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Garmin vívosmart 5 activity tracker with band - black

Mfg # 010-02645-00 CDW # 7900861 | UNSPSC 43211511

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  • Activity tracker with band
  • band size: S/M
  • Bluetooth
  • 0.86 oz
  • silicone
  • monochrome
  • ANT+
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When you need a comfortable device that's with you every step of the way, vívosmart 5 becomes your go-to, easy-to-use fitness tracker so you can monitor your health and stay active from sunup to sundown.
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Garmin vívosmart 5 activity tracker with band - black is rated 3.70 out of 5 by 410.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A lot to like, but needs support. This is my 2nd wearable, as my previous was perhaps the first version and I felt that it was past time to upgrade. There’s a lot to like about this product-the slim look with nice size display, easy interchangeable bands, tracking more data than I really want and fantastic data collection and Garmin connect data displays. The only real problem I have was the same as before, the device is not very intuitive—difficult to find solutions if you cannot connect especially the GPS feature which is crucial for distance tracking and why I purchased Garmin over Fitbit! I inadvertently resolved my understanding of my GPS problem, but there are other connections I would like to use but haven’t yet been able to figure out—the manual is minimal, do it is not very helpful.
Date published: 2022-12-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Adequate It does what I need it to do, excluding all day sync. The battery is a little inconsistent, but as long as I watch it, the charge remains manageable.
Date published: 2023-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my Vivosmart I have had this new watch for about a month and i am super pleased with it. I mainly use it for steps, and to monitor my stress and sleep.
Date published: 2022-08-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does what I want it to do. Very light. Easy to wear. Besides time, I got it to count steps and read my heart rate. It does that. I wish I could get a Velcro type band, but I know most people don’t want that.
Date published: 2023-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Vivosmart 4 is smarter Yesterday I set my Vivosmart 5 for a Walk and walked for 2 miles. When I got home I forgot to stop it. In fact, I only remembered it when I woke up this morning and it was STILL GOING after a full night's sleep! Now my Body Battery is 5. FIVE! My 1.4 mile walk took over 14 hours. My Vivosmart 4 would give me a gentle reminder that I should stop my "Walk" after I had been obviously done with my walk. Strange. Also, my Body Battery is super low ever since I got this one. This one doesn't seem to be registering all of the good sleep I get. The hours are correct (8-9 hours a night) but my stress levels are through the roof. I'm excited because my kids are visiting from out of town, but I'm not stressed. Just super happy. I can't imagine I should have a Body Battery of 5, but maybe it's me? I always had 100 after a good night's sleep with my Vivosmart 4.So I'm not as happy with this version.
Date published: 2024-03-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great fitness watch Small and easy to wear. Covers all the bases except stairs.
Date published: 2023-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best fitness watch i have ever had Been wearing this for three years best fitness watch i have ever had
Date published: 2023-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love that it tells me when to move and hydration I bought this for health reasons, and got more than I thought it was going to be. I love that I could add emergency contacts, plus I can use GPS via my iPhone.
Date published: 2024-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better than the Ultrex in most ways Had 3 minn kota trolling motors go bad in the past, each during the first year. Got tired of not being able to fish for months while being repaired. This last time my ultrex control board went bad and then water intrusion in the lower. Only 20 hrs on it! I bought a garmin force and installed it myself in about 2 hours. The ultrex ran 2.6 mph on full and the force runs 4.4 mph into a light headwind. There is a bit of lag when using the remote and the foot pedal has a much softer feel than the ultrex. The I pilot link works really well and follow the contour setting will be missed. The ultrex uses more battery than the force. I can fish 8 hours using the trolling motor heavily using a 36 volt 60 amp hour lithium battery and have 85 % capacity left. The ultrex left me with 30-35%. Overall, the garmin is much better than minn kota in my opinion. I have only used it 4 times and can't speak on durability as of yet. Very happy with my purchase!
Date published: 2022-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not extremely happy with it. The battery has to be charged at least by every third day. I usually never charge my health tracker but once a week. The battery drains extremely fast. I'm down to 10% usually by the end of day 2. The next things are that I do not believe it is reading accurately. The 0xygen saturation level seems to be way low. At night my readings are in the low 80s. My sleep scores are always pretty bad but now they are way worse. No matter what I do I cannot increase them, even taking a sleeping pill. I woke up feeling rested but my score was 74. The respiration seems accurate and so does the heart rate. Steps and intensity seem correct. Bottom line: it has to be charged often and readings to do with oxygen saturation and sleep scores seem to be way off.
Date published: 2024-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works well Seems to work as advertised. I think the step counter and calories used maybe over stated, but the results are consistent, so that's most important to me. The distance traveled while walking is in the ballpark, to get the most accurate distance a custom stride length should be done. The only thing I would like available is being able to add naps to your sleep score. First week battery life was only about 4 days, but after doing some of the suggestions to maximize battery life, I've been able to get 7 days out of it. If you like to keep track of things you'll be happy with this purchase.
Date published: 2024-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very comfortable! I'm still learning about my Garmin, but love it so far. Would like a manual though, to help me learn faster!
Date published: 2023-11-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Small and compact The vivosmart 5 is great if you are looking for a step counter that monitors heart rate and has sleep tracking. I only use it for work, and I liked it because it fits under a medical glove. The on-screen text can be a little small, but if I want to look at trends, then I just sync my phone and look at it on Garmin Connect. If you are looking to use it for more than that such as tracking walking, running, cycling, etc., I recommend getting a watch that has built-in GPS. I have never used it for an activity that needed GPS, so I cannot vouch for the connected GPS feature.
Date published: 2022-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Some I like,but I am not happy that I have tap See the statement from the previous box to tap the face in order to see the time. It takes quite a long time to charge. I like the size and shape better than the one I had.
Date published: 2023-02-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Tool for tracking progress I've had my Garmin for almost 30 days and it's nice to see how my body responds during my sleep and while I'm awake
Date published: 2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mixed feelings Was trying to replace Vivosport. pros: Using the phone GPS works faster than Vivosport. Emergency response feature. Sleep score(I'm learning). I like the narrow face, easier for pulling up sleeves to see. cons: no smaller size(I turn and it comes away from my wrist). A lot of items I'm not interested in. (Pulse OX, Stress, Respiration). No altitude(stairs) makes it hard for altitude challenges. Charge is only lasting 2 days.
Date published: 2023-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ok Tracker This Garmin is very difficult to use and understand for someone who is not technical in the least.
Date published: 2024-01-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great activity & Life tracker I bought my first Garmin Vivosmart 5 about 3 months ago to replace a Vivofit that I managed to drown. It was awesome. Unfortunately I didn't take it off when in the water at a surf beach and the tracker came out of the wrist band when I was dumped by a big wave. I have just bought a replacement and will remember to take it off next time I'm at a surf beach! It has all the functions I need without a whole lot I'd never use and is slim line on my wrist, which I prefer
Date published: 2023-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love it i got this for a Christmas gift and i love it i would recommend if you want a smaller watch
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivo5 Like all the features and information but the device stopped turning on the display with the wrist turn to towards the face in week 2 so I’m unhappy with it at the momeny
Date published: 2023-12-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So Far, So Great! I've had the Vivosmart 5 for less than a month. A few things I wanted in a fitness tracker included good battery life, a bright and informative display, and decent customization. This tracker meets all of the above, and then some. I love that it's not too big and bulky and has all my stats where I can easily see them. The app seems great so far, as well. I almost forgot. Something weird happened yesterday morning. When the morning alarm went off, I couldn't get the watch to stop buzzing. I had things to do so it was over an hour before I could sit down and focus on the watch. I powered it off and back on again, and the buzzing stopped. All is fine now. I'm not sure why this happened but I would love to know. Hope it doesn't happen again! That's why I gave 4 stars instead of 5.
Date published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This is my third Garmin and it is a pain Keeping it connected to my tablet is impossible. It is clunky and hard to get the settings right. I do not recommend this model.
Date published: 2022-10-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wanted a simple fitness watch - got so much more! Purchased several weeks ago to replace another brand that had died. Wanted something small and didn't need a complicated watch. This gives me what I want but more. I wish that the weather report didn't descend over the time so quickly because it takes me a bit to focus early am. But all stats seem to be true to form and I'm learning more from all your reports. I am very happy with the watch!
Date published: 2024-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from User Friendly Loved it first time I used it. Now I have (4) of them
Date published: 2022-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Set up directions are terrible When I follow the directions to add a widget to display on my watch, it never works. Very frustrated with this watch.
Date published: 2024-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin *Love It* I recently had a Cardioversion due to atrial fibrillation. My daughters is in the Medical field, and she strongly suggested I purchase the Garmin monitor especially for Heart Rate monitoring and the Plus Ox. It does an great job of monitoring my heart-rate. All the other features are bonuses..... I wear it at bad-time and the Garmin does a excellent job in recording my Sleep habits (funny it doesn't monitor NAPS).
Date published: 2023-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Need to change clock face I would like to change the clock face so it is more legible. How do I do this?
Date published: 2023-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Meh I've had this for a little over a month and sadly find the heart rate monitor either malfunctioning or not always responding. This is primarily why I purchased it: to monitor my heart rate during various activities that I now need to stop as I fiddle and fumble with trying to get the readout to show. The teeny tiny constant readout is useless unless you are sitting quietly at a desk. So not ideal. And I am trying to contact some at Garmin to see if there's something I or they can do, to no avail so far.
Date published: 2022-07-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's what I was looking for I wanted something small, simple and easy to use. I essentially didn't want a small boulder attached to my wrist. This is easy to use and great if you want to wear something every day and not notice it's there.
Date published: 2024-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very disappointed My daughter bought me this as a Christmas gift and the charge only last for 3 days, which is crazy because I have a cheaper fitbit watch and last for over 7 days.
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great device! Upgraded from vivosmart 4 which was on its last legs. The 5 was a quick switchover and set up. Great features and battery life. My only negative - I wish it was as small as the 4.
Date published: 2023-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I bought this about a month ago to replace the viviosmart 4 that had broke. Love the additional features this one has.
Date published: 2023-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Fitness Tracker I had he Vivosmart 4 and upgraded to the 5. I like the larger display. I can swim with the 5 also. Features I liked with the 4 and the 5 has great features.
Date published: 2024-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Instantly returned to the store This thing is HUGE compared to the Vivosmart 4, looks awful on the wrist.
Date published: 2022-08-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Home button not working I just bought this last May of this year but the home button is broken. It doesn’t work and I cannot gome back to clock interface
Date published: 2023-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I love it! It does everything I wanted it to do and more
Date published: 2023-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Much better than Vivosmart 4 I am satisfied with the vivosmart 5. I just wished the battery didn't discharge so quickly.
Date published: 2023-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from LOVE IT! LOVE IT... EASY TO USE AND THE SIZE IS PERFECT LONG LASTING AFTER FAST CHARGING
Date published: 2023-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice Features! My old Forerunner 35 base broke off the band when I was throwing a ball to my granddaughter. Totally unfixable. I liked the features of a Garmin so I saw the Vivosmart 5 with the unit totally encased in the band. I like being able to see steps, time, heartbeat and charge on the screen at the same time. I like the way it tracks sleep and other things that I don’t use but it’s nice they are available. The weekly summary report is much more detailed than the previous ones. Charge holds longer also and charges quicker. Very pleased so far!!
Date published: 2023-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I am still new at evaluating the data, but I am happy so far. It has just enough info for me without being overwhelming. Keeps me motivated with the information and helps me to work towards better overall health.
Date published: 2024-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Trolling motor! This Trolling Motor was very easy to install and get setup and updated. It’s seems to be very well built and a lot of thought put into the features and use of the unit. Well done Garmin!
Date published: 2024-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Vivosmart 5 Learning all the functions of this device has been a pleasant and certainly informative activity. The information it displays is most interesting. I' frequently referring to the data. Excellent choice for my needs.
Date published: 2023-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simplistic Necessity Awesome price and the functionality is simple. The fluidity with transferring the data to the app is awesome. Medic on your wrist.
Date published: 2023-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features Bought this for my wife as she was having problems with her Fitbit. She still learning all the features on it and garmin connect.
Date published: 2022-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good watch with lots of features Wife bought me this for Valentine’s Day however it was shipped in the wrong size by Amazon. She returned for a refund and then ordered and made sure it was the correct size. Fits well and has a bright screen so it’s easy to read. Am Having a little problem with battery life. Seems I have to charge it about every 3 days. My old vivosmart 3 at least lasted 7 days.
Date published: 2024-02-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Some good & bad upgrades compared to Vivosmart 4 Compared to Vivosmart 4: The bad: weird with a physical button on the touch screen. The good: improved sleep tracking.
Date published: 2022-05-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy Watch And, it is possible to link vivosmart 5 to garmin edge 130 plus ?
Date published: 2023-04-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good features need some fine tuning I was waiting for the update of viviosmart or vivosport for a while to complement when I’m not my fenix7 when ever I need to wear mechanical watches. Although Garmin covered most of the need in in small package. I wish the screen was thinner bigger little
Date published: 2022-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better Blue Tooth Capability I have enjoyed my vivosmart 5... good size and better Bluetooth!
Date published: 2022-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I like It’s really good and help me to track my progress and my goals
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Old technology in 2022 Unfortunately the VS5 seems to be a product that Garmin mailed in. It’s a band that should have been released 3 years ago based on the technology in it. Not worth it, very disappointed by Garmin
Date published: 2022-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from An upgrade I've had it for about a month, the battery life is exceptional, the screen is sharp, and it's light weight. The watch itself is extremely light weight and sometimes forget I'm wearing it. I like that they put a new charging interface, it's definitely better than what the 3 and 4 had.
Date published: 2022-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tracks steps wonderfully! I am a paraprofessional at an elementary school. I walk an average of 5-6 miles a day just at school. This is a fun way to keep track of my steps and to beat yesterdays steps.
Date published: 2023-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Features don't mix well for my workouts I can't turn he broadcast for pulse rate on while I am doing a workout, so I cannot follow the heartrate during the workout on my Concept2 rower.
Date published: 2022-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from little battery life Just bought this and find it barely lasts 24 hours
Date published: 2023-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid tracker, excellent value Used polar and whoop for years before this, similar data and very comfortable. Only thing is I wish it could measure HRV. Two Minor issue I have had, one being batter life seems shorter than advertised. About 3/4 days vs 7. Have also ran into an issue just a few times where I will start an activity and the clock never starts, button doesn’t work and the watch is frozen. A manual power down overrides this and it has been fine to restart after.
Date published: 2022-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Average for what I need from a smartwatch I've had it about a month. It doesn't sync well. Sometimes it will sync and not show everything then when you sync again it gets it. Sometimes it shows I went to sleep later than I actually did. If I get up earlier than usual it doesn't show sleep until around the time I normally get up. It doesn't do stair well at all. I go up and down stairs multiple times a day but it only shows me going up and down once a day on average and 5 total in the month I've had it. Last 7days 4 are 0 a couple are 1 and one is 3 floors. It's not even close. The band is very uncomfortable. If it is tight enough to not slide around on my wrist it itches and leaves marks. If it's loose it doesn't get good readings.
Date published: 2022-10-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! I have been wearing this for several weeks now and love it! I just wanted a step tracker and heart rate tracker but this has so much more!! It tracks sleep habits, oxygen levels, body stress levels, and can sync with MyFitness Pal and will calculate if any added calories needed due to exercise! Highly recommend!
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like all that it can do Very happy so far can’t what to use the remote for trolling cranks
Date published: 2024-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from like encouragement to move and praise when i do I am pleased with the Vivosmart 5 for the most part. I like the reminders to move and the praise for when I meet a goal. I don't like that I have to charge it every day or two. I am sure I am not using it to its fullest due to being tech challenged.
Date published: 2023-07-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Set up of Vivosmart5 I bought my second Garnin Vivosmart and set up is so easy and syncing with my iPhone !!!!
Date published: 2023-10-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does everything as advertised! Have had it about a month. Small, light weight, good battery. Wish it had onboard GPS, more customization through app and better color screen. In all, very good fitness tracker. Solid 4/5
Date published: 2023-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stopped Working In less than a month it already stopped working. Was on my wrist and just turned off, tried to charge it and it would not turn back on.
Date published: 2024-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Many Changes This is my second Garmin vivosmart. I got my first one in 2019, and I was surprised by the number of differences between the two versions. Though it took me a week to adjust to the changes, I can now say that I am convinced that all the updates are improvements. It is certainly easier to charge this model. I also switched to the large size, and the bigger face makes it easier to read without my glasses.
Date published: 2022-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not readable It's a great idea. But to supply the elderly with any health products. Make sure it's ergonomically compatible with something that allows them to read instructions.
Date published: 2024-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome clarity and easy to fine tune! Love these Garmin 126sv ultras. After using the competitors units for the last several years, I wished I would have switched sooner! These units are clear and very easy to find tune the live scope! The best part is when I needed to talk to customer service, (twice), they knew their stuff and helped me fix my issue quickly and efficiently. Very much unlike the other brand!!
Date published: 2023-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Comfortable fit I wish I measured my wrist. I ordered the same size as watch before. However, it’s bigger now. I prefer a different watch face, like my previous one: Vivosmart HR
Date published: 2023-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Smart and small Love this model. It tracks all that I want and is not large and clunky. Love the ability to change bands without little screws. Bought two in case something happens in the next many years. Last one lasted 5 years before I broke the button, so bought two this time.
Date published: 2024-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great totally recommend I got this watch as a gift back and July and it works wonderfully. It is an awesome watch works very well.
Date published: 2024-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great screen but missing a couple features I moved to the vivosmart 5 from a Fitbit Inspire 2. I like the Fitbit's smaller size but prefer the overall Garmin ecosystem. The vivosmart 5 works well and has a razor sharp screen. It has 2 gaps: 1) No barometric altimeter to capture flights of stairs and no HRV overnight. I am an athlete and this is my 24/7 device when I am not using a dedicated fitness watch or bike computer. The vivosmart 5 measures HRV during the day, so I was surprised that it is not capturing overnight readings like my other Garmin products.
Date published: 2023-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fatal flaw outweighs performance Regardless of any spec performance, I would advise AGAINST buying this. This was (*was*) a pretty good watch. Not super different from the 4 other than optics. At that, the watchface options aren't great, they're all really busy and you can't inidivually chose what kind of info you want displayed (eg I prefer 12 hr time, day, and date). One of the only changes was a slight upgrade to the sleep tracking functions, yet still no nap tracking OR smart wake up/alarm, despite both being long requested. These are both features on devices such as Fitbits (and a big reason I may switch). Biggest issue is that the replaceable band features NO locking mechanism. Nothing snaps or clicks into place, there are no springs or locks or ANYTHING to keep the watchface in place. It's an unbelievably glaring oversight, especially from a brand like Garmin which typically makes good products. I had the face spontaneously pop out several times, until one day I finished my ride home and found JUST the band on. If anyone needs a replacement band, though, let me know!
Date published: 2023-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Feature problems I had the Vivosmart 2. I am still getting use to the 5. Sometimes the sleep reports do not show up. I am not crazy about the "sunrise" feature covering the time. I can't fin out how to change the settings to turn off the Oxygen readings.
Date published: 2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivo 5 Par Excellence! Recently purchased and totally satisfied with the assortment of gadget features available. Improvements of the battery and activities, settings are quite satisfactory.
Date published: 2022-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Having problems with Sleep Data I bought because my previous purchases used batteries and i couldn't change the batteries without stripping the screws and now this one does not hold the sleep data i have reset and it still goes away
Date published: 2022-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too easy to lose, no security on watch or band My first Garmin watch came off without notice and this my 2nd one & the band and watch is easy to come out without notice. Garmin should replace free of charge due to manufacturer defects on the band and watch. This is not good business.
Date published: 2023-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Much nicer than expected I’ve had a Vivosmart 4 for 3 years and loved it. I was afraid the Vivosmart 5 would be too large for me but it’s fine. Much easier to read and I like the morning report it gives me. I loved the rose gold around my Vivosmart 4 and I do wish they had a band like that to dress it up a little. The sleep monitor is more detailed also and respiration. Overall I like it very much.
Date published: 2024-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Improved digital facesymbols Great tracking selections. I especially like the large time image on the face. The only issue is that it requires frequent charging. I would recommend the the vivosmart to my friends.
Date published: 2022-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the new features This was a replacement for my old Vivofit2. I enjoy the new features, the display and the material of the wrist band.
Date published: 2022-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simple, Sleek & Effective! I had the Vivosmart 4 and upgraded to the 5. The face is a bit bigger, and has a few more options that work well for me. I do not like the bigger/bulkier watched. This is perfect for what I was looking for. The battery lasts a few days as well!
Date published: 2024-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! Love all the information and ease of use. Also love the small size and ease of changing the band to match my mood and outfit.
Date published: 2024-01-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The perfect Watch! If you are looking for a smaller, streamlined watch this one is it! I really like it nice upgrade from one that I had many years ago. easy to use! I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for both a first time watch that keeps track of all you health needs as well as GPS for those nice walks or runs, even your local races.
Date published: 2023-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from You get what you pay for. Working with the Garmin Connect app, it does not track mileage correctly at all. The heart rate monitor lags and take a bit of time to catch up which makes it hard for zone 2 training. I can only assume that the more expensive ones actually work. I would not recommend this product!
Date published: 2024-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great tracker I bought this to replace a vivosmart HR many of the same features
Date published: 2024-03-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best feeling watch ever This replaced an Apple Watch and I couldn’t be happier. It has all the features I actually use and lets me know when I get text or calls. But also tracks my health stats and I can follow along on the garmin app. Which I also use for my Mtn biking. But the best feature of all is that I barely notice that I am wearing a watch. It’s not bulky or heavy and I don’t hit it on thing’s constantly when I am working with my hands or working out. Very happy with this watch
Date published: 2023-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from They have great features I love my vivosmart 5 I do recommend and text you during the day how good you are doing.
Date published: 2022-11-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from How often to charge the battery In the catalog, it was displayed as 1 time/week, but it is actually necessary 1 time/2 days. Since it is troublesome, I am thinking of returning to VIBOSMART4.
Date published: 2022-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watch failed for several times I have gone a retail store 4 times which has wasted more than 60 minutes per time. Time is life, time is money. I don’t want this brand
Date published: 2023-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Almost Great This product has all the metrics I want, the form factor, the durability, I LOVE IT. BUT, it does not have enough activity profiles. I don't see why cardio, climbing and paddleboarding could not be added, that would make this a perfect tracker. I personally think a large number of people want these smaller slimmer trackers with those kinds of abilities.
Date published: 2022-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A lot of data Overall, this is a good watch. My only complaint is that the display time in reading data on the watch is too short. When downloaded to my phone, there are no issues in viewing the data statistics.
Date published: 2024-03-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice Step Up Had for about a month now and it’s a great step up from my Vivosmart 4. I like that band it sturdier and is interchangeable. Still working out all the functions that have had an upgrade but overall I love it
Date published: 2022-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from POOR DESIGN. Need glasses to read small print I can read the time (if it isn't covered by some other unwanted pop-up) without glasses, but all the unwanted fine print under is annoying. I was hoping that I could customize what showed up on the new larger face with just time date and heart rate and battery level. If I want to know the temperature or the number of steps I'll get my glasses. Sometimes, it wants to give me info and I can't get it back to the simple time screen. I click the button... nothing seems to happen. Scrolling left, right, up and down who knows what will happen, but rarely what I want. I'm willing to take the time to set it up, and I finally figured out how to turn off notifications that were ALL automatically turned on. I also have Vivosmart 4 and was expecting this newer version to be better.
Date published: 2023-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect Fit I had to replace my Vivosmart 4 and decided to upgrade to the Vivosmart 5 due to a number of improvements in the product. I was a little concerned when I first ordered it because it was slightly wider than the 4 but it more than made up for that. I really am enjoying this tracker.
Date published: 2022-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quality product I have been using a Garmin Vivosmart HR+ for 5 years. it has taken a beating without failing but has fallen behind on features, accuracy and battery life. My new Vivosmart 5 is smaller, lighter, excellent battery life, better strap fitting and numerous additional features. I am uncomfortable with standard sport watch wrist units. I use the Vivismart 5 primarily for cycling/walking heartrate. The only feature missing is built in GPS. I usually carry my cell with me if only for safety but now I have no choice. It is a minor inconvenience.
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Satisfied Am slowly learning all the features….mainly by trial & error. Allows more info than what I need. Very pleased. Charges quickly! Only wish I could have received gray band.
Date published: 2023-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gesture has stopped working after first few hours Set up watch and wore today… after afew hours it asked me to do a software update. Now the Gesture feature doesn’t work. I’ve checked and it’s ‘on’. And powered off but no difference. What can I do??
Date published: 2024-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dead I received it on the 3rd and by the 10th it stopped working. It wont charge/ turn on anything. Disheartening, as I was using it to try and get back in shape.
Date published: 2022-08-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Would not sync I bought this and it would not sych with my iphone. After numerous calls and chat conversations and doing all the steps multiple times I was instructed to UPS the device minus the strap back. Still have not received a replacement after two and a half weeks. Maybe it will arrive at some point, but so far have spent a lot of time and money on a device that does not work.
Date published: 2023-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful upgrades I had a vivosmart 4 and loved it. Bought a Lilly it was ok but not exactly what I wanted. Bought a vivosmart 5 and couldn't be happier love everything about it. I hope there is a #6 when my 5 wears out. I'm hooked for life
Date published: 2022-05-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Device I had a Viviosport Got this Viviosmart for Christmas & love it
Date published: 2024-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Marked Improvement I upgraded from Vivio 4 and am very pleased that I did. The Vivio 5 is easier to operate and the data displays are better. Adding Boxing and Martial Arts to the activity section would be a step in the right direction.
Date published: 2022-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's perfect for my needs. This is absolutely perfect for my needs. It's reliable and accurate (except for the weather). I don't need a plethora of features and this has everything I wanted. The only downside is that the battery needs recharging every two or three days. Frequent recharging means that the product will have a relatively shorter life. However, it also recharges very quickly so has minimal down time. Also, I wish the bands came in different colors too. Overall, I'm VERY happy with my vivosmart 5.
Date published: 2023-03-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not very impressed I am disappointed with my new Garmin vivosmart 5. It’s bulky and I prefer a thinner band. I loved my vivosmart 4, had it over 4 years but the band broke. The battery life does not last, it needs to be charged after 3 days or less. The prior model lasted longer. I don’t even think the data is accurate. I’ve seen the same comment in other reviews. For example my sleep always shows poor even when I sleep long hours and wake up rested. I wish I can return it and another vivosmart 4.
Date published: 2024-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does Its Job I've been wearing the Vivosmart 5 for over a year and overall I am happy with the data I receive from it such as steps, sleep score and sleep stages as well as SPO2 - so It does it's job. Therefore, I am happy with the results. The only trouble is, the band and the way the device is held inside the band. On several occasions the "brains" fall out of the band and on many occasions I was lucky to find the device lying on the floor of a restaurant or somewhere even more inconvenient.
Date published: 2023-12-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great futures Working great, very light, battery very strong, perfect for fitness.
Date published: 2023-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can’t shut off alerts to sleep!! I’m a 10+ year watch user. I’ve turned off every notification I could navigate to and eventually had to take the watch off to sleep. This is not user friendly or intuitive.
Date published: 2023-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for me The watch was easy to use and synced with my phone seamlessly. Continuing to discover what the functions can do. As an older user it helps to keep me on track with steps and stress levels.
Date published: 2023-12-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Enjoying all the features it has My wife bought this for my birthday. Replaced a fitbit I had fir years. Enjoying this new step tracker very much.
Date published: 2022-07-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Doesn't work properly It never increases my intense activity mins that are required for class and needs to be charged daily really annoying and terrible product
Date published: 2023-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Informative fitness tracker This fitness tracker gives you the basics such as steps, distance and pulse rate, but also has more sophisticated features such as body battery (energy levels based on heart beat data), stress levels, sleep information, weather and O2 saturation (which the app advises is battery consuming). All these features ('widgets') can be turned on or off via the app, although Weather is persistent. The iPhone app is very informative, with details of the history of data collected, in my case since I started using the app, several Garmin devices earlier.
Date published: 2023-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Beginner Fintess Tracker The Vivosmart 5 is an excellent addition to my healthy lifestyle. I have every feature I need to take my health to the next level. The navigation of the fitness tracker and the Garmin App is easy and it did not take more than just a few hours to become comfortable with the interface of both. The battery life is short - at the most, I may get three days before having to charge the tracker. Additionally, it would be nice to name the alarms that can be set in the Garmin App. My favorite features are the body battery, stress monitor, and sleep score.
Date published: 2024-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good fitness band Bought as replacement for Vivosport (which had a badly designed band). Like the features on this V-5, battery time about the same B4 recharge needed, more features included but not a colored face like old unit. All in all GarminGood!
Date published: 2024-02-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Accurate & durable I’ve had the vivosmart 5 over a month now and I’m so glad I have. The various data collection and tracking capabilities are working great and give you a lot of information and feedback. The battery is wonderful and holds a charge for days. In so pleased.
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features and easy to use I purchased this a few weeks ago after an extensive research. This is my very first fitness watch, I am absolutely loving it. It has all the features I was looking for, light weighted, comfortable, great price.
Date published: 2022-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I like the watch but I have a couple small issues I like the watch but I am having a couple small issues that your experts have not been able to resolve.
Date published: 2023-11-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the pulse oxygen meter I have had it for a month. I am very happy with it. My main reason for purchasing one is for the oxygen level readings. It is alot better than my Vito 4.
Date published: 2022-07-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivosmart 5 I’ve had it for about a month, so far so good, easy to read at night, like the battery indicator better than the one on the 4, battery also seems to hold a charge longer and much better battery connection device. Steps seem accurate, like the pulse monitor, the band is a huge improvement! So overall very happy with the 5 over the 4.
Date published: 2022-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works well Dose what it says it will do but falls a little short in some cases. Battery life is poor after charge each day. Sleep sensor does not work well registers Only a short time sleep.
Date published: 2024-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Didn't last long The screen on the watch froze, I tried swiping every directions and even when I pressed the button to go back it still didn't work and I only had it for a month, i had high hopes for this product, disappointing.
Date published: 2023-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use! The watch is easy to use and I love the Garmin app to be able to really analyze my results.
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from awesome am totally in love with mine, lost with out it. i feel so much better then i did before wearing the tracker.
Date published: 2024-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better than the competence for sure. I got this one because I used to have a different brand sensor and it didn't even connected to my phone the day I was ran over by a car. later I had to look for options to replace it and one of the things I had as a requisite was for the gadget to be able to call my wife if something happened to me and I wasn't able to do it again. The vivosmart does that, I haven't tested the accident call yet but at least it records where I am, sends a mail when I start my route and refreshes the global position every 2 minutes. Is slimmer than the path most fitness gadgets are going and that's a plus for me since I love to wear my different watches too. The screen doesn't wake me up due excesive brightness and it's very minimal, that's also a plus. The band is also slim enough to fit a "dog tag" with my emergency contacts. I have recorded on the gym, pool, bike and walks with no issues and will be glad to never test the accident call but I'm glad that it is there as a relief for my family.
Date published: 2023-02-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from heart rate not accurate during workout I've had Vivosmart 4 for over 4 years. I expected Vivosmart 5 to be better but heart rate during workout is cnsistently 30-60 bpm low. Wearing the Vivosmart 4 and Vivosmart 5 side by side the 4 reads accurately and the 5 way. About half the time the Vivosmart 5 will suddenly read accurately after 30 to 40 minutes into the workout. Garmin support no help.
Date published: 2023-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fit for purpose but some things are lacking... I have a Fenix 7s sapphire solar as my main Garmin device. However, I also love mechanical watches. I wanted to buy this as a way to maintain my health data while wearing my mechanical watches. However, given how clunky the compatibility features across Garmin devices, I cannot necessarily rely on the metrics measured by this device. For example, different body battery readings, lack of training readiness score, etc. Hopefully this will be fixed (via the updated "primary training device"), otherwise this is a useless purchase for what I was trying to accomplish...
Date published: 2023-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivosmart 5 After a month and a half the "display on motion" has stopped.
Date published: 2022-07-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Former Fitbit User I really like how compact and versatile this Garmin is, wish it had longer lasting battery life. Overall I am happy
Date published: 2024-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from vivosmart5 the only problem I have is my battery lite run down fast. Other than that, I love it, I love all the4 feature they have and this is my 5th one.
Date published: 2022-07-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice but not awesome I got this as a Christmas present. I like it, I've been wearing it every day for about a month. I like the battery life, about 3 days with all sensors ON all the time, it is lightweight and good looking. I don't like that you can't start sleeping manually, the watch does it by itself, I would have loved it if it came with GPS and more face options. I'm not sure if I would buy it again, but as a present it was genuinely nice. Also, I would have loved it if it were a little smaller, even though I'm a guy with big arms who is used to having big watches (I used to wear a Fenix 5x everyday) and it feels big.
Date published: 2023-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good product, poor interface and support I bought this to track swimming. It works for that. Mostly. When something doesn't work and you try to get help, You get definitions in the manual, not operational guidance. The best way to get help is on the internet. You can do better, Garmin. The phone connected/ disconnected notification is SUPER annoying and a useless battery waster. Multiple attempts to find a way to shut it off have been unsuccessful. There must be a way, because it didn't work that way when I first got it. I. Summary, it has many good and helpful features, but the poor manual and sometimes non-intuitive interface degrades it's usefulness.
Date published: 2023-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s just ok I have had this for couple months and now it seems to stop working during exercise. I get home and realize half of my work has not recorded. I have it connected to Bluetooth and cellular. So no reason for this.
Date published: 2023-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not what I expected I like old I have. I would like to return but don't have original box. Don't like
Date published: 2024-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to operate for seniors. My old # 4 needed to be updated so with advise from Garmin it was surgested I get the 5. I am completely happy with my new watch.
Date published: 2024-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice addition features with this new upgrade! I have had the predecessor, the Vivosmart 4 for several years. I really like this new edition. The larger screen, then the customizable widgets and displays are nice. I can on several screens see at a glance, what my numbers were from the night before (on the sunrise or wake-up information) to the present displays of my health stats. I also like that some of the additional features like your sleep score are now displayed and explained on Garmin Connect. Really happy that I made this purchase even though there was nothing wrong with my Vivosmart 4.
Date published: 2022-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buggy I've had this for a year. The button on the front is a design flaw. I tend to wear it face down and when on a computer it presses against the desk and all kinds of weird things happen. The emergency contact isn't workable. It has constant false alarms. Sometimes it stops responding and has to be restarted and all the data not synched gets lost. Sometimes it misses half a night of sleep. After a year the battery is starting to drain overnight so it seems to be reaching the end of it's life. I have another brand watch that lasted longer the company that made it, 5-6 years. Same price range. The app is nice. If the watch didn't have so many issues it would nice too. It's just too buggy which just makes it annoying.
Date published: 2023-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Directions for set up and changes are poor I lost the sleep viewing on the watch and can’t get it back on
Date published: 2024-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love vivosmart 4 Well I'm not really happy compared to my video my vivosmart 4. Cons: It only has a battery life of 2 days not 7, I can't go from my living room to my kitchen without it telling me that it's disconnected from my phone and continuing to beep me every 5 Seconds, there is not a face for the watch that has the things on it that 4 did (date time and weather). Also the last 12 days I cannot seem to be able to get my sleep pattern, my pulse ox, or my respirations which is one of the things that I wanted because of my heart. I have done everything to get this missing information from wearing extra things on my wrist to keep it up where my pulses but it's just not working. Pros: I do like that I can answer Facebook or email from my watch with programmed messages. Truthfully I wish that I could get another 4 or a battery put in my 4. It truly was the right watch for me. To say that I'm satisfied would be a lie but I don't think there's much I can do about it now.
Date published: 2024-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from the watch is simple and basic I have problems, the configuration change and i don not understand.
Date published: 2023-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed I'm disappointed in my vivosmart 5. I miss the stairs climbed feature of my old vivosmart 3. I find the sleep score inaccurate. It often says I didn't fall asleep for an hour to an hour and a half after I've actually been asleep as verified by my wife. This morning I got up at 6am and moved around the kitchen starting the oven and prepared coffee, then sat down to read my email. My watch says I was in deep sleep from 7am until 8:18. I find the body battery feature useless. It is useless information.
Date published: 2023-11-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Keeps me walking Still learning all the things this watch will do. Love the way it will change my walk goals if I slow down a couple of days. Interesting on my sleep pattern. Not sure how to make myself sleep better.Glad I bought this watch.
Date published: 2022-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All Good So Far - Requires Recharging More Often Really enjoy the size and features of this fitness tracker. Very well made and it gets wet often - but so far so good. Really like the synchronization with the Garmin Connect app and the dashboard there. My only real complaint is the battery life and it requires charging every 3 days or so. I could change some settings like the 'display on lift' but I'm using this tracker as a watch as well and hate pushing a button to wake it up.
Date published: 2022-09-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Most advanced Garmin yet I have used Garmin trackers for 7 years. This is the best most feature rich so far. Pulse OX, Stress, Body Battery, Respiration. Fitness Age, Awesome. please add Blood Pressure!
Date published: 2022-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Bought it to replace my vivosport 4. Great decision. Lot more features; very happy to replace the old of one.
Date published: 2022-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Disappointing This is the second Garmin device I have owned and the second device that doesn't live up to the hype in their advertising. Vivosmart5 is terrible at sleep and activity tracking which are 2 of the three most important features to me. Sleep tracking works maybe 1/3 of the time. Activity tracking is completely useless. Data is not collected most of the time. Or the device just makes up activities. For instance, I just woke up 15 minutes ago, however, my watch is tracking an activity that started 38 minutes ago. It thinks I have already walked 1.27 miles. The software is very bad.
Date published: 2022-07-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall a great device I bought the Garmin VivoSmart5 to replace my VivoSmart4 when my batteries would no longer recharge. I prefer the smaller fit of the 4 but I do like that the display screen is slightly larger with this model. I feel like the sensors on the 5 don’t quite line up with the data that my 4 had. My sleep data seems to be calculated totally differently and my daily battery drain doesn’t seem to be able to recharge no matter what I’ve done to improve my restful moments during the day. I do like that the watch band is replaceable and that the charging mechanism is much easier to connect and it connects well compared to previous models (I owned the 3 and the 4). Still love that it’s waterproof and I don’t have to worry about day to day activities. Overall pleased with its performance (other than the sleep and battery drain calculations).
Date published: 2023-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Frozen during update Brand new, received a notification that an update was available, pressed the check mark and now the watch is frozen. Hard reset not possible.
Date published: 2023-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Game Changer Have only used it a couple of times but love all the features and how quiet it is.
Date published: 2023-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the features I had a Vivofit 3 that died and I reached out to Garmin. They were awesome! They suggested I try the Vivosmart 5 and I couldn’t be happier.
Date published: 2023-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving Vivosmart 5 except 1 thing… I love my Vivosmart 5. I like the small size and ease of use. Customer service was great when I needed assistance understanding operations of the watch. My one complaint is that it appears it will only pair with MyFitnessPal to count calories. I have tried MyFitnessPal for a week and am not impressed. Plus they are expensive if you sign up for the Premium service. I would prefer to link to MyNetDiary. It is an easier calorie counting platform and provides more services for its free version. And the Premium service is less expensive. On a side note, I would love a beige or khaki version of the wristband.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not very impressed I am not very impressed with the trolling motor as it seems when you set the anchor lock the boat wants to move 10 to 15 feet back and not hold a good anchor lock I would not refer this items over the Minkotta ultrex any day
Date published: 2023-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poorly designed I love Garmin products and services but this one missed by a mile. People do not buy this product for the time, there are tens of thousands of watches that do that. This watch is very limited in its customization and the information is too small to see while working out. The battery life of two days is useless, one third of the other Garmin fitness watches I have owned. I was very disappointed and within a week I ordered a Vivofit 4. Maybe that’s Garmin marketing plan.
Date published: 2022-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Big features in a small watch! I had purchased a different brand which was much too big for my tiny wrist… In fact, it looked like a man’s watch. My Garmin fits perfectly with Notches left over. I really like knowing how many steps I have taken in a day, and the fact that it notifies me when my phone has received a message. Also, I love the mint green band!
Date published: 2024-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the GPS tracking I bought this a month ago to replace my Vivofit 4. I wasn't really interested in a 'smart' tracker but I saw the reviews and thought why not. So glad I bought it. I really like the GPS tracking for running and cycling. And it's much easier to use than my Vivofit 4.
Date published: 2022-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Like it so far very helpful. Shows me how poor my sleep is
Date published: 2024-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features except. I like this smart watch but I don't understand how to use them. They need a more user understandable manual.
Date published: 2022-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hate it! I've had this over a month and cannot get it to synch to my iPhone 13
Date published: 2022-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very nice whatever it is! This my first Vivo item, but I own several Garmin GPS products for my car, RV, and for hiking & geocaching. I've always been impressed with the quality and with the helpfulness of customer service and support. Back when I was "old school" which is not that long ago...and was using a flip phone and a blah watch...I also had a pedometer to count my steps. Well, I've upgraded slightly to a smart phone, but still like a watch on my wrist. (Again, old school there.) I had a trusty Timex that was rugged and simple...but I swear I couldn't keep the date on the right date. So I decided to take a big plunge and buy this Vivosmart 5. I am slowly learning to use it. I mean, really...all I wanted was the time, the date, and my step count...but this gives me way more than that. I'm going to have to spend some time figuring it out and deciding just what info is important to me. In the meantime, I'm very pleased. It's lightweight, unobtrusive (compared to my huge Timex), has great battery life, and knows the time and date based on synching with my phone (I suppose). And, it also keeps track of my steps. And eventually, it will do so much more. For me, great purchase. Worth the money.
Date published: 2022-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Vivosmart 5 I purchased a new a Garmin last Sunday! Small medium band! Very disappointed as the band is way too big! I have purchased about 4 Garmin in the last ten years loved those bands! My new Garmin is very bulky! I have a small wrist! Please think of smaller people! I can’t get a work out on the Garmin
Date published: 2024-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from very disappointed. loved the 4, I wish I could get another 4. displayed what I wanted, Large enough so could read. The one feature I love is being able to answer an email on it. Is there any way or where to get my 4 serviced? Also when 4 was new charge it every 7 days. This 5 must be charged every 2 days.
Date published: 2024-01-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sensors packed device I have been using activity trackers for several years now and I am glad I switched to Garmin Vivo. I have everything that I would need for healthy lifestyle tracking and more.
Date published: 2023-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use I wanted a tracker that could give me information without being overwhelming. This has all the basic information I was looking for. I find the user manual a little hard to follow, but was able to find better information on YouTube. and, best of all, no monthly fee for the information I wanted. Happy
Date published: 2024-03-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good device I was ready for an update to my Vivofit. I bought my first one in August of 2014 and have upgraded twice. It's been a very reliable device and I enjoy the new features when I get a new device. My eyes are a lot older now and the digits are a little smaller, but I am doing okay with that. I'm not as happy with the charging capacity as it seems I have to plug it in every other day. My original had a regular battery which I missed when I had to upgrade. My Vivosmart 3 and 4 seemed to hold a charge longer than the new one. I am still a fan and advertise the company to all my friends who are in need of a fitness tracker. Keep up the good work.
Date published: 2022-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice device I am 75 yrs young and tech savy with the computer, but not smart phone. It was a struggle to find a wearable fitness tracker that did not require a smart phone for set up and operation. This one was supposed to set up on my MacBook Pro laptop. Well, it did...but not completely. I had to get a friend with a smart phone to help me finish the set up. Now I can charge it and sync with the laptop, but it still looks for my friend's phone even though I set up an account on Garman Connect on my laptop. I love the watch (cool mint color is great) and am pleased in general. It tracks my basics (steps, heart rate, sleep, etc.) I didn't expect it to track miles without GPS (on phone), but wish it could do more in sync with my laptop. Hence the 4 instead of 5.
Date published: 2023-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall, good! I purchased this to replace my FitBit. I am happy with the product for the most part, however, the GPS often loses connection with my phone even though my phone is on me. Therefore, it does not track/map my activities very well. I also which there were more options for activities. I was shocked that hiking is a programmed option.
Date published: 2023-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use could, use more features After using for about a month I am impressed with the features and battery life. It works well in the background. I wish there was more features, such as customizing the display, changing the way notifications display etc...Also I am not a fan of the band. The buckle hinge bites in to my wrist when I wear it snugly and is very uncomfortable. If I wear it loosley I think my readings are more suspect.
Date published: 2024-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the new technology I recently upgraded from Vivofit 3 to Vivofit 5. Especially like the “ body battery “ with the sleep monitoring. I feel my health has improved to another level.
Date published: 2022-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really a great fitness tool I bought this primarily for swimming after my swim watch died. And, yes, it's great with swimming stats, but the other stats, especially sleep, I find super helpful. I should add that it was very easy to set up.
Date published: 2023-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great It’s good, just need a bigger screen for us blind ppl.
Date published: 2024-03-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Features and screen display. I bought this less than a month ago. I really like it more than the Fitbit I used to have. However, I wish the strap was removable should I need to place it.
Date published: 2023-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it Replaced my Vivofit 4 and love the familiarity as well as the new features. Band is sturdier and the watch fits well.
Date published: 2022-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features. Works well. Quite uncomfortable. I’ve been wearing this consistently, day and night, for about a month now. The data and analysis are great. But it’s really quite uncomfortable, particularly to sleep in. The band is stiff—they should have different, maybe elastic, bands. And since it sits up high, it is uncomfortable to sleep with. Garmin needs a super low profile, comfortable wearable. Don’t bother with display; it’s too small anyway.
Date published: 2022-07-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mostly great features I bought the Vivosmart 5. I truly like this watch. But, I am very disappointed with the fact that while running I can’t see how my distance is or my pace!! The time is really bright. But. I can’t read the distance or pace because the watch doesn’t light up those areas.
Date published: 2022-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of options Very happy with my watch Still learning all the features
Date published: 2023-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Heart Rate not Accurate during Exercise The technology in the watch is amazing. Great features. Very happy with everything except the heart rate tracking during exercise in not accurate. This is a major reason I purchased this watch after researching the best wrist based tracking for this feature.
Date published: 2023-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Enjoying it but... Do like the watch however the setup is complicated and the app isn't the most clear. Also I can be busy around the house and that activity doesn't get counted. Only "activity" minutes.
Date published: 2023-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Horrible! Broke after 4 months! This is my second Garmin Vivosmart watch. The first broke slightly after the end of the warranty period. This one broke only 4 months after purchase. I'm currently waiting for warranty service, but it has been difficult to get through to Garmin support.
Date published: 2023-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simply Beautiful I am extremely happy with the product an the features. My only concern, at the moments, is the accuracy of calculating the number of laps I have done on my Swim, Lap Swim, and hence on the accuracy of the Km walked on the walk activity. Also, how accurate is the Pulse Ox calculator. Take care. Best regards
Date published: 2022-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features I love my vivosmart 5 as it is vey light weight and does not irritate my wrist as some bands have in the past. Improved features and easy to use!
Date published: 2023-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I purchased this a couple weeks ago. My only problem is that it doesn't stay charged for 7 days, maybe 2 or 3.
Date published: 2022-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Interesting device I had to replace my Vivofit 2 and opted for this model. It has many more functions that I am still trying to figure out how to use. It does cover the basic funtions I need, Steps sleep, weight and calories.
Date published: 2023-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 3 weeks in Pros: simple to use & synced easily; basic features which was what I wanted; insight into energy levels, sleep patterns, heart rate and intensity minutes; calorie output & stress levels. ; charge about 1x weekly. Cons: This is a big one for me- doesn’t count steps when cycling.
Date published: 2024-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I have been a Vivosmart user since the first version came out, and have enjoyed each of the versions. Recently upgraded to the vivosmart5, and love it! The display is easier to read (although could be brighter in bright sunlight), and I love the additional watch faces that are available. I also like the new layout of other fitness options, and the ability to use different watch bands is way cool. Battery life seems to be about the same as the vivosmart4, but I do also get a lot of notifications so that may be reducing it a bit.
Date published: 2023-05-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for my needs I really like it is easy to use and what I need it!
Date published: 2023-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointing Constant problems with pairing and syncing. Gesture works for a few days then quits. Doesn’t connect with iPhone 7 easily. It takes roughly a half-hour to connect with phone gps which is unacceptable when I am ready to go for a ride and I’m waiting for it to connect. Disappointing, I’ll probably contact Garmin for a return.
Date published: 2022-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor battery The battery only last 48 hours. Why? Your plan to turn in the old Garmine is not worth the trouble.
Date published: 2022-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivosmart 5 I needed a streamline fitness band , not a watch. The smart 5 got solid reviews. I had to return it after 3 days as it wouldn’t turn on. I’m not sour on garmin, I was just unlucky this time.
Date published: 2023-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Many Changes I like that I can replace the band on this model. The display screen is a little larger. They have added many new activity features including location sharing and emergency help, however the more you use the quicker you drain the battery. What I dislike is that I wear a watch and previously I was able to change the face to have the weather showing.
Date published: 2022-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does not syncronize properly All the tips on the garmin connect website do not help
Date published: 2023-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Keeps me accountable I bought my Vivosmart5 about a month ago after a recommendation from a client of mine. I did have a Whoop previously and was searching around as I did not want to continue with monthly payments. I looked into the features on the vivosmart5 and thought I have nothing to lose with trying it out with the one time payment insread of monthy payments with Whoop. Could not be happier with the choice I made. My favorite thing about the watch is the challenges. It really helps me hold myself accountable and pushes me to do a little more each day/week/month. It provides me with the information I need on daily basis and happy with it!
Date published: 2022-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great beginners watch I got this watch to help track my heart rate as I deal with anxiety, and it has been such a huge help in figuring out what helps calm me down.
Date published: 2023-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! I had Vivosmart 4 but the family surprised me with an upgrade to the Vivosmart 5 I thought I would miss not have a stairs features but I do not. The display is so much easier to read and the expanded list of available exercises is nice. Being able to turn off the set/ rep feature is great- I can now focus on my workout without entering the information.
Date published: 2023-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very user friendly with an IPhone. It has only been a few weeks. It’s a relentless reminder to get me moving to fulfill my wellness plans. I will purchase another one for my wife very soon.
Date published: 2024-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Decent overall I find my watch most useful in tracking my daily movement, and I like the reminders to get up and move. But I really question the accuracy sometimes. For example, it will tell me I'm "stressed" when I actually feel very calm. And the sleep tracking is problematic. It consistently gives me low scores and tells me I get very little deep sleep. While I do wake up at night, I usually end up with enough sleep and mostly feel good the next day. So I wonder if the stats could be right. I may stop wearing it at night. Other than that, I especially like the feature that allows me to turn the Bluetooth on and off, which is why I bought this watch.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good but... I bought this and one for my wife to replace very old/no longer reliable Samsung Gear Fit 2s. While they are improved over what we had, they're a bit disappointing when it comes to the primary reason we use fitness trackers: sleep tracking. All of the waking functions are greatly improved over what our old trackers did. Heart rate, steps, pulse ox, respiration etc work very well. The app had a bit of a learning curve but now is familiar and easy to use. With that said, the sleep tracking function is hilariously bad. For example, yesterday, it says I slept for 33 hrs and 27 minutes. Today, is 56 hrs and 41 minutes. Clearly, those times are not possible. I've been in contact with Garmin support and followed their recommendations for correcting this issue when it first appeared within a week of getting the device. It was working fine until the last few days but has gone back to displaying impossible sleep times. I'm not sure if it's a basic problem with how the software defines and then displays sleep or if I'm using it in a way that it wasn't designed for. Either way, the main purpose I bought it for has not worked out well for me.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love all that it Offers, hate the button Great fit and works very well. Since the screen and touch screen, I find the button to be annoying. Also, I upgraded from the Vivo 4 and thought it would offer the same functions with possibly new ones. It strikes me as more basic than previous watch. It's a little too clunky for my tastes.
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Replaced my Vivosmart 4 My Vivo 4 broke, so I upgraded to the 5. I like the additional features on the 5 and it has performed well up to this point. I like that the bands can be replaced on the 5, which was not possible on the 4, and was the issue with not being able to continue to use my 4 as the actual watch was fine.
Date published: 2024-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Returned it for vivofit 4. Easier to read than the 5. The 4 is letters are larger.
Date published: 2022-07-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from battery life not anywhere near as long as wanted Overall, I am pleased with the performance. Battery life has not been anywhere near to seven days. Four and a half days is the best I have accomplished. I am only two weeks in, so there is room for fine tuning. I have tried time and again to remove the "weather" widget and other connections to the smartphone that I don't want. It shows up anyway and it is always out of date. The touch screen is a bit improvement over the vivofit 4.
Date published: 2023-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Useful but not entirely practical I love my vivosmart for tracking my steps and monitoring my heart rate during workouts especially cardio. What I find impractical is the tracking of my exercise! It's great for counting my steps and distance while walking, but who wants to stop between each pose of a yoga class to press a button on their watch? What about during a HIIT workout?!?! That's absolutely bonkers to me; I don't want to take focus off what's happening in my body to press a button on my watch in order for my activity to properly be tracked, so a 90 minute yoga class comes out as 1 pose, or my strength training gets logged as cardio because it's the only type of exercise that I can log without having to press that button over and over again. Super annoying. Anywho, I mainly got the watch to track my steps and my heart rate, and it works for that.
Date published: 2023-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Activity Tracker Great for a week, now doesn't hold a charge for 1 day
Date published: 2022-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! Besides telling me to get up and move it tells me sleep quality. The challenges are awesome too!
Date published: 2023-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Rechargeable Love Garmin...Vivofit batteries die after a year and found it virtually impossible to remove screws to replace, do I thought I'd give this version try. Love it so far...so many features that I have yet to figure out.
Date published: 2022-11-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice, discreet little activity monitor. I bought this so that I could wear it on my right wrist when I wear my mechanical watches on my left wrist. Surprisingly powerful with nearly as many features as my Instinct 2, it's the perfect way to keep track of 95% of my stats when I need to dress up a bit more. I did order the green version, however the black version arrived. Not a big deal. The band is hilariously short; I have 7.25" wrists, and I only have about 3/4" of band left when adjusted properly. Any wrists larger than mine would be well-suited to the "large" size band instead. The display is easily readable, although not nearly as readable as the display on my Instinct 2. It's baffling to me that Garmin does not let you set a "watch face" that does away with the actual clock/date; I would be far happier if I could configure it to only show a selection of other data (heart rate, weather, & steps, for example). All in all, it's a good product and does what it says it does very well.
Date published: 2024-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It is a whole computer… I’ve used this line of garmin since 2016. Never disappointed!
Date published: 2024-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watch faces are too ugly Sorry I’m very sensitive with the design and just easily being annoyed by not beautiful things. The watch faces are a bit of a letdown, not even as good as vivosmart 4. Why there is ‘Garmin’ on the watch face? And why the design is not elegant at all. I hope they could be redesigned by some other better designer. It would be better that I could see directly on watch face 2 or 3 real-time numbers like heart rate and body battery together with the time/date. Also the button is a bit hard to press.
Date published: 2023-02-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! Bought this to help increase my daily steps, keep track of almost everything a person needs! Only wish it had a blood pressure reading.
Date published: 2023-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Doesn't keep up with heart rate during activity It worked fine until I started doing cardio. I heart rate was easily up to 150 bpm, but the watch never got over 100. If the heart rate is correct, and this far off, the calories burned will also be off.
Date published: 2023-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for my fitness routine. Everything I needed in health tracking for sleep and day time routines.
Date published: 2022-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch I've owned I received this as a Christmas gift and it's amazing. I've adopted walking as a new hobby and this watch is perfect for tracking steps and activities, and for tracking calories burned. It allows me to effortlessly sync exercises I recorded with my Vivosmart onto Cronometer.
Date published: 2024-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from still deciding Many features I like, but battery needs to be recharged every other day. Also sleep doesn't sync with WW app - I have to add manually.
Date published: 2023-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great health and sports tracker All functionalities needed for health monitoring, multi sports activities. Superb maps and battery duration
Date published: 2022-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I like the vivosmart 5, I bought it about 3 week ago to replace the vivosmart 4. I am still getting uses to it extra features. The only drawback I have found is that when tracking my walks or hike sometime it takes a while for the GPS to find the locations, causing the distance to be a little off sometime.
Date published: 2023-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not My Favorite I do not like this watch. The battery is very weak, not even a week worth of charge and every time I charge it, it resets my watch and I have to change the time again. I’m actually in the process of seeing if I can return it because I’m not happy with it. You are supposed to be able to turn your wrist and the watch lights up with your info, but this doesn’t work a lot of the time. The only good thing about this watch is the wristband is more secure. I much prefer the vivosmart 4.
Date published: 2023-03-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good but battery and connection distance are short I bought this mid December. My home is small, and the bluetooth connection doesn't even work through the whole house. The battery definitely doesn't last a full week. Sometimes it lasts longer, and sometimes it's really short - like only a couple days. This is without doing any actual workouts. I love all the other aspects of it, and I'm still learning about all the capabilities. The size is perfect as I need the narrow design for wrist movement in general and with my work. I previously loved the Vivosmart HR for 7 years. However, something definitely doesn't seem right with the short distance and battery problems. (I'm currently looking into my warranty to address these issues).
Date published: 2023-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features It was so easy to set up. Really good alerts and motivation.
Date published: 2023-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Comprehensive tracking together with the app I use vivosmart though I wear Apple Watch as well. This is a replacement from vivosmart 4. All the benefits stay the same from 4 for my use with good activity and sleep tracking, and great app. Bigger size was not a draw back as I thought, but wider wrist band provides more comfort. Garmin sleep tracking provides better sleep analysis than Apple Watch apps. Very happy with the purchase and recommend highly even to Apple Watch users.
Date published: 2024-03-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exciting to have Been helpful tracking steps and movements. Also has helped with breathing exercises and tracking my sleep.
Date published: 2024-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Forward Progress! Bigger all around then the VivoSmart 4. The connector is the same as the MUCH more rugged Garmin Fenix watches; a much better option for on-the-go use. Similar non-replaceable wristband but different material and wider (hopefully this will bring more longevity compared to narrower VivoSmart4 band). Display is bigger, thus easier to read without rotating 90 degrees. Sleep data is not available until AFTER "getting up for the day" (No nighttime peeking to see how things have progressed). I have been a Garmin user since the early AA battery days, every generation is a significant improvement from the previous; this 4-to-5 version update is no exception.
Date published: 2024-02-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything I wanted and more This was a Christmas gift I love it. Garmin has more benefits than my old device. It also tracks my heart rate and calories burned much better.
Date published: 2023-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Clock Face Do Not like the clock face choices. There should not be a zero on a 12 hour clock, 0700 is the morning not the evening. Very confusing !!
Date published: 2022-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Totally amazing! I got this for free for participating in a clinical trial but I have to say if I had to pay for it out of pocket. The product is well worth the price.
Date published: 2023-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not my favorite I like the older models.--------------------------
Date published: 2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Features are not the best The watch is hard to manage. Very hard to connect with phone when accessing activities. Also, needs to be charged every day,
Date published: 2024-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from super helpful data super helpful to have data to inform and validate daily activities and long term goals.
Date published: 2022-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Fitness Tracker I received my fitness tracker about 3 weeks ago and I love it. It fits well and it is nice and compact, not bulky on my arm.
Date published: 2023-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch for the price! I have had numerous Vivo number watches from Garmin. The support staff has guided me for years on upgrading. I am now using a Vivosmart 5. I see a lot of fancy large-faced watches, but I know they spent a lot of money on them. The Vivosmart 5 is slim and all I need to have simple basic functions. The best part is notifications that I have a have an incoming phone call or test. I will repeat, "Great watch for the price."
Date published: 2023-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin User for 20+ years! Don't like the Vivosmart5 - just like I didn't like the Vivosmart4 I replaced it with. For me, the screen is till difficult to read even being larger than the 4 iteration. It's also a data hog as the 4 was. Without the ability to logoff the app & cut the data stream to Garmin's app cloud my data use is quadruple what it normally is. I use a Fitbit device comparable to the Vivosmart line & prefer it to the Garmin Vivosmart5. Having said that, my primary exercise smart whatch is still my Garmin Forerunner 75. It's a superb product I plan to upgrade by the end of Summer.
Date published: 2022-07-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivos5 Received as a Christmas present. Not as happy with it as I thought I would be. Things are superimposed over your number so don't always see the correct time.
Date published: 2023-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love The Upgrades. I am excited about most of the upgrades on the Vivosmart 5. I love that we now have a button to get into the second-level menu or go back to the home screen. It has a nice sleek look. It is a little narrower than the other brands. At first, I disliked reading the scrolling text but after a week I adjusted and it no longer bothers me. So I think the new narrow design is a plus. It holds a charge much better than the other brands that have had in the past I only have to charge it once a week now instead of the beginning and end of the week. And I use the nighttime SPo2 feature. I love the pulse ox. I've seen a lot of reviewers complain about it. Unfortunately, all of the reviews I watched or read about only used the Garmin for two or three days, and at most, a few used it for a week. This is not enough time. First, I tested the pulse ox feature against a finger pulse ox monitor. The Garmin is typically read 2% below the finger pulse ox. On a separate occasion when I was cold, it read 4% below the finger pulse ox. It shouldn't be a surprise that a wrist-based pulse Ox doesn't match the doctor's office device. However, it's within an acceptable range for me to use it. Especially, when I see I dropped down to 73 a couple of times during the night. One of the things to note is that you do need to wear this snug to the wrist for the HR and the Pulse Ox to work ideally. When they showed it, many of the reviewers were not wearing it snugly. I can still fit my index finger between my band and wrist so it isn't tight. Another sore point in most reviews is the overnight SPo2 monitoring. This frustrated me for the first week as it had many reviewers. But after that, it worked consistently. I learned that it only runs for about the middle 4 hours of your sleep time. Now, if you are a restless sleeper and move around a lot or get up, you will stop reading. For it to take your Pulse Ox your wrist needs to be straight. If you bend it, it will stop reading. If you make a fast move, it will stop, if you get up, it will stop. But, once you settle, the Vivosmart will start back up again. If your band is loose enough to slide around, you will not get a consistent pulse ox at night Especially if you move around. I also tested the Heart rate feature at the doctor's office and it was always dead on. Not once has it strayed from the doctor's reading. I tested both the pulse ox and the HR at five different doctor's offices. So I am fairly confident in the Garmin Pulse Ox and Heart Rate readings. But again, it needs to be snug to your wrist to achieve an accurate reading. When it is loose, it can be off. I did have to work a little to get my custom step size just right before it would take an accurate read of the distance I traveled and the number of steps I've taken during the day. For those who want to put it on and not worry about it, you may or may not have an accurate measure of how far you've walked/run or the number of steps you've taken. I do feel my Vivosmart 3 was a little better there. I'm not sure if it's specific to my band or why it is. But I did get it to work perfectly through the custom step and matching it to a handheld GPS to confirm the distance. The Body Battery is an interesting and unique feature. This one needed time to learn from me. It took a couple of weeks for this one to mesh with my life and activities. Once it did, I found that it has been useful to make decisions on working out or not. At one point I couldn't figure out why my reading was 44 because I felt great. Well, the next day I was sick. If I had looked at the HRV and pulse ox during the day (you have to manually ask it to take the pulse ox), I would have realized I was getting sick and could have adapted my activities for the day. I certainly don't use the body battery often but find it useful. For those who like to auto-count workouts, I've enjoyed that feature quite a bit. I don't run, but I love to walk and I swim, which is why I decided on the Garmin Vivosmart 3, it was waterproof. It misses a stroke or a rep here or there but it hasn't been very often. And if you do find it missed something, you can certainly add it to the App. Yes, it is waterproof. I use it in the pool all the time and don't worry about it in the shower. Garmin says the Vivosmart is waterproof up to 50 meters. And yes, it is! I don't normally scuba dive with it on. During the last trip, I forgot to take it off before climbing into my gear. My husband was about to head below deck so I handed it to tuck it away in our bags. He dropped in his shorts pocket and well, yes, he forgot. So, this wonderful little band survived a thirty-minute, 40-meter dive. It's not a dive computer and I probably won't wear it diving again because I can only handle so many wrist-based devices but I certainly won't be worried if I forget it again. So, whether you want it for the gym, running/walking, swimming, snorkeling, take it scuba diving, or tracking sleep, this little wearable is an excellent choice.
Date published: 2024-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from meh ... nice stats, difficult to use and configure Settings are difficult to find and change, battery life is only a few days, overall disappointed
Date published: 2024-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Basic tracker I use a Fenix 7 daily and bought this to use for active sports when I don't want to wear a watch. It seems fine at tracking heart rate (I can't speak to its accuracy), but the data it tracks are more basic than I expected and it seems like Garmin doesn't allow a secondary device to provide 02 data. It would be great if Garmin made a basic wearable that could provide more detailed data for when you didn't want to wear a large watch for sports. To the extent this is a limitation of Garmin's TrueUp synchronization as opposed to the device, hopefully that will improve in the future.
Date published: 2024-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivosmarrt 5 I’ve been using about a month, not totally satisfied it doesn’t always read my heart rate so the calculation of your day isn’t right. The vivosmart hr was much better but discontinued. Seems like I always have to reconnect to phone also for the right weather or messages . For $50. more tracker not as functional as the vivosmart hr.
Date published: 2022-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Handy and useful. I've really been enjoying my Garmin vivosmart 5 watch. I was very glad it didn't have any metal on the watch band. It's handy for instant time and knowing heart rate plus so much more!!
Date published: 2024-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for sleep and heartrate I use this tracker primarily for sleep tracking, heart rate and just to tell time. I wear a Fitbit inspire 2 on my ankle for step tracking. The garment tracks only about a third of my actual steps. However it beats the Fitbit hands down for sleep tracking and some other things like stress.
Date published: 2022-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! I've had it for only 2 weeks and I think it's great - just like all Garmin products.
Date published: 2023-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Instructions Need more concise instructions in the booklet, I had to go on youtube to figure some things out. Otherwise very nice and works great.
Date published: 2023-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from long list of option settings the Bluetooth connection is very nice - although I have not completely figured out how to get more then 24hr battery life
Date published: 2023-11-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does not work correctly!!!! I have been a lifelong buyer of Garmin products. I bought a Vivosmart 5 one month ago. It is supposed to update my step goal automatically. From day one it has been stuck on 7670 steps. Never changes no matter what I do. I have spoken to 4 service Garmin people. They have had me send in extensive data. But have offered no help. The unit is definitely damaged. They have offered no help in the 2 weeks I have been in contact with them. I paid the money. The unit should work. If I am not helped with this I will never buy another Garmin product again. Beware of getting help from their support.
Date published: 2023-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Now that I got it to connect! I looked at the reviews and the features that this smart watch had and it had way more than my ***((( had. Gave what I needed in a smartwatch, so I traded my ***))) in for it which never gave me much without a price and I am glad that I did. Being a young senior there are things I need to know about how my body is functioning. Thanks Garmin.
Date published: 2023-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great device but Such a great gadget, lots of features that are free unlike other brands, user friendly. Can also say customer service is amazing. However I really wish garmin came out with different straps for this watch in terms of material, like maybe steel or nylon? As it has given me a really painful rash that almost looks like a burn? And im definitely not wearing the strap tight at all.
Date published: 2022-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Vivosmart 5 fitness tracker The Vivosmart 5 is my fitness tracker. I purchased it to use as a health motivator for me. It has a lot of features that I am using to improve my health. I have been more mindful to work on healthy habits since using it.
Date published: 2023-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Small enough to not bother me while sleeping Although I own a Garmin Phoenix watch (and all the bicycle-related products: Edge, Tacx trainer, radar, etc), the Phoenix is too big to use while sleeping, as I was trying to gather sleep quality data. I wanted all my performance trackers to be inside Garmin's platform, so I decided to try the vivosmart 5. After 5 weeks of use, I can vouch for it, as a comfortable wearable for this use. Garmin Connect may be a bit confusing and tricky to use when you have several trackers, but it's good to have all my data in one place 5 stars for vivosmart 5 3 stars for Garmin Connect (Garmin, please give it some love)
Date published: 2023-02-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Confused Customer I purchased the GV5 less than a year ago and now it functions sporadically. I like my GV5 but I am somewhat disappointed with its performance. Can you please help me?
Date published: 2024-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not Accurate At All I bought this and then returned it after only wearing it a few days. The step counter is completely inaccurate. It was saying I was getting 700-800 steps just by waking up and getting dressed for work. I also gained 300 steps during my morning commute to work. Great idea, terrible execution.
Date published: 2022-05-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wristband failure/Insufficient charge time Wristband came apart while working outside under moderate conditions. Have to recharge every twenty four to thirty hours. My previous Garmin held a charge for six days and after getting a replacement wristband, it held up fine. The first Wristband fell apart on that one too.
Date published: 2022-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hoping for more I bought this watch to replace my vivosmart 4. I was accustom to having a BATTERY operated watch (no plugging-in to charge) but needed more functionality. This vivosmart 5 has many nice features BUT, the lithium battery doesn't last more than 24hrs!! That stinks! I have to make sure I recharge when I'm not planning a workout or need my watch! :(
Date published: 2022-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Incredible watch loaded with features! This is my second enduro 2. I lost the first about half way up the Horseshoe trail in Sargents, Colorado going up counterclockwise.
Date published: 2023-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It was stolen at the gym I only had it for about two weeks when someone at the gym decided to swipe it. Tge watch seemed really nice though
Date published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good features but battery is not as advertised I love the watch itself but the battery has to be charged at least every 2 days. That is not what was advertised. I do like that the watchband can be changed out.
Date published: 2023-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid high-end fitness tracker Have been using the Vivosmart 5 consistently to track runs and overall downtime stats. Very happy with the product. I also have a Forerunner 935 and find the Garmin App to be the most complete platform to track performance from both devices.
Date published: 2022-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features! I am pleased with Garmin products However, the response time for setting activity is not satisfying. I found the Vivosmart4 was more to my liking.
Date published: 2023-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's OK. Well, at least it's not a F!tb!t collecting data for G00gle.... It is extremely difficult to see any information on the face except for the time. It interfaces well with the app however, I can't verify the accuracy for the data such as steps and heart rate. The data differs from 2 other trackers that I used at the same time during a workout. Most disappointing is that you WILL NOT GET 7 DAYS out of a charge! I am lucky to get 36 hours out of a full charge.
Date published: 2023-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Missing Toe-to-Toe :( I got this to replace a Vivosmart 4 which had a knackered screen. I like wearing my analogue watches so I want a discreet activity monitor that tracks heart rate and sleep, that I can wear as well as a watch. I chose a Garmin one because I have a Forerunner on my connect app already, and I enjoyed doing Toe-to-Toe with my kids. Things I like better than the Vivosmart 4 so far: The screen display quality is markedly better. Women’s health app Hydration monitor Things I prefer about the Vivosmart 4: I liked the slim design, I didn’t mind the small screen because I use my phone to look at my metrics. The Vivosmart 5 doesn’t have Toe-to-Toe!!! Please Garmin, can you update it so I can play against my kids again.
Date published: 2023-06-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worse, not better Seems to do almost nothing better than #4 and plenty is worse. Advise you to stick with previous version.
Date published: 2022-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent tech Really appreciate the insights that it gives me. Just wish it would stop disconnecting from my phone and then reconnecting, very annoying.
Date published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything Good except the screen more than 66% To me, Vivos 5 make a big change from vovos 4. I like it, except the monitor (screen) is bigger than Vivos 4 with 66%. I hope the next generation the screen will the same Vivos 4
Date published: 2022-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features Bought this trolling motor and really like it. The spot lock is great and it’s not too heavy to lift. Garmin has the best support group.
Date published: 2023-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Vivosmart 5 Product works well. I use it for health data not as a watch and it works a great for that. Syncs quickly with the app and the app user experience is simple.
Date published: 2023-01-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice screen size! So far it’s great the only thing I don’t like is it doesn’t let me put a message to display on. My vivo 4 had that feature! But I love that you can replace the bands so 5 stars on that
Date published: 2023-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor I am very disappointed in the size of the #'s on the watch I started out with your vivo2 and really enjoyed it I had vivosmart 4 and it was just okay very hard to connect to charge. I guess to sum it up I would not buy another one at this time.
Date published: 2022-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All the features are great! I bought my vivosmart a month ago and this gadget is freaking awesome, super accurate the gps and mapping is phenomenal and for the price you can’t beat it. I would highly recommend this to friends, trainers and runners. Also, water resistant and I’ll be getting more Garmin gear for my ultra in two years.
Date published: 2023-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simple to use My old trolling motor was 19 years old, so you would think there would be a big learning curve. It wasn't! After set up it was so simple to use. The power difference was very evident. It didn't take me long to use all it had to offer.
Date published: 2023-06-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good but bugs I am a current Garmin owner of several devices including Descent MK2i and many previous devices. I bought this as a slim device to wear on the opposite wrist, while wearing my favorite wrist watch on the other. As always with Garmin devices, there are bugs that detract from what could be greatness. First, while setting wrist gesture activation to off, the device will wake up with certain wrist movement. Second, when messages come in close to one another (smart notifications from Android phone) the first will display and vibrate, but the next will only vibrate, causing me to touch the device and scroll to read the message. Yes, I have the latest software and firmware. Message and call notifications are my biggest gripe with all Garmin devices I have owned, support has not helped, and different phones do not matter, weak vibration, missed notifications and calls are par for the course.
Date published: 2022-08-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Features I like all the features it gives you for your daily thing but the battery is horrible
Date published: 2024-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great, except for the charging I started using this about a month ago. The only thing I am disappointed about is the charge. It has to be charged daily, and it takes over an hour to recharge each time. This is the first tracker that I've used with a sleep score. I knew I didn't get great quality sleep, and now I have confirmation of that with an actual score every night. I plan to track that score and see what I can do to improve it.
Date published: 2023-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed This is a replacement for my original vivosmart 5 that was having issues. In less than a month this one is having the same problems. It needs to be reset to default settings very frequently. Unacceptable.
Date published: 2023-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too much functionality. ;) I bought this unit a month ago and have given up on it. Not because it does not work - it works very well for all of the functions it preforms and the associate app is fairly easy to use - but because it insists on doing too much for my needs. I recently had a pacemaker installed and wanted a unit to give me real-time information on my pulse rate and blood oxygen levels. I thought this unit would be great as it was priced reasonably and I have used other Garmin products which I have been very happy with in their design and performance. The problem is that, while it will do these, this unit will not JUST do these. It insists on a minimum of 5 functions like weather, sleep #'s, steps, etc. I didn't need or want these but could not turn them off. Frankly, I could not put up with the constant displays and 'helpful reminders' of stuff I had no intention of responding to (for instance, while I had turned off 'weather' information in the app, an empty-of-information 'weather' icon continued to display in the watch face and I kept getting app reminders that I needed to do more steps - even though I do stationary bike CV for 50 minutes each day). If it had allowed me to pare down to just those 2 functions, I'd have given it 5 stars. For someone who wants these functions (which I admit is probably the majority) this would be a great purchase! For me, I'm going to gift it to a friend who will be very happy for it, I'm sure.
Date published: 2023-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Fitness watch I love all the features of this Garmin! Still learning all of its features. I also really like the band that is on it. Would definitely recommend.
Date published: 2022-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Thank you for your support :) I bought a watch in Dezember last year and the menu button was broken 3 weeks ago. I wrote an e-Mail to the GARMIN support and I got a full new Garmin watch. It works awesome like before and looks great in your wrist. The only thing is, that I sometimes have problems to synchronise with the GARMIN app and not all features are shown, even if the watch says the synchronising worked completely.
Date published: 2023-07-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Helpful and informative This is my first fitness tracker ever so of course I cannot compare it with any other device. With that aside, I have found the Vivosmart 5 extremely helpful and informative as regards the biofeedback it provides. I have been an endurance cyclist for many years, riding some 10000 kilometers per year. I also walk daily and, weather permitting, also do some hiking, swimming and kayaking. The Vivosmart enables me to put all those activities into one, big picture.
Date published: 2023-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very good replacement for the Vivosmart 4 I like the Vivosmart 5 thus far after 2 weeks of use. I had the Vivosmart 4 previously which physically broke apart just at the base of the display. I like that the band is substantially more robust and strong. I love all the new data especially related to sleep. The detail is awesome and helpful to my understanding of my sleep data from day-to-day. I was a little confused that floors were no tracked, but came to believe that I don't really care how many flights of stairs I climb every day. Overall I am very happy with my Vivosmart 5, including the battery life so far. As I continue on my quest to own my health this will be a handy companion and data source.
Date published: 2022-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All around great helper for my life style I bought this product a month ago. The store set it up for me. Has been a motivator and inspires me to move.
Date published: 2024-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hated it! Sent it back. Couldn't get it set up. Battery didn't last more than a day. I tried for a week to get it set up, very frustrated and back it went. Will not try a Garmin again!
Date published: 2023-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What an improvement! I wasn't planning on making it my primary wearable but with all the new features it made it a no brainer.
Date published: 2023-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from faullty watch I have had trouble with the vivosmart not showing my heart rate sleep info pulse ox information. It will be off for days and suddenly come back / don't know how to fix that.
Date published: 2023-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from battery life is excellent Battery life is mazing but the small size is not practical especially for an older person as you can not see anything on the display. Only use it as it is recommended with my Dexcom7 and battery life is 4 x better than an apple watch. Difficult to use and figure out menus in app.
Date published: 2024-03-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivosmart 5 vs Fitbit Luxe Purchased for me. I own the Luxe and wanted to compare the two. Fitbit stays charged for 3.5 days, vivosmart only for 24 hours. I wear them at the same time and the steps are always way higher on the vivosmart.
Date published: 2024-03-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great metrics-but short battery life I am very happy with this device. The metrics are fantastic on the plus side I could have both by Fenix 6X sapphire and the Vivosmart loaded on my Apple 13 Plus Pro and easily switch back and forth without a loss of data. On the Con side, since I took Garmin’s suggestion regarding wearing the devices continuously to get a better data capture, I found the battery life on the Vivosmart is about 24 hours, causing me to have to plan when I recharge it. That said, it recharges quickly and I would have the same challenges with an Apple Watch.
Date published: 2022-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Viviosmart 5: Much improved Viviosmart 5 is a much improved Viviosmart watch. Biggest improvement is being able to read watch face even in bright sunlight. Also much improved is the sleep feature. Moving through screens is improved through a button on watch face.
Date published: 2022-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love vivosmart 5 I exchanged my old viviosmart for the latest version 5 in mint green. I love it. It has same features plus more than my old watch. The charge lasts longer the clock face us larger and the band is not bulky which is what i like!
Date published: 2023-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s OK. A little disappointing I bought this a few months ago. But after wearing it for a week or so I found that no barometer meant no stairs. No GPS was available unless you wanted to carry your phone. Sleep tracking was ok, but the metrics are missing. There was enough missing that I just use it as a pedometer in my pocket, and got another watch which is uncomfortable to sleep with, but it does the job much better. I still have a Vivosport with a dying battery I would use instead. But that’s just me.
Date published: 2023-11-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does not work on computer like I was told I wish I had never bought it. nothing but trouble I rate it 0000 I have spent so much time with customer service they are very nice, but cannot fix my problem. I switched it to I phone and it still does not work
Date published: 2023-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fair I bought it to have a new version of it and because they said the batter lasts 5 days. It barely lasts 2days.
Date published: 2022-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It has some nice features It’s hard to set the alarms it goes off when it’s not Supposed to
Date published: 2022-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from awesome watch I love how slim it is on my wrist and it looks so nice
Date published: 2022-07-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not My Vivosmart 3 I bought this to replace my Vivosmart 3 which was not recording sleep and, even after a few suggestions from Garmin support, couldn't be "fixed". The Vivosmart 5 is recording things in a different and strange way. Sleep doesn't show up immediately in the morning but comes on later in the day. My stress levels are off the charts according to the Vivosmart 5 but doctor measured blood pressure remain in healthy range, I'm thoroughtly perplexed!
Date published: 2024-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's ok I've been using this since mid October, it's ok. I thought I was up grading from the vivosmart 4, but the 5 doesn't recognize or record going up flights of stairs, which I do a lot of 5 to 8 flights stairs a day. I like the bigger screen. I also like the Good morning feature. It seems most of the up grades are features I'm not interested in, music, texts, that stuff. I looking for health tracking not the other stuff.
Date published: 2023-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features and Smooth Graphics I got this watch for Christmas and since then, I feel so much better about my health. This Vivosmart 5 watch gives me tips and stats so that I can improve my physical and mental health. I love the sleep tracker, stress tracker, and body battery features! Thank you Garmin!
Date published: 2024-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I upgraded because of the great new features! I bought this a month ago, but unfortunately the one I got was defective. I had to send it back for a replacement. However, the time that I did have it, I was very pleased with the functions, the tracking, and the new updated features. I am anxiously waiting for my new device.
Date published: 2022-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love the info detail I love the sleep detail but was disappointed that it does not document the number of floors each day
Date published: 2023-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Horrible battery life. I have had this watch for a couple of months and I have to charge it every 36 - 48 hours. I like the size and the accuracy.
Date published: 2022-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Product, But With a Hair Trigger I recently lost my Garmin Vivosmart 4 and replaced it with the new Vivosmart 5. Overall, I very much appreciate the added features and capabilities of the Vivosmart 5. The screen is larger and easier to view, and it's very easy to scroll through the daily data, e.g., steps, intensity minutes, calories burned. It also tracks more data, and that's great. Here's where I think the Vivosmart 5 could be improved: 1) Battery Life: My Vivosmart 4 went nearly a week on a single charge; the 5 goes about half that time, at best. I've tried taking the watch off at night to preserve power. However, I like the watch's sleep-tracking features, and still needs frequent charging anyway. 2) "Requesting Assistance" Feature: The "requesting assistance" feature is a nice idea, but it's too easy to activate it inadvertently. For example, when I was a passenger in a car, I dropped something between my seat and the center console. When I reached down to retrieve the dropped item, * apparently activated "requesting assistance." It scared the daylights out of my emergency contact. 3) Watch size: I am an adult female with skinny wrists. I purchased a Small/Medium watch. The face is so large that it barely fits across my wrist. Although it is comfortable and lightweight, it is also bulky, so much so that I may have to buy a second watch to use for dress-up occasions.
Date published: 2022-08-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from May request exchange Recently my wife and I each bought a Vivosmart 5. Both work well. However while the battery in mine lasts 6-7 days my wife's identical one lasts approximately 4 days. We are still checking battery life. I have reset the lenght of display to shortest and if it lasts 5 days will post a 5 star review. On both devices.
Date published: 2024-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features I bought this about a month ago and I love it. I can see the display even when in the sunlight. It is very easy to charge and I love that the charging contacts are recessed so they don't get dirty. I absolutely love it. Thank you
Date published: 2023-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from loved it BUT I bought this and was excited about all it offered in health tracking! Then I wore it and discovered that my wrist was too small for it to do all the great things it could do! I had to return it and continue my search for a watch that tracked and also fit my tiny wrist.
Date published: 2023-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love it It is sleek, effective, and exactly what I've been looking for. I like the way it gives me exactly the information I need while not being overwhelming or too much. I love it.
Date published: 2023-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Device and Technical Support I have been using a Vivosmart HR+ device for several years and upgraded to a Vivosmart 5 about a month ago. It is a great device and has many more useful features that I take advantage of. There is one problem: I occasionally hike in an area where the cell phone coverage is spotty and loose connection, as a result, my mileage totals seem to be way off. The other features are fine. I recognize that this is a phone problem and I use my HR+ when I hike in these areas. After about a month, the heart rate sensor failed. I contacted Garmin and the support staff diagnosed the problem and said that they would send out a replacement immediately. I received it in 3 days. A problem occurred while trying to register the replacement - I could not connect thru either my phone or computer. I contacted Garmin thru their on-line chat. The support staff could not solve the problem on-line and asked me to send them some files, and said they would have their engineers look at the problem. I was contacted within 24 hrs and requested to try again. Whatever they did, the V5 connected flawlessly. While an inconvenience, I realize “stuff happens” and I am completely satisfied with the efforts and timeliness of the technical support staff. (2 thumbs up)
Date published: 2023-07-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Health Tracking Features I have had my vivosmart 5 for about a month. It is very easy to use and comfortable to wear!
Date published: 2023-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not as friendly It would be nice if the app would automatically advice when you start working out with Your heart rate or other feature. Sometimes I forget to start the activity and will not register my daily workout.
Date published: 2023-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Unable to update the software I bought my Force trolling 2 yrs. ago along with two 9" chart plotters and now it needs a connectivity software update which is a convoluted mess to attempt to do. Customer service told me I didn't really need to do it. I don't like the trolling motor. It's continually doing weird things without my command. I won't buy another Garmin product.
Date published: 2024-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features It’s easy to use and track you exercise. Has multiple ways to track your health and there are various customization to design your watch
Date published: 2024-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from eASY TO READ! My last Garmin tracked was slender in width and I loved it, but this new wider band makes it much easier to read what's on the tracker face. I didn't think I would like to wider wrist band but I'm so used to it now (after about a month) and I just love it. Glad I upgraded and made the change for the better. I think the battery last longer, too, so that's a great feature for me.
Date published: 2023-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Way better than the Vivofit 4 I had a Vivofit 4 that was abysmal. Didn't even have it a year. I got the Vivosmart 5 after a lot of research. I like the ease of the Vivosmart 5 and the fact that you don't have to purchase a subscription to use some of the features. I really like the sleep tracking. I get a lot more information than before and the activity settings are much better. I didn't find using the owner's manual helpful in editing which activity widgets I had on my Vivosmart 5. I found a video on Youtube that explained how to do this. Hence the reason I gave a 4 instead of 5 star rating. Overall, I think it's a very good tracking device that's easy to use.
Date published: 2024-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very disappointed "upgraded" from a vivosmart 4 and can't believe how buggy this 5 is. I've been woken up by a pulseox alert even though I had DnD on. Alarms just go away and have to be sent from the connect app every night. Battery with all day pulseox is just awful. I wish I had gone with the competitor's 5 that my wife uses.
Date published: 2022-12-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Glitchy software I’ve had the watch for less than a week and it has failed to record my resting heart rate twice when attempting to sync in the morning…it shows a gap in the recording of HR during the night despite showing a sleep score; I’ve had to reset the watch twice, and re-pair multiple times.
Date published: 2024-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I like the features and ease of use I have tried other fitness trackers. They were hard to use. The Garmin Vivosmart 5 is easy to use. The manual provides accurate of information. The Vivosmart 5 has made me more aware of my fitness. The features are exactly what I was looking for. The activities do a good job of providing what you need and give you the ability to modify how a particular activity is used. One activity missing, Indoor Bike. I am sure there are others, but this is the one I noticed. I like this fitness tracker so much; I bought my wife one. I would buy this again.
Date published: 2022-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features I bought my vivosmart5 to replace a vivosmart HR that I've had for almost 5 years. I'm enjoying my new vivosmart 5 very much
Date published: 2022-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Big upgrade from previous model!! Band broke on previous model. Could not get the replacement band. Even Garmin sent me the wrong band. Finally bought new model. Excellent.
Date published: 2022-12-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! Love it! Works perfectly, the battery lasts and the size is perfect.
Date published: 2023-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Newbie to Garmin V…5. Bought the 5 at suggestion of my trainer, ap too. It’s only been a week. Watch face small and hard to read but phone ap suffices. One suggestion -develop a buckle-less band. I struggle to get it in the right wrist. I’m a righty and wear a time watch on left wrist. And I suppose it would be more ADA friendly. Price was right too.
Date published: 2023-11-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from OMG better than I thought or hoped I recently purchased a “new” boat and immediately replaced the trolling motor with a Force to get anchor lock. I didn’t think that I would use the remote but recently took three friends out which crowded the front deck. I pulled out the remote and positioned the boat from the “helm” with ease. The Force is smoother and easier to control than any trolling motor I’ve previously used.
Date published: 2023-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome device Goes great with the Twin Health program I’m enrolled in under my insurance plan. I love it!
Date published: 2024-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome strong motor Spot lock hold my 24 foot pontoon in wind without any issues. The only thing I would like is for it to follow a certain depth
Date published: 2023-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mostly good I had a Vivosmart HR and the band was falling apart. Time for a new device. Vivosmart 5 Battery: ***** Display ***** Lots of info available Display turning on automatically ** - wrist motion rarely turns it on, I have to tap it, hard, multiple times to get it to display Display ease of use *** - not intuitive, but works OK
Date published: 2022-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Terrible battery life I bought this for my elderly father last month and he has to charge the battery every 36 hours or so. He is not doing any vigorous exercise and mainly uses it to monitor his sleep habits. How can he improve the battery life? Disappointing purchase.
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice fitness tracker My only problem is with all the functions active, txt notifications and alarms the battery needs to be recharged midweek. The body battery, sleep, and stress trackers are great. Kind of an education.
Date published: 2023-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Need more specific downloadable activities It would be nice to have more downloadable activities from the store, for example paddling
Date published: 2023-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not good, don't buy Bought a few months ago and is a major disappointment. I wanted something to measure heart rate, steps and to record data for mild workouts on a stationary bike. First, it is unreliable - it doesn't always work and at times goes haywire requiring full reset. Two, the plastic wristband will rot your skin in just a couple of weeks. Three, it doesn't have a stationary bike activity and the others don't measure distance, nor does it accept data from the machine. Right now it is turned off and sitting on a table. The phone app is virtually useless as it doesn't keep history and is as confusing as they come to set up. The recharge cord doesn't connect well and often screws up the operation of the watch. The only upside, it usually keeps and displays good time.
Date published: 2023-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too small graphics The numbers & and letters are too small the letters & numbers are to small to read. Can't use it. Would like to returne it or exchange it fot a more approuate device. . .
Date published: 2023-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to figure out! I was unhappy times 100 with my NEW Fitbit which broke after two months. So. Ordered a Garmin under advice from lifer! It’s easy to install and I can use just the features I want- which aren’t many. I love that the bands are attached to the device. Stuty material and easy to east to wear. Battery charges quickly and the charge lasts a long time. So far- all’s great.
Date published: 2024-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it A true update to the 4. Easier to read and more info on main screen
Date published: 2022-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from it's great I bought my watch a week ago, it's great and waterproof. But, I don't like that the sensor ligth stays on all night when I remove the watch
Date published: 2023-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Small improvement over Vivosmart 4 Purchased this about a month ago to replace my Vivosmart 4 because the battery would not stay charged. The Vivosmart 5 upgrade to the charging capability and cable is a much appreciated improvement. My disappointment relates to the rapid draining of my battery. My husband and I both charged our Vivosmart 5’s on a Monday. After doing very similar activities, on Thursday his battery read 63%, mine read 21%. The manual woefully lacks clarity on this, and online support is virtually non-existent, The red sensor is frequently lit; again no insight from the manual as to why nor what to do about it.
Date published: 2023-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from flashing lights all night Got it for Christmas. The watch itself is so narrow that the sensor light flashes are very visible at night. Very bright. Since I have some of the options on full time, I have to put it on the charger a few minutes about every other day. O2 sensor that says it is available on demand is not, or I haven't found how to make it so, yet. Can't actually answer phone calls and talk. No music availability.
Date published: 2024-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not Happy with the battery life Not Happy with the battery life. It does just after a couple of days
Date published: 2024-03-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! The body batter feature is very useful. It records metrics like other trackers, and has the Garmin ecosystem on top.
Date published: 2024-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I love the watch but I thought the battery was supposed to last 7days
Date published: 2024-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wrist Gesture Registered three weeks ago. Last 5 days, the wrist gesture feature is not working. Fully charged battery did not resolve the problem.
Date published: 2022-11-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from WOW! All the information Garmin is the best. WE have many Garmin devices used for golfing and now the V5. Unbeliveable information this watch provides. It's priced very reasonable and what little issue I had with the setup ..the Garmain web site FAQ resoved it. Great job Garmin.
Date published: 2023-03-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not syncing I only had my vivosmart 5 for a couple of weeks when it stopped syncing during a software update. I understand there is a correction in the works but it is taking a long time. Please fix this. Thanks
Date published: 2024-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the features I really like the features on this watch. The only thing preventing me from giving 5 stars is the fact that I have to charge the battery at least every 2 days. It really should last longer than that.
Date published: 2023-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This one's better than the competition I had so many problems with a competitor's product (and their tech support) that it was refreshing the way that the vivosmart 5 worked predictably and mostly intuitively. The wrist HRM seems more accurate than on my Forerunners (They're older; I use a strap with them.) The sleep recordings are more accurate than the competitor. Happy that I switched to Garmin for my fitness tracker.
Date published: 2023-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Vivosmart 5 It not all that great. I have to wear both my apple watch because its just easier to work with and the Garmin is not much of a touch screen and you have to push the button a few times just to get the screen to appear and it doesn't stay connected and it will not read my pulse ox, I have to look at my apple watch for that and use my apple for all my alarms. I was looking at the other Garmins and the Vivoactive 4S would suite me best. Is there a way we and exchange it?
Date published: 2024-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's ok I had a vivosmart 4 thought I was just upgrading. Battery doesn't last as long, doesn't record/ recognize going up flights of stairs. The screen is bigger so I can see it better. I didn't want the smart watch functions, just the health tracking.
Date published: 2023-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the sleep info! I got this, and the Fitbit Inspire 3. This is far superior for tracking sleep. Thank you, Garmin!
Date published: 2024-02-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Much more robust than it appears I'm sort of new to the Garmin fitness system — til now I only had a cycling GPS head unit and chest HR sensor, and the only data I ever captured in the app was from bicycle rides. But I recently took up some weight training and decided to dip my toes into the pool of wearables with a system I already sort of understood. IMMEDIATELY the vivosmart5 gave me so many more choices of how to monitor and catalogue my health and fitness. I feel so much more informed now, including factors in my sleep, which I never knew before. The reminders to drink water and stand/move throughout the day have made me aware that, despite cycling almost every day, I'm pretty lazy hahaha. I love the way the captured data is distilled in the app in such a way that I can access suggestions on how to improve my overall health and fitness levels. One of my favorite details is how it records weight training. It's very good at guessing the reps, sets, and the actual exercise you're doing, but if it gets it wrong, you can edit as necessary in the app, including adding the weight amounts you were using. But even more than that, the data capture is shown to you in an illustration of the human body with primary and secondary highlights of the muscles you just worked. It's a little finicky, but once you figure it out, it is AMAZING. The most unexpected thing it can do, and this was pretty big to me, is that by using your phone’s GPS, the vivosmart5 can record a bike ride with a level of detail similar to a proper head unit. I did NOT see that coming and it is a DELIGHT. Prior to now I was only recording dedicated bike rides — now I'm recording commute rides, errand rides, joyrides, the whole bit. I have to be honest that there is one thing I DO NOT LIKE, and that's the band. The little keeper that holds the loose end of the band is DIRECTLY under my wrist bone when I draw, write, or use a computer. I hacked this by popping the device out of the band and turning it around backwards — now when I wear it with the face facing correctly, the keeper is facing UP, and it's not an issue anymore. But I almost returned it because of this, so I recommend Garmin redesign the band, or make a version that's elastic or something, because it is pretty awful. That aside, this is so much more than just a simple pedometer — it is a robust and reliable data capture device that absolutely informs your fitness and health journey in a productive way. I love it.
Date published: 2024-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from sorry unfortunately, couldn't get it to sync with windows 11 so returned it after 1 week
Date published: 2023-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent features I've been using Garmin's smart bands since the 2012 and every generation keep getting better with new and useful features and functions. I love the hydration feature, it's very easy to keep tracking of the water you have during the day.
Date published: 2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivosmart 5 I bought the Vivosmart a few months ago and I'm very satisfied with the watch. It has a lot of good features and it Synchronize with my existing Garmin Connect app.
Date published: 2024-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from User friendly The vivosmart 5 is much improved over the vivosmart 4. Enjoying the added features
Date published: 2023-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivosmart 5 by Garmin I love the features on the vivosmart5 , the battery life is about 5 days now that I turned off the GPS
Date published: 2023-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Long Battery life Great and costumer service A guy at the gym recommended the Garmin 7x but during my research I picked the Enduro 2 because of the bigger battery and brighter flashlight. Very happy with my Garmin Enduro 2. Also the help that the customer service has been giving me to learn all the features this watch has. They been wonderful 5 star's to them. Great team of Specialists
Date published: 2022-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointedt The battery is only lasting a day and a half. Been in contact with customer service still haven't solved the problem
Date published: 2023-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 3 stars at best Been using this for about a month now and it's not the best product for the $$. The two main complaints I have is you can't send workouts to this device and the heart rate monitor function is often difficult to get connected to the phone app. Going to send this back and spend even more money to get the right product.
Date published: 2023-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ok I decided to quit my FitBit after years of being a constantly satisfied customer because the new FiBt are unusable worked for a few weeks then went black. and their CS response was an absolute joke trying to get them to honor their warranty went something like this, Me: "I'd like a replacement for the Fitbit I just purchased." Them: "No Coke, Pepsi." over and over and over again...same canned responses. So I happily went back to Garmin as I had before FB. I wanted a simple no-fuss affordable fitness tracker mainly for counting steps, heart rates, oxygen levels and sleep tracker. I had such a hard time trying to pair this with my phone and computer and this one is totally on me but I can barely read the info on the screen, and it is confusing to navigate through the options it provides. Inevitably I just don't wear it anymore because the only benefit I was getting was the steps I could barely read. I bought my daughter one and she sometimes uses hers but she was having issues with it pairing with mine and it doesn't keep a charge very long. But I do realize this is a very basic model so perhaps I need to look investing in a upgraded one to purchase because I am not going back to FB
Date published: 2024-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Its a Great watch ! I love the body battery shows your energy levels go up and down. So now when I tell my family that I am tired I HAVE PROOF cause it shows it ...Love everything about this watch
Date published: 2024-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gesture Function is not working I try to set up the Gesture function. But it does not work. I need to push the button to see the watch.
Date published: 2022-06-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Switch from Fitbit I bought it almost a month ago, still haven't gotten comfortable with it. I am a fit it user was told garmin is nicer, I feel the numbers are smaller to read, an not as easy to navigate as fit it, I want to return but Ive waited to late for return it.
Date published: 2023-11-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A replacement for my Fitbit Works great and gives more information about my activities and life than the old one. Still trying to learn about all the features.
Date published: 2022-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I bought this a month ago and it’s good fitness watch for beginners and has amazing features for a good price. I would recommend to people who are deciding between other products.
Date published: 2023-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too big Had to buy this new version for I lost my last one, which I really liked. Found the old one and now want to know if it can be reinstalled with the new one.
Date published: 2022-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not impressed I've been a Fitbit user for years and decided to try a Garmin when my last Fitbit died. Some positives are the look, size and comfort. Negatives: The battery says it should last 7 days, but I have to charge it every 2- 3 days depending on my actvity level. I am surprised that the lack of color on screen bothers me, I didn't think it would, but it's very boring to look at the screen. I do not like the weighting tracker feature. I don't have time and don't want to spend my rest periods stopping and starting for each set. The swim feature is very inaccurate. I swim 500-700 meters a couple of days per week but it tells me I've gone 1250 or more meters. Overall it's an ok watch. I know others who have more expensive Garmins and they love them. I just don't like the size of the face on those. I will switch back to Fitbit.
Date published: 2023-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from good features, but needs to be made user friendly, my suggestion is that it only be able to be turned off from the garmin after an event starts... the garnin has a double safety feature, so perfect... if your phone disconnects, you loose all data, the event is terminated... this is a terrible accident that has happened to me twice in the same week...
Date published: 2024-02-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! This is the 3rd Vivosmart watch I have had. They are easy to use and practical. The feature I like the most is that you can change the bands.
Date published: 2023-12-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great Bought this to match with my Garmin echomap and panoptics units. It communicates with them to make an unbelievable total system that is a joy to use. It takes a while to learn How to use it all together, but when you do other fishermen will envy you and the fish will fear you!
Date published: 2023-11-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I am learning about the features of the watch all the time. Love the watch.
Date published: 2024-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from HAD A VIVOSMART 3 FOR 3 YEARS I liked the Vivosmart 5 overall. Somethings I'm not sure about. The Stress Level appears to indicate my stress is very high all the time. My battery level tanks constantly. Maybe I need to check with some others about those items. Most everything else seems to be on point. Guess I need some advice about some things.
Date published: 2023-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great trolling motor Bought this to replace the motor that came on my boat easy install (did my self) and down loads were quick and easy after going out on the lake had one little issue called Garmin and tech walked me through it in minutes motor is a great buy would recommend it
Date published: 2022-11-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall very happy with this product but... So far I really love this fitness tracker. I like all the ways I can customize the features and it is very comfortable to wear (even at night). My only complaint is that the watch does not stay connected to my phone if I am more than 10 or 15 ft away from my phone. Even just walking into another room, the phone connection drops.
Date published: 2023-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivosmart 5 Oct. 2023 Liked previous Garmin Fitbits and needed replacement after 5 years. Like new on Vivosmart 5, however have to put on my glasses to read numbers. Would have liked same features just larger numbers. Maybe Garmin has one, and I just needed to look further.
Date published: 2023-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Big Size Jump for What? Big jump in size over the VS4 both width and height. Can’t be worn with a cuffed shirt anymore. So what? Keep a VS4 & a VS5 on top of training watch (Marq)? Seems like an excessive ask. This could be user error, but I cannot get it to show up in ConnectIQ so I can’t change the watch face. Bigger watch but now I can’t read the time in the middle of the night (old man eyes). In the age of miniaturization this feels like a big foul.
Date published: 2022-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best graphs ever This is one of the best pictures in the industry and is so user friendly. A++++
Date published: 2022-11-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I bought this, because my old one died. I absolutely love the new one because it gives me more information health wise than the other one.
Date published: 2022-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed This watch worked okay at first and then there started to be things I wanted it to do and after spending hours trying it still isn't what I want. I want to return it.
Date published: 2023-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use and provides exactly what I wanted Bought this after my Apple Watch was dropped and cracked. I dont need all the features that the apple watches have so looking for another option. This provides me with exactly what i need
Date published: 2023-11-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! Does everything I need! I like that it is a lot smaller too!
Date published: 2023-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Some good features It flashes at night. But hey, I get to see my steps and what time it is.
Date published: 2023-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivosmart 5 I bought my Vivosmart 5 two months ago in March 2023 upgrading from my second Vivovsmart 4 which had stopped working. For the first couple of weeks I was very excited with the upgraded features such as sleep quality however now it my Vivosmart green light no longer shines and I have no pulse, energy or sleep data which is very disappointing for a device that is not yet two months old. The help web site was next to useless, no email address for complaints, the chat line does not function for the Vivosmart 5 and the telephone help line is only open during business hours, again more disappointment.
Date published: 2023-05-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivosmart5 watch.....black So easy... accurate and comfortable. Fits great and easy to read ... .
Date published: 2024-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great device! Love everything about this thing! And being able to change bands so easy is a real plus! I have 6 different colors....
Date published: 2022-07-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Comfortable So comfortable and cute. I'm really happy with it.
Date published: 2023-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin vivosmart 5 My wife gave this one and bought another one for herself and so far it has turned out to be good
Date published: 2023-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Easy fits the bill. Good for health checks and my rides are easily transferred to Garmin connect. Lightweight and hardly notice it on my wrist. 5stars!!!
Date published: 2022-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Healthy Features The Vivosmart 5 is very comfortable to wear. The features are wonderful and very helpful in helping me monitor my health after finding out I need heart help.
Date published: 2024-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use and insightful I was trying to find a good fitness watch to help me move more. This has been so much more than I expected.
Date published: 2022-12-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still getting used to it! I bought about 2 weeks ago. Once I had to get in touch with customer service and we did a soft reset which solved the problem quickly. Think I may get in touch again with an issue I can’t figure out. It’s still new to me so I’m sure that’s what it is. Overall it fits my small wrist well. I keep it a little looser except when I’m exercising then I tighten it a notch.
Date published: 2023-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not the tracker for me The only fitness activity I do is walk. I’m comfortable this tracker counts my steps as accurately as can be expected, but it does not convert it to miles accurately at all. I walk on an indoor track and the signal to my phone isn’t good at times so I don’t use the GPS. Instead, I set the tracker to use a custom stride length which I’ve confirmed repeatedly to be accurate. But the miles calculated using my steps times my custom stride length are never even close to the distance I walk on the measured track.
Date published: 2023-11-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great! This product is amazing. I get everything about my body and see my heart rate and stress levels when I'm going through something stressful I'm told to calm. BUT the battery doesn't keep and you'll need to charge it every night which contradicts the whole sleep tracking.
Date published: 2023-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Frustrating I had a Vivo 3 and Vivo 4. No trouble at all getting notifications and alerts for Texts and Emails working. Can't get them working on this Vivo 5. There is lots of website help which I have gone through and followed without any luck. The other new features are great.Trying to contact a real person at Garmin or anywhere to help is impossible.
Date published: 2023-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just what the Doctor ordered! Needed something that would alert loved one in case I had an emergency without having to have a service. DONE!! Love all the features within the app without it being too complicated as well.
Date published: 2023-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Language I want to read this all in German, and want to have the weight in „kg“
Date published: 2023-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features and easy to use. I bought this to replace my Vivofit 4 that died after a couple of years of use. I like the features and the ability to charge it instead of batteries.
Date published: 2023-04-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from it sucks I have had this less than a month when it quit commenting with the app. I got zero help because I refused to pay to get it.
Date published: 2023-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good upgrade from Vivosmart 4 Got the Vivosmart 5 because my Vivosmart 4's battery was running short, the screen was scratched and it would not automatically sleep. The Vivosmart 5's battery runs a couple of days longer which is nice. It has a bigger, brighter screen. Screen sensitivity is somewhat of an issue but not bad.
Date published: 2024-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features Great features. Takes a while to figure how to operate. Manual is a bit light. Nicely integrated with the Garmin app.
Date published: 2022-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Product My only complaint is the instructions that come with it and the lack of finding help online. I own many Garmon products had this is the only one I had issues with.
Date published: 2022-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love all the features I bought this for Christmas and received it in early January. I have congestive heart failure and wanted all the options this tracker offers. I really like it a lot. I have had a Vivosmart HR for several years and the difference between these two is amazing. The only downside is that it requires charging every other day. I realize that the more functions it has the faster the battery will run out. It as just disappointing since Garmin is such a high tech company.
Date published: 2023-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great fitness tracker I'm using this as part of a study with another tracker on the other wrist and its right on. I forget its on my wrist, easy to use. Works great with the app. I love it!
Date published: 2023-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buggy and unreliable I'm on my second vivosmart 5 after the first had to be replaced after less than 6 months because it started giving nonsense numbers for walk distances. For example, saying that my 1.5 mile walk was actually 50 miles in length. I'd love to be able to walk 100 mph, but believe me, I'm not. Today, the replacement, which I've had for a month, started doing the same thing. And just now the display won't even turn on. Really regret this purchase.
Date published: 2024-03-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worked for 48 and then stopped working The device worked for about 48 hours and then stopped. I contacted support, and they had me try to restart the device. It did not work, and then I was instructed to send it back to Garmin, and they would ship me another device. I have been waiting 5 weeks and still no devise. I do not recommend the product.
Date published: 2023-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Missing Some Features of Vivismart 4 The vibration alert is not strong enough. I have not been able to wake up yet to the alert. The Vivosmart 4 was stronger. Miss the stairs recording too.
Date published: 2022-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far so good! I've owned my vivosmart 5 watch for 2 weeks now. So far, I've been pleased with what it can do. I am a first-time health and fitness watch owner, and the vivosmart 5 seems like the right watch for me. It records everything I'm interested in, including physical activities data, physiologic monitoring, sleep monitoring, and stress monitoring. The only complaint is I have to recharge it about every 2 days.
Date published: 2024-03-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dropping out of connection to mobile phone The VivoSmart5 keeps losing connection to my mobile Can you help please?
Date published: 2023-11-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features I got the Garmin to replace my Fitbit that is always breaking due to bad design and after they changed all the features. I love everything about my new Garmin. The design and all the great features. I’m very happy with my choice.
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stopwatch stops while swimming Not happy because I bought for swimming because it sais for swimming. Useless for swimming.
Date published: 2024-03-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice featurex Christmas gift, I wear it at night but it lights from the underside even though it's on do not disturb. I don't like the app. It has a lot of non needed info. Fit bit was much more user friendly. I hoping you fix the app
Date published: 2024-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Practical Practical, comfortable, a good buy, no negative observation until now.
Date published: 2023-03-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love this thing! I haven't even had it a month but I already have a better focus on my workouts. Sleep quality and stress level data is a bonus. The vivosmart is unobtrusive and light on my wrist.
Date published: 2022-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bigger screen means for info Had a VIVO smart for that I liked very much, but finally beat it up too badly and needed something new. VIVO, smart five has a bigger screen so when you do walks or runs, you can see your mileage now instead of just a timer. Very nice!
Date published: 2023-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Fitness Tracker I like the basic features of the watch. Can track steps, workouts, biking, etc. I wish there was an easy way to customize the main screen. I'm still learning the features but am very happy with the elements that I'm using.
Date published: 2024-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Permanently vibrating I started using yesterday. Constantly vibrating now for 50 minutes and cannot stop it. Vaste of Money. Enda probably in the bin today
Date published: 2023-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not as I expected The promotion on this watched offered up to 7 day usage. I can't extend it to 4 days.
Date published: 2022-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features The only problem is if the gesture doesn't seem to work right or I'm confused about how it works. Because when I move my arm up and push my wrist to see the time it doesn't appear automatically. B
Date published: 2024-02-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivosmart 5 Received this for Christmas and don’t like it vs prior vivosport. Readout are too small and very hard to read. Bands come in 2 sizes and mine must be the small one as I have to use the last notch and it is still very tight. Planning on returning it.
Date published: 2024-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed Bought this to replace my vivid art 4 only to find out it does not have its own gps and no longer provides a route map of my activity
Date published: 2023-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch This is the 3 rd Vivosmart that I have owned . 2 #3 and this #5. I've like them all but the Vivosmart #5 is the best. It's comfortable and captures the activities that I need. I also like the fact that I can change watch bands by myself instead of sending it to the Garmin Repair center.
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great improvements over previous Vivo models This is a very nice fitness tracker with numerous features beyond the Vivosport that I have enjoyed using for many years, but which Garmin apparently refuses to update since 2017. It lacks the built-in GPS of the Vivosport, and I have been avoiding trackers that depend on the GPS of my phone in case I want to track distance without my phone. But, hey, I always seem to have my phone, so what does it matter? Maybe a little bit: I have a frequently used walking route that my Vivosport and Google Maps say is exactly a mile. But when I use the Vivosmart with my phone GPS, it consistently says it is 1.12 miles. There is something to be said about having built-in GPS. The Vivosmart makes up for that with many features my Vivosport lacked. Like a dedicated Yoga tracker. No more do I have to edit my daily Yoga in Garmin Connect to change "other" to "yoga." The heart rate is accurate, at least for now. It had been in my Vivosport, but failed 2 years ago, requiring me to purchase a replacement, and recently the HR readings were much too low, which encouraged my purchase of the Vivosmart 5. Sleep tracking is much more detailed, which I greatly appreciate. The only thing I struggle with is tapping sensitivity. I often have to tap on the tracker many times before it responds, and this never happened on the Vivosport. So, I would not call the Vivosmart 5 perfect, but I am satisfied with it and happy to be able continuing to track my activities and statistics with Garmin Connect.
Date published: 2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Don’t care for Fortunately I did not have to purchase it myself. I got it with no cost to me. The face of the Vivio is not wide enough; the size of lettering/numbers too small. ( with the exception of the time). Battery life is less than 24 hours. I would have returned it had I paid for it
Date published: 2024-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does everything I thought it would I like it except it digs into the side of my wrist because I have big wrists
Date published: 2024-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I have been using it two weeks now and it has been a great tool. Highly recommended
Date published: 2024-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's Huge I purchased this product when my Vivosmart 4 band cracked off the watch. I love my Vivosmart 4 and I really wanted to like this, but it looks huge and clunky on my small wrist. It reminds me of my first Garmin HR which always got scratched and caught on things because it was so tall. The 5 does appear to have many advanced features accessible from the device.
Date published: 2024-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome data I wear mine all the time. Battery only lasts 2 days. Great tool for monitoring calories burned and activity. Love the respiration and heart data
Date published: 2024-04-20T00:00:00-04:00

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