Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Vivosmart was easy to set up and sync with my iPhone.

I bought this device because it's waterproof. I am a lifeguard and wanted to know how many steps I take in a day. It's fine, but really annoying that it tells me to move even though I am, it just doesn't recognize it. I understand it's harder for it when I was walking in the water. And one day it told me that I did 74 flights of stairs just walking across a parking lot. I gave this 2 stars because, as long as you're on land, it's decent step tracker.

My first tracker was a Jawbone Up. I had the first and second generation. They both petered out. Second was a Fitbit Force. That lasted me for over two years. It was recalled so I sent it back to the manufacturer. I purchased the Garmin vivosmart HR hoping it was the answer to all of my tracking needs. So far, it is not. I have noticed that the steps tracker (as with all I have had in the past) is most accurate when worn on my ankle (inside a sock because it won't fit around the width of my ankle). The HR monitor is pretty accurate during rest and normal activity. Although, in the water when I swim laps it doesn't always seem to be accurate. I know where my HR should be when swimming and the Garmin indicates my HR as being far below reality. I tested myself with manual readings using my finger which is the most accurate way to detect one's HR. The sleep tracker is not very accurate. Last night, it only registered 2 hrs and 42 minutes of sleep, showing that I awoke at 5AM. Well, I know that I might have woke up around that time, but I did go back to sleep for a while. I will give this one a few more days, but I don't think it works well enough for me, personally. Others might have better luck with it. I will probably be returning it. Had a difficult time with set-up as I had to try numerous steps to get it to sync with my iPhone 6. Another problem was that for some reason, while trying to fall asleep, it accessed my phone's voice mail section and attempted to make a call on its own. I believe touching the screen a few times while moving around in bed caused that. I would recommend turning off that function before someone calls a friend in the middle of the night by accident and thus losing that friend. :)

First, the Vivosmart HR did not record heart rate accurately. typically had a reading 30 - 40 beat less than my Forerunner 310 XT. Minimum HR was always higher than average. Basically, the features I needed were basically useless. The features that I didn't need seem to be more accurate. ALL in all, not worth the price. I realized after 5 days of wearing that the unit was a novelty, basically something I didn't need.

I bought my Garmin because my partner bought one that was a level higher than mine. I thought, the less options for me, the less complicated it will be to use. Wrong! Firstly, I read the manual twice. I am well educated so I thought this would be manageable to figure out how to set it up and then read out the reports. Wrong! The first time I tried it with my BlueTooth head phones at the gym, the music would not play. This is because the bluetooth on my headset was fighting with the bluetooth on the Garmin program on my phone. So I removed the app from my phone and was able to listen to my music again while working out. So now the only place I can get to read out on my performance is by connecting the unit to my lap top. Not very convenient. I still have my Fitbit and will probably go back to it as the programs are much easier to navigate and it doesn't interfere with my bluetooth connection on my phone in order to use my headset. This is $179 dollars that's just going to sit in a drawer with other obsolete or useless items. But then again, this is only a First World problems. Perhaps I should be content with what I have; bodily intuition and go with your instincts and know when you are having a productive workout. Don't rely on these gadgets too much as their benefits can be misleading, especially if they are not calibrated for your height and weight. Want to know your hear rate? Take your pulse rate at 15 seconds and then multiply by four. It's less expensive.

I bought the first vivosmart bundle (with strap) when it came out. Since then I've used it daily and at the same time, I've used the MS Band, Band 2 and Apple Watch. The thing I can't reconcile is that all of the above devices come within low single digit percentages of average heart rate during extended cardio workouts. Yet the VS HR ALWAYS is way, way off of calorie burn. Today, the difference was 40%, a not uncommon result. It's hard to reconcile 1,400 vs 1,000 calorie burns with avg HR of 140 on all devices

I wish I had liked this, but I really didn't. My wrist measures about 5-3/4" and even though the specs said it would fit, it was a little big and clunky. I found the band tricky to get on and off. It was a little difficult for me to attach the charger also. It said it would last for five days, but I had to charge it every other day. The features were cool, overall, and I think it would do what you want it to if you like or can get past the aesthetics.

some devices has issues with floor climbed, contact Garmin support team they will be happy to help you resolve the issue or replace the device.

Item worked great at first but have not been able to use it since The beginning of December because the charger was lost. The problem is that Best Buy does not cell additional charging cables. I called Garmin and they do not sell them either. So what I have now is a 149 dollar fitness tracker that I can't use. I recommend waiting till charging cables are sold individually. Once charging cables are sold individually then I will post the positives.

This is a good tracker. It was bulky and I hit it off of objects cracking the screen. I went swimming with it and the screen got worse. While sleeping with it the band broke. Garmin was good about sending me a replacement. I then hit it off objects and broke the screen and then went swimming with it making it worse. I chose to try a competitor.

I have had this device since 2017 and it is the best. Straps are now worn down and I'm about to replace it but the device itself is still kicking.

Have it for a week or so, seems like the product wasn't ready for sale, mostly for everyday basics, took it for work out and never get and even close read of mi hr, which was the main reason that I bought it, as soon as I finish something and try to see my hr, just give me a 00, and in top of day battery life with notifications off was roughly 3 days, such a disappoint, I was waiting for this product for a while,

The information this device tells you is completly inaccurate. From the sleep, to the heart rate to even the steps you walk. You can input your step length and everything but it will never be accurate. I'm very disappointed as this was my first Garmin device. I would never suggest anybody to waste their money on this product!

I love my garmin vivosmart hr. I prefer this one over the fitbit because of the features, plus I can use it as a watch which I like. Can also where ot in the shower, so I only need to take it off when Im charging it.

Switched from a Fitbit Charge 2 to the Garmin Vivosmart HR because of the reviews. I would say it is of average performance for a activity tracker. The heart rate monitoring is not accurate. Way more sensitive to sweat effecting the HR reading than Fitbit was. If you want a step counter it works great but don't rely on the heart rate monitor it is far from accurate.

I purchased this item while it was on sale. It is certainly worth the money. Very simple in terms of functionality. Made a great gift to my mother who wanted to focus on their health for the new year

great little device for active someones who are looking for some data to make changes here and there.

It works as advertised. The interface is simple. Swiping will change the screen from a clock, heart rate monitor, and others and pretty intuitive.

So far so good. The menu system on the device takes some time to get used to. Great app though!

I tried 4 other HR/activity trackers before this one (including fitbit), but none were comfortable on my small wrist. I have had it 6 months and am happy with the features/functions.