like everything about it!

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

    Good fitness device

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

    Looks good, I was skeptical about the dial size initially as I felt it's too big but I feel it's good.

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

    Great fitness watch

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

    Has lasted 3 years and I very much like the features with the messaging and music use whie connected to bluetooth. I am excited to get a newer one t o see the changes and upgrades.

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

    Love it

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

    returned 2 fitbits before buying this one, and I love it, excellent tracker for the price

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

    Gets him moving

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    We bought this for my husband to help his health. It's working, he makes sure he walks everyday.

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

    Great Product

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

    I love the Vivosmart HR, The watch like band keeps the item secure on my wrist during all of my workouts

    I would recommend this to a friend