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Brand | Garmin |
Style | Base Model |
Color | Black |
Screen Size | 25.5 Millimeters |
Special Feature | sleep_monitor, pedometer, fitness_tracker |
Shape | Rectangular |
Target Audience | Unisex Adult |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Display Type | segmented LCD |
About this item
- Move Bar - Motivates you to be active throughout the day by displaying a red move bar after one hour of inactivity. Additional segments light up for every 15 minutes of inactivity. Just walk for a couple of minutes to reset.
- 24/7 Wearable - Stylish, comfortable and water resistant wristband that is always on and ready to go.
- Long battery life - Stays on for more than a year without having to change the battery. Easy-to-read display - View the time of day and your stats right on your wrist.
- Achieve your goals - Vivofit learns your activity level and assigns a personalized goal each morning. Count calories - Records calories burned throughout the day including base metabolic rate.
- Monitor your sleep - Set the sleep mode when you go to bed to track the quality of your rest.
- Display size is 1.00 inches x 0.39 inches
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The activity tracker that moves at the pace of your life
- Learns your activity level and assigns a personalised daily goal.
- Displays steps, calories, distance and monitors sleep.
- Pairs with heart rate monitor¹ for fitness activities.
- 1 year plus battery life; water resistant².
- Save, plan and share your progress at Garmin Connect.
¹Included with some models, sold separately on others.
²Water resistant up to 50 meters.
Always On
vívofit follows your progress 24/7, and it can stay on for more than a year without a battery change. Set the sleep mode when you go to bed and vívofit will monitor your rest. At Garmin Connect, you can see your total sleep hours as well as periods of movement and restful sleep. The vívofit band is water-resistant², so you can shower or get caught in the rain, worry-free.
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Product Dimensions | 0.42 x 0.83 x 0.42 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.896 ounces |
ASIN | B00HFPOXM4 |
Item model number | 010-01225-00 |
Batteries | 2 CR123A batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #159,932 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,128 in Smart Clips, Arm & Wristbands |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | iOS, Android |
Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
Special features | sleep_monitor, pedometer, fitness_tracker |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Color | Black |
Whats in the box | Vivofit(r) Fitness Band (black) |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Date First Available | January 6, 2014 |
Weight | 25.4 Grams |
Standing screen display size | 25.5 Millimeters |
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Product Description
Fitness Band That Moves at the Pace of Your Life
- Learns your activity level and assigns a personalized daily goal
- Displays steps, calories, distance; monitors sleep
- Pairs with heart rate monitor¹ for fitness activities
- 1+ year battery life; water-resistant²
- Save, plan and share progress at Garmin Connect™
You already know the active steps you take now can improve your overall wellness today, tomorrow and well into your future. And while it seems simple to get out of that chair more often and move, making it stick is another matter. That’s where vívofit can turn good intentions into lifelong habits. It’s the only fitness band that greets you with a personalized daily goal, tracks your progress and reminds you when it’s time to move.
Personalized Daily Goals
vívofit learns your current activity level, then assigns an attainable daily goal. As you meet your milestones, vívofit will adjust your goal for the next day, gradually nudging you toward a healthier lifestyle. At Garmin Connect™, our free online fitness community, you can earn virtual badges and view your progress.
Tells Time and "Time to Move"
Research shows prolonged periods of inactivity such as sitting at a desk decreases your body’s production of fat-burning enzymes. You can reverse that effect by taking frequent, short walk breaks throughout your day. And while you might lose track of time and forget to move, vívofit knows. A red move bar appears on the display after 1 hour of inactivity and builds when you’ve been sitting too long. Just walk for a couple of minutes to reset the move bar.
Keep Moving
When you’re ready to take the next steps toward better health, vívofit has additional features to keep you motivated. Use a heart rate monitor¹ with vívofit to record your heart rate and zone data and get more accurate calorie burn information for any fitness activity, such as a run or a cardio class at the gym. At Garmin Connect, you can join online challenges with other vívofit users or start your own competition with friends to compete for virtual badges and bragging rights.
Always On
vívofit follows your progress 24/7, and it can stay on for more than a year without a battery change. Set the sleep mode when you go to bed and vívofit will monitor your rest. At Garmin Connect, you can see your total sleep hours as well as periods of movement and restful sleep. The vívofit band is water-resistant², so you can shower or get caught in the rain, worry-free.
Get Connected
With the touch of one button, you can wirelessly sync vívofit with Garmin Connect to see a complete picture of your progress, join online challenges and earn virtual badges for extra motivation. You can access our free online community from your computer or on your compatible mobile device³ with the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app.
¹Included with some models, sold separately on others.
²Water-resistant (50 meters).
³Includes Bluetooth® Smart Ready phones; contact your provider to verify if your phone is compatible. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Customers like the performance, heart rate monitor, and value of the wearable computer. For example, they mention that it works nicely as their principal wristwatch, the app works well, and all the software functions appear to work perfectly. They appreciate the ability to see real-time step information. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity, ease of use, accuracy, and durability.
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Customers like the performance of the wearable computer. For example, they say it works nicely as a principal wristwatch, the app works well, and the fitness functions work perfectly. Some say the sync went fairly smoothly. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...One of the best features of using a Fitibit is the excellent website. I haven't found a competitor's website that even comes close...." Read more
"First off, I LOVE this fitness band. It always functions great as a day to day watch (except no alarm function)...." Read more
"...This is very useful even for those of you who are already fit, since it eliminates blocks of inactivity during the day, which has been shown to be..." Read more
"...It provides (hourly) encouragement to meet daily goals, does a good job recording activity, and provides very real feedback on performance...." Read more
Customers like the heart rate monitor. They mention that it tracks their steps daily, does a very good job in tracking their activity, and does not only track steps and calories, but also distance. They also like being able to see real-time step information. Customers are happy with the ability to track motions other than actual footsteps. The sleep function is nice and easily editable, and it tracks accurately and automatically. They say it regularly records their heart rate, blood pressure, weight, and intake.
"...It displays all activity measured by your tracker, allows you to log your food intake (huge food database), regularly record your heart rate, blood..." Read more
"...It also tracks sleep, but the software and website doesn't provide you with any help in interpreting the sleep data, and it's a bit of a bother to..." Read more
"...-The Sleep Tracker is nice, and easily editable -- in case you forget to set Sleep Mode or to turn off Sleep Mode in the morning...." Read more
"...the stepping goals were a nice plus, the steps recording took a while to get used to because..." Read more
Customers like the value of the wearable computer. They mention it's a good alternative to a Fitbit, a solid device for the money, and an inexpensive activity tracker. Some say that it works fine as an expensive heart monitor and as a watch until they travel out of EST.
"...Fast forward a year, and the price is now much more reasonable, around $70 or so on Amazon...." Read more
"...I miss too many of the Fitbit features. But this is a reasonable alternative, and it's available today." Read more
"...It works fine as an expensive heart monitor and will be ok as a watch until I travel out of EST but otherwise it is useless...." Read more
"...Bottom line: If you're looking for a cheap, easy-to-use, way to get yourself off of the couch and move, this works...." Read more
Customers find the motivation in the wearable computer to be nice. They say the red bar of shame is a great reminder to get moving. They also say it makes them want to meet their daily step goal and to focus on being active. Customers also say the watch learns their patterns and sets goals for them. They appreciate that it updates their goals depending on how well they're doing and provides great feedback on their activity.
"...They are great at helping you stay active, be accountable to yourself (and others if you chose to), and get healthy!" Read more
"...The best thing though was this red bar of shame, it proved to be a nice motivator, even if you let it go into the over hour mode...." Read more
"...need on this type of toy: I like the fact that the screen gives me information and motivation on a continuous "on" basis, and then of course, being..." Read more
"...it is the only fitness band that has a battery and it is a good motivator. It changed my 80-something-year-old mother's life...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the wearable computer. Some mention that it easily syncs through their laptop and Garmin Express, while others say that they had problems syncing with their phone and on their computer. The device pairs with the Garmin Heart Rate monitor and the Garman connect website is pretty expansive. However, some customers also mention that the app doesn't sync with any of the diet apps and that the integration with other devices is non-existant.
"...the motivation that the device provides A+ but the app functionality and syncing issues are E-, which in my book puts the review right smack in a..." Read more
"...has a leg up on other non-Fitbit devices: it will automatically sync to the Fitbit site using Garmin Connect software via an arrangement between..." Read more
"...Very disappointing that this band is less accurate and more sluggish than any I've ever seen...including the mi band that was half the price of this..." Read more
"...The Garmin connect website is pretty expansive and fun, and continues to improve...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the wearable computer. Some mention that it's straightforward and easy to setup, while others say that it has a difficult learning curve and the web interface is pretty bad.
"...The batteries are the common 1632s, so they're easy to find if even if you don't keep spares on hand, and with a year of life, continuous operation..." Read more
"...Getting the unit set up is easy enough...." Read more
"...first it was pretty secure, but over time it is scary how easily the band will pop off, and it is so light that you will probably not even notice...." Read more
"...The display is easy to read (in the light) and offers time, date, steps taken, steps to goal, distance, calories, and if set up, heart rate...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the wearable computer. Some mention it is very accurate, while others say it does not accurately track steps. The accuracy of activity tracking is highly questionable, and the band is sluggish. It only measures steps and not all activity.
"...Yes, watch ratings are very misleading. What caused me to hold off was the insane price of $130...." Read more
"...Accuracy: the Vivofit and all of the Fitbit units seemed to be very accurate (they yielded nearly identical measures when compared); the Loop seemed..." Read more
"...We've owned it 4 hours. Very disappointing that this band is less accurate and more sluggish than any I've ever seen...including the mi band that..." Read more
"...As I mentioned, Garmin Connect lacks a calorie tracking feature..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the wearable computer. Some mention it's robust, waterproof, has ridiculously good battery life, and is very secure. However, others say that the Garmin iPhone/Android App is not super reliable, not flawless, and pretty poor.
"...-There is not really a good method to set a monthly (or annual) target for steps...." Read more
"...On to the Polar Loop. It's a well made device that's roughly the same size as the Force and Vivofit, but has the most secure clasp of the bunch...." Read more
"...All around it's pretty poor. You don't have the ability to add a workout after the fact either...." Read more
"...makes the Vivofit incredibly easy to take on and off, and it is very secure...." Read more
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First, my main activity is road biking: I average about 2,000 miles a year, mostly from March to November. In winter I try to regularly ride a trainer or a recumbent gym bike. I wear a heart monitor when riding or training because I like to see how I'm doing as a late middle-aged male. As you'll see, one of the advantages of the Vivofit is its ability to pair with a HR strap, something the Fitbit products lack. So here we go:
The Vivofit is a bit reminiscent of the Fitbit Force as far as the form factor. They have similar bracelet styling, though the body part of the Vivofit is slightly thicker. The clasp design is similar to the Force, but locks more positively. The actual Vivofit unit is removable from the bracelet unlike the Force (more like the Flex), so you can replace the band (it comes with both large and small bands) and change to different colored ones.
The biggest differences from the Force are these: 1) the Vivofit uses two small watch batteries that are purportedly good for at least a year versus the rechargeable battery used by the Force, and; 2) the Vivofit display doesn't light up like the Force (which has both positive and negative attributes; read on).
I liked my Force - even though I think Fitbit's customer service is abysmal, perhaps rivaled only by Comcast among companies I've dealt with - but the Vivofit is ultimately what I wish the Force had been. Here's why.
I didn't particularly mind having to recharge my Force periodically (about once a week), but the battery always seemed to go dead at the most inopportune times, i.e., when I didn't have my charger available (and remember it only charges with USB via a computer). So there were times where my activity tracking would be interrupted until I could get to a charging source, and then of course you can't use the device while it's charging. Not so with the Vivofit. I like the idea of using watch batteries: they add just a smidgen of bulk, but you don't have to worry about recharging. The batteries are the common 1632s, so they're easy to find if even if you don't keep spares on hand, and with a year of life, continuous operation is a given.
As to the display, I actually prefer the Vivofit's overall even though it isn't lighted. With the Force you have to press the button when you want to read it, although you can then read it even in pitch darkness. The Vivofit displays continuously; you cycle through the different readings by pressing a button, just like on the Force. It's readable in all but near darkness (reminds of a Kindle), so the lack of lighting is a non-factor for me. It's also VERY sharp, with gold characters on a black background. I'll sacrifice a lighted display for the year-long battery life and continuous display of the Vivofit.
The other nice thing about the Vivofit vs. the Force is that it pairs with a HR monitor strap. So if you like to keep track of your heart rate when doing vigorous exercise - like I do - then the Vivofit is the hands-down winner. In fact, I think it slightly beats the Force even without that feature, based on the better battery configuration, continuous display, interchangeable bracelet and more secure clasp.
A word about the clasp. It's basically the same design as used on the Force and the Flex, but for some reason is more secure. The Fitbit bands have a tendency to uncouple, especially the Force, but the Vivofit is rock solid. I think the reason is that the Vivofit's material is slightly less neoprene-like than the Force's: it's a tad less springy, so when the clasp pins penetrate the holes they're held firmly.
I'll finish the Fitibit comparison by mentioning the Flex and the One. The Force tried to integrate the best features of both of these: in effect it's a One incorporated into a Flex-like bracelet design (albeit a larger one). With the One you have a display that lights when the button is pushed (like the Force) and gives you a readout of various measures by cycling through with repeated button pushes. With the Flex the display only shows a series of dots that track your progress on a measure of your choosing (steps, calories burned, etc.). You can check your stats at any time by pairing the Flex with your smartphone (you can also pair the One and the Force to a smartphone) or by syncing it to your computer with a USB wireless dongle (also supplied for the One and the Force). I found the One too easy to lose, since it's not a bracelet, and found the battery life of the Flex to be a bit on the short side, probably because of its small size (which is why I upgraded to the Force).
One of the best features of using a Fitibit is the excellent website. I haven't found a competitor's website that even comes close. Polar's site is in beta and tracks almost nothing. Garmin's site is good, but is mainly for tracking just activity from their various GPS devices for biking, running, etc., albeit in exhaustive detail. Fitbit's site is a full-featured health tracking and monitoring tool. It displays all activity measured by your tracker, allows you to log your food intake (huge food database), regularly record your heart rate, blood pressure, weight, and even custom measures of your own design. It's too comprehensive to describe here, but suffice to say it's reason enough to favor a Fitbit device over others. This is where the Vivofit has a leg up on other non-Fitbit devices: it will automatically sync to the Fitbit site using Garmin Connect software via an arrangement between Fitbit and Garmin.
So now with my Vivofit, I get a device that to me that has all the advantages of the Fitbit Force with none of the disadvantages, allows for HR monitoring, AND syncs to the Fitbit website. It's the best of both worlds.
On to the Polar Loop. It's a well made device that's roughly the same size as the Force and Vivofit, but has the most secure clasp of the bunch. It's a deployment buckle like you'd find on an upscale watch (think Breitling or Omega). Like the Vivofit, it allows for HR monitoring via a Polar HR strap (and its worth noting that Polar HR monitor straps auto sync to a lot of gym exercise equipment that is "Polar ready"). It has a brilliantly lit red display, activated by pushing a button that you then push repeatedly to cycle through different measures. However, unlike the button on the Vivofit or Force, the one on the Polar is very imprecise: you frequently have to push it two or three times before it does anything. That's because it's recessed so as to be almost flush with the strap and is very small, such that when you push most of your fingertip is pushing on the surrounding area. And as noted, the Polar website (beta) is pretty much useless at this point. If the Polar had a better button, and if the website were the equal of Fitbit's or could sync to it, then it would be slightly ahead of the Force (because of the HR feature) but still behind the Vivofit (because of the need to charge it periodically, and because when syncing to a computer it has to be connected to a dual-use charging/syncing cable rather than using a wireless dongle like the Force and Vivofit, though it will sync wirelessly to a smartphone using Polar's app).
In summary:
Form factor: basically a tie among the Vivofit, Force and Loop (Flex has a smaller form factor, which some may prefer; the One is basically a fob made to be clipped to a belt or carried in a pocket).
Display: the Vivofit for its continuous (and very sharp) display and positive button feedback for cycling through data, although you may disagree if you plan to check your unit regularly in the dark.
Accuracy: the Vivofit and all of the Fitbit units seemed to be very accurate (they yielded nearly identical measures when compared); the Loop seemed to overstate my steps, and - like the Vivofit - it doesn't measure flights of stairs climbed (all Fitbits do).
Clasp: the Polar is most secure, very closely followed by the Vivofit. The Force and Flex tend to uncouple, and the One is a fob rather than a bracelet.
HR monitoring: It's between the Vivofit and the Loop since Fitibit doesn't offer it. If you already use a Garmin HR strap with a Garmin bike or running computer, then you might prefer the Vivofit for that reason. If you want to auto connect your HR strap at the gym, then that might argue for a Polar strap, and the Loop (both the Loop and the gym bike or elliptical, etc. will simultaneously record HR activity).
Smartphone software: all three offer good smartphone apps, but they specialize in different areas. The Fitbit app mimics its website, so most of what you'd upload, enter, sync or track at the website can also be done on its smartphone app. The Garmin app is set up to focus on bike rides, runs, etc. in conjunction with a GPS unit to record routes, route segments, etc. The Loop app is focused on heart rate activity.
Website: Fitbit by a mile, though as noted you can sync all your Vivofit data to the Fitbit site automatically. Thus you can essentially treat the Vivofit as if it was a Fitbit device. Garmin's website has the same focus as it's smartphone app; it's not a full-fledged fitness site. Polar's site is useless, though it's only in beta...perhaps it will eventually be more competitive.
I vote for the Vivofit. Note that the Force has been recalled and is no longer being sold.
Okay! So here is the MAJOR design flaw of the Vivofit - the band WILL FALL OFF OVER TIME. Just because yours hasn't yet, does not mean that it will not in the future! Trust me! I have used this band extensively since it was released , and I am very active and have 3 wild kids. At first it was pretty secure, but over time it is scary how easily the band will pop off, and it is so light that you will probably not even notice. Mine fell off 5 times before I remedied the situation. Through reading the various Garmin blogs and through trial and error I have discovered and used 3 different methods to remedy this major design flaw by Garmin. Please do yourself a favor and utilize one of these methods before you lose your $130 device.
1) Use 1 or 2 common O rings: Important is that is must be a Size #9. I found mine in at Home Depot in the section where the toilets are (not in hardware or plumbing section, that would make too much sense :)
This method is by far the cheapest, at $2-3, and it is very effective at keeping your Vivofit on you wrist where it belongs. The O rings did not bother my wrist much, not at all whilst doing activities, but after a long computer session using a mouse you might have a nice line dug into your wrist from the O ring like I did. The one big problem with using O Rings to keep your Vivofit from falling off is that it makes it much more difficult to take your device on and off. If you leave your Vivofit on 24/7, this is a great method, otherwise, please read on...
2) Order a FitBit: Available at www.bitbelt.biz/. These are basically a little rubber watch strap band that you might find on many typical sport watches, except they are designed specifically to fit your Vivofit band. These are available in many colors, if you want to add a splash of color to your band and keep it secure on your wrist. This method is nearly as effective as the O Rings, and makes taking your Vivofit on and off a snap. Some people have complained that the FitBit digs into their wrist, speaking for myself, the mark on my wrist was no better or worse than the O Ring method. This method is a bit more expensive than the O Rings, coming in at about $10 for 2, and you can pick you colors.
3) Order an Elite Road ID: Available at www.roadid.com . This method is expensive compared to the other 2 at $30-$40, and requires a bit of work as well. If you want to go with this method for securing your Vivofit, make sure you purchase the Elite model, this one is a PERFECT fit for your device. Basically with this method you just hijack all the metal parts off your Elite Road ID and attach them to your Vivofit. You have to cut the ends of the rubber Vivofit band and attach the metal, sports watch quality Road ID clasp to the Vivofit. It sounds complicated, but it is very easy and takes less than 5 minutes. This method makes the Vivofit incredibly easy to take on and off, and it is very secure. The only downer to this method is that it does add a bit of weight to the device compared to the other methods. On the plus side it also makes the device look more high end and classy, in my opinion. You can also keep the metal Road ID badges on your Vivofit, with your emergency medical contact info, or whatever else you want to put on there. I am an avid triathlete and road biker, and I decided to put my blood type on there too. So with this method you get a great 2 for 1, a road id bracelet combined with the best fitness band out there, the Garmin Vivofit.
I hope that my review has been helpful, and if you are on the fence about buying a fitness band, get off it! They are great at helping you stay active, be accountable to yourself (and others if you chose to), and get healthy!
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Was amazing. Good quality and worked seamlessly with my iPhone. Definitely worth the price.
Even though The initial piece was faulty,Amazon was quick to replace the product with another one. Impressed by Amazon
Das gute Stück kam vorgestern bei mir an. Dachte ich könnte es direkt im Büro synchronisieren (Handy mit BT und Laptop mit BT sind vorhanden) - denkste... Bluetooth 4.0 SMART ist Pflicht! Wird eben gewartet, bis man daheim ist und den ANT-Stick am PC in Betrieb nehmen kann.
Vor der Inbetriebnahme muss man eine neue Garmin-Software herunterladen: Garmin Express ist neu und dem Design an das erneuerte Garmin.Connect-Portal angepasst.
Das Koppeln mit dem PC funktionierte nich auf Anhieb. Das Band wurde zwar gefunden, verbinden konnte ich es aber erst nach dem 7. oder 8. Versuch.
Nach dem erfolgreichen Verbinden wurde direkt die Software des Armbandes aktualisiert, man wird nach seinen Daten gefragt und spielt diese auf das Band zurück.
Jetzt zeigt mir mein Vivo Uhrzeit+Datum, meine an diesem Tag bisher verbrauchten Kalorien, eine fragwürdige Distanz, die zurückgelegten Schritte und mein Schritt-Tagesziel an.
Sieht nett aus, die Grafiken auf dem kleinen Display wirken angenehm und sind auch draußen bei Dunkelheit noch einigermaßen lesbar.
Die Anzeige steht immer still, mit dem Knopf kann zwischen den verschiedenen Werten umgeschalten werden.
Die Schritte - die Königsdisziplin dieses Bändchens - werden erstaunlich gut gezählt! So habe ich mir im Sitzen den Arm fast abgeschüttelt um zu sehen ob sich Vivo bescheißen lässt aber nichts da, die Zahl bleibt stehen. Während dem Gehen wird dann fleißig gezählt. Zum Teil wirkt es, als würde sie Doppelt zählen, ich vermute mittlerweile aber dass sie beim schnelleren, stetigen gehen einfach Schritte zusammenfasst und direkt +2 oder +3 Zählt um Strom zu sparen (das Display benötigt keinen Strom für die Anzeige sondern nur für das ändern der Anzeige).
Ich habe mitgezählt und das lief analog zum Vivofit. Wenn das Band bei 50 Schritten mal einen oder zwei zu viel/wenig rechnet, dann soll das so sein - für mich nicht weiter schlimm.
Der Kalorienverbrauch errechnet sich aus dem Tagesumsatz, den Vivofit von Garmin.Connect übermittelt bekommt, wird wohl durch den Tag geteilt und steigt stetig. Ob die Schrittzahl einen Einfluss nimmt konnte ich nicht feststellen.
Das Tagesziel legt man via Software fest oder lässt sich ein automatisches Ziel vorgeben. Am ersten Tag waren es 10000 Schritte, obwohl ich erst um 16 Uhr angefangen hatte. Am zweiten Tag war das "GOAL" schon auf 7000 herunterreduziert. Gutes Feature, dass einem das Ziel erreichbar gestaltet.
Das Band an sich trägt sich SUPER! Mir passt gerade noch das kleine Band (es sind 2 Stück im Lieferumfang enthalten) und sitzt perfekt. Vivofit ist extrem leicht und kaum zu spüren. Auch Nachts merke ich nichts von dem Band. Wer einen aktuellen Forerunner hat, dem wird das Band bekannt vorkommen - zumindest das angenehme Material.
Die Optik ist Geschmackssache, gefällt mir persönlich aber sehr gut - soll ja bei einem Band, dass man am besten 24h an sich trägt, nicht so schlecht sein wenn es einem auch noch gefällt ;)
Die Verschlüsse des Vivofit halten Bombenfest. Wechseldisplay... da denkt man vielleicht erstmal an Instabilität, allerdings ist das Wechseln garnicht so leicht. Den Verschluss muss man schon mit einem Hilfsmittel oder langen Fingernägeln aushebeln, damit man das Band vom Gerät trennen kann.
Auch der Armbandverschluss macht einen guten Eindruck.
Heute morgen wollte ich die Uhr mit dem PC synchronisieren, um mir einmal die Schlafdaten anzeigen zu lassen - Es werden nur Fehler produziert! Nach mehr als 10 Versuchen habe ich es aufgegeben. Entweder nennt er mir einen Verbindungsfehler oder einen Fehler beim Upload zu Garmin.Connect.
Schon bei den Forerunnern ist die Übertragung zum PC jedes mal so richtig grausam weil es in den seltensten Fällen direkt und reibungslos funktioniert. Dass es nun auch bei einem Band, welches den Bruchteil der Daten eines Forerunner überträgt, so läuft ist ernüchternd.
So, mein Vivo zeigt mir an dass ich mich zu lange nicht bewegt habe, drum komme ich zum Schluss.
Das Gerät bekommt erstmal 4 Sterne, der fehlende Stern geht zu lasten der Konnektivität richtung Garmin.
Sobald alle Farben verfügbar sind, bekommt meine Freundin auf jeden Fall auch so ein Gadget - KAUFEMPFEHLUNG!
UPDATE vom 24.03.2014: das ANT+ Problem wurde behoben. Der Vivo lässt sich nun, wie es sein soll, mit GarminExpress synchronisieren und lädt die Daten richtung GarminConnect. In den letzten Tagen stand GarminConnect einige Male nicht zur Verfügung, wahrscheinlich wurden in dieser Zeit die letzten Probleme behoben.
Mittlerweile konnte ich dann auch die HERZFREQUENZoption aktivieren und den Vivo aktiv im Fitnessstudio nutzen. SEHR BEQUEME SACHE! Brustgurt anlegen, verbinden und schon startet die Aktivität. Nach dem Training nehme ich den Gurt ab und die Aktivität ist beendet. Das nehmen von Rundenzeiten (um Cario von Kraft zu trennen) fehlt mir etwas, kann ich durch den wahnsinnigen Tragekomfort aber verschmerzen.
Die SCHLAFANALYSE ist eine Spielerei. Bringen tut sie mir nicht wirklich etwas, aber es ist interessant zu sehen, wie unruhig man schläft. Habe ich einmal eine ruhigere Nacht, mache ich mir Gedanken was ich am Tag anders gemacht habe, als an den Tagen an denen die Nächte nicht so ruhig waren und versuche, die bessere Schlafqualität mit anderem Tagesablauf usw. zu reproduzieren.
Mal abwarten, ob man damit wirklich aktiv etwas ändern kann!
Mittlerweile bin ich jedenfalls rundum begeistert.
UPDATE vom 21.05.2015: Mittlerweile habe ich das Gerät nun über 1 Jahr in Gebrauch, verzeichne im Schnitt täglich mehr als 10000 Schritte und habe es im Durchschnitt 1x pro Woche eine gute Stunde als HF-Anzeige im Fitnessstudio dabei. Im Gerät befindet sich noch immer die ERSTE BATTERIE. Das ist wirklich eine gute Leistung. Es kam zwar vor einigen Monaten eine Batteriemeldung, die verschwand allerdings direkt wieder.
UPDATE vom 03.01.2016: die Batterie hält noch immer! Wahnsinn! Garmin Express meldet mir zwar weiterhin, dass sie getauscht werden muss... aber solang der Vivo fit ist, bleibt sie drin.