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The Vivosmart looks like a traditional fitness band too, a slim, soft rubberised band with smooth, rounded edges. While many were sceptical when Apple executives claimed they slept with their Apple Watch, I easily slept while wearing the Vivosmart – it's...
comfortable design; very long battery life; well implemented activity tracking and notification...
companion app doesn't provide much value; text orientation makes longer notifications hard to read, $170...
What's a fitness enthusiast with a geek streak to do? Ultimately, it comes down to which proclivity is stronger and what your budget will handle. The Vivosmart is not a smartwatch, nor does it try to be – which is, well, smart. Instead, it offers a solid...
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Whilst it appears that the likes of FitBit eartave taken over the Activity Tracker review. Garmin is of the old guard, and has poured all of its technology knowhow into its latest smart band the Vivosmart. Is the black, smooth sports band smart enough to...
During my time doing this Garmin Vivosmart review, I grew REALLY accustomed to using the device. Its a shame that optical heart rate is not included, but that would drastically change the size and shape of the device, which would really detract from its s...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2017-01-06 04:24:17
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Fitness bands are now a well established part of the tech canon, and they're aimed at a specific kind of person – does this sound like you?You're someone who, halfway through the decade, decided to get moving. Naturally, you want to log these new bursts...
Comfortable, discreet design, Solid tracking and motivational qualities, useful additional features, including phone notifications...
More expensive than many rivals, pointless sleep tracking, screen can be annoyingly unresponsive...
We slightly question the usefulness of this type of fitness tracker, and there are an awful lot of them coming out now. However, if you're in the market for one, this is definitely one you should consider...
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Fitness bands are now a well established part of the tech canon, and they're aimed at a specific kind of person – does this sound like you?You're someone who, halfway through the decade, decided to get moving. Naturally, you want to log these new bursts o...
Comfortable, discreet design, Solid tracking and motivational qualities, useful additional features, including phone notifications...
More expensive than many rivals, pointless sleep tracking, screen can be annoyingly unresponsive...
We slightly question the usefulness of this type of fitness tracker, and there are an awful lot of them coming out now. However, if you're in the market for one, this is definitely one you should consider...
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If you're going to commit to wearing an activity tracker it needs to perform a few functions and Garmin Vivosmart fits the bill as a fitness band and a smartwatch.The device looks like a regular fitness bracelet but it's only when you see the OLED display...
The Garmin Vivosmart is one of most versatile activity trackers on the market that provides all the essential fitness and health information as well as all of your smartphone notifications without the added expense of a smartwatch.Garmin VivosmartPrice: $...
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We at Wareable were delighted to hear that Garmin was ready to take another bite of the fitness tracker Apple, when the Garmin Vivosmart was announced back in September at IFA.Hot on the heels of the Sony SmartBand Talk, that was also unveiled at the big...
Awesome OLED display, Accurate step and distance recording, Slick looking design, Smartwatch notifications...
Slightly expensive, All or nothing notifications, No built in heart rate monitor, Basic sleep tracking...
The Garmin Vivosmart is a fantastically well-designed and well-built bit of wearable tech, with a slick display and a wealth of basic, but accurate, fitness tracking options. The smartwatch notifications work without issue, albeit somewhat overwhelmingly...
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At the moment there are essentially two categories of “wearable technology” to track exercise: expensive smartwatches with large screens, which also offer advanced features like email, and simple, cheap pedometers which do nothing but track how much yo...
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Garmin's latest wearable, the Garmin Vivosmart has a simple and attractive interface, although it's not as price competitive as it could be.It's no exaggeration to say that you've got a lot of choice when it comes to wearable technology right now. If you'...
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In January 2014, when GPS giant Garmin announced it was stepping into the fitness-tracker market with the Vívofit, we were excited to see where the device would take things. While we weren't disappointed with the device, which we awarded 3.5 stars , missi...
Sleek, smooth no button design, Touch screen, Smart Notifications, Vibration alerts, Water resistant to 50 meters (5 ATM), Move reminder...
OLED display is difficult to see in direct sunlight, Only one alarm, and no way to add more...
After a week of close to 24-7 use, we found it difficult to think about taking the Vívosmart off. The phone notification functionality is enough reason to buy a Vívosmart, and the fact that it tracks steps and sleep, and so easily pairs with heart rate m...
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Keeping track of your steps or your heart rate might seem like a small thing, but it can contribute a lot to your overall health. One of the simplest ways to track your fitness — whether it's just by measuring the number of steps you take in a day, or whe...
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2016 will be the year of the fitness/wearable tracker. I'm making this bold statement now in the hopes that future Booredatwork reviews centered around fitness will knowingly encompass many products that try to sway the gullible consumer into thinking tha...
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November 9, 2015The Vivosmart HR is Garmin's 2nd generation Vivosmart, released in late October 2015. Its most notable update is the added wrist-based heart rate tracking and it features the same great waterproofing that all Garmin fitness trackers have...
Automatic sleep detection, Fully waterproof, Alwayson touchscreen display with backlight; crisper display than original vivosmart, Phone alerts & notifications, see weather on band, Automatic wireless syncing & syncs any time you open app, Watchstyle...
Must charge with a proprietary charging cable, No sleep detail (only total hours slept), App is not phenomenal and does not offer insights or info tidbits the way Jawbone's app does, 5 day battery life is good for a rechargeable band, but nothing compa...
Garmin's on the right track in offering a variety of fitness trackers that can be worn in the shower and pool, and the Vivosmart HR is no exception. The added wrist-based 24/7 heart rate tracking, plethora of smartphone alerts and features, tracking of i...
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wegotserved.com Updated: 2017-01-06 04:24:17
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The Garmin Vivosmart is a feature-packed, premium device for those in the market for an activity tracker. Whether you're a runner, swimmer, want to track your sleep, or want notifications from your smartphone without using a dedicated smartwatch, the Vivo...
After quickly getting used to the touchscreen feature, I found the Vivosmart very easy to use. Although the icons used are relatively small, the touch area must be slightly larger, as I never experienced issues selecting the right option. The only...
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Garmin is a multinational corporation and manufacturer of navigational devices. They are better known as a manufacturer of consumer and professional class GPS receivers. In 1991 the US army became their first client – an important argument serving as proo...
Built-in OLED display, Smart functions, High battery endurance, Effective way of setting daily goals, Water resistant (5 ATM), Light and convenient structure, Color options...
Lack of built-in heart rate monitor, Slight inaccuracy in the results...
We are pleasantly surprised by this small smart gadget. The Move bar function gives great motivation for frequent short walks. We also consider the automatically set daily goals to be very effective, especially for beginner users. Another feature that...
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With the almost inevitable rise of smartwatches (which still hasn't quite hit the mainstream), the humble fitness tracker could soon have a hard time justifying its demands on your wrist real-estate. As such, they too are getter smarter. While tracking yo...
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There are fitness trackers and there are smartwatches, but there's only a small number of devices that attempt to be both. The Garmin Vivosmart is one such exception. It's a $170 band that does everything you'd expect a fitness gadget to do: track your st...
One of the few fitness bands that also acts as a smartwatch, Long battery life, Adjusts your daily step goal based on recent activity, The "move bar" is an effective reminder to get up and walk around...
Garmin Connect fitness app still doesn't offer much in the way of motivation, Can be uncomfortable to wear after long periods of use, Scratches easily, Limited smartphone compatibility...
Going into this review, I already knew that Garmin is better at making sports watches than fitness trackers. When I tested the Forerunner 15, a running watch with step-counting thrown in, I came away with the same conclusion as I did here: that the app do...
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Plenty of companies are trying to bridge the gap between fitness trackers and smartwatches, and Garmin believes it has the answer. Starting at $169, the Garmin Vivosmart wristband tracks steps, calories, movement and more while delivering smartphone notif...
Smartphone notifications, Comfortabl, water-resistant design, Tracks step, calorie, distanc, active time and sleep...
Clumsy clasp, Bland app design, Cannot interact with smartphone notifications...
The Garmin Vivosmart wristband marries accurate activity tracking with smartphone notifications in a comfortable, minimalist design. Plenty of companies are trying to bridge the gap between fitness trackers and smartwatches, and Garmin believes...
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Slim, simple form factor doesn't get in the way of life. Excellent battery. Good motivator for adding more activity into your daily routine. Straightforward onscreen navigation.TIREDTap to wake mechanism can require some finesse. No GPS. Vibration al...
Slim, simple form factor doesn't get in the way of life. Excellent battery. Good motivator for adding more activity into your daily routine. Straightforward onscreen navigation...
Tap to wake mechanism can require some finesse. No GPS. Vibration alerts can be distracting. Battery life is so good, you may forget to charge it...
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There's no shortage of activity trackers to help you keep an eye on how much exercise or general activity you get each day. Some are geared toward people just looking to get up off their duffs more, while other are suited for hobbyist runners. Some activi...
Discreet design. Contains remote controls for music. Vibration alarms and "move" alerts available. Supports push notifications. Measures miles, steps, calories burned, active time, and sleep. Informative, touch-capacitive display. Comfortable. Waterproof.
Fixed form factor. Can't interact with notifications (e.g, can't reply to incoming text messages from the bracelet). Steps and mileage seemed slightly inflated in tests...
Garmin's Vivosmart activity tracker counts steps, measures sleep, reminds you to move, and sends notifications, including text messages, to your wrist. Its midrange price point makes it an attractive option...
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I had a chance recently to play with the unit for a short bit of time, so I can offer some initial first thoughts. Over the course of the fall I'll pickup a unit and give it a more detailed review as usual.For those in a bit of a hurry, here's the core ru...
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