Peculiarities
The main feature of the Garmin Vivofit bracelet is everyday use. This is a device not for professional athletes, but for ordinary users. Therefore, the functionality here is appropriate.
Features of the Vivofit bracelet:
- Waterproof – the case is fully protected from moisture
- Dustproof - foreign particles do not settle on the processor
- Replaceable strap - you can always replace it
- Synchronization – built-in Bluetooth wireless module
- Monitoring – tracks daily activity and sleep
Among the built-in functions, let's name step counting. This is the main purpose of Vivofit. To analyze your results and achievements, install the Garmin Connect app. Then options for calculating calories, distance traveled, etc. will open.
The difference from competitors is a reminder of movement. If the user is in a sitting position for a long time, the tracker sounds the alarm. Using a signal, the device reminds the owner to get up and stretch. This is how the Garmin bracelet helps you monitor your health.
Equipment
The Garmin Vivofit bracelet comes with the following items:
- Batteries
- Instructions
- Adapter
- Warranty card
- Spare bolts
- Screwdriver
The last part is needed to open the lid, which is secured with bolts. The manufacturer made sure that the user does not have any difficulties finding parts. The set includes everything you need, which is good news. Regarding the bracelet, only one color option is included in the set. The rest can be purchased in a specialized store.
Buy a chest heart rate monitor to monitor your heartbeat.
The tracker syncs with any Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The sensor calculates with the accuracy of an ECG, so it is 100% suitable for heart patients. The developers thought through the design of the chest heart rate monitor. Don't worry that the belt will fly off during use. Special material and reliable fastenings firmly hold the device on the body, preventing it from fidgeting from side to side. Let's look at the design of the fitness bracelet itself below.
Garmin vivofit
Kuznetsova Natalia, 03/15/2016
Advantages: 1. I’ve been wearing it for almost 1.5 years without taking it off - I’ve never changed the battery. 2. Real waterproof. Shower, bath, cleaning, swimming pool and even swimming in the sea with a mask - no matter: they work. I don’t take it off at all, I wash it with me. After this period of use they look like new. 2. Accuracy - I checked it many times and the accuracy of measuring steps is always high. 3. At first, when going to bed, you had to press the sleep button. Then, with a software update, it was no longer necessary to do this - they themselves determine when you fell asleep and woke up, and again they do it surprisingly accurately. 4. Ability to synchronize with a computer, and not just with a smartphone. 5. I bought them without a clasp lock and they fell off a couple of times when I got caught tightly on something. Then Garmin sent a newsletter that they had released a fixative and would send it to those who bought without it, asking for an address. I sent my address and they sent me a retainer in the same color as the bracelet. Now it is not possible to lose at all. 6. The red arrow really helps you not to sit too long and stretch your legs. 7. They work for hours - they constantly show the time. The time is synchronized when the device is synchronized with Garmin Connect. And even with interruptions in synchronization, the clock does not run away. People around you won't even realize that this is not just a watch, to say the least. In certain situations this is a big plus. 8. You can view your daily steps directly on the bracelet, without synchronization. Exactly like the remaining target. 9. Goal - the bracelet itself sets the goal for the next day, depending on the current activity. If you try to fulfill the goal every day, then you can “go very far” :-) 10. The button on the bracelet switches information on the screen - hours, steps taken, steps remaining, kilometers, pulse (from the chest heart rate sensor)... The most important plus - you can In the application settings, indicate exactly what data you need, and then unnecessary screens will not be switched using the button.
Disadvantages: 04/21/2016 - almost two years of use, I still can’t find anything that can be classified as a disadvantage.
Comment: I bought it on ebay at a reasonable price 1.5 years ago. I still wear it and am completely satisfied. Sometimes I look at reviews of new devices, and I don’t find anything worthy of replacement. For monitoring the life of an ordinary, not very active person who wants to increase his activity, this is just the thing. Updated 04/21/2016: — When the battery began to run low, a notification appeared in the program that it needed to be replaced. I easily did it myself thanks to the video instructions. — The plastic strap finally broke (when you wear a watch all the time, both plastic and leather break sooner or later). But he is replaceable! I ordered a replacement pair on ebay, in different colors, for 100 rubles. And the device works. If the bracelet strap were not replaceable, the entire device would have to be updated.
Main functionality
Garmin Vivofit 4 performs the following tasks:
- Displays date and time. There is no option to change the format.
- Counts the steps taken. The function is implemented thanks to the presence of a built-in pedometer.
- Counts calories burned. The device receives data based on the number of steps taken.
- Sets a goal for the number of steps in accordance with the parameters of the user’s body.
- Recognizes the type of training. Running, swimming, cycling, walking modes are available.
- Tracks sleep periods. Determines the optimal wake-up time.
- Records physical activity parameters. Events that occur during the month are stored in memory.
- Shares information with other users. The device can be used for competitions.
Most functions become active after installing the application.
Vivofit 4
Activity tracker with a battery life of more than 1 year
- Always-on, customizable color display and over 1 year battery life on a single charge
- The device tracks your steps, distance, and calories burned, monitors your sleep patterns, and sets a personalized daily step goal.
- Can be worn in the shower and swimming pool
- Periodically syncs with the Garmin Connect app, which lets you save, plan, share activities, join competitions, and more.
- Garmin Move IQ automatically detects activities and categorizes them by type in the Garmin Connect app
Find new ways to improve on your performance yesterday with vívofit 4. This easy-to-use activity tracker keeps you moving without stopping to recharge (over 1 year battery life). vívofit 4 is ideal for 24/7 wear so you can track your activity data, automatically categorize it with Move IQ, and more at any time.
Wearing 24 hours a day
The vívofit 4 activity tracker tracks your data 24 hours a day. With a battery life of over 1 year, you don't have to carry a charging cord with you. The device is not afraid of water and does not need to be removed in the pool or shower. The always-on color display provides bright, clear images even in sunlight. To make the bracelet reflect your personality, you can choose different screen color themes, watch faces and text phrases. In addition, interchangeable straps are available in a variety of colors and styles.
Additional tools at your fingertips
vívofit 4 includes several new tools to help make your life more comfortable. The weather widget will quickly and clearly show you what to expect from today4. Using the application, you can set an alarm that will go off on your device. You can also set a subtractive timer so you don't forget to turn off the oven on time. Can't find your phone? vívofit 4 will help you find it.
Automatic recording of classes
You don't have to manually start and stop your activity timer—Move IQ takes care of that task. This feature automatically detects and classifies different types of activities - walking, running, cycling, swimming and elliptical training. For walking and running, the device even automatically starts an activity timer. You can later view the recorded data in the Garmin Connect™ app.
Personalized activity tracking plus motivation
vívofit 4 encourages you to get up and move. In addition to tracking steps, distance, calories burned and sleep parameters, it measures periods of inactivity. When you stay in one place for too long, a colored bar appears on the screen. To reset this indicator, you need to get up and walk around for a couple of minutes. In addition, vívofit 4 learns your activity level and suggests a target number of steps for the day. Depending on how you cope with this task, the device will adjust the task for the next day, motivating you to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Data exchange and competitions
Throughout the day, vívofit 4 periodically syncs with the Garmin Connect2 app. With Garmin Connect, you can improve on yesterday's results even more easily than before. The application provides a vivid and visual representation of your data. By scrolling the screen, you can easily compare today's performance with past achievements. By clicking on the desired field, you will receive detailed information about activities and sports indicators. The application allows you to customize the data display format so that you can see only the information that interests you.
Compete with your children on the number of steps
The Toe-to-Toe feature allows you to compete with your children in the number of steps. Your vívofit 4 activity tracker can communicate wirelessly with a nearby vívofit jr baby device. 2 or another vívofit 4 device to start a timed step challenge. This feature is controlled via the wristband and once the competition is complete, both participants will see the total number of steps taken during the time counted on the screen to determine the winner.
