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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Pros mentioned:
Heart rate
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
vivosmart HR works as advertised
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I am very happy with the Vivosmart HR. It is light enough to wear almost 24/7. This allows heart rate / activity monitoring throughout the day. It sits comfortably on my wrist while both awake and sleeping. Been tracking my activities/sleep for a few months now. I still have not figured out all of the features but the basics have helped me stay on track with my healthy lifestyle program.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than FitBiy
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I bought this as a gift for my mom to replace her fit bit. She likes this better. Steps seem to me more true and she likes that it is waterproof to wear it in the pool.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for beginners
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I loved everything, from the heart rate all the way to the activity setting. The only downside of this, isn't the product itself. But the app you have to download it to receive all your workout calories . It would say totally different from MyFitnessPal and Garmin connect. Beside that my phone kept getting disconnected from the device. Otherwise it was great on its battery life.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sleep tracking
Cons mentioned:
Display
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Love the functionality, hate the screen
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The Garmin does everything I hoped it would, tracks my workouts, sleep,the app and the connectivity etc., however the screen is difficult to read in dim/dark light especially compared to my old Polar and new Samsung Gear Pro2. Plus the screen became scratched immediately, again unlike the others.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Heart rate
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It is great for anyone
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Easy to use, purchased for a mother who does not understand technology and she has no trouble using it. Perfect for anyone who needs to moiniter heart rate with ease
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sleep tracking
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the Vivo!
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Works exactly as stated. Waterproof. I shower with mine every day. Also tracks my sleep, which I needed. Well worth the price. You get so much more than a step counter.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sleep tracking
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Real simple and fits comfortablly.
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I would truly recommend the Garmin. I like the notification you feel once you have reached your goal. The many things you can track with the Garmin is truly impressive.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Product features for Price Range
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Overall I love my VivoSmart HR, I was considering the FitBit but after seeing what they both offer from a features point of view this product is just superior. The smartphone app is awesome and integrates with MyFitnessPal app to track all my information in one concise app.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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Thank you for the great review. We are pleased to hear you are enjoying the features provided by the vívosmart HR and Garmin Connect Mobile. If you have any questions head on over to www.garmin.com/us/support to contact our support team. Best regards. ~QKO
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Heart rate
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it.
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It is very easy to set up. Works great with my Samsung smart phone. Tracks my steps heart rate and then some. Even notifies me that my phone's about to ring b4 hand.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Much better then FitBit!
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More rugged and reliable, waterproof, battery lasts for a week on a 30 minute charge cycle.
The app is great for tracking and reporting your active lifestyle!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Battery life, Sleep tracking
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good watch
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It worked as expected. Long battery life. Good sleep tracking.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Happy
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I switched from a Fitbit to garmen just to make that comparison and see if the Garmen would last longer than the fit bit did. Garmen works well, I have been using it now for almost a month and I'm still getting used to the app and still have not figured out how to sign in and use my data on my PC. Overall I am happy with it and assume I will get better at using the saw for.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Heart rate
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Wife loves her Vivosmart HR
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I bought this for my wife and she loves it. I have the Vivoactive HR. If you are wanting something a little sleeker and less bulky, this fits the bill. It is a great mid range activity monitor with HR monitoring. If you need more features, you will need to move up to something like the Vivoactive though.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Heart rate
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Improvements
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Vivosmart + Android = Good. All music & message app worked compatibly.
Vivosmart + IPhone = Bad. Only message work. Music app doesn't work.
Vivosmart HR + IPhone = Good. IPhone music only app that will work. Love everything else; HR, message, & so on. Only problem is I have to keep opening the Garmin watch to connect for weather app to work.
- Press button watch for option
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Display, Sync
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Totally disliked it.
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This item looked great in the description, but was not at all comfortable, it was awkward to read, the instructions were not easy to understand, and no matter what we did and which computer we used, the band would not sync. We finally gave up and returned it for the Fitbit HR which has been reliable and fun to use.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Blue
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review about the vívosmart HR. We are sorry to hear you have returned the product. We want to reach out to you and let you know that our support team is available to assist you with question. We also have public articles and YouTube videos that help our customers with their new product. Our contact information can be found at: http://www.garmin.com/us/support/contact?#fragment-1. Best regards. ~QKO
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Battery life, Heart rate
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Garmin Vivosmart HR
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Bought this fitness tracker 9 months back. So far it has been very accurate in terms of steps, flights and heart rate. Very satisfied with battery life as well.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product features
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Like that it displays time and date which my last fitness tracker did not have. Like alerts and blood pressure monitor. Overall so far has been reliable.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Blue
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Heart rate, Sleep tracking
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
tracks everything
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I love how it tracks, mobility, sleep, heart rate and food intake along with MyFitnessPal. I've lost weight since I bought it as it makes me more health conscience.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good...but
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I had the Vivosmart and loved it. For what I do I wanted the HR function. It doesn't seem to show an accurate heart rate. When I use machines with built in monitors there is large difference between the machine and the Vivosmart HR. It is much slower and doesn't reach the same level as other methods of heart rate monitoring.
The display isn't as bright as the Vivosmart even on max setting.
Not too bad but, if the HR function is important to you try something else.
This review is from Garmin - Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate - Black
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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Hello and thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear of the discrepancy in your heart rate reading. For more information on improving heart rate accuracy, please see the following FAQ:
We're also sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with the back light brightness. If you'd like to see any changes to this feature, please consider making a submission to garmin.com/ideas for review by our developers. Thank you again for your feedback! -LB
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for keeping up with steps
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This device works great. Love not having to look at my phone for every notification. The only thing I don't like is that the heart rate is hit and miss.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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Thank you for taking time to review the vívosmart HR. We're happy to hear you're enjoying the watch, and wanted to offer some tips with regard to heart rate. The optical heart rate sensor on your vívosmart HR 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 best possible accuracy, 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 the outside of your wrist, away from your wrist bone * Avoid wearing it over dark tattoos * Ensure the watch software is up to date (update with Garmin Express, if needed at https://connect.garmin.com/en-US/start/) * Ensure the green lights (LED's) are functioning
If you're needing further assistance, we'd be happy to help. Please contact Garmin Customer Support directly. You'll find contact info and hours at the following link: http://j.mp/GRMNSupport