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Garmin vívoactive 4S - black - sport watch with band - black

Mfg # 010-02172-11 CDW # 7269971

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  • 40 mm
  • sport watch with band
  • black
  • 6.89 in
  • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+
  • black
  • silicone
  • wrist size: 4.33 in
  • display 1.1"
  • 1.41 oz
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See your body's energy levels throughout the day, so you can find the best times for activity and rest. See how you're breathing throughout the day, during sleep and during breathwork and yoga activities. The Pulse Ox sensor gauges your blood oxygen saturation during the day and as you sleep to show how well your body is absorbing oxygen. Get a full picture of how you're sleeping with a breakdown of your light, deep and REM sleep stages as well as Pulse Ox and respiration data.

This item was discontinued on November 09, 2023

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Garmin vívoactive 4S - black - sport watch with band - black is rated 4.00 out of 5 by 851.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love love love I have used this watch for a month and love it! I switched from an Apple Watch and was skeptical, but no regrets! The battery life is great and so many great features.
Date published: 2024-06-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin vivoactive 4S My last two watches have been Garmin brand. I have enjoyed wearing them both. There is a lot to learn for a 65+ year old woman. I hate to admit I still haven't found how to download music to my watch to listen while I walk. I wonder if audiobooks are able to be downloaded as well. I mostly use it to record my steps and watch my heart rate.
Date published: 2024-06-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not happy Received as a gift to help read blood sugars but it shuts off frequently and now it is reading no user and not sure how to fix tuned everything off and back on still working
Date published: 2024-06-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, but hard to navigate The features of this watch are great, however it is really hard to figure out which buttons do what for certain functions. One example is that whenever you are running a workout it is extremely hard to figure out how to stop or save your workout. I had to watch multiple YouTube tutorials on how to do it before finally figuring it out. Otherwise this watch is great and really easy to connect to the app on your phone.
Date published: 2024-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Attractive watch with all the bells and whistles I had this watch for four+ years. I used it for many workouts including swimming. If it were still available I would have purchased another when this one gave up the ghost recently.
Date published: 2024-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Frustrating Had it over a year now and must return to the app to update and reset. At least it keeps time
Date published: 2024-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed in "no VO2 Max"_Love the Home Screen I am disappointed that I can't get my VO2 Max score from walking on the treadmill, as I used to with my old Garmin Vivosmart watch. As I understand it, the VO2 Max score is only recorded for outdoor activities and GPS is only activated for outdoor activities. I am prone to skin cancer so I do not exercise outside. Also, the Vivoactive records too many miles when I'm walking on the treadmill. It seems to think that peope always run on a treadmill. I have NEVER run on the treadmill, as that is not a good thing, for old knees. The Vivoactive has many great new features, but I don't need or use them. The screen is awesome. The main reason I replaced my old watch was that the display was "fading," and I had never been able to see the display in sunlight. That problem has been solved.
Date published: 2024-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Waited for the wrong replacement color I was so excited to finally receive my replacement after my watch was burning up, but I got the wrong color back. This was a big deal. I don’t wear silver. My original watch was gold.
Date published: 2024-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Upgrade! I upgraded from a Vivoactive that I had for four years. I've been using my new Garmin for about two months now and I'm loving the features. Great new health insights and home screen.
Date published: 2024-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Returned it It was an alright watch but after seeing some features on other watches I didn't feel the juice was worth the squeeze.
Date published: 2024-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch! I'm so happy I got this! I have just gotten back into running and being able to use this to track everything from HR to pace (and sleep stats) as well as have music while out on m runs has been a game changer for my life.
Date published: 2024-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor battery life Less than effective step counts. Really not satisfied with the watch
Date published: 2023-04-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Had it a month and won't charge I bought I about a month ago and it won't charge. Alot of regrets.
Date published: 2023-04-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 4S Watch was purchased to replace a Vivoactive 3 music that the watch case broke where the watch band attached. Not pleased that the Vivioactive 3 music case wasn’t repairable through Garmin. Would be nice if new watches were supplied with two different lengths of watch bands!
Date published: 2023-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it I like the sleek look of the watch, with running statics. Took a few videos for me to get text messages to populate on the watch.
Date published: 2023-06-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch! I have had Garmins for years. My first was one of the ancient ones that looked like a mini computer mounted on your wrist! My second was a vivoactive three and I just had a Garmin forerunner 45. I knew I wanted another Garmin and I read lots of reviews on this one before I purchased. I’m so glad I did! I absolutely love it! It looks nice and even though I don’t use all of the features, they’re still there if I want to! I would highly recommend!
Date published: 2023-06-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still figuring it out, but great so far! I am still trying to figure out all the tricks, but I like it so far! I have never had a watch like this so I think it just takes some practice to fully figure it out. I do a lot of interval runs, so I haven't figured out how to do that completely, but I do think it's an option.
Date published: 2023-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful upgrade I upgraded from the Forerunner 235 and I love the Vivoactive 4S! It's so pretty, I want to wear it all the time--in fact I have...lol The heart rate alerts are perfect as I have a heart condition that requires my HR not to go above a set rate when I exercise. The touchscreen is icing on the cake!
Date published: 2023-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Just got it today and it’s a great watch need to get me some different bands
Date published: 2023-07-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Something terribly wrong with software Every day, literally every day and sometimes several times a day the device disconnects from my phone e and I have to pair the wearable to my phone. This was not a problem 4-6 weeks ago, but now it's daily. After charging, all connections lost.
Date published: 2023-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worst experience ever and far from sustainable I've just opened a claim for my third Vivoactive 4S in 4 years. Every year, between 9 and 11 months of having the watch, it just randomly stops working. Every year I try to get in toucb with customer support in Germany personally to try and figure out why this is happening. Last year when I had to send it back for the second time in 3 years I tried all ways to get a dicunt vouvher and just finally buy a different model since i admit i know many peple with Garmin watches who have never had a problem. But, nobody at Garmin wants to actually talk to a customer and try to help. They just inssist on swapping out the entire wartch house every few months. Its super frustrating and sooo bad for the envoronment - so wasteful!!
Date published: 2023-07-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too convoluted and app is useless Switching from Fitbit I am very disappointed. Fitbit tracks same metrics by their app is so straight forward and has everything you need in it. Water consumption, sleep and good tracking. Now I need to add a bunch of apps and figure out which ones will actually work for tracking macros. I’m praying I can still return it. 2 days and I hate it. It sure looks good but functionality sucks
Date published: 2023-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the watch!! I upgraded to this watch from the Vivoactive 3 and am very happy with the decision. As a triathlete I'm tracking all my activities - swimming, biking and running - to monitor my stats and this watch provides the info I need at a price I could afford. Great watch!!
Date published: 2022-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A lot of good features I have had it for a short time but like it a great deal.
Date published: 2023-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great starter watch Once my other smartwatch died I decided to switch brands get the Vivactive 4S. Overall, I enjoy the functionality of the watch. I was happily surprised to see that I could track my weightlifting workouts without having to create custom ones. Depending on the clock face the battery life can go faster than advertised however it does charge pretty fast so you don't lose loads of time waiting for it to charge. The one down side is the strap. Usually there are two different lengths to accomodate those with larger wrists and there did not seem to be one in the box. Additionally, there are no options to purchase a nylon strap (they're only available in 20mm and up+) replacement because silicone tends to irritate my skin. It would be nice to have those options for those of us with sensitive skin.
Date published: 2023-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A waste of money I’m gonna get an apple…over it Limited I’ll toss this one in drawer and call it a day
Date published: 2023-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I purchased this after my forerunner had fallen and the screen cracked. I am so happy I did! The Vivoactive is stylish, practical, and I love the touch screen ability!
Date published: 2023-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for Me My sister had one so I bought one. So very happy I did. I’m training for a 5k …I love the features on it.
Date published: 2023-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I like it but... I had the Lily and the touch screen did not work for me so I bought this larger one with buttons. I love the race features. I do wish the battery lasted longer, I need to charge it a second time within a period of just over 12 hours sometimes. And, I don't yet know why the screen changes from watch face to all white light frequently. I have to push a button to get back to the watch. So, overall, I like it but I would like to know why it goes white and why it needs charged so frequently.
Date published: 2023-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New watch Got this as a Christmas gift. Been using other brands for many years but hubby has a Garmin and thought I might like it. So far so good Still learning how to use it but like all the possibilities. Like the group challenges within my family members as we mostly all have Garmins now
Date published: 2023-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cool watch yk Yeah it’s pretty good so far. I like it because it tells time pretty well!
Date published: 2023-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Average watch I received this watch for Christmas. I was expecting it to be a little easier to program. I can't seem to get the music player to go away. It's always popping up and I'm not even listening to music.
Date published: 2023-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Battery Problems My original watch lasted almost a year before it would no longer turn on and the battery over heated when attempting to charge it. I was very pleased when Garmin offered to send me a replacement… points for customer service. However, the replacement I was sent will not hold a charge, and even with the pulse ox function turned off, is only good for about 24 hours before needing to be recharged.
Date published: 2023-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 4s Absolutely love it, it tracks so accurately even with swimming. I also love the ability to switch out bands and change the watch face so many to choose from!
Date published: 2023-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it I bought this right before Christmas. I am enjoying the features.
Date published: 2023-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from We are a Garmin family. My husband bought a Garmin Instinct last summer. I was curious and began researching Garmin versus competitive bands. It’s taken me 5 months to make a solid decision. I decided to go with the Garmin Vivoactive 4S . Being a female the dial is smaller for my wrist and the face of the watch can be customized with a personal photo of choice. I am able to pair my Apple phone to receive vibrating notifications for texts and calls. The fitness data monitors my activity in reaching my daily goals as well as stress, heart, breath and steps/distance. The more I wear the device the more I love it and am able to challenge my fitness levels to become a much healthier person. I am a type 1 diabetic and I hope Garmin will create an App for my Freestyle Libre glucose monitor. I highly recommend the Garmin watches.
Date published: 2022-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the looks of it! Received the watch about a month ago & I really love the features it has to offer!
Date published: 2022-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pretty Good I bought this about a month ago instead of the Apple Watch and I’m not sorry I did. First off, I usually use apple products (iPhone, AirPods, etc.) so I was tempted to get the watch from them too. Unfortunately it was like 3 or 4 times the price of the Vivoactive and I just wanted an average watch for time and exercise. I went with vivo instead. I’m glad I did because the vivo does practically everything the Apple Watch does at a fraction of the price and from what I can tell so far, the quality is excellent too. I accidentally hit my watch on a metal handle of my treadmill and there wasn’t even a scratch on it! The only downside is that you can’t answer messages on the vivo if you have an iPhone while an Apple Watch can.
Date published: 2022-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works well overall Just upgraded from a Vivoactiv 3. Everything works great (exception below) and I am getting a full week of battery life without using GPS or the pulse ox. Like my 3, I think this is a nice looking watch and while the 3 was the biggest size I'd go with the 4S is probably a better fit for my wrist. I would have gotten the 4, for the better battery life, if it wasn't bigger than the 3 - not sure why they changed the size. My only complaint is the heart rate monitor. I get on and off accuracy - same as with my old 3. I go to the gym three times a week and do about 2.5 hours of cardio work. I can be climbing stairs and my heart rate shows as 85, say, which is obviously not accurate. Sometimes it'll stay that way my entire workout, sometimes there is a delay in picking up the higher heart rate, and sometimes the higher rate is picked up immediately. I always wear the watch positioned the same way on my wrist and when I don't see the higher heart rate getting picked up I'll try to take off the watch and reposition it but it doesn't seem to change anything most times. I deal with it since it's not a huge issue for me - I'm more interested in wrist notifications but it IS kind of annoying. Overall I'm very happy with the 4S and Connect is a great app. I had installed a custom watch face on my 3 and installed the same one on my 4S and it's a breeze with Connect.
Date published: 2022-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks great Still getting use to features but love the app and how the watch works. I get 4 days battery life and love that.
Date published: 2022-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So great! I bouth two weeks ago I love it and I am still learning all the options
Date published: 2023-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great combo of features!! I love that it is both touchscreen and buttons. Looks sleek
Date published: 2023-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing in the Pool! I love my watch! I can wear it in the pool, ride my bike, row and teach yoga while tracking my stats. Plus I can listen to music while walking my dog and not have to worry about dropping or losing my phone.
Date published: 2023-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pretty okay I bought this a month ago to replace the Fitbit charge I’d owned which died about every ten months. I’m pretty happy with it but miss a few features of the Fitbit. I really liked how Fitbit compared your sleep times with other users your age and gave you a score. I also liked how Fitbit named each heart rate zone your workout fell into. I’ve tried to use the preset running guide but can’t figure out how to use it while running. I was hoping the phone would buzz every time I was supposed to change pace but I guess I’m just supposed to remember what I’m supposed to do. There’s a lot of data on the display of stats that don’t change much day to day. I also find the battery loses about 25% if I’m tracking for a few hours. Overall it’s fine especially if it lasts longer than the Fitbit. It’s just not very inspiring.
Date published: 2023-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Enjoying my new Garmin! This is my 2nd Garmin HR. I was happy with my first one but after a few years (and my forgetting to charge it), it just wasn't up to par. So I started looking for a replacement. I found the Vios 4S and LOVE it. I'm still learning about all the features it has. I love that it has OX levels. I have sleep apnea, so I use this feature along with the sleep part. I get compliments on my "watch" all the time.
Date published: 2023-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Many usable features. I bought this watch to help me keep track of my cardio activities. I'm still exploring many of the uses. I like checking messages from my phone while walking, without unzipping my jacket to take phone out in winter. I like the gentle nudges to get active, and encouragement when activity started.
Date published: 2023-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Upgraded and happy! I upgraded from the 3 to the 4S for the music and safety features, and very happy I did! Still learning the functions but I'm enjoying Garmin as always and can't wait to use this through my 2023 racing calendar.
Date published: 2023-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Accurate Buuuut…. It seems like it runs out of battery faster than it says. It doesn’t take long to charge, it’s just a slight annoyance. Otherwise, I adore it!
Date published: 2023-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor Graphics I was so excited about this Smartwatch but the display and graphics are so so disappointing. I have played around with the brightness controls but the display is completely outdated and dull. My Fitbit tracker has better visibility and display. The display on this Smartwatch reminds me of digital watches from the 80's. The pictures of the product on the site are very deceptive...or maybe I received a product with outdated software. Either way...back to my search for a Smartwatch
Date published: 2023-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love everything about this watch! This watch does everything! I was previously using a Forerunner 235 and I like this watch much better. It fits better and it has so many activities (I've been using it for treadmill running and yoga primarily). The sleep and body battery tracking is awesome! I highly recommend this watch!
Date published: 2023-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features I received this as a Christmas gift and I Love it!!
Date published: 2023-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch I received this watch as a gift and love it. I had a Garmin tracker previously and this has even more than that one had. Great item and stays charged for several days. Mine goes off multiple times a day with all my notifications, but it still lasts close to a week per charge. And the charging time is not super long either, which I like.
Date published: 2023-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Watch! I got this watch about a month ago and it is by far the best fitness watch I have ever gotten. I wore an apple watch for years, but as an athlete I needed something better. I am obsessed with watch and absolutely love it
Date published: 2023-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Many useful features I use this watch every day to track my runs. Also store and play mp3 music on the go. Have added the maps nav app for navigation assistance. Wasn't crazy about the default watch face but think the (free from the Garmin Connect IQ store) Lachesis watch face in Sand Gray looks great!
Date published: 2023-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not What I Expected The watch does what the website says it will do. However, the pictures on the website misrepresent what this watch display actually looks like. The screen is very pixelated and hard to see. I am returning this watch and trying the Venu 2 Plus with hopes of it not looking so outdated. I have already reset the watch and packaged it to return or I would include pictures.
Date published: 2023-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it!! I was considering an Apple Watch when my friend showed me her Garmin. Best purchase I’ve ever made! A bit overwhelmed at all that’s available for it to do. Im excited to learn and utilize more.
Date published: 2023-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product This is the 3rd Garmin I've purchased and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a stylish smart watch. The Vivoactive 4S is a smaller watch which is perfect for someone with smaller wrists. This watch does everything I need it to and more. I love having the built-in GPS as I use it when I'm hiking or running. Garmin also has a great customer service department. I had another 4S prior to this one that wouldn't connect to my phone and they helped walk-me through possible fixes and then quickly processed an exchange for a new watch.
Date published: 2023-04-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch -- So Many Options This model is an upgrade over my previous model (2 - 3 years old), and does much more of what I want it to do. I can monitor all the activities I participate in, check heart rate, calories burned, and distance travelled as appropriate... all of the measurements are also more accurate than my previous model. Plus, this model was on sale!
Date published: 2023-04-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my 4S/ Garmin The 4s is the perfect watch for me! I have trained for 4 marathons with this watch. I am able to program the watch for my interval runs, hill sprints and fartleks Garmin customer service is second to none
Date published: 2023-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use! I got this as a Birthday gift from my husband. I’ve loved it since day one! I love tracking my sleep and learning about my sleep routine, keeping track of my water intake and, of course, workouts! The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it has failed in 3 different occasions to track my heart rate while working out. I contacted Garmin and they told me to reset it. It failed two more times after that and this last time it’s still not tracking my heart rate correctly, which I use to modify my workouts.
Date published: 2023-04-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! This is my second Garmin watch. The first was a gift and I hadn't worn a watch for years so was pleasantly surprised at all the advances like receiving a text message etc. So I decided to get this one and switch back and forth between watches. I still like the first watch, but I wanted something with some color on the watch face this time... not just white. But because my first watch which is a Lily does not have a shut off button, my phone kept connecting to my first watch. There are ways around this but more complicated than I want to deal with so mostly I am using my new watch. The first thing I noticed was that the colors on the watch face were not vibrant as pictured. I discovered that you can download watch faces and was excited to see colorful ones. I downloaded a few which look nice but still kind of washed out as far as the color goes. I was thinking there was something defective with my watch until I started researching and discovered that the screen is meant to be seen outside which is difficult with other screens. The sun finally came out today and I walked out on the deck and looked at my watch. I could see the screen perfectly with no reflection! And the colors are beautiful! Okay so I love my watch after all!
Date published: 2023-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mid-level Garmin product I have been living in the house of Garmin for many years. This is the fourth watch I bought. I have purchased several Garmin computers for my bicycle. And I have Garmin pedals for my bicycle. I also purchased several heart rate, monitors and sensors. Therefore, I feel qualified to say this is not a great watch. It is good. I am an active person and I like Garmin connect. Therefore, I want a watch that fills in many of the Garmin connect spaces. I am disappointed with the battery life of this watch. I turned down the number of notifications that are received on a daily basis. This is helped a little. Otherwise I am charging my watch 3 to 4 times a week. I find that the lap button occasionally misfires and does not hit a split for me. This happens mostly in the swimming pool. The touch screen works well. I am pleased with that. And I like the backlight that comes on when I hit the touch screen. Of course, the great feature of the Garmin device is the number of apps that are available in Garmin IQ.
Date published: 2023-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nothing But Trouble This watch has completely failed to meet expectations set by GARMIN for battery life, accuracy, and utility. Service is awful, with an OUTRAGEOUS requirement for a $299 deposit (watch is available NEW for under $200) for them to send a replacement under warranty. My replacement is a refurbished, and took 10 DAYS to arrive. No return label for defective unit was included. How do they think of themselves as a good company???
Date published: 2023-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Three years old and running better than new I bought this in the spring of 2020, and not only does it still work well, I think in some ways it works better than when I got it. The software updates are noticeably helpful and add new features, which is so lovely. I know this is not Garmin's most intensive watch for tracking workouts (I chose this one over some of the others in part because I liked the size and looks more for everyday wear), but I'm a collegiate rower, and it serves my purposes perfectly. I can track everything from my speed on the water to the number of strokes I take in a minute, which is so helpful. The GPS, in my experience, is accurate nearly to the meter, although there are a few times when it may cut out for a few seconds. The tracking for every other activity I've done is great, too, and I love the diversity of activities you can track. The heart rate tracking is really solid, too, especially with resting heart rates. It's accurate for exercise-induced elevated heart rates, too, but only if you've started an activity on the watch — if I don't start one, I'll look back at the heart rate data later and it will lowball what my heart rate should have been at by usually at least 50 beats. I think the watch also lowballs pulse ox, so I don't use the feature often. Battery life is great, even here into year 3. I have had some occasional bluetooth connectivity issues, but that's always been solved by turning my watch or the bluetooth settings on whatever I'm trying to connect to on and off again. The Garmin Connect app can be a little clunky, but the watch itself still runs like a dream. I wear it all day, every day.
Date published: 2023-03-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from An upgrade from the 3S I like the sleeker design, and the soft grey is a nice option. I haven't figured out if I can change the orientation so that the buttons are away from my hand like I could with the last version. However, the single button replaced by dual controls seems to minimize the accidental button pressing, so it hasn't been a significant hindrance. I also hope a few more activities get added to the tracker, particularly curling.
Date published: 2023-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not bad Got about a few weeks ago only thing is I can’t get texts with my iPhone.
Date published: 2023-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too much for me I bought this to replace my old ‘Approach 40’. Probably because I am an older adult, this watch is a lot more than I need. The quick start manual is very sparse… it assumes that the purchaser knows about and understands smart watch technology. I am slowly getting used to it. Because it’s still winter in Montana, I have not tried to use the golf function. I hope that it is as easy as my old Approach.
Date published: 2023-03-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love how it monitors my stress levels This was a girl and I’m happy to have it . It monitors my stress levels and steps it’s amazing
Date published: 2023-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Widget watch I finally traded out my Lily to my Vivoactive 4s. I love it. Took a bit to get used to all of the new features, but it is incredible and seems to be even more amazing than my last few Garmin watches. I love the music feature and how I can quickly scroll through all my stats.
Date published: 2023-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect fit Helps me keep track of everything and I love it alot
Date published: 2023-03-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Good but not intuitive I bought this for the golf tracking and it provides more than expected. Such as yardage per club. I like that very much. But it takes some effort to go back to a hole and make a correction. Maybe it is me.
Date published: 2023-02-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I bought this a month ago and love tracking how well I sleep. I also love the look.
Date published: 2023-02-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Jury still out My wife has the Vivoactive 4S, I have a Fenix. When we go on hikes together, her Vivoactive records half the distance my Fenix and Oregon GPS record. Checked firmware for updates. Still getting half the distance. Something is seriously wrong.
Date published: 2023-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watch is written in French I speak English Thought I registered a walk and nothing but steps showed up
Date published: 2023-02-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Room for improvement I have been using a Vivoactive 4S for a couple of months now. It has been a bit of a disappointment. I find the health and sleep monitoring helpful. Battery life is anemic and not even close to advertised. I have to charge the watch at least every couple of days. I also tried the Music app, but it was a complete fail. I downloaded about 60 songs to try it (with the knowledge that the watch already has limited battery life). I tested it, and the songs played via bluetooth earbuds. Then, I took a trip to Hawaii, tried to play music on the plane, and the playlist was gone. Frustrating, particularly since the download process was not straightforward (and Garvin manuals are not helpful; YouTube was the best source of information and instructions). Finally, this is the first smartwatch I've had in many years. The only other smartwatch I've used was the original Apple Watch. The Apple Watch face designs and visibility were far superior even though the software was several generations previous.
Date published: 2023-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great working I like the watch but I also purchased the snow shoveling app, which I have not been able to access.otherwise it is great
Date published: 2023-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks great, but tracking features are lacking I’ve only had my Garmin 4s a couple of days, but the tracking of steps and stress are lacking. No steps are counted while pushing my lawnmower. For the stress indicator, it means nothing to me other than scaring me into stroke. If I had not received the device as a gift, it would be on its way back to Garmin.
Date published: 2021-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch - super versatile I’ve had this watch for two years now and I love it! I get compliments all the time for how pretty it is, plus in addition to it being stylish, it’s also amazing for running and tracking all my hiit workouts! I love getting to see my progress, my heart rate and just the usual checking the time haha. Also! Garmin had the BEST support team! They always answer my questions and concerns immediately and everyone has been so kind and easy to work with!
Date published: 2023-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I bought one month ago, faded screen, everything else is fine
Date published: 2023-02-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very disappointed I have gone from a venu2s to this one and am very disappointed. The screen quality/ resolution is absolutely horrible. It is dull and pixelated like an old school phone. If I knew this, I would not have bought it. Not worth the price.
Date published: 2023-02-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Was expecting more Did a lot of research. I’m a competitive CrossFit athlete, EMT, and avid outdoorsman so I know about where my heart rate is at without tech. However the Vivo 4S had great reviews and I was really interested in the SPO2 and sleep functions. As far as tracking activity, I would say it’s 70% accurate, 50% of the time. Highly disappointed. I just finished a workout where my HR was 160-175 for sustained 5 min. The watch never registered above 130. Yes it’s worn appropriately and all updates, yada yada. It’s just not as great as it’s chalked up to be. Sleep tracking seems pretty accurate. The SPO2 is usually 4-5 off but I expected that worn on the wrist. It’s got a lot of sport features for tracking if you’re into that. I can’t speak on its water resistance haven’t tested it. It’s small, small watch head, sleek which I like. However I wouldn’t recommend due solely for the inconsistency of the HR monitor during exercise.
Date published: 2023-02-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exactly what I wanted I have a vivoactive and I love it but the technology is outdated so I decided I should update my watch. I went with the vivoactive 4s because of the smaller watch face and I love it. It does everything my vivoactive did but better, of course. These are outstanding smart watches for the price you pay. I would recommend this watch to anyone whom just wants a smartwatch. Great value for the price!
Date published: 2023-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Connection issues I purchased my watch a year ago—- after having it for a couple months it stopped sending notifications. No txt messages no calls, I’ve reset, turned it off and deleted it and added the watch to the phone again and nothing. It would be great if someone would contact me to help resolve this issue. This watch was almost 500 for it not to work as a smartwatch.
Date published: 2023-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bad The touch screen does not work when you are sweating, much less when you are doing an activity
Date published: 2023-05-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very happy with the new watch I’ve had Vivo active 3 previously, and now I’ve bought Vivoactive 4s. It’s not a big difference, however i’ve noticed some new features which are very helpful and interesting for me.
Date published: 2023-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like the new Vivoactive 4S watch & features I had to replace my Vivoactive 3 music because the case broke! Not pleased that Garmin didn’t support the Vivoactive 3 repair. Would be nice if the Vivoactive watches were shipped with multiple length watch bands!
Date published: 2023-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Look and Features! When I bought this Garmin, I just wanted another one, that functioned differently and would look smaller on my wrist. I love it!
Date published: 2023-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not recommended onto water I bought 6 months ago and Last month I went to Galapagos Islands and I swum in the ocean, a few minutes later there was a notification about the version of the software every second so it caused that the battery of the watch died. Since that I connected to my computer to the desktop app and the error still appearing
Date published: 2023-04-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Misunderstood When I purchased the "S" version of this watch, I thought it meant the watch itself had a thinner profile, not that the band was thinner and smaller. Nice features but didn't fit. Returned and ordered regular version
Date published: 2023-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth the purchase I got the Vivoactive 4S on sale which was just a tad over a Fitbit. The additional features are well worth it, like the stress, gps, and Ox sensor. I have yet to figure out how to use music on it. The only expectation i had that it did not meet was the inability to preset gps points for navigation. I bikepack and wanted to use the gps to route my way. There doesn't seem to be a way to load a route. It just creates waypoints as you go. Also, with gps it only lasted about 2 days on a full charge. Without gos it lasts about 5-6 days. Overall worth the money. The watch is also not overly big on my wrists which is nice.
Date published: 2023-06-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great appearance, but… I’ve already return. Battery life was limited when using the GPS. Initially purchased after reading all the features it was supposed to have. After 2 weeks of trying to figure out how to use other than tracking walking, hiking I finally gave up. I am now waiting for my new Fitbit.
Date published: 2023-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! I got this about 2 weeks ago and it’s been working great! I love being able to track my water intake
Date published: 2023-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Vivoactive 4s Have had this watch for about a month after my VivoActive 3 died. I’m still getting used to it. The face is smaller and the button that initiates the exercise is sticky. Sometimes I push it and workouts come right up and other times it doesn’t. It’s a little frustrating. The steps hills and intensity dials are all one color. It’s just going to take some getting used to. I miss my other watch. It’s not as easy to navigate.
Date published: 2023-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lovely watch but I like the watch and smaller face but it’s a problem getting the watch to connect to internet and therefore download music etc, had I known I would have bought something similar.
Date published: 2023-05-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Happy except., Lots of things to like about the 4s, but the sleep tracking numbers are very inaccurate. Wouldn’t rely on this feature.
Date published: 2023-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Insanely Durable I have had this watch for over 3 years now and it is by far the best device I have purchased. This watch has been through it all. From workouts to toddler chasing, it has held up to the test of time. Highly recommend this product.
Date published: 2023-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features! Battery life sucks! I would give this a better review if the battery lilfe was better. The batter does not last 2 full days.
Date published: 2023-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bad I purchased the Garmin Vivoactive 4s yesterday, and I'm already planning to return it. This watch has been nothing but a disappointment. It constantly gets stuck, the screen quality feels outdated, and the promised black screen appears more purple than anything else. To top it off, it utterly fails at tracking indoor walking (the only activity I tried to track). The Garmin IQ app is equally frustrating to use. All in all, a regrettable purchase.
Date published: 2023-09-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from amazing visual features the garmin watch is amazing because it looks really fancy
Date published: 2023-09-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Painless warranty service My Vivo S4 quit working all of a sudden. I went to Garmin website to find out what I can do. A few steps later I was able to request a replacement and got it in about 10 days, including the time to return broken unit. I am impressed with the warranty service. Five Stars!
Date published: 2023-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice It is nice but the battery does not stay charge long compared to the forerunner I had before this
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch, but provide a bigger band I love this watch. In fact, it's my second one. I bought a Vivoactive 3S last year. Came with a band that was too small. I bought a 3rd party band which broke and I lost the watch. I bought the current 4S. Had to order a replacement watchband to get the bigger band for $40. Would be better if you provided both band sizes in the box.
Date published: 2023-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from everything about it rocks! I had the OG vívoactive for the longest time and just got this one for christmas! I loved my old one but man this one definitely has my heart now.. the accuracy is incredible from gps to heartrate as well as the estimated daily calorie burn! sleep insights are more helpful than ever and im also fascinated by the respiration monitor! I could go on and on about all the awesomeness of this watch!
Date published: 2023-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not impressed I bought this for Christmas and it doesn’t preform like the dollar amount makes it seem. You can’t do much of anything and the battery doesn’t last more than a day.
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great value! Watch is very customizable, so i can track and utilize it in the best way for me. Very good value compared to other watches I’ve had.
Date published: 2023-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for healthy and casual lifestyle I love the features of the Vivoactive 4S. I was using Fitbit Charge 1, 2, 3 and 4 and a wanted the same features with a better warranty and a built-in GPS. I’m so glad I switched! This tracker does everything I need including keeping up with my runs and walks and the app is easy to use. I love being able to join challenges and groups and historical data helps me keep up with my health progress.
Date published: 2023-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great when it works I received this as a Christmas gift. The watch worked well for the first few runs. It stopped recording distance on runs when connected to GPS and it intermittently syncs to the Garmin connect app. I continually have to reset device to factory settings, repair the device & contact Garmin customer service for help. I’ve had several Forunners in the past that were all great. Considering returning this watch as it’s not always functional.
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch. Does a lot of nice things. Easy to read. Set up was easy with the Connect ap. Bought one for myself and my wife. She has vision issues but can read this one just fine.
Date published: 2023-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent!!!! Gear Got for Christmas first time ever. I love it! I don’t take it off only to shower.
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my Garmin Vivoactive 4s Ever since I got my Garmin, I’ve been in love with it. There are a number of face options available as well as different widgets to utilize including the weather. The battery lasts for a couple of days with everything I have on it, but the charge time is astoundingly quick. The notifications that my phone receives, I have no problems receiving them on my Garmin. It has a great timer feature. Love the exercises available! The ease of tracking my water intake is wonderful and all on my wrist! The only downside is that I have noticed some issues with my sleep tracking. It’ll show that I have more sleep time than I actually had. Definitely recommend over anything else!
Date published: 2023-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Even better than my Vivoactive 3 Received this for Christmas to replace my Vivoactive 3. Love the smaller size and the screen is easier to read. Took a little bit to get use to the two side buttons vs one on the Vivoactive 3 and not having a slider on the left side. Overall a great upgrade.
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice I like my new Garmin but it isn’t as user as my old Garmin was. I find it difficult to get it to switch off of a screen that I chose. Also it is difficult to find the different screens. I guess I should read the manual then maybe it woukd be easier to navigate. Lol
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Mostly accurate features I love my new Garmin Vivoactive 4S for the most part. The features are helpful and accurate as far as I can tell except for the sleep monitor. I am awake and looking at the clock on and off all night every night so I have a good idea of when I am awake thru-out the night. I have found that the watch app will tell me I was in REM or deep sleep when I know I was awake and looking at the clock. I have made a point of moving my arms and legs for a full 2 mins to check for accurate movement monitoring, but it still shows little to no movement during those times. I don't like that you can't track naps and I don't like that you have to set your "normal" sleep times b/c I have found that whatever hours I put in the app, are the hours it assumes I was in bed asleep. For me, that isn't always the case. I may get up and stay up for hours during the night if I can't sleep, yet it shows I was in light sleep or REM sleep during those hours. As far as the heart rate monitor and Pulse Ox monitoring go, they are pretty accurate. I have checked them both multiple times with other devices and manually with a timer and they are always within 4 heartbeats or within 2% on the pulse ox so I am happy with that. I don't like that I can be up moving around, doing laundry or cooking, and a lot of times as soon as I sit down, I get an alert saying, "It's time to get active" or "Time to move". So, there are a few things that could be better but overall, I get a lot of use out of the parts that I use most often. I haven't fully used all of the functions so some things I can't attest to. I think it was well worth the cost and you don't have to have a subscription to use any of the functions. In my opinion, it is a better device than other brands. I would recommend if you are going to use different colored bands that you buy a gray or white watch. I got the rose gold and it looks funny with different colored bands on it, lol.
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GREAT DEVICE I got this for a Christmas present after my Fitbit quit syncing to my phone and there were no solution. Talk about an UPGRADE! It was a blessing in disguise my old device quit synching. This is great! For workouts, movement reminders, stress evaluation, sleep monitoring, oxygen sat, respiratory rates....this is fantastic. Definitely worth the money. It looks nice too! Thank you Garmin for making a great device
Date published: 2023-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not impressed Got this for Christmas. Too complicated to figure out how to use. Have to download manual. I just wanted a fitness tracker. The writeup said it does more but can't figure it out. Going in the drawer.
Date published: 2023-01-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A lot of features more then my old Fitbit I have been using the vivoactive 4s for a few weeks. It does a good job tracking my every move. Still getting use to it. And learning what it can do. Very happy with this tracker.
Date published: 2022-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really like it So, I have had my VIvoactive 4s for about a month, and I really like it. Van see the watch face clearly, and like the features. My only complaint is the battery does not last, I am only getting about two days, then I have to charge it.
Date published: 2022-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Battery life sucks! I upgraded to the 4s from the old original Vivoactive. The battery life of the new 4s is about a1/4 of what the old one was. The old one lasted about two weeks with the new 4s only lasting about 3 days…and that is just using it as a watch. Why is the battery life so low???
Date published: 2022-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Néedire help in setting the garmin This was purchased with an expectation of obtaining the best time piece and a way of tracking health levels . As a senior person, the need for a bike ride, run or vigorous exercise program are not on the table. But the breathing walking yoga etc are needed. I have not been able to obtain set levels necessary for music, gps. I fine the print small, faded. Widgets? Hard to recognize. Questioning as to whether this is truly a need.
Date published: 2023-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Apps and Watch Faces I bought this just after Christmas using part of some Christmas money I received. I'd been looking to replace my broken Samsung smart watch for over a year. I love the different apps to track steps, water intake, heart rate and sleep. There are also prompts if I have been sedentary for too long. It also sinks with my alarm on my phone which keeps me from over sleeping in the morning. The battery on the phone lasts about 3 days without charging. However I noticed having the watch connected to my phone is draining my phone battery quicker. I have a S9, so maybe a newer phone wouldn't have that issue. Overall this was an excellent buy and I'm happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2023-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Smart Watch! This was a Christmas present from my husband. He picked this specific brand because it is a Garmin. We are both very happy with everything about it. Good decision! Thank you!
Date published: 2023-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lasted less than a week Less than a week after I got this watch it shut down completely and wouldn’t turn on or charge. I had really good luck with my first farm in but have had really bad luck with the last two. Which is disappointing :/
Date published: 2023-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin vivoactive 4s review I enjoy using the watch. The watch is easy to use and works well with my Samsung device. The fitness taking interface and systems work very well. It would be nice of garmin had health app and/or tracking system that could monitor you calories intake without using a third party app. Also it would be nice if garmin developed more fineness tracking activities for the watch. Overall the garmin works well and could use some improvements to be even better.
Date published: 2023-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great smart watch. love the garmin ecosystem bought this 2 weeks ago at a fantastic sale price. the 4s is a better fit for my small bone wrist. i’m lousy for measuring my resting heart rate when i wake up. check. garmin does that for me. dealing with sleeping issues and the feedback let’s me know what helps and what doesn’t. learning how to customize the watch face and clock. that’s the only improvement i’d ask for. i charge every 4 days when it drops between 50 and 25% left. i don’t use music and rarely turn in GPS so i’m sure that helps life.
Date published: 2023-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Data for a data fiend! I’ve researched smartwatches for nearly a year, and knew after seeing Garmin watches that that would be my next. What I didn’t expect was the amount of data that is included after each workout. I’m a runner, so data is literally our thing! And Garmin delivers. The look, feel, and the battery life are so much better than my last watch. Sincerely can’t wait to run my first half with this one.
Date published: 2023-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this! My daughter got me the 4s for Christmas.....I love it! The GPS and mapping for my walks is great and fun to review....makes me feel like I'm getting somewhere on my fitness journey.
Date published: 2023-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very lackluster experience I like a regular size watch and it only came with a short band. Watch was uncomfortable around the wrist. Could not edit short cuts for most used features. Could not store music. Returned.
Date published: 2023-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I've had this watch for 2 weeks and charged it only 3 times! The battery life is excellent, features are great-literally everything you would want in a watch as far as being health conscious (steps, heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, etc) as well as regular watch features. You can control everything from your wrist, I would definitely recommend it!
Date published: 2023-03-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fell in love After being a FitBit user for years, I’m never looking back! I love the features on my Vívoactive 4s and the design. It’s been easy to use and I feel the heart rate monitor to be much more accurate than FitBit.
Date published: 2023-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not Bad/Not Good This watch had a lot going on, more than I wanted. The face light was dim unless you had 20/20 vision. Otherwise you needed cheaters which was awkward and time consuming. When referring to some of the apps you had to go to the manual to see what the app was for. I know you can't have everything your way, so this watch was not for me.
Date published: 2023-03-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Watch I bought this about two-three weeks ago and I love it! I love that it seems to look more my size with the 40mm vs the 45mm that I had. Only thing that I was a little surprised with is it seems to take a lot longer to charge vs the Vivoactive 3. I haven’t used all the features yet but I love it already.
Date published: 2023-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watch did not last long Hi Bought Garmin vivoactive 4s while on holiday in South africa ,April last year.Really great and worked well.Last month charged the watch only to have a blank screen,Tried everything holding button etc etc no luck.Left my receipt in SA .How do i get this repaired?? In Zimbabwe at present.
Date published: 2023-03-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Help We’re can I get a new glass on a watch I have been given
Date published: 2023-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, very impressed I bought this just over a month ago after a friend recommended it to replace my Apple Watch and have been impressed with all the features. You should definitely research tips on YouTube and customize it to extend battery life, add watch faces, etc. I have it connected to my iphone and it has been rock solid. The Connect app has been great as well. I also bought 3 different watch bands that are easy to remove and install. For the money, I have not found anything close to the performance of this watch.
Date published: 2023-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Daily use Just learned how to load an exercise plan with the watch. Use it daily for review of sleep and energy
Date published: 2023-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of issues Inaccurate at everyday things - I get credit for 20-30 steps every time I take 10 steps. I gained 100 steps for folding laundry while sitting down, a couple hundred more for unloading the dishwasher, 500 for cleaning a small whiteboard. It didn't count half the times I went up a flight of stairs, but it did give me credit for a flight of stairs while I was taking a shower?? This morning it said I slept until 6:43am. Later in the day it had changed the time I woke up to 7:02am. The "body battery" is worthless. I woke up with 13%, and by dinner I was at 5%. I haven't tried it during exercise yet, so maybe that's what it's good at. I can't imagine it being a popular product (and the 4th generation) if it functioned this badly all the time.
Date published: 2023-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love the sleep app I'm very happy with my watch has great features stays connected to my phone very well
Date published: 2023-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love this watch! This is my 3rd Garmin...my 2nd vivoactive. Then 4S is a little smaller than my last vivoactive. Which in l love I can leave it on to do things I wasn't able to in the past. My favorite thing about this watch is it looks like a normal smart watch. But I run and do yoga almost daily so I can use it for all my activities. I also can control my music on it! Love the way it looks and fits!
Date published: 2023-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cool features I love the features of this watch. However, when it’s time to save an activity by trying to click on the x or ? it does not recognize your finger for a while. That’s very annoying. Otherwise, it’s lightweight and the battery is good.
Date published: 2023-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Over-rated Just lost my beloved vivofit- the one you replaced the battery annually. This seemed to be a reasonable replacement but fing it necessary to charge every 5 days not seven. Also has more features than I need, and education needed to figure out how to program and learn what icons mean.Garmin needs to bring back one a simple one with batteries .
Date published: 2023-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cannot keep it paired to my iPhone 15 It's OK, but has many limitations. I bought it for the golf feature, which is great when it works. It is not intuitive how to load a new course. With the most recent changes to the iphone 15 and OS, the Garmin disconnects from blue tooth and is a real pain to reconnect.
Date published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great all sport watch The watch is great for all activities and Gold too. The customer service is even better. Thanks Garmib
Date published: 2023-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice looking! I’m having problems with it. I don’t like that it’s very difficult to get it to do what I want. When I want it to monitor a walk, I do what it says and it still doesn’t monitor it correctly. And it runs low on battery power very quickly
Date published: 2023-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from update account I just restarted the account I had for over 2 years A new mobile phone caused the need to update the account.
Date published: 2023-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This watch has it all......absolutely the best I am extremely happy with this watch. It is a rockstar and I use many of the features on this watch multiple times per day. The battery lasts a good 4-5 days even though I ask a lot of it by using the GPS often
Date published: 2023-11-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! Was hesitant to purchase a garmin watch but had read the reviews on this one. So glad I purchased it. Great watch, simple to use and lots of info.
Date published: 2023-11-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vívoactive 4S Love this watch much better than my samsung galaxy 4 watch. Steps more accurate and battery life far better by 2 days.
Date published: 2023-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Could be more user friendly There’s quite a learning curve to using this and I’ve had to search the internet for answers on many things that aren’t in the instructions. My biggest complaint is that very frequently I see it on the music screen when I didn’t put it there. It even happens when I’m not wearing it
Date published: 2023-10-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the features It was time to upgrade and I'm so happy with this watch! The stress and sleep tracking are super helpful. The GPS seems to be very accurate when I'm in the woods biking. Very happy so far!
Date published: 2023-10-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stylish with all the right features. I bought my watch about a month ago and love it. I’ve worn a different brand smart watch for about 8 years and was nervous to make the switch. The vivo active 4s is such a stylish watch but also has just what I need features wise.
Date published: 2023-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So sleek! I upgraded from my Vivoactive 3 (that gave me a good 5 years) and I love my 4s. It's super sleek and looks great whether I'm in business or active clothes.
Date published: 2023-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A bit disappointing The biggest disappointing thing is it doesn’t accurately count my steps (I can get up in the middle of the night, walk to the bathroom then back and it still shows zero steps.
Date published: 2023-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Returned I couldn't figure out how to use it. There weren't clear instructions in the packaging or online.
Date published: 2023-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Watch I went from apple > Fitbit > garmin Garmin definitely takes the cake for the best of the 3.
Date published: 2023-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can not receive texts Disappointed. All other notifications work, I can get phone calls to my watch but after trying everything I can not get text notifications on my watch. Not what I would expect for $350
Date published: 2023-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Happy Purchase! Love ease of setting features and starting of activity!
Date published: 2023-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love it! I am still new to this as I am a Fitbit person. I did research and chose the Garmin because it had all the features I was interested in. I am still new to it but adjusting nicely. It is extremely comfortable to wear!
Date published: 2023-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great fitness tracker and battery life. I am new to the smartwatch scene but knew I wanted a simple setup. This watch delivers. It tracks my fitness well and makes getting important notifications much easier. I only have to charge it every 4-5 days.
Date published: 2023-11-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great replacement for me Vivoactive 3 I purchased this to replace my 4-year-old Vivoactive 3 (it still worked, but it would not hold a charge anymore). The 4s is very sleek, a little bit smaller than I thought it would be, but I can still see the numbers, so all good. The clock faces are much improved as are the activity options. I like the 'body battery' function on this version, which is great for helping manage stress.
Date published: 2024-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Old graphics - returned I do understand I bought the cheapest version, but I’m kind of surprised that Garmin would keep a product with 2015-level graphics on the line. Super disappointing. Returned.
Date published: 2024-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch except for rash I like the watch and its functionality. Unfortunately, due to the way the battery charging port is on the watch, I am getting a rash when I wear it. I had to stop using it all together, per my doctor's orders. I hope they change the battery charging port some day and I can get another one.
Date published: 2024-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, battery life not lasting long I love the features on this watch. Really is awesome to help track distance when running or walking, my only complaint is the battery does not last 8 days like stated in the features. I am only getting it to last 2 days. Disappointing because I am having to charge more than I planned on.
Date published: 2023-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Battery life is dreadful Vivoactive4s purchased August 2021. Has had limited use during this time. Battery has died. Paid too much money for such a short time. Really disappointed
Date published: 2024-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does everything I want and more, Looks great I've had this watch since it first came out and never felt the slightest desire to get any other watch that has come out. Does all the sports things I need and all the smart watch things I need just as well as an Apple or Smart OS watch. Except with all the faces available my V4S looks like it's one of the fanciest luxury analog watch costing thousands but that don't do what it can
Date published: 2023-11-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! I bought this a month ago and I am so pleased with it! I love the features including the data it shows! It’s easy to use too!
Date published: 2023-11-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New to Garmin I find Garmin products difficult to use. Too cluttered. Battery life is 23 hours not 7 days. Instruction manual print to small to read I just want to move around the face of the watch find “walk “ and hit start. We are watching the 30 days for possible return. It came with a “bomb” type charger kind of useless. Just trying to learn
Date published: 2023-11-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dodgy performance I have two of these, since the battery performance is dismal. Lots of features. Unfortunately they only work occasionally. I assume that is because of it’s low price point. Very disappointed with watches. But unfortunately, I can’t afford a more expensive model at the moment.
Date published: 2023-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Battery life...meh I bought the vivoactive 4s mostly to keep track of running and other exercise. It is great for this. The vivoactive 4s is very user friendly and the app rather informative. Alas, the battery was advertised to last up to 7 days. I know, "up to". I use it only to track exercise and receive notifications from Garmin, texts (maybe 3 or 4 per day) and weather apps. I have to charge it every other day! This is why only 4 stars.
Date published: 2023-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Watch I’m really enjoying my watch, it’s the perfect fit on my wrist. I really enjoying the features on the watch like tracking my sleep, O2 levels, HR and stress levels. The only complaint would be that, I have recharge every 2 days which is not very convenient. Wished battery would last longer.
Date published: 2023-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just ok I bought the 4s about a month ago. I was switching from the Fitbit Sense 2 mainly because I could get essentially the same or better features with this Garmin. I was aware that it did not have the Amoled screen (which I do miss). However, my biggest concern is that I need to charge this device every other day. I must have something turned on that I can turn off when not in use, but I'm not sure what that would be or how to do that. Otherwise, this appears to be a good investment.
Date published: 2023-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from loce it got it for Christmas gift and it replaced the original vivoactive
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like color and size Was present but like screen tap feature and calibration feature for treadmill
Date published: 2024-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch but…. I just got this watch as a gift and I love all of the exercise features as well as its design. The only thing I would like to see changed with it or with future watches is better pairing to my phone. Like with notifications, and when I’m playing music. It might just be user error but I’ve had trouble with these things. I definitely would recommend this watch.
Date published: 2024-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it with one exception Received as a gift as my second garmin watch. In general I love it … however truly frustrating that most people use steps as a goal and you can manually add if the battery dies unexpectedly.
Date published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for my use I bought this vivoactive 4s in 2019. I use it every day, for sports and keeping me active. I started using it for golf, but the battery would be severely depleted after 15 holes. I am noticing after 4 years of use everyday the battery retention isn't very long with using a widget while working out or doing a sport. I really like the watch and the Garmin product and would upgrade to a more sports oriented watch that I could incorporate answering and placing calls on my phone. I purchased a pink watch, the band broke and Garmin didn't make a pink replacement so I went with a white band, To Garmin's credit, they discounted the band since pink wasn't available and actually the white band with a pink surround case doesn't look bad. Would I buy this again, yes, but I would upgrade to a longer life battery or solar. I just wish Garmin would make a watch that appealed to women that didn't look so masculine for everyday wear.
Date published: 2023-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from LOVE IT! This watch has really jump started my motivation. I find myself checking it all throughout the day and night. It has really good information on it. I have really enjoyed. I was worried the face would not be big enough but it is perfect. And I LOVE having access to new faces. I have been trying out a few of those. I could not be more pleased.
Date published: 2023-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin watch I love my new Garmin watch. It notifies me if I get a phone call, but I’m not able to answer the phone call from my watch.
Date published: 2024-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Connection problems I have problems with connecting my watch with phone. And also my watch doesn’t safe training and activities. I need support asap.
Date published: 2024-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch and activity tracker I have been enjoying the features on this watch, especially the workout, sleep and stress tracking. Very easy to use and make adjustments to fit my preferences
Date published: 2024-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch It’s the most reliable watch,, it’s perfect for sports and daily life,, it’s like a my friend,, fits all event,, I love it
Date published: 2024-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great! Love it!!! I’ve had it for a month and keep finding new things about it. Fully recomended
Date published: 2024-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The gift I should have accepted long ago! My husband pirchased his garmin last year and has been pesting me about replacing mg fitness tracker with. Garmin Vivoactive ever since. It's been almost a full year and I finally gave an and I am ecstatic. Alarms, notifications, emergency contact set up, fitness routines and tracking..I love this device!!
Date published: 2024-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better than I expected. I am slow to accept new things. However after being diagnosed with a medical issue I received my watch as a gift. This is great. The watch allows me to track all of my data and keep an eye on my condition. Good job Garmin.
Date published: 2024-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I returned this For one, the size was bigger than I wanted. And the app for the phone did not work at all. For the price, I was expecting better.
Date published: 2023-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just what I needed I wanted to keep track of my cardiovascular information. This watch was just the ticket, way better then a Fitbit. Also the watch face customization is awesome. The only down side is the stair counter has stopped working.
Date published: 2022-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fitness watch This is a great fitness watch, if you're wanting something more for looks or smart features I'd go with a different watch but as far as a fitness watch this one is great. 5 days battery life and the app is really user friendly and it seems to be pretty accurate and it's easy to see in direct sunlight which is a plus.
Date published: 2022-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent tracking features Was not impressed with the display initially, comparing to a watch with OLED display. However, over time I was able to get the design tradeoffs. All day pulse ox tracking is a nice feature. I primary bought it for the swim tracking and this watch excels at it. Would have been nice to have stoke detection and per lap SWOLF. However, I had to look up how to customize the watch to display the right metrics during the swim. The UX with the Connect app is seamless. Very happy with the purchase !
Date published: 2022-12-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good tracker but some accuracy questions My first vivoactive had dial options with a cleaner easier to view gages that were not as cluttered as they are now on the watch faces. Too many similar colors making it hard to read each measurement as well They deleted the intensity minutes on the dial readings. Stair flight measurements continue to be inaccurate.
Date published: 2022-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Many Great Features I have had this watch for about a month. I like the watch style. It has more features than I will ever use. I am still learning how to easily access and use them. Everything about the watch is very nice. My only issue is with the user manual. It doesn't give enough detail about where to easily find features and how to use them. I would give the watch a five star rating if the user manual was improved.
Date published: 2022-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great fitness features Great fitness features, good battery, good app store.
Date published: 2019-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome! It was very easy to set up and download music. I was a little upset at first because it wasn’t showing my notifications but for some reason on the second day, they started working. As long as they keep working, I’ll be happy.
Date published: 2019-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch that wears small I have relatively small 6.25 in wrists. I chose the smaller 4s since it is similar in size to my dress watch. However, the screen is significantly smaller that the 40 mm dimension listed on the website. This gives the watch a much smaller feel, almost that of a 36 mm watch. In the short time I had the watch, the screen was responsive and very legible. I love the idea of a 5 to 7 day battery life. Customer service has been excellent and I am exchanging my purchase for the large vivoactive 4.
Date published: 2020-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A great upgrade for my old VA3 A lot more polished UI and size are great. Really dislike 18mm band. 20 even for 4s would be better.
Date published: 2019-09-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it so far! The vivoactive 4s is exactly what I was hoping it would be! I'm tracking my exercise, setting goals, and it's easy to use.
Date published: 2020-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My first Garmin...... I hesitated on purchasing the 4s and after a few weeks of owning it am glad I caved and bought it. I have owned several fitness watches and was completely devoted to another brand. I heard for years Garmin was better and am now a believer. My main reason for the 4s over the 3 is the size. I am smal so the size really was the deciding factor between the older model and the new one. My requirement after that was the incident detection. Every little bit helps when it comes to safety. I was amazed at how well the gps works. I am rural and often am in a heavily wooded area for trail running and the GPS is great. It connects in no time at all. I am used to starting my watch and then putting on my hydration vest and checking shoes tied and maybe my GPS was connected. With the Garmin I don’t have to wait at all which is a nice change for me. The tracking of reps for strength training is a little off but easy to edit. This was a bonus feature for me so I wasn’t that picky in this area. Having the workouts on my wrist has gotten me spoiled. I honestly wasn’t sure I would use it much but I was wrong and am not sure I could go back to not having it this way. I Use my watch for music while running and then strength training. I usually get two days out of it - mostly because I love music and find I just let it keep playing until my headphones die. I did end up sick and my watch lasted for 5 days while I recovered wearing it 24/7 no workouts or anything. It was at 31% and I charged it so I could go run and not worry about it dying. I haven’t gotten really used anything else. There are so many features, being a basic user, I am going slowly and will check out the rest as time goes on. I am definitely happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2020-03-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks good so far! Just got mine on Friday. I haven’t figured out all the features yet. No seeing a gps map yet. Also not seeing the mileage I’m hiking. Steps are fine but mileage is better
Date published: 2020-04-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! I love this watch! I am big into running and yoga. Tracks all information great. I love the sleep tracking and water tracking as well
Date published: 2019-09-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Versatile and Comfortable Still learning my way around this watch, but I'm impressed so far.
Date published: 2019-12-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great details I love all the features and the details within each. It can be confusing at times going through two apps to adjust the features or get new things to add to the watch.
Date published: 2020-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love the stress monitor works great I am able to understand more what healthy options I need to consider
Date published: 2020-02-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still getting used to it but exactly what I wanted I am not a distance runner, but I am constantly looking to improve my overall fitness, and track my road to recovery after orthopedic surgery. I was looking for a wearable that would keep with me for all activities: strength training, running, elliptical, yoga, and this was the only one that I felt was up to snuff, and looked nice. I got the Forerunner45S for a short while before seeing that it is much more designed for MOSTLY runners, who dabble in other things, while the Vivoactive series is for more overall fitness achievers. The price tag is scary (for now, it's a recent release as I write this) on the Vivoactive 4S, but I'm happy I saved up, instead of getting something that wouldn't do what I wanted, and wishing I'd gotten this one instead. Also, because the internet makes it seem impossible: you CAN pair Airpods (must first forget device on phone, then re-pair to phone after it's hooked to the watch), and listen to Audiobooks (I haven't perfected this yet, but I got a few on there).
Date published: 2019-11-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Definitely worth looking at So far so good in the first week, except for tracking sleep. It views me just laying down as sleeping, does not track as awake unless I'm out of bed. That's a bummer and where Fitbit was better. I like the downloadable faces and widgets. Still need to try in water and heav activity.
Date published: 2019-11-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from a lot of features but need more information the little manual doesn't explain the features and how to get to them. I couldn't pair the phone or down load the connect app. I had to get my son on the phone and we spent over 2 hrs setting it up. not all of us are computer geniuses. a step by step with explanations would help a lot. I still don't know what all the widgets are there is nothing in the manual to explain them.
Date published: 2020-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very pleased I'm super pleased with my vivoactive - the features are great!
Date published: 2020-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful, but... Great design and style, I will probably not take it off except to charge. If you exercise slot it is fantastic, it can tell what you are doing and responds, swimming, elliptical, bike, etc. That is cool. Music is also pretty cool. GPS is cool. Wish there were more apps available, but I don't need to play with my tech any more than I do. Wish Notifications popped up for a couple seconds. With so many watch faces available it's too bad the screen is not able to render them beautifully. Battery life is not great, I wish the apps had more info on battery drain.
Date published: 2020-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pretty cool features questionable longevity I have only had this for a week and a half and while it’s very informative and has lots of cool features and really keeps me motivated. I am however concerned it’s not going to last for the long haul. The bezel has already worn into the metal in one spot and I’m not sure how as I’m pretty careful and haven’t been playing rough. I’m not sure I can wear this to work once my landscaping job starts back up as it may not withstand it. The battery life is good but definitely not 7 days I would say more like 4/5 and I have the backlight on low and most of the draining features like the spo2 off. The breathing rate and sleep cycle I do is great as is the body battery. The stair counter sometimes lags but seem to catch up which just makes me do more stirs. I like how the daily step goal adjusts with my activity. I go pretty hard most weeks Monday-Friday and then relax to the max on the weekends at least during the winter. It will be interesting to see the data seasonally and how much my activity levels change. It is super cool and I really like analyzing my sleep and stress and breathing etc. I just wish it was a bit tougher time will tell but as for now it’s a great feedback tool for my workouts and lifestyle.
Date published: 2020-02-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can’t get it to work Watch won’t hook up to Spotify No person to help aid in this process... May have to return ... too bad
Date published: 2020-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Don’t ever want to take it off! I’m obsessed with this thing, and I never want to take it off. It’s currently charging and I have separation anxiety. Haha. This thing is so great!
Date published: 2020-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good features but Bluetooth connectivity Issues I love the stylish appearance of the watch! The features are soo nice including the pulse ox. However, the Bluetooth disconnects on its own whim. I have to constantly power the watch down and turn it back on to get the Bluetooth to connect!
Date published: 2019-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So easy to use! I've only been using the vivoactive 4s for about a week, but am totally hooked already. Where I used to have separate apps and gear for food, steps, HR, GPS, etc., it's all in one and is so easy to use.
Date published: 2020-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Do not buy this if you own Jabra 65t earbuds! Refuses to pair with my Jabra earbuds even when using the workaround outlined on the Garmin support website. So I was willing to overlook that and listen to music on my phone while working out. But it also doesn't allow you to do that because it hijacks your earbuds bluetooth connection with your phone and sets your earbuds off into an endless power-on power-off (or some kinda of pairing mode)! So in short, love the statistics and other features but this product is hopelessly incompatible with my Jabra earbuds which is a show stopper for me.
Date published: 2019-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fills the bill I am older and pretty well tech challenged but found the 4s owner manual online and the online support helpful with my concerns and questions. Running was my mail goal for the 4s and the brand came recommended from 2 running friends. I find it gives me all the feedback I want and I love that it displays your stats as you run on the face- no scrolling down. I am rather small so the option of a smaller watch face was the deciding factor in my purchase.
Date published: 2020-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So easy to use There are a ton of features but I was immediately able to get to the main features I wanted. It was easy to set up. Hubby has peace of mind knowing when I am running I have the panic option. Looking forward to using this for training and watching my health improve.
Date published: 2020-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! I received the Vivoactive 4s as a gift for my birthday and I absolutely love it! The features on the watch are amazing. I can track my workouts at night and track almost everything else throughout the day. My personal favorite is the stress monitoring and reminders to take a break. As a woman, the 4s is the perfect size. I would highly recommend this watch.
Date published: 2019-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch Like the look and features. Like that battery last longer than Samsung
Date published: 2019-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice sports watch I previously had an iwatch before switching to a different phone. I loved the iwatch I felt that it could really do everything and it was pretty and had a nice touch screen. With that said the Garmin has not been a dissapointment. It doesnt have a very interactive toush screen but it does have everything I need. I really love the running aps and trainers that garmin provides. I also believe that the sensors in the garmin are better and I have a more accurate heart rate and step count (could just be me). Would love to see garmin look and feel more like an iwatch but again not dissapointed. Also i got the 4s so it fits my wrist really nicely.
Date published: 2019-11-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Highly dissatisfied Not users friendly, very confusing . Touch screen not workin
Date published: 2019-10-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it!! Still learning to navigate it but what a step up from what Ihad.
Date published: 2020-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features!! I love this watch!! Perfect for running!! Motivating too! Tells me to get up and move!! Like that I can see texts too!! Love it!!
Date published: 2020-03-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome features My Fitbit died three times. This Garmin is awesome!! Love how long batter lasts especially with all the workouts I do.
Date published: 2020-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Battery issues I just received my 4s 2 days ago and have fully charged it. The battery lasted less than 24 hours. The description says it should last 7 days.
Date published: 2020-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I bought two watches, both a 4 and a 4S. 4S fits my wife perfectly. They are both great watches.
Date published: 2020-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love love my new Garmin Love my new Garmin, setup was very easy and menu driven.. I’ve only used it a couple days and am very impressed ..
Date published: 2020-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 10/10 Absolutely love this watch! Makes my life so much easier for my health and my work! It isn't too bulky so I can wear it while dancing and track my health while doing so, when I teach I can control my music with the watch so I don't have to use my phone and it even has the other sports I do on there as well like SUP, gymnastics, ballet and ypga, as well as cardio and indoor rowing! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Date published: 2020-02-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect size for my small wrist! I just received my 4S this week and have nothing but good things to say so far. It has been super accurate with my workouts, I've started a running program and LOVE the smartwatch features that keep me updated while I work from home. I have small wrists and this watch is the perfect size. Not too bulky and a little more feminine looking than most options out there. Would recommend to my family and friends for sure!
Date published: 2020-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! It works well. The GPS is accurate. It is easy to use.
Date published: 2020-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful Rose Gold Watch, Excellent Bluetooth I have waffled over the many different types of Garmin watch as my first smartwatch, and finally took the plunge and bought the Rose Gold White vivoactive 4s watch. To be honest, there weren't many Youtube or online reviews of the 4s, and I was a bit nervous. The features were what sold me, and I thought, if it wasn't what I'm looking for, I can always return it. Upon getting the watch, the Rose Gold White was absolutely stunning. It was a beautiful watch for those who want a more feminine touch to their accessories. I immediately went ahead and followed the instructions on downloading the App to my mobile phone, then synchronizing the details, and lastly downloading Spotify so that I could have my playlists loaded for the gym. I tried out the watch for the first time yesterday at the gym and I was immediately pleased. The bluetooth connection was at first spotty, but I realized my earbuds were trying to connect to my phone that was in the locker room. I turned off my bluetooth connection from my phone and then the connection between the watch and the earbud was excellent. The sound quality was great, the data tracking was detailed, and my wrist never got sweaty! The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the strength training widget - it doesn't seem realistic to follow the sets they kept on pushing on my watch, and I pretty much recorded the session for the entire time at the gym. The user experience with the widget could be better. Overall, I think this is the best purchase I've made in 2020. Really looking forward to using it in other sport mode (like golf, elliptical, etc) to see what the data looks like!
Date published: 2020-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for outdoors I bought this for staying in touch during work and outdoor activities. So far it meets and exceeds my expectations.
Date published: 2020-02-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stylish and loaded This is a great watch. Super easy to navigate. This is my 3rd Garmin watch in 8 years and each time has been an upgrade. The features are a great bonus. It is a stylish watch you won’t be changing out when dressing up. I bought the gray to go with any outfit. The display is crisp and readable in sunlight. I am far sighted and can read this watch without glasses. I would highly recommend this watch.
Date published: 2020-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best all-in-one fitness device I have had several types of fitness watches and this one is by far the best. The ability to create custom workouts and watch faces are my favorite features. The only item that has been slightly negative is that I purchased the 4S because I wanted the smaller faceplate but the band barely fits around my wrist. I am hoping I will be able to purchase a slightly larger band. Other than that, all five stars for every function as this watch and app are extremely user friendly and functional.
Date published: 2019-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s great! But... I received this watch on Christmas and so far I’m loving it. There’s still a lot to learn about what all it’s capable of so I have more time to spend for sure researching this. But idk if it’s my WiFi or what but the watch seems to not stay connected to my phone all the time. I have had to re-sync it a few times a day for the last three days. Maybe I’m doing something wrong?
Date published: 2019-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Switched from Apple Watch 4 this is awesome. I love it
Date published: 2020-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the functions I am very happy with my new watch! I work a desk job but still consider myself pretty active -- I was shocked to see how little I actually move throughout the day! Having something keep track of my daily steps, calories etc is great in holding myself more accountable. It's also been very interesting to get a look at my sleep trends. I can't wait to learn more and take more actions toward a healthy future!
Date published: 2020-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features Well I’ve had it for one day so far and I love the fractures; however, my battery barely lasted 24 hours and the sleep hours are way off. This is my first Garmin and while it’s very nice I’m not overly thrilled with the minimal battery life and the inaccuracy of the sleep tracking. I’m going to give it a few more days to see if my outlook changes.
Date published: 2020-05-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Boring watch faces & some glitches It needs more watch face options that aren’t so plain and more edit options for them because they are boring and some are unattractive. Also, I’ve noticed that my respiration rates are not even recording at some points and the HR is not accurate 100% of the time
Date published: 2019-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my new Garmin! I just got this Garmin on Monday, and boy was it an upgrade from my Fitbit! I love that it keeps me on track with my running schedule and I love all the extra features!
Date published: 2020-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Blink The watch blinks all the time wearing down the battery
Date published: 2020-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great tracking I love how accurate it is when it tracks but it could use better graphics, but that is all I would change.
Date published: 2020-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! This is my 3rd smartwatch this year and I have found it much better than the ones I purchased before. I have been wearing it for only 10 days and am very pleased with its features. The Garmin Connect app very much impressed me for the presentation of the data recorded by the watch. I am glad I made the switch
Date published: 2019-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin Vivoactive 4S rocks! I bought this watch because of the battery life and oxygen saturation reading. I have an Apple Watch and just having to recharge it every night is a pain especially when you go camping. Now with the Vivoactive 4S I can get 5 days on one charge with the oxygen sensor turned off or 3 full days with the oxygen sensor turned to “all day”. I also love the sleep feature which the Apple Watch does not offer.
Date published: 2020-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gorgeous! I received it yesterday and used it to my strength class today. I love everything about it & cant wait to wear it to my next class!
Date published: 2020-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I loved this watch and it delivered everything as advertised flawlessly. But it turns out I'm electromagnetic sensitive and can't wear it. But it's an awesome product and I wish I could.
Date published: 2020-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Big upgrade to old tracker. Definitely a step up from my Fitbit Surge, gives great details on workouts, sleep, and daily tracking. Amazon Music works so no more ipod to haul around. The heartrate monitor is much more responsive than Surge, it picks up right away during workouts when Surge would either go to dashes or stay at almost resting rate.
Date published: 2020-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great upgrade from 3 My Vivoactive 3 worked great, but I saw the 4s on sale and went for it. Love it so far. The fonts are improved, easier to read notifications. I like the enhanced sleep activity and music options. Would highly recommend!
Date published: 2020-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Didn't work right Had to return the vivoactive 4s. So right now I can't say I love it. Hopefully this replacement changes my mind about it. Tho, I will say, I've had a vivoactive HR for 3 years, have really enjoyed it. So much so, 2 years ago I bought my husband a vivoactive 3 for Christmas and he loves his. I was just looking for a nice-looking watch (the HR is pretty utilitarian looking) and thought the vivoactive 4s looked sweet. So, I'm hopeful this replacement will work as well as the watches I mentioned above and I'll love it again.
Date published: 2020-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So happy I have had my watch for a few weeks now. I have more than 200 songs loaded on it so all I need to bring along are my blue tooth headphones. I am using the Garmin Coach as well and that really keeps me motivated to keep my scheduled runs. The only thing my watch doesn't do that I wish it did (at least that I am aware of) is have the coach speak during the workout. It would help to be prompted of the directives without having to look at my watch. Otherwise, I love this watch. It truly has everything.
Date published: 2019-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Do Not Buy Do not buy this product! After reading the description of the vivoactive 4s, I was excited to purchase especially considering I am training for a half-marathon. However, my enthusiasm quickly eroded upon receiving the vivoactive 4s. The product is not intuitive at all, and it took me approximately 2.5 hours to step up. Moreover, the product was defective as it kept shutting off and showing data analytics on the screen. I returned it the same day only to find out that Garmin forces customers to pay for their own shipping and handling for returns, the audacity! I do not recommend any Garmin product considering they sell defective devices and their customer service is sub-par.
Date published: 2020-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from What an amazing product! Perfect all the way. Only wish if it's battery lasted longer than 2 days I'm getting even after following conversation tips. Or wireless charging add.
Date published: 2020-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome features! I’ve had my Garmin for a few weeks and it’s my first but certainly not my last Garmin. It’s far superior in performance and features than my old fitness watch. I’m positive I can reach my fitness goals with the help of my Vivoactive 4s!
Date published: 2020-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love all the features I just got my Garmin and so far I love it. I got it to check my heart rate and various other health features. I also love that I can track my individual activities.
Date published: 2020-05-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for daily use & detailed activity tracking When deciding to purchase a smart watch, I weighed my options primarily between Garmin and a major competitor that makes watches to sync with their phones. Several of my friends and acquaintances said Garmin would be best for my primary goal of having an activity (specifically running) tracker. I also wanted a watch that would look nice for everyday wear (I am a secretary and need to look professional). Beyond that, I purchased the vívoactive 4S because for me it represented the best combination of all my desired features: professional/feminine looking (I purchased the white and gold 40mm), all activity tracking capabilities I could possibly desire, music locally stored on watch is an option, and it is water proof so no worries if I get caught in the rain on a run or if I'm washing some dishes! I have been using and wearing it all week and I couldn't ask for a better watch. The second I put it on, I knew it was worth every penny I spent on it!! Absolutely would recommend this watch to a wide spectrum of people, from someone just starting to be active, to casual runner/lifter/etc, all the way to dedicated athlete.
Date published: 2020-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great upgrade from a Fitbit I upgraded from a fitbit Versa and love all the features the Garmine Vivoactive 4s offers. It also looks great and I can wear it all day with every style.
Date published: 2019-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Running Features After losing my Apple Watch I decided to switch to Garmin, and I'm not going back. I bought this watch to help me track my runs and I absolutely love it. The GPS is great and I really like that I can leave my phone behind and still have music. The sleep tracking features are great, and paired with the Garmin Connect App I get more metrics than I know what to do with.
Date published: 2020-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fits like a glove I’ve tried a few fitness tracker, nothing like this one. I have an insanely small wrist. I must say thank you for thinking about the small wrist individuals :) I wished I was about to post a picture but on option for that.
Date published: 2020-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Style. I wanted to monitor my miles walked with my Just got it a few days so I’m still figuring out to use it. I think it has a lot of features.
Date published: 2020-01-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice features I bought this a few days ago and so far am enjoying. It does seem to have some glitches-- for example trying to delete a message doe not work and the touch screen seems just a bit lagging. GPS has been great as well as receiving messages on it. There is also a small disconnect between the online application and getting the watch to sync but I have no problems syncing it to the app on my phone. The display is also less vibrant than I expected. Overall, good for fitness. Less techy than expected.
Date published: 2019-11-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First 4 days of use I will be more than happy to improve my rating but in having the watch only 5 days, and everyday I have to power off my iphone to get it to sync. Ridiculous. My son is IT engineer and thats all he could come up with....fix the issue with Garmin Connect & Iphones
Date published: 2020-05-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good so far, except.... I have this watch for only. A few days. I like it so far. I’m still learning to use all of the apps and widgets. I like that I can pick a training plan and a coach sets up a plan that works for me. I’m the one thing I don’t like about it is that it keeps disconnecting from my watch and then reconnecting. While I’m sitting next to my phone. I don’t understand why it has a problem staying connected to my phone.
Date published: 2019-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lightweight I bought this watch for a new year new me motivation to get myself moving. It’s nice looking but I think it’s a little cheap looking/feeling. It feels like plastic and not the amount of money for cost. It’s a little off with counting steps... when I blow dry my hair it counts the steps so I have to take it off. I like the move feature. I think it should be priced cheaper.
Date published: 2020-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A satisfying upgrade from the Apple Watch S2 Bought after researching this could record heart rate in real time and had a battery that could last at least three days while doing so. Have been looking for a Basis Peak replacement after they recalled the device, and after realizing the Apple Watch isn't really great for my needs. While marketed as lasting 7-ish days depending on use, if PulseOx and 1-second heart rate tracking is enabled then you should expect closer to three maximum. Still, for what I use this thing for as a health tracking device (not as a smartphone replacement on your wrist) it's great. Recording runs and rides, all day stress and heart rate tracking, sleep stages. A surprising benefit of this device is respiration tracking too, which is telling to me of when I'm stiff and stressed. It's also decently fashionable. The Garmin IQ app and watch face companion app is straight up difficult to get behind though and I hope the team folds those features into the Garmin Connect app.
Date published: 2019-10-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good features - lots of bells and whistles I recently made the switch from Fitbit to Garmin. I have had Fitbit for 5 years. There is one simple feature that Fitbit had that Garmin doesn’t, distance moved for the entire day. Everything else seems to be great. Lots of bells and whistles but wishing it had overall distance moved all day.
Date published: 2020-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Calories accuracy/ inaccuracy It seems that the activity for calories count is either sligjtly off compare to some others. I know all products are not so accurate but this 4s is about 100 plus off
Date published: 2020-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not happy with clarity of LCD screen. I really wanted a better fitness tracker than the Samsung that I am currently using. My husband purchased the Vivoactive 4s for a Christmas gift. I have used it for 4 days .The tracker works great and there are so many functions that I am still figuring out. I will be returning due to the fact that I find it difficult to read the information on the screen. The information is not vibrant enough for me (I wear glasses/contacts) and yes, I have adjusted the brightness etc. as well as trying different watch faces. After researching online, I discovered that Garmin has a model called Venu which is similar to the Vivoactive 4s and has a AMOLED screen which should be an improvement with the display. Because I can't comfortably read the display, I have given the Vivoactive 4s 3 stars.
Date published: 2019-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like most of the features Overall, good choice. Need more options for watchfaces and options within the watchface settings to customize. I would also like to be able to see blood pressure as well as have the ability to set the O2 sensor more specifically.
Date published: 2020-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too hard, apps dont work I upgraded from a another brand and I am so disappointed. I feel its to complicated no insights about the information its giving you. The Garmin Conect IQ which should work for installing apps NEVER works I have been trying to set up Spotify for months. The battery does not last that much as they say it should. I dont recommend it, there are better options way less expensive.
Date published: 2020-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It can do so much I'm still learning all of the things that my Garmin Vivoactive 4S can do, but I'm really loving it. It looks good, and really does help to motivate me.
Date published: 2020-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect Smaller Size and Soooo Many Features! My Fitbit Versa died after a year and a half and I decided to go with Garmin. I have always overlooked Garmin because the watches are huge, but this one fits my lady wrist perfectly. I picked the silver color and it's classy and feminine. I love that it has all the same features and then some (GPS, heart rate tracking is quicker to read, and more features are accessible on the watch itself - not as much need to have your phone with you).
Date published: 2020-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I am a long time activity tracker user and was interested in a tracker that provided me with a little more detail on health and wellness. I am a woman in my 60's and maintain a healthy diet and work out 5 days a week and although I have only been wearing my Garmin for a short period of time I am very happy so far. Still learning about all of the features and information that I have access to.
Date published: 2020-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 4s Wonderful watch, easy to use. The drop back for me is I want test the pulse OX test when I want, but the feature only have all day trace and sleeping trace. I only want evaluation my O2 level during the day, I don’t want it test my O2 level all the time wasted the battery. If there is tap start test feature will be great.
Date published: 2020-05-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice Upgrade I bought this watch about a week ago as an upgrade from my 2 previous Fitbits'. After about 6 months both my Fitbits' stop sending notifications and don't accurately record my fitness. I love all the features and ease of use of the Garmin. It seems to be way more accurate. Everyone asks me why I don't just get the Apple Watch. Two reasons why I chose the Garmin. I need a fitness watch with great battery life so I can wear at night for the alarm clock. I don't want to wake my husband early every morning. Reason number two is the radiation the Apple Watch puts off. I already had a brain tumor removed because of cell phone radiation. Happy with my choice.
Date published: 2020-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Directions It is hard to follow the instructions. Taking more time to understand how it works.
Date published: 2020-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the features and look To be fair I’ve only had the watch about a day but I do love the over all look of the watch and the features it has. I was really drawn to this watch because I don’t care for the square look of the Apple Watch and it has great features for free that are useful. The sleep tracker was very helpful, I really like that feature. However I didn’t give it a full 5 because tracking a run or bike ride is not as easy as the Apple Watch and for some reason I’m having connection issues. My watch will only stay paired with my phone when the app is open, therefore calls and txts will only come through when the app is open. It’s hard to get used to because I shut down my apps regularly. But looking forward to hopefully getting this resolved and enjoying the watch.
Date published: 2020-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Returned It Received it on Saturday, just got home from dropping it off at UPS to return it. More than one reason with the main one being the graphics. The price and the features of this watch merit more than 1983 pixelated and faded graphics. Doing my research into other stand alone running watches, until then just staying with my fitbit and phone.
Date published: 2020-01-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch I just bought this watch a few days ago and I'm extremely happy with the features so far. The heart rate is spot on with the chest strap I use when riding the peloton bike we have. The only complaint i have is that the 2 can't sync for cadence and milleage.
Date published: 2020-05-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very easy setup Just delivered a few days ago. Light and really like the way it looks. Set up my profile, activities and watch face with ease. Love the touchscreen face.
Date published: 2019-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch I love this watch! I have had other watches, but the look of this one is my favorite. I don’t like that it doesn’t stay synced with my phone the entire time. That’s why I gave it 4 stars. It is definitely worth the money and a great watch!
Date published: 2020-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really love this Smartwatch! I bought this watch a couple days ago after having a Fitbit Ionic. While I loved the Ionic, I had a lot issues with connectivity. I got the Vivoactive and have had no issues and I love it! All the features I had before except more and better. The 4s is the perfect size! It connects with Strava running app and MyFitnessPal effortlessly. Alarm, sleep and pulse ox. Everything connected well with my Pixel 3 with no issues. I really love this watch!
Date published: 2020-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Why is the watch face so dull in color?? I really like my Garmin it was a Xmas present. It will take some getting used to, as I have been using a fitbit versa for 2 yrs. Made the switch for swimming. My only complaint is that the colors are so dull and cloudy looking on all the watch faces I download. Changing the brightness does not help. My fitbit was very bright. I have tried to fix it, not sure if it is just like that with this waterproof watch because the glass needs to be thick????
Date published: 2019-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent motivational device! I am so pleased with this watch! As a runner, I very happy to have Jeff Galloway as a coach on my watch! Excellent features all around.
Date published: 2020-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pulse ox 24 hrs I bought this after returning a Fitbit versa2. I wanted the ability to see my oxygen saturation all day and night. I'm on oxygen. Even though it just gives an average, I can see when it's low and adjust my O2. I like the step counter and the connection with MyFitnessPal. It allows me to change my fitness goals as needed. The breathing exercises are good. There's more that I haven't explored...
Date published: 2020-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from App is weakest part of product I have been using this for a little under a month and I have already had to connect my phone over a dozen times. Half the time it doesnt detect my whatch, though the bluetooth says its connected. I can't get the apps or watch faces to work. I've read a number of reviews and articles but they have not been able to resolve my issue. I wanted a device with better gps tracking and pulse ox but I can never see if its tracking to guage if it is even accurate. Very disapointed that the software is weaker than the hardware.
Date published: 2020-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I have only been using this for a few days and I am really impressed. I've been dedicated to other fitness trackers for years, but decided to try another brand. I am very satisfied with my switch. It has everything I want and then some. It took some getting used to, but I really like it.
Date published: 2020-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does what they said it would It is still all very new however, I like how it is working so far. Took me a long time to set up all my desired features would be the only negative.
Date published: 2020-05-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features! I've had my Garmin for about 3 weeks now, and love it. The features and format is great to access and easy to sync with MyFitnessPal app.
Date published: 2019-10-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Getting use to it but so far its great The heart rate feature is great and calories track is great
Date published: 2019-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not for me I was so excited for this watch, it was a splurge to help me with my new years resolution. Features are great on it, however I could not see my stats etc on face..i watched every youtube video on how to turn up brightness and even switched watch faces out to try different styles, but nothing worked.this watch uses a softer brightness than fitbit and galaxy to keep the battery lasting so if you are use to fitbit or samsung bright colors you need to spend another $50 on top of the $350 just to get that benefit..hihe dissapointment..other than that I loved watch but trading in for new samsung..
Date published: 2020-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from all the features The new features on the VA4S are just awesome. Human Battery with Stress overlay widget, SpO2, respiratory rate and wrist based HR swim ability all make this watch the best deal for the lower end Garmins. It runs fast and the weight is ideal at 40g. I use spotify and credit card payment non-stop. I can't imagine owning a different watch.
Date published: 2019-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still getting accustomed to the Vivoactive 4s I have only had my Vivioactive 4s for 3-1/2 days. I am still working on learning it & don’t find it as easy to use as my FitBit. I used it for a 37 minute Kickboxing workout the evening it arrived & it showed I’d only burned 133 calories. My Fitbit would show between 350-400 calories burned & based on my effort I would go with that. I purchased this for GPS & ability to track biking, snowshoeing & X-country Skiing that my Fitbit did not adequately do. I’ll be skiing tomorrow so we’ll see how it works. The battery life is only lasting a couple of days which is really disappointing. I may end up returning this if it is continues to not meet my expectations.
Date published: 2020-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wrist Band Size The wrist band size is about a quarter inch too small. Uncomfortable wearing at night. Considering buying a new band but size is still a question.
Date published: 2019-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving it so far! I just received this watched less than a week ago and I am still learning the many features that come with it. Thus far, I love the watch and the look of it.
Date published: 2020-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Surprisingly Satisfied I was hesitant to switch from Fitbit to Garmin after having lost 90 pounds on the latter. Since losing the weight my running has picked up and this Garmin is amazing! It was super easy to set up, and downloading the music was a breeze. Being able to run without carrying my phone around and also having the peace of mind but I can be tracked is wonderful.
Date published: 2020-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Most Stylish Smartwatch I've Owned I just recently switched from an Apple Watch to the Garmin Vivoactive 4S mainly due to battery life and also water resistance. I swim often and the added exercise features of the Garmin make it all worthwhile. I love how lightweight it is and and the smaller size. I was so happy when Garmin designed the smaller 39 mm Vivoactive because I have small wrists, this size is PERFECT. I have received so many compliments on the style (I got white band with rose gold face). Still learning the ins and outs of the different Garmin features, but so far I love it! Would probably rate it higher if I knew more how to use it LOL.
Date published: 2019-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect I got this for my Birthday and it is everything I was looking for. It was a bit confusing at first but after a few days I got it figured out.
Date published: 2020-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features! I’ve had the first VivoActive for many years and it was dying so I upgraded to this one and it’s amazing. Just as simple to use but TONS more features and ways to track your health.
Date published: 2020-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid features Compared to my former device, the Garmin Vivoactive 4S has everything I like to track and more! I find it much more accurate than my previous device.
Date published: 2019-10-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Outstanding Activity and Fitness Watch I believe Garmin has taken the lead in the activity and fitness tracking industry. The features in the Vivoactice4 provide useful feedback that allows me to improve my sleep, my training / recovery time and overall general health. I primarily do high intensity interval training (HIIT) and strength training. I also do brisk walks with short interval runs (sprints). I find the GPS tracking / elevation to be mostly accurate. But the metic I use most is the “Time in HR Zones” data fields. This is very useful for me when doing HIIT. (FYI - Polar removed this training feature from the Vantage series, Why???). Therefore I no longer use Polar watches and I’m very pleased with the performance and metrics provided by the Garmin Vivoactive4 user.
Date published: 2019-11-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Semi Happy I love all the features on this watch however I am extremely disappointed with the battery life. I don?t use this watch as a smart watch or GPS and receive zero notifications and the battery holds a charge for 3 days. I extensively read reviews before purchasing and read that the battery was good for 5-8 days depending on how it?s used. This is extremely disappointing.
Date published: 2020-04-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the fact that I can check the pulseoxymeter With COVID-19 I was looking for pulsexogeter and I got that and more
Date published: 2020-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Versatile and comprehensive tracker I was a fitbit user for years. Ran into a big issue when they pushed out a firmware update that killed many devices. Their customer support was a joke, so I made the jump to Garmin. Thrilled I did. So much more in depth measurements and information. And the tech support so far is superb.
Date published: 2019-10-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not sure good/great yet I got this about a week ago and still can't seem to get the basic black/white to actually be the watch face colors....any help would be nice.
Date published: 2020-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I loved it! I received this as a gift a few weeks ago and I love it!
Date published: 2020-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from vívoactive® 4S Great watch, good battery life, nice synch with my garmin bike computer. I had bought the Apple 4series and returned it - 18 hr battery life with all the apps off. The battery life on the Garmin is 3-4 days with all the apps running except with an activity and it shortens it to 2 days.
Date published: 2019-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch! I bought this this week and I'm very excited about it. I wanted a fitness watch with Smartwatch features, and even though I am an avid Apple lover, I didn't want the Apple watch because I hated feeling like my phone was strapped to my wrist all the time. I love the Vivoactive!! It feels like it is focused on my health primarily, with some Smartwatch features (that I've mostly disabled). The one thing that really sold me on the Vivoactive was the ability to download Spotify playlists to your watch, and go phone-free on my runs! If you don't have Spotify Premium, or Bluetooth headphones, then this may not be the watch for you. But since I happened to have both of those things, I was golden! I'm super excited about the watch, it's a little retro which I love, and pretty easy to learn how to use! I also love how fast it charges-- way faster than my Apple watch did! Great purchase overall, I'm very pleased.
Date published: 2019-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good features but Some Updates Needed I got this watch for Christmas, and I love the features it gives for athletes. Before I got this watch, I had an Apple Watch, and I am very happy I switched. The Apple Watch didn’t have as many features for different workouts, and the battery would die very fast. The only issues I have ran into are that I get all notifications from my phone except text messages. I have tried to fix this problem but I’ve noticed, from other reviews online, that others are having the same issue. Another issue I have ran across Is that my Spotify will not download onto the watch, and I cannot play music via Bluetooth while running. This was one of the key reasons why I wanted the watch. I have also tried everything to solve this issue, and have found other reviews saying the same thing. I hope these issues get solved soon!
Date published: 2019-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch but cannot pair to phone Love the watch but no one is able to get it to pair with my Samsung. Returning it and going back to fitbit.
Date published: 2019-10-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Finally feels like the future! This watch seems to have it all. It's perfect for me with my lung condition. I'm able to keep track of my breathing, heart rate, sleep patterns, activity levels and I love how incredibly motivating this watch is! Seems very accurate and you even have personal training right on your wrist. I love that I can get music and notifications on my watch as well. Very customizable and logs data averages over time. Love it!! Blows the Fitbit I was going to get out of the water in every aspect.
Date published: 2020-01-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New Vivoactive 4s I have had a few "counters" over the years and the Garmin products have been the best. I have used the forerunner 230 for 4yrs and decided to go for a new one that is smaller for female wrist and a few more features. I love the look and all of the features. It is nice to have a tracking watch that looks good and is not bulky. The features work great and I have enjoyed using the HR. I am disappointed on the battery usage. I have to charge almost daily instead of multiple days before I charge on my 230.
Date published: 2019-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! This watch is perfect for everything I needed. I use it to track workouts, walks, runs, and bike rides. Love the heart rate, steps, and calories burned trackers. The GPS is super accurate too!
Date published: 2020-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the Spotify feature! So far I love it! I've only had I'd 4 days, but everything is great!
Date published: 2020-02-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super awesome product! I only recently bought this watch & have used it for about a week now, I've got to say, I am SO impressed with the Garmin Vivoactive 4S. For the last ~4 years, I've had a Fitbit Charge 2, which was great at first but had quite a few shortcomings. Each run I went on, I had to go back in and change the time/distance I ran, and other silly things like that. When I go for a run, I want to just push a button and let the watch track accurately - and the Vivoactive 4 has been doing exactly that! It's got great features and the app, though scary at first (b/c the complexity of it compared to fitbit) is actually quite easy to navigate. Would highly recommend this watch :)
Date published: 2019-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the look and style! Love this for my runs and tracking fitness, HR, etc. I do wish the picture I chose as my watch face was a bit better pixelation.
Date published: 2020-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very pleased I have had this watch a week now and absolutely love it! Perfect for the office, daily wear and running. Love being able to store my music directly on the watch. Highly recommend!
Date published: 2019-12-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent! I still have to learn the ins and outs of my Vivoactive 4 but I'm loving how it works and how it tracks so much. I wanted a fitness tracker and a GPS but this is so much more. The design is super sleek too. I have the smaller black one.
Date published: 2020-04-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving it so far! My watch arrived a couple days ago and have loved it so far! It worked great on a run I took- it struggled a bit setting up garmin pay and connecting at first (had to restart phone and watch at first) but loving it!
Date published: 2020-04-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very excited to use this watch! I got this watch last week and have used it a little bit, I am looking forward to using it more. I love the features so far! At first I was a little put off by the screen, I think it looks different than the images online. I have a friend who has the Venu so I was comparing the vivoactive 4S to that when mine was delivered. The Venu has a really clear screen with more vivid colors, I thought about trying to exchange watches. But after doing some more research on the two, I decided to stick to my choice. They are essentially the same except the screen quality is different and the Venu battery life is therefore shorter. The Vivoactive screen is great outside in the sunlight and the battery life is great. I am happy with my choice and will keep this watch, I really enjoy the shape and size of it and can't wait to use it more.
Date published: 2020-04-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great purchase! I just received my watch this week and so far am enjoying it! I didn’t give it a 5 star because I’m still learning how to use it.
Date published: 2020-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too new I have had this for 3-4 days. I think I am going to like it. But for someone who is not a techy the instructions are not easy. Had to get someone else to get it started. I wanted it primarily for biking and music...my music is on itunes and according to Garmin not one of the compatible services. So I will still ride with my ipod. For step counting and heart rate right on. So as a new owner, you know what I know, which isn't much.
Date published: 2019-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice style I got this for Christmas as a gift from my hubby and I’m still trying to figure it out but I love it!
Date published: 2019-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch, links to iPhone easily, stylish I replaced my first generation Apple Watch and very happy with the Vivo Active. It easily linked with my iPhone. It is simple to navigate to the apps that I frequently use. The battery does not require charging each day. The watch is light weight on my wrist, not bulky and somewhat stylish. The only concern is the charging port on the back of the watch which I have a concern about when working out and heavily perspiring.
Date published: 2021-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks great! Christmas gift from my daughters to help me track my sleep and heart rate
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Switched from Samsung I will say overall I am happy with the watch however I do miss certain aspects of Samsung that I wish the vivoactive 4s had. When running it doesn't talk to me (my pace/heart rate/ distance). I used to have an alarm set on my phone and it would show on my watch and I could turn off via my watch. Also the faces are very outdated looking compared to Samsung. The battery lasts about a week which is one of the huge reasons I switched. Overall it's a good watch but not sure if I would buy one again.
Date published: 2022-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great tracker I just bought this watch, but I already love it. I have had Fitbits for years, but I love that this watch has a GPS for running, and also offers many other features that Fitbits don't, such as body battery, stress monitoring, and more in-depth stats after a workout. I use this primarily for exercise and all-day health tracking, and I love it! I was concerned it would be a lot more bulky than my Fitbit Versa (comparable to an Apple Watch), but I love the size and fit, and think it looks a lot sleeker than some other fitness watches out there. I highly recommend!
Date published: 2020-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Just got it for Mother’s Day and love it. I get notifications all the time but have to be near my phone or it continues to disconnect and reconnect. One downside is I have a Citibank visa and garmin pay doesn’t support Citibank yet. That’s one downside overall from a great watch. Just need to get used to all the gadgets and symbols but otherwise I love it.
Date published: 2021-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivo active 4s I bought this a couple weeks ago. It’s has lots of great features but I wish they had better pre installed workouts. They have the basic ones but my old fossil sport watch has a larger variety of workouts to choose from and includes workouts like Zumba and calisthenics which the vivo active does not have.
Date published: 2022-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Having a hard time Can’t figure out how to use the activity items. Once I start a pool swim, for instance, I can’t figure out how to stop and save the activity. The check mark and x do not seem to respond when I press them. I have gone to the detailed instructions but they are not helpful, considering contacting Garmin by phone for some assistance
Date published: 2020-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good must missing features I would like I love that it's water proof and the battery lasts for days. I wish the faces were a little better in terms of technology. They look really outdated. I also wish the watch told me my pace, time and heart rate when running and hitting a mile marker. I am still trying to configure my pace and steps. When it auto picks up a walk on a treadmill it's has very poor accuracy and if I run on the treadmill and set the watch to treadmill it's def not even close to accurate either. It's a nice watch but I prefer the accuracy and some functionality to my old Samsung
Date published: 2022-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just Great!!!! I boungh 2 weeks a go , I love everything this doing for me
Date published: 2021-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Special watch So many features with ease of use. It lets me know when daily & weekly goals met. Phone app connects quickly and provides valuable health info. I can't wait to test out the golf GPS in the spring.
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features My husband bought me this watch it help tracks my heart and sleep and mentral cycle. It tracks your oxygen and steps you can also work out with it at home. It also beeps if your too stressed and it count down till your not stress anymore
Date published: 2020-06-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Performance I received this as a gift for Christmas to replace my active 3. It has more features and more reliable data gathering
Date published: 2022-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It has alot more features that i expected I bought it about a month ago. I am computer illiterate, but took me awhile to set up. I found all the features that my other garmin i had
Date published: 2022-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Respiration I really am enjoying this new Vivoactive 4. I bought the vivo active 3 several years ago and was happy to see this come out
Date published: 2022-09-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Style & Features I love the round face and attractive look of the watch. The ability to change the watch face is fun too. I also like the ability to switch out the bands. It's fairly easy to use. The only issue I'm having (and why I gave a 4 star rating) is the ability to sync with an app that says it works well with this device and vice versa. It's very frustrating.
Date published: 2022-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Confused Not the easy watch to maneuver. Instructions are vague and too small to read.
Date published: 2020-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features Still trying to figure out the many features. Can’t wait to try it for golf. So far, I really like it and it makes me aware of my fitness habits.
Date published: 2022-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's okay.... I do like this watch. It's better than my Galaxy watch but I am disappointed that it doesn't have a speaker or microphone. I am also disappointed that it doesn't pair with iFit. Other than that I do like the features that it does have like measuring my walking and running and my sleeping habits. Not a bad watch for the price though.
Date published: 2022-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The screen is dull I like the features, fit and lightness of this watch but the screen appears dull and pixelated. I might return it for a watch with a more modern screen.
Date published: 2021-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A lot of great features I have had this watch for over month and a half and I love it. It provides so much daily information as well as detailed workout information. I am still learning my way around it and testing the workout section. The one complaint would be the band. It makes my arm break out where the band holder/slider sits only. I have to order a different band. other wise this is a great switch from FitBit
Date published: 2021-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So much to learn... First 24hrs with my Garmin vivoactive 4s. Hoping it will be my companion to major lifestyle changes! Lots of features... still learning :)
Date published: 2020-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cheap for the price I bought this a few days ago and it is so cheap for the price. The screen is very dull and nothing like it is portrayed online. The battery life is awful. Mine wouldn't even last half a day. Very poor product. Never buying anything from them again.
Date published: 2020-10-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love it! This replaced my Fitbit Alta because I could not see the screen in the sun, and I wanted to track my bicycling, including elevation. It has so many more features that I like.
Date published: 2022-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watch is good BUT.... The Spotify app does not work with it and that was the major reason I purchased the watch. I'm extremely disappointed with that feature of the watch, rest is great. But if I had know the Spotify app did not work with it I would have bought a different Garmin that does.
Date published: 2021-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exactly what I was looking for My fitbit versa fizzled out, and I was looking for something close if not better. I found it. Absolutely love this watch. Bought my mom one as well so we can challenge each other.
Date published: 2022-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I love my Garmin, it’s so much better than my previous fitbits I’ve owned before. Only downfall is to clear my notifications I have to open my app before being able to clear off the watch. I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong or it’s just how it’s made.
Date published: 2020-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivioactive 4S I got this for Christmas and was struggling with getting messages and connecting my wifi which I still can’t connect for some reason and they aren’t able to tell me why either because everything is compatible. The overall watch is great and can do all the apps I want besides music because of the WiFi issue
Date published: 2020-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from too many activities I have had this watch for less than a week and have had to charge it twice. I would also have preferred to choose outdoor activities rather than have them pre-listed on the menu. If the watch was only used for these activities and a second version limited to walking/running with the rest of the apps, I would be far more satisfied.
Date published: 2020-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I’ve had a Fitbit for almost 6 years. I upgraded to charge 4. Sent it back because I was unable to adjust fonts on the notifications.after much research I decided to trade in the Fitbit for the vivoactive S4. I had issues pairing and getting started. Husband helped me. Once I got going I am pleased with the functions of this watch. I haven’t downloaded any music. That’s an extra feature for me.eventually I will load music. I like the feature of Garmin pay but have not tried it yet. The text for the notifications are more legible then the Fitbit. This watch is a keeper.
Date published: 2020-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s what I needed Around a month ago I finally had enough money saved to purchase my vivoactive 4s and at first I thought it was gonna be a very expensive waste of money but now I feel lost when I don’t have it on. I have reduced my stress levels dramatically and I am finally regulating my water consumption (or lack there of) because of all the bodily functions that vivoactive keeps track of. It even has trackers for women. This has been the best thing I have ever purchased and it has saved my life literally and I would never be able to say enough thank you to even show a small percentage of what this product means to me!!!!!!
Date published: 2021-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wasn’t happy with it I love garmin but was not happy with this one. The screen was grainy and it wasn’t connecting with my phone. I returned it and ordered the venu 2s so I can looking forward to getting it!
Date published: 2021-08-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Unsure!! I'm coming from fitbit versa to a garmin vivoactive 4s. My husband loves Garmin but I love Fitbit. I'm changing for brands to increase lifespan of watch. Garmin's seem to last longer. So far wearing at the same time the accuracy of hr and steps better with garmin. However, understanding hr and sleep patterns is easier to understand on Fitbit app. My biggest complaint switching is how dark all the face watches are and how little color. Also I have to get used to the smaller size of the numbers and overall faceplate
Date published: 2020-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really nice watch! After a lot of research, I decided to make the switch from a small fitbil tracker to a smartwatch. The features on this watch are awesome. Tracks my walks on trails, heart rate, stairs, hill climbining, steps, and more. The Garmin ecosystem, of having all sorts of fitness classes is also a big benefit. Not needing to put my watch on a cell phone plan - huge plus. For anyone considering this watch, or a Garmin in general, a few of the pros and cautions. 1. I am a petite 5 foot tall female, the 4s, is about as big as I could reasonably wear 2. There is a steep learning curve to using the watch, and choosing which functions are a priority. Takes a few days of learning, watching online tutorials, and deciding what to do next At this time, I can say that the step counter is extremely accurate. I do not see errors in the HR, but when comparing it to a chest strap, nothing will be as accurate. The body battery, stress alerts, and sleep functions are already helping me! Awesome device with a lot of features
Date published: 2021-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! Just switched to Garmin after wearing Fitbit Ionic for last 2 years. Always liked Ionic, but it aged out and my son convinced me to look into the vivoactive. Wearing it a week now and love it. Seems so advanced compared to my last watch and looks great, too!
Date published: 2020-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great digital watch Purchased the vivoactive 4 two weeks ago, very happy with the features. The watch and set up is not terribly intuitive but with practice I got the the layout I wanted. Too bad they don't offer phone support. Some of my questions could have been quickly answered vs spending time via utube or Google to get an understanding of some of the features.
Date published: 2022-05-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Battery dies quickly I must be doing something wrong. I have to charge this every day. Fitbit only needed to be charged once a week.
Date published: 2022-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More lows than highs I was surprised to see how fast the battery runs out after wearing my new Garmin watch for just a few days. Unfortunately, I had to charge it often. I was also displeased with the Garmin app itself. It was not as easy to navigate and the watch widget displays were a little confusing as well. However, the selection of functions (ex: running GPS, biking GPS, and the tracking of swimming laps) were great!
Date published: 2022-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Experience Great watch I like how it works apart from how cute it is
Date published: 2021-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it Everything i ever needed, love the design and easy to work with. Highly recommended
Date published: 2021-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Most accurate tracker I've had. My husband purchased this for me for Christmas this year and I am beyond happy with it. This is an upgrade from a TomTom device I'd been using for about three years. I went for my first run today and the GPS is outstanding. It tracks everything and is very easy to read, even while on a run. I don't think I've even scratched the surface on the amount of cool stuff I can do with this watch!!
Date published: 2020-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for me Varied activities; does everything I imagined and more. Great self-motivation tool.
Date published: 2022-07-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from the swim timer The swim timer is hard to make it stop when my swim laps are done
Date published: 2021-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better than Fitbit I used a Fitbit device for a couple of years and although I liked it I had no idea what I was missing out on. When my Fitbit died I shopped around and liked the info I was seeing for the garmin and decided to give it a try. The info processed through the garmin is night and day compared to the Fitbit. What you have to pay for an upgraded subscription on Fitbit you get for free on the garmin app. I have more info like saturation levels, body battery, weather, etc at my fingertips with the garmin. I won’t go back. Only suggestion I have that isn’t a dealbreaker is the quality of the display. I choose the Vivoactive 4 because I wanted a longer battery life but I didn’t realize the display would be quite so bad. It’s observable though for my needs so I am ok with it. Also I would recommend changing the packaging. I ordered thru Amazon and received a used watch that looked like it had never been opened because the round seal was still attached. I realized that it indeed had been opened and a used watch was placed inside. I tested it and the round seal is easy to peel back and replace without noticing it has been removed.
Date published: 2021-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Never got to Use it! Received it as a gift for Christmas. Opened it up and it didn't fit. The band was too short and they did not make a longer one in the 18 mm width size. Had to return it. Perhaps it would help if Garmin and Amazon made it very clear to customers which sizes were intended for different sized wrists in their adds and product descriptions.
Date published: 2021-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features - love the color My fav of all my garmins so far! Vivoactive 4S! And the Garmin service is amazing! Very helpful and friendly!
Date published: 2021-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very reliable. Received the timepiece as a Christmas gift from my husband of 55 years.
Date published: 2022-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Takes the guessing out of fitness Very happy with my Garmin. It enables me to know all of my essential stats in order to optimize my workouts.
Date published: 2020-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Do I really take this many steps? I have worn my watch less than 2 week. It seems to be recording huge amounts of data. Heart rate seems correct, hard to believe that I take this many steps. The sleep data recorded is inaccurate. Still trying to understand my body battery and stress indicators. I like that I can answer my phone and receive text and am hopeful the fall detection on the watch works.
Date published: 2022-08-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed with the battery The battery is not as expected, it discharges 25% in one morning. I expected more from this brand
Date published: 2021-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s “okay” I like the size of the screen, it’s pretty easy to set up, you can change the screen to suit your style, and the band is comfortable. The heart rate monitor alerts are not flexible and pretty much useless. You can change a lot of things on this watch but not this one thing. I would like to get an alert at the moment my HR reaches a particular high or low, selected by me. There isn’t a way for it to dim automatically so it’s really bright in a dark room even if the brightness is set at a lower level. The heart rate display shows your highest heart rate for the day at any given time. However, it doesn’t include the heart rate from an activity and while doing an activity it doesn’t always record your highest heart rate correctly.
Date published: 2021-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I. Am. In. Love. But seriously. I had a different fitness watch that was good in the beginning, but became inconsistent, unreliable, and stopped syncing with its app after just a few years. Via several recommendations, I decided to try the Vivoactive. I was a little hesitant as it is a bit out if my price range. HOWEVER, I am NOT disappointed. Not remotely. Super glad I spent the money. Once set up, I found that it really tracks everything I need, and more. It has even confirmed suspicions that I have had regarding my health. It’s also very stylish, vs. being a big chonky block of tech on my arm. And don’t even get me started on the robustness of the app! All in all, this unit has equipped me ti be better informed and plot a more successful path to improving my overall health. #noregrets
Date published: 2020-05-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful watch I love the watch. it’s very stylish but the only problem with it is that it disconnects from my phone so easily even when my phone is in my back pocket and i’m wearing the watch. but it’s great on runs. i just wish it wouldn’t disconnect so much
Date published: 2020-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still adusting I have only had the Vivoactive 4S since the 14th of October and it has taken some getting used to. I have used the Fitbit Charge and Versa as well as the Samsung Gear and Samsung Galaxy watch. I was unhappy with the Samsung products because they don't accurately track workouts and did not have internal GPS. The Fitbit products are so much better in their tracking accuracy but I had always wanted something with GPS and music built in so I wouldn't have to take my phone on a walk or bike ride. I spent several days looking at the Garmin products and decided on vívoactive 4S. The first day, I wanted to return it. It was more complicated than I thought it would be. The way the watch is set up and trying to figure out to access everything on the watch itself and also inside the app. It took me several tries to find things, even things I had found earlier, and wanted to look at again. It's not as straight forward as the Fitbit or even Samsung is. I guess the best way to describe it, it's more technical while the others are more user friendly. The menu system makes more sense. Saying that... I love the Garmin so far. Part of me is very torn on whether I should return it for something that is more similiar to the Fitbit but can't afford the price of the more expensive versions. I only got this one as it was part of the Amazon Prime days and even then that was a big stretch but worth it for all that it offeres. I still haven't figure out the watch itself. I haven't went on walk or ride with it but have listened to music on the watch doing house and yard work and love that so much. I do worry about the battery life. It is supposed to get 7 days without listening to music and such and so far I have gotten only 3. It's again not being able to find how to turn off different things that could be running the battery down quicker. I now really like how the app is set up to look at your statistics and such and am sure I willl love it more once I get the watch all figured out.
Date published: 2020-10-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A little bit of a learning curve I have only had this for one day,replacing (?) the vivomove 3s. Main goal: Spo2 check - seems better accuracy then on vivomove 3s Pulse ox nighttime - shows a little lower than on my fitbit versa steps - seems to be accurate HR high/low - need to find a better display treadmill accuracy -waiting to see after a few walks May change star rating once I use the watch a little longer Will probably return the vivomove and keep the vivoactive
Date published: 2021-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Heart rate, activity, stress This watch keeps me active and I love how well it keeps track of what I'm doing
Date published: 2021-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing, discovering more every day! I received this as a gift! I’ve never really been a watch wearer but this Vivoactive 4s is so light and comfortable, and I love all of the incredible features it comes with. I use it primarily for running, and it’s been great.
Date published: 2020-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AN UNBELIEVALE WATCH I bought two of these watches for Christmas. two years ago. I've been telling time since I was four years old and am now 80 years old and can't ever recall enjoying a watch as much as I enjoy this one! My wife feels the same about her watch, too! The primary application and versatility are almost incomprehensible. PS. My wife is not as old as me!
Date published: 2022-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I like all the features I have had different Garmin devices, I really like the Vivoactive 4s
Date published: 2021-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great switch I bought this watch a few weeks ago after my apple watch broke. I couldn’t decide if I should get another apple watch or the vivoactive 4s. I am so happy that I switched. It’s a great watch with excellent features. The watch fits great and looks professional.
Date published: 2020-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I LOVE THIS WATCH This watch is awesome! It does everything I need it to do with no contract or extra fees. The watch is very nice and lightweight yet durable. I can move freely though my huge building at work and not miss calls or messages. It counts my steps and encourages me to be active. It has workouts on it I haven't tried yet. I also like that I can upload my playlist to it and leave my phone at home I would def recommend this watch.
Date published: 2022-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fast Got this for Christmas. I do love it. There's just some things I'm still trying to figure out. Over all I love that it's quick and the battery actually lasts a couple of days before I have to charge it again. Great watch.
Date published: 2022-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor GPS I’m on my second Vivoactive 4S. First was replaced under warranty due to it not connecting to GPS without having to reset to factory defaults once a week or so. My replacement watch is doing the same thing. I will definitely be replacing this watch.
Date published: 2022-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Smartwatch I've own 2 different Fitbits, a Samsung Galaxy Fit2, tried an Apple Watch and now own a Garmin Vivoactive 4S. I selected the Vivoactive 4S because of battery life, ability to download Spotify Playlists, ease of use, looks, size, accuracy of GPS and cost. Once I decided on a Garmin, I looked at the Vivoactive 4S and the Venu Sq. Eventually I chose the Vivoactive 4S because of the longer battery life and it seemed a little sturdier. I really like this smartwatch and wish I had found it sooner! It is great at tracking our bike rides and hikes and calculates the distances better than previously owned smartwatches. If I don't listen to a music, the watch battery will last several days before I have to charge it. Now, that is with the settings to keep the battery from burning out quickly. It has a beautiful screen and many apps you can install from the Connect IQ Store. My husband got the Vivoactive 4 and we also got my daughter the Vivoactive 4S. We all wear them everyday.
Date published: 2021-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! Just got the watch and I love it. The GPS is much faster than my previous much older version and the music addition is amazing! It took a bit to get everything set up but once you figure it out it is great!
Date published: 2020-11-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 4S I started using the Vivoactive 4S on 5/16. It’s easier to use than the Fitbit Charge 4, fewer touches to start the activity tracker. I like the style, it’s pretty.
Date published: 2021-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does not work with all wireless earphones I wish I had known that this device doesn’t work with all wireless headphone brands before I spent $250 on it. Just because I have a cheaper brand of Bluetooth headphones that’s not Apple AirPods or beats or Bose my headphones aren’t compatible with this watch. I finally got them to connect with the Bluetooth but they play the music at an obnoxiously loud level and I can’t turn the sound down on the watch. I go to the screen and I can’t turn it up or down. I don’t have a way to turn the volume down on the headphones so I either have to return the watch or spend a lot more money on new headphones.
Date published: 2020-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not too much, not too little, just right! I wanted a sports watch for basic fitness, golf and hiking with the ability to receive texts. But I didn’t want to be spending a lot of time learning, configuring, or navigating a multitude of settings. This is it! The set up took about 30 minutes, but with the help of a good online owners manual (with videos) I had what I wanted. I played 9 holes of golf today and was very pleased with the course download process, the accuracy of the gps data and the simplicity of operation. I haven’t done a hike yet. Basic fitness and health info is good and interesting. It’s very light and unobtrusive. I did have an initial problem staying connected to Bluetooth but apparently I unknowingly fixed that. I’m not crazy about the blueish illuminated background on watch faces — would be much nicer pure black. All in all, exactly what I wanted at a good price. Fits my needs perfectly!
Date published: 2020-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Finally I can run with music without my phone I have had it a couple of weeks after returning a similar priced citizen. I like the Garmin much better. Battery life is good all day even using spotify and gps for a two hour plus workout, biking, running, lifting. For rest days it is still at 80 90% at the end of the day. Button placement is better, when doing pushups you are not turning off the watch like citizen. It's easy to navigate to workout settings and spotify. Only nit is it took 3 or 4 times to get spotify installation to actually take, following the directions but it finally took and I was able to download 3 playlists. It is also very light and comes with quick change band so you can try other styles. I also like it much better than fitbit so far as in the bright Tampa sun I can see speed, hr, without having to touch the watch, much safer when on a bicycle.
Date published: 2021-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch, but Dexcom didn’t work. Such a great watch and great features. I really wanted to keep it, but I ended up returning it because the Dexcom widget and data field wouldn’t work. It is very pretty and works really well otherwise.
Date published: 2021-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not small but not bulky so the size is perfect Got it for Xmas and so far I love all the features it has and I’m still learning about it but so far everything I’ve learned about it is amazing
Date published: 2020-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use!! Purchased this watch to track fitness, health and wellness goals. Easy to set up and observe daily accomplishments. Lightweight, nice color options! Compatible with my Android phone.
Date published: 2022-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth the price A lot of features and its totally worth the price. I love the options for watch faces
Date published: 2021-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from lots of problems with this watch I purchased this watch in October. It became problematic by April. Even tho it's a sport watch, it stopped working after 30 minutes of swimming and when I tried to charge it, the entire watch became very hot. Sent it back, Garmin sent another, (refurbished) had no heart rate, gave no data for pulse oximeter. Although I was given decent customer service (after several emails, trouble shooting I sent watch back...) they would not give me a different model watch (for a new model, this watch has problems) sent me another watch, without any charger.........personally, for a new model, this watch has a lot of problems and Garmin should recognize it and offer options instead of continuing the replacement policy. I'm hoping they will send a charger for the replacement watch (number 2) so I can see if this watch is any good. I would not recommend this watch.
Date published: 2022-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from CONNECT app not available in this country The Garmin 4S I bought is not as functional as I had hoped as I cannot download the Contact app as it is not available in my country. A bit of a disappointment not to be able to access all the wonderful features of the Garmin 4 S smartwatch
Date published: 2022-11-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very nice ,but too difficult to use . I think it has to much going on. The Golf GPS needing to be set up on app every time is a pain,
Date published: 2022-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not enough instruction While I believe this might be a great watch, it lacks seriously in instruction on how things work and are measured.
Date published: 2022-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 2nd vivo I recieved a vivoactive 4s for Christmas 2020. I got 1.5 years out of it before it quit working. I wear it everyday and use it for running. I like the fact that I can listen to music without haveing to carry my phone on my runs. I like the looks of it thats why I gave it another chance. Hopefully this 1 will last longer
Date published: 2022-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome features and fit I just received this for my birthday. So far, I love it. It is not bulky at all. The graphics are pretty good. It is a sports watch so it's not super fancy. I typically lift weights. It is not bothersome at all when I am working out. I love the features like the SpO2 nd HRV, they help me improve in my workouts and know how much to rest in order to achieve better results.
Date published: 2020-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Doesn't stay synced to phone The first month I had it it worked wonderfully, but then it deteriorated after that - unfortunately after it was possible to get refunded. First I could never get message responses to work correctly, but then it just stopped syncing to my phone completely and has become nearly useless to me. At least it still works as a regular watch? uhg
Date published: 2020-07-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So good.... It's my 2nd! Love this watch. I love it so much that, after 2 years of dedicated use, I got myself a new one. Perfect for the 'jack of all trades' person who does a variety of type of activities but for whom the Fenix is out of their price range. Highly recommend!
Date published: 2022-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it My husband got me this watch for Christmas. It's my first smart watch, so I'm still learning it but so far I love it.
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too big the watch face is bigger than my wrist. I will have to return.
Date published: 2021-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my upgrade! I purchased the 4S after breaking my va3. I love the additional features that the 4S offers, the SpO2, improved workout info, color graphics, etc!
Date published: 2022-10-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Switched from Apple Watch Loving the features Garmin offers! I feel it’s so easy to use, especially when recording activity. Very satisfied.
Date published: 2020-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch I bought this watch to replace a old Fitbit. I love every feature it offers and find something new everyday. The heart rate tracking is consistent and the working out is consistent. It’s a great watch! Also holds It charge for 5 days.
Date published: 2020-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So light, loads of stats, and easy to use. There is SOOOO much I love about this watch. I love how light this watch is, I barely feel it on my wrist. The watch face is small enough for women to look good. It has GPS via cell AND GLONASS. You can set up run/walk intervals (or sprint/run) and it vibrates on your wrist AND displays the name of the interval on the watch. Can use Amazon music along with other music apps. Lots of different watch faces to download from GarminIQ. The only reason 4 starts instead of 5, for activities to track, it's missing HIKING. You can, however, download a separate app for the watch for hiking. Also, location of buttons, I think it would be easier if the buttons were on the top and bottom.
Date published: 2020-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it so far Very pleased with all the features so far. Absolutely love the look. Very stylish
Date published: 2021-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I originally purchase the vivoactive 4 for bike rides but I’ve found so many great uses for it, even tracks of monthly cycles on the app. So worth it I’m very happy with it.
Date published: 2021-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A real step up from my vivosmart 3 the sensors seem to be more accurate (as in counting stairs) and I love the new features. It took me a little effort to learn how to operate it - so I recommend looking at the manual (online). But I appreciate the support on my workouts and the added features like pulse ox and respiration. I like the app better than Fitbit's.
Date published: 2022-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Want to love...3.5 stars I bought this watch to replace my Fenix6s. I wanted something lighter and smaller, in a more feminine color. It does check all those boxes but I am missing some functionality of my fenix. I miss the 4 buttons. The vivoactive doesn't have a tennis option for some reason. The battery only lasts 2-3 days as opposed to 5-6 on my fenix. I think this is due to the touchscreen. I wish I had 2 more buttons instead of the touchscreen. It is much more comfortable for me though.
Date published: 2022-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Big Mistake! The watch is too small and the strap is too short. I will be sending it back
Date published: 2021-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love everything about it Love the fit. Can wear it with anything. Love all the fitness tracking and being able to track my sleep.
Date published: 2022-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still learning More complex than I expected. I have used a different tracker previously and was unhappy with battery life so I got a Garmin. I wish there was an activity for water aerobics or water walking. I don't swim laps so that is useless to me. Also the band is too small-lets face it, the last 3-4 holes on the band can't be used without risk of losing the whole watch. Still coming to terms with how to use and wishing it was simpler.
Date published: 2020-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GREAT FEATURES I BOUGHT IT THIS WEEK IS BEAUTIFIL. TRACKS ALL MY FITNESS PROGESS.
Date published: 2020-09-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great display, accurate info I was primarily looking for a watch that would monitor my sleep stats. I compared this watch to Apple, Samsung, and lesser named watches and the Garmin was a better value. It fits comfortably on my wrist, not large like some are. Keeps a charge for a long time and provides numerous varied info on my sleep quality as well as my workouts.
Date published: 2022-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from LOVE this watch! This is my second vivoactive 4S. It is fabulous and has all of the features I need, including GPS, heart rate monitoring, and steps.
Date published: 2022-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 4S Excellent battery life compared to the Apple products. The screen is a little dark and need to fish around to try to brighten. Otherwise, I like it way more than the Apple watch. I would prefer that the clock face stay on all the time, rather than my exercise, but I'll figure that out too.
Date published: 2020-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features This is a replacement. Awesome service. Help over phone so professional for a non electronic individual.
Date published: 2021-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great, but I don’t like that you can sync w/ Apple Would have liked if I can respond to texts and listen to Apple Music
Date published: 2020-09-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does everything I want it to do and more I received this as a Christmas gift and love it! It is simple to use and paired with my IPhone really easily. My workouts are pretty basic, an hour or so of cardio and some light weights. The Vivoactive 4s tracks everything I need plus some additional perks like max heart rate and breathing. I also love that it looks like an actual watch and isn’t a big square on my wrist. I also appreciate the sleep tracker and am hopeful with the info provided I will be able to improve my sleep. Even though I’ve only used this device for 4 days I can already tell it’s never going to leave my wrist. I do hope Garmin comes out with more band options so it can be dressed up a little and have a more professional look for work, Overall I highly recommend!
Date published: 2020-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice upgrade Bought this three week ago, and it didn’t disappoint. New features from de VA 3 Music I used before this, which I love. The only “but” is that battery doesn’t seem to last as long. Other than that, I love it!
Date published: 2022-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Terrible User Experience When trying to sync with the Garmin Connect app, I receive the error message “Sync Failed FileTransferError notReady.” This is blocking a software update that will allow the watch to be customized in Garmin IQ. There is a fix, but you need either a Windows or Mac computer to download the software. I own a Chromebook, so there is no fix for me. The fact that a smartwatch that is synced to an app on your phone requires you to download a separate software onto a computer (specifically Windows or Mac) to receive critical updates is horrible user experience. I will be sending back. Also, why are Garmin Connect and Garmin IQ 2 separate apps? They couldn’t condense Garmin IQ into Garmin Connect?
Date published: 2021-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gran compra! Compré el reloj hace unos 3 meses y me encantan todas las opciones que tiene, muchos ejercicios pre cargados, puedo llevar mi control de entrenamientos, super modero y estético. Es el tamaño perfecto para llevarlo a donde sea.
Date published: 2021-06-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far so good I just got the watch yesterday, and so far so good. Went for a 2.5 hour bike ride with gps, and it used about 10-15% of battery life which seems reasonable. GPS connected quickly. Haven't tried music or earbuds yet, although downloading Amazon music seemed simple enough.
Date published: 2020-11-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent GPS and workout functions Receivrd as a gift for Christmas, still learning functions and functionality. As a fitness watch it's everything you could ask for, accurate and with plenty of options for everyone. As a smartwatch on the fence still, can't type or receive calls to the watch itself. Screen not sharp at all compared to it's competitors. Options for the watch face disappointing with a few different styles to chose from, once again the face is grainy. Perhaps the watch will be better suited when starting to jog back up in the spring?
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing features I bought this watch on Amazon prime day and so glad I did! I switched over from having an Apple Watch for 4 years. Love that I don’t have to charge it everyday and the viviactive 4s is so sleek and light to wear. Love all the fun features and tracking options. Best smart watch I’ve owned!
Date published: 2020-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Messages not coming to watch I'm not sure what it is but not that easy. Battery runs down too fast and I'm not getting any messages!
Date published: 2020-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better than expected After many serches on line made a selection-glad that I did!
Date published: 2022-02-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 4S I bought this garmin smartwatch about 1 month ago. Been having issues with it tracking a steps when walking or on the treadmill. I can walk for 45 minutes or more and it will say I have walked maybe 10 minutes and 0.02 miles not the 2+ miles I actually walked. I have reset the watch twice and still not working correctly. It has had 4 updates but no improvement. Yesterday was the weirdest. After making editing the walk I did it was supposed to sync with my weight watchers app. Oh it synced but instead of being listed with the date of that day it put in 1 day forward to 31 May. Checked both apps and the date was correct for 30 May. I'm ready to go back to fitbit.
Date published: 2020-05-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features I've had this watch for about a week and am loving all the extras. Worked really well for my last round of golf.
Date published: 2020-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great smart watch! The Garmin watches are way better than Apple. I am a MRI Technologist and I can wear my watch all day at work without worrying about magnetic damage. It tracks calories and heart rate a lot better also.
Date published: 2022-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome When I bought this watch I was trying to decide between this and the forerunner 425 and yes I was go to be using this for running but I also wanted something that was a little more stylish and that I felt confident in and for me the vivoactive 4s check all those boxes if you are on the hunt for a great watch then I definitely recommend this one
Date published: 2021-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use I got this for Christmas and wear it almost every day. I do wish in the instructions they would show what all the symbols are.
Date published: 2022-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from swim feature I bought this watch for swimming laps. and it works geat. accurate as far as I can tell. love the other features also. bought mainly for swim features. and it looks great when wearing. I love that I can choose the clock face.
Date published: 2020-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my new watch! My husband bought this watch for me because I wanted to track my steps, and know when my phone is ringing or when I have a new text message, so far it's making me very happy. I do wish it was a little easier to change faces on it but I am working with it.
Date published: 2022-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from no won't receive text messages. I get all other notifications, but texts, and everything is marked. decent watch thought but not for the $ without text notifications
Date published: 2022-11-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like the style but controls are clunky I just got this watch in the last week. I love the size and round face. The controls and shifting through programs is clunky... meaning take multiple steps. It’s also difficult to do a running program and change your music playlist. I don’t like that you have to pay for watch faces. The ones that they provide for free offers a lot to be desired. Fitbit had more options. Similar functionality to Fitbit alternatives... not sure yet that I like this watch more yet.
Date published: 2020-09-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! I have been eyeing up a new activity tracker and this exceeds my expectations. It offers a ton of tracing information. The head, while smaller, is still on the moderate size. My only complaints are that it doesn't recognize the speed/cadence of a cycling/Peloton ride -- but I can manually input that information. It also doesn't let you start an activity (such as cycling) and broadcast your heartrate to a Peloton at the same time.
Date published: 2020-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I have not used all the features yet as the garmin connect was down but will get set as soon as I have time!! I love it so far tho!!
Date published: 2020-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First smart watch! Just right for me! Bought this used on Marketplace…I love it. The only thing I wish it did was blood pressure, but otherwise meets my needs!
Date published: 2021-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Jack of all trades Love the 4s. It looks like a watch. Does everything I want it to do and then some. Only complaint is that it loses connection to my Bluetooth sometimes. And I had a problem with it after two years and customer service was great. They sent me a new one. Refurbished but it works great. Apple wouldn’t have done that. Can’t beat the customer service with supplying me with a new watch.
Date published: 2022-06-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Features are great, looks disappoint The watch works great, the features are accurate and useful. I love the app. The display could be a little better, but it's visible enough even in sunlight. I love that it combines the fitness features with the functionallity of a smart watch, I especially like Garmin pay. It's very light. I appreciate not having to wear a big, chunky watch. It's a pitty the watch looks so cheap. It definitelly looks better in pictures. The strap can be exchanged (although there aren't many 18mm options), but the plastic on the watch itself is there forever. I wish more of Garmin products looked a little more like "normal" watches instead of being sporty and plastic. After all, it's not just a fitness band but also a smart watch. Unfortunatelly, I couldn't find a better looking one with the same features as the vivoactive 4S in my price range.
Date published: 2022-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wearable motivation I bought this for myself as an early birthday gift (May birthday but we've already started biking again now that Spring is here). I wanted something to help track my activity level and also connect with my iPhone. Oh, and to tell the time! The vivoactive 4s is a great product. The reminders to get up out of my chair and track water intake are helpful. It connects to Strava and MapMyRide (and also my health insurance!) very easily. I like the wide variety of watch faces available; I got one that shows the current outside temperature which I really like. I also really like the Connect app. The only negative is that the watch interface is not that intuitive. I have to do a web search any time I want to change something because I can't remember how to do it. So there are probably a lot of features I'm not even using because I don't know they exist and/or have forgotten how to find them. But overall I'm happy with my purchase. Hopefully, I'll find time to read the actual owner's manual (not included in the box!?). Probably not until winter though, because I'm too busy earning badges on my bike!
Date published: 2021-04-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from super comfortable and generally great Love the amount of data I'm able to track in a simple user interface. Super comfortable to wear even while sleeping
Date published: 2022-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this device I am new to garmin and did a lot of research before switching from another product. I love the features and functionality provided by the Garmin VivoActive 4S and it doesn't hurt that it looks amazing and has style.
Date published: 2020-07-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Motivator I love my vivoactive 4s but I do find some of the widgets and apps confusing and some hard to set up. I am still learning all it does though!! Ask me in another month!!! lol. I am trying to exercise and lose weight, and this has really motivated me. I would recommend this watch.
Date published: 2022-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive I brought last month for Christmas, for the price I paid the watch is not sync with my iPhone correctly.
Date published: 2021-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features!! I’ve been using my new watch for about 3 weeks and i’m in love with it!! The features are amazing and the fact it’s touch screen is awesome. One of my favorite features is I can control my music in the shower without needing my phone in the bathroom!
Date published: 2022-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ugly display I returned this right after opening it. The display looked like a 90s watch, purple and pixelated. You could only change the color but the grainy display would not change. For 300$ you’d expect WAY more
Date published: 2021-05-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from God service Takk for flott og effektiv service .Dere anbefales til mine venner
Date published: 2022-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Motivation I am totally new to any type of smart watch or fitness tracker. I looked at Garmin after recommendations from my daughter and daughter in law and decided to purchase it upon reading reviews. The main purpose of purchasing it was for motivation to get in better shape. It has done just that. I know I am not utilizing this watch to it’s capacity as of yet but still am quite pleased with it. The reason for 4 stars rather than 5 was there was only a quick start up guide included and I’ve had to Google a complete set of instructions which to be fair tends to be standard these days but for me keeps it from being 5 stars. I still highly recommend this purchase, I believe you will not regret it
Date published: 2020-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best fitness watch ever! My workout companion and coach. This fitness device is worth the expense.
Date published: 2020-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stop looking at the reviews and treat yo self I treated myself for Christmas because I hate people seeing my workouts on an Apple watch. Best decision I have ever made. The face is so classy and doesn't look like a fitness watch, the battery life is... just wow, I literally love this watch like a child. I don't have kids; but I am assuming it feels like caring for this watch.
Date published: 2022-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love Absolutely loving my vivoactive 4s. The GPS works great. And the calories seem accurate. Great fitness tracker and highly recommend.
Date published: 2021-04-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of features I have been wearing my watch for almost a month and am very pleased with it. It is comfortable and the battery stays charged for five days. I haven’t figured out all of the features and am having trouble setting up the compass and altimeter. The altimeter works occasionally but would prefer to have it on more often. I originally wasn’t looking to purchase this watch but the deal was great and I do love it.
Date published: 2021-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the watch! I just started wearing this watch for a full day yesterday. I'm still learning how to use it, but so far I am very impressed! I do wish it had a crispy display. Some screens seem a little pixelated. A few apps that I have installed don't show up or I don't know how to find them, but that may be an app issue. The Garmin Connect app is very impressive and the best I've seen! I'm anxious to take it in the trails. One reason I picked this model was for the GPS.
Date published: 2020-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from too soon to tell I got the 4s a week ago and I am just learning its capabilities. I previously had a Samsung Gear Fit 2 that I liked for its size. The Garmin 4s is small enough for my liking and has GPS tracking. We will see how it does with swimming.
Date published: 2020-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love it Sometimes my music stops working for no reason, and it’s super hard to figure out at first but once you do it’s totally worth it. It’s amazing once you got it figured out!
Date published: 2020-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The updates from vivoactive3 are gr8! My watch died while swimming… the less touchy viviactive 4s is sooo much better!
Date published: 2021-12-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice smart watch I bought the vivoactive 4s a month ago for the dexcom feature. I really enjoy that capability. Overall, the watch isn't as intuitive as I thought it would be and it's taking me longer than I thought to get used to it. Also, disappointed in the battery life.
Date published: 2022-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great functions & performance I bought this about 6 weeks ago and it has been easy to use. Set up was easy, connecting to my heart monitor from another provider was seamless and I like the ability to customize it for how I use it and for the activities I participate in. Using the app is also very easy. This is my first smart watch and it has exceeded my expectations for how I thought I would use it. The smaller profile is nice for smaller wristed persons.
Date published: 2022-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Almost perfect This is my third Garmin watch and my second 4S. Other then the watchface going out randomly, I am enjoying the new watch. I have to power off then back on. I'm hoping that this is not an ongoing issue.
Date published: 2022-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great gadget! Received as a Christmas present my husband purchased this for me as a gift love it!
Date published: 2022-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lovely easy to use features I absolutely love this watch, it motivates to do more exercising because I always want to top my goals or highest number everyday
Date published: 2022-07-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hated it. Returned it. My sweet husband bought me this for Valentines Day. It was so complicated and user unfriendly I put it back in the box and went back to my 4 year old Fit Bit. Plus it can’t link to my Peloton. Pretty but not useful.
Date published: 2021-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Training help My new Garmin has training that i can download and put on my wrist, no need to carry my phone and look at the screen anymore, and I can control the volume of my earbuds from it. Win, win.
Date published: 2020-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This is not worth the money Screen is just a bunch of pixels, UX is nonexistent, os looks terrible, not intuitive in use, buttons are hard to press, built quality equal to a toy.
Date published: 2021-10-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still in Getting-to-Know Phase I bought this a couple weeks ago, and just like the tracker that it replaced, it has been on me 23 hours every day! First, I love this watch--it's stylish, it has a touchscreen and two buttons, and many features and apps. Although I really use it heavily for my outdoor runs, it was fun to pay at Starbucks with my Starbucks app on the watch! I like the GPS and LiveTrack features and the data feels accurate. This is definitely an upgrade! I don't intend to break out the waterproof swimming/shower features any time soon, but I'm glad that they're there! However, a big point that I've seen made while searching for solutions is that it does not have a simple "pause" button during an activity--once you hit the start/stop button, it stops the activity and prompts you to save or trash your activity. While there are workarounds that I've read up on, I think a simple pause feature would come in handy for all those stoplights and shoe-ties on runs, like my other tracker had. The auto-pause just doesn't seem to work quite as accurately as a manual pause/resume button press. I'm also getting used to the app, since it gives you A LOT of information and you can customize it to your liking, but it takes a little navigating to find out where the finer settings and customizations are at. I have an iPhone and I set it to allow call/text notifications from my phone, but I don't see texts pop up on my screen so I wish I could see and maybe even quick-reply to messages, but this feature might work for androids? I'm coming off another tracker's app after more than three years, so it still takes some getting used to. Overall, I'm happy with my upgrade for its running features and stylish look that I can wear all over, but I think there are a few shortcomings to this smartwatch/tracker that may or may not be dealbreakers for those considering!
Date published: 2020-09-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Flawless assistance The watch is as perfect as portrayed. The Garmin assistance is what really got me, quick and impeccable. Chapeau.
Date published: 2021-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not user friendly Coming from Fitbit Versa 2, the Vivioactive 4s is not easy to navigate. Obviously it's an upgrade from FitBit but I don't find it user friendly. Having to watch multiple videos on how to use it is annoying.
Date published: 2022-01-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! It has all the features I was looking for. I like fitness trackers rather than smart watches and this hit all the boxes. I love the round watch style too!
Date published: 2022-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good But.... Very nice interface, easy to learn. I bought it mostly for the heartrate monitor which seems very reliable. The big problem I have is that you cannot download the information in a format that I could load into a Spreadsheet. for that reason i would not but this again. Band causes irritation on my skin.
Date published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice smart watch I bought several weeks ago and I love the features for sleep as I have sleep apnea. Also I have a high stress job and it helps me to better manage stress. Good battery life.
Date published: 2022-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, short battery life The Vivoactive 4s is great for tracking and planning workouts. Unfortunately, it needs to be charged on a daily basis in order to fully use the watch as it is advertised. I will most likely use the watch until it gives out but I don’t think I would purchase another Vivoactive 4s.
Date published: 2020-11-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Small band I love all the features of this product except the band is too small for my wrist. I didn't realize I should have measured my wrist before purchasing. I would like to get a new band but it doesn't appear a white band is available in the size I need.
Date published: 2021-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No instructions Can’t figure out how to use it and not intuitive at all
Date published: 2021-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too early to tell... I just got this watch a few days ago, it was difficult to learn to navigate at first but, once I figured it out, it's pretty intuitive. I have had a number of glitches since getting it though. Garmin's systems seem a little buggy. I do like how customizable it is, compared to my apple watch. I got the 4s and the size is perfect for my smaller wrist. Detection seems accurate. I got this watch over the more costly model because it does everything I need it to do for half the cost. So far, I am pleased with my purchase. Just wish Garmin didn't have connection issues on their end.
Date published: 2020-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Too difficult My husband is an engineer and neither he nor I could figure out how to set this to allow me to track my swimming. We returned it to REI.
Date published: 2022-11-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I got this watch for my birthday over getting the Vivoactive 3 because it has more feature. I really like it but when you first start using it the buttons can be a bit confusing. A good about of widgets but I wish there was more music options and a reflation widget like reflectly.
Date published: 2020-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not user friendly. App & website always down I could never sync or do any work/changes from app because it was down every time I tried. Watch itself isn’t user friendly-could never tell if it’s the watch or lack of use of website/app. Sent back.
Date published: 2020-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from In Love! This is probably one of the best smart watches I have ever owned.
Date published: 2021-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect addition to enhance my daily routine My boyfriend and I started researching watches to track my heart rate during workouts (mainly for bike rides). I'm not interested in wearing the chest strap as I'm a busty gal and this watch stuck out to both of us! It has everything you need to track whatever you want (including your stress level, thanks 2020!) and it's still feminine. Also, the fit is great! I have tiny wrists, so most fitness tracker watches look and feel MASSIVE on me. This one is perfect.
Date published: 2020-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product and price I’m very impressed with the product I choose — I love tracking all my activity throughout the day.
Date published: 2020-09-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Major Upgrade My previous fitness watch was by a different company and the Vivoactive 4s is a major upgrade! Looking forward to learning all the features.
Date published: 2020-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good size great features gps could be better Pretty sweet watch so far, I had wanted to get the surfing watch or another one of the watches but find that they are so massive. I previously had several of the forerunner series and while I like those watches the buttons would often activate when you did push-ups or when you flex your wrist because buttons protruded so much that issue seems resolved with this. The one downside is that some of the activities I would like to do or not defaulted and you have to get aps by third-party developers. I wish that Garmin would allow users to download the garmin version of various activities like open water swimming, surfing etc, etc. The Other downside is that the GPS seems to take much longer to find a swatch I will put my forerunner side-by-side and the forerunner can find a way to get signal indoors where I have to walk outside and wait sometimes several minutes before this one Finds a Satellite
Date published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not a usable sport watch Dim screen, poor GPS acquisition time, clumsy UI to be useful for intended use.
Date published: 2022-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from terrible quality screen it seemed nice but the screen quality was trash so i returned it. not worth the price for that
Date published: 2021-08-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Classy instrument My husband bought me this watch for Christmas.I am surprised at all the functions. Still haven't figured out all of the features except the golf and even that has so many add on that I am not using yet. It is a little complicated for a beginner. The many videos on viviactive 4s are too fast and not helpful in setting it up. There are many watch faces to chose from so eventually you can get one that is easy to read. Overall, it is a beautiful watch it just needs more step by step instruction on how to use it for those that are not so technically inclined.
Date published: 2022-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vioactive 4s I really like and still learning new things itdoes
Date published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great looking and very functional I just received my watch this week and although I am still learning to use the app and the watch, I really like it so dar! I was worried it would be too large but it is quite easy to wear.
Date published: 2021-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love love Just recently purchased, but had done lots of research and so far so good! Really look forward to learning more from this device.
Date published: 2021-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Even exceed my expectations I am very happy with th size and color (got it in light grey). The watch is super light and comfortable
Date published: 2020-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy controls and music without a phone! I'm a few days in, and this watch has exceeded all expectations. My only complaint is it takes a pretty long time (1-2 hrs) to do the initial software update after unboxing and I'm impatient. But now it syncs and updates rapidly from the phone and I love being able to see way more stats and data without pulling out my phone than, say, my wife's top of the line fitbit. Helps keep me motivated to stay active all day with just a flick of the wrist.
Date published: 2020-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing watch Previously I had the vivoactive 3 and I really liked that watch, so I upgraded to the vivoactive 4s. It is a little bit smaller than the vivoactive 3 but it is barely noticeable. The 4s is great for runners who want an accurate GPS and pacing time. This watch does have more features than the vivoactive 3 but it uses less touch screen and relies more on the use of the two side buttons. Overall, I love the watch but wish they had the 4s colors in the size of the regular vivoactive 4.
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bad battery life and powers off on own when charge Battery doesn't last as expected. Was fully charged and died within 8 hours. When was charged shut off during 2 seprate workouts. Only had 2 weeks. 2nd week it is doing better. Guessing has to learn person's body... tracker is poor, did 10 loads of laundry, 2 stairs each showed 2.....Will probably call customer service AGAIN... for replacement or refund...
Date published: 2022-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I'm a petite girl the 4s is a very comfortable size. I'm still learning everything this watch will do. So far this is a great watch I just wish it had a longer battery life
Date published: 2021-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cute and no phone required on runs! I just got this watch like a week ago and so far so good, downloading music and using Bluetooth headphones is so much better than lugging a phone around on runs. Plus it is very cute and the perfect size, I have the 4s- my wrists are small and my old watch was way too bulky. My only complaint is about the graphics. They're very dated but otherwise a great watch!!
Date published: 2021-03-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice watch Do what it said, work perfectly the only con will be it' s too thick
Date published: 2022-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features ,light weight ! My husband bought this watch for me about a month ago and I absolutely love it he got one for himself and he loved his so he bought me one I love that we can see each other‘s progress when it comes to working out it helps with accountability and pushes you Meet goals Every day there’s something new that I figure out about my watch and I’m absolutely in love with it!!
Date published: 2020-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Happy with the basic functionality it provides Got this for Christmas and very happy with how it works to track my walks, skiing days and general daily activities. Am curious how it will work with biking once we spring arrives. The indoor biking activity requires a connection my 20 year old recumbent exercise bike doesn't have. It actually has more features than I am interested in but was the least expensive model with GPS tracking - which I am very happy with.
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from In Love with my Vivoactive 4s I really REALLY like this watch. I was nervous at first because of the investment and spent almost 15 hours researching various brands and models before choosing a Garmin. With this model in particular I like the feel, the shape, the size but I also like how easy the features were to get used to. I am easily able to start and stop various exercises, add or remove exercises, track my water, start/stop music and integration with my phone (calls/text/Facebook Messages, etc) was very easy. I also LOVE the Garmin Fitness App. I I have used of both the Fitbit and Samsung Fitness Apps in the past, but I BY FAR like Garmin's the best. The app has easy-to-read stats and navigation. Your daily totals are presented clearly. I like that you can set goals in the app, add friends, and add workouts, etc. My watch also displays the weather, calendar event reminders, stress level, heart rate, body battery and respiration. I very easily found and applied free watch faces. I know there is more that I'm not listing but honestly, it's been wonderful! Plus, all Garmin watches have a 1 year manufactures warrantee regardless of where you purchase. This far exceeds the warranty of both Samsung and Fitbit watches.
Date published: 2021-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great look & features! Love it! Love my watch! Upgraded from a vivomove 3s to a vivoactive 4s and so glad I did! I didn’t think it would feel much different but it really does. Love the look, look the option to change the clock face and the features.
Date published: 2022-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ok I am not loving this watch nor finding it user friendly. I wanted it mainly for running. It has way too much info on the face watch and I can’t even see the info I’m looking for - I prefer my Forerunner 220.
Date published: 2022-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love the lighted face. I have not had it for 2 weeks yet. But I’m loving the reminders to get up and move and stretch.
Date published: 2020-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 4s I got this as a Christmas present from my boyfriend and I love it I had a fit bit versa previously and loved it as well. But this outshines that if you ask me. It has so many options and functions. It is so classy, slush, yet sporty too. Perfect for me!
Date published: 2020-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So many features! I received this for Christmas & am having fun learning my new gadget.
Date published: 2020-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just Perfect I’ve been debating on a fitness watch for some time now and decided to go with the Vivoactive 4s, and it was perfect. It has all the features I wanted and needed plus more. It was delivered to me in time for my 1/2 marathon, so I was excited to test it out. Loved it. The GPS was perfectly accurate. Loved the selection of size/color to choose from. It’s perfect for my everyday needs.
Date published: 2022-04-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far ok Just got it for Christmas, still learning. So far, so ok
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better than Fitbit I've had nothing but trouble with Fitbit watches for about 3 years. Especially with synching with my Android since I bought my 1st Charge 4. I tried a Fitbit Sense with the same result. I recently bought a Garmin Vivostar 4 and it's vastly superior to the charge 4
Date published: 2022-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I got this as a Christmas gift and inlove it. It has some great features that Fitbit don’t.
Date published: 2020-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! Bought to replace a Fitbit Versa that needed to be replaced twice in 3 years. The features on the Vivoactive are amazing! The only downside, which I didn't fully realize is the body/housing of the watch is the same color as the band. I was hoping to switch up the band color from time to time, but I don't think it will look right.
Date published: 2020-06-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from In Love I received this as a gift after many, not so subtle, hints :) I am the first to admit i am technologically challenged. Having only had the watch for (2) weeks I am still discovering all of the features but I LOVE it so far. I love that it looks like an elegant watch. I was tired of the square shapes of other watches. I love the digital watch face. It is the perfect size for my wrist. Easy to see in the sunshine when outside on walks or runs with the dog, too. Very comfortable and my skin isn't breaking out from the material in the watch band. As an ER nurse, and COVID ICU travel nurse, it is withstanding hospital life like a champ!
Date published: 2021-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watch band Hi, I like the watch itself very much but the watch band is very small. I do not have a particularly large wrist and even for me i am nearly at the end of the band. I wished the band was larger
Date published: 2021-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointment I bought this in May 2020 and don't care for it - at all. Several issues withy syncing, trying to customize the face/screen is a pain, certain apps I no longer have, etc. I wish I would've bought something else. Bummer first Mothers Day gift!
Date published: 2020-06-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Charging cable connection to the watch I own a couple of garmin products, from watches to portable aviation gps's. I used the early vivofit for years and loved it and thought it was time for an upgrade. I bought the 4S off amazon, and when i inserted the charge cord into the back of the watch it felt and sounded totally wrong ,it felt like i had to force it in but hey it showed it was charging and didnt think much of it further. After the charge i removed the charging cable and again it felt like i was breaking it out instead of unclipping it, the battery lasted 7 days which was great and when time came to charge it a second time the watch wouldnt charge unless you keep pressure on the charging cable. I took the watch to a local garmin store and tried a different charger but still had the same issue. I honestly think the connecting ports of the watch and the cable is inferior and will not last, this is something that will definitely wear out over time.
Date published: 2020-12-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Surprisingly Disappointing I bought this watch fully intending to love it and I can't say that I do. I wanted a small aesthetically pleasing watch for swim workouts, however the pool swim workouts available in the Garmin Connect app aren't compatible with my watch and that isn't clearly specified on the product page. Moreover, the pool swim workout activity within the watch is so BASIC it can't even be customized to replicate what's available from the Garmin Connect app. I eventually purchased a third-party app which felt utterly ridiculous given the price I paid that I'm not supposed to mention.
Date published: 2022-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Well made but not the right one for me I bought this for swimming laps and working out. I am disappointed there is no pickleball or tennis as an activity. Will be returning.
Date published: 2022-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love this watch I had a Fenix 5s watch, and let’s face it, it was overkill. Plus most features stopped working after 2.5 years. So I bought the Vivoactive and I love it. I’ve had just about every Garmin watch, from the first model to Forerunner and so on. This gives me all the stats I need, for working out and life in general. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase.
Date published: 2022-03-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love all around I bought this a few days ago and I absolutely love it. My husband has the Garmin Fenix HR and he loves his as well but he's had his for a few years! It has so many features, waterproof, and all around awesome watch
Date published: 2020-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really love this watch. Give it a try! LOVE this watch. Give it a try! I've used this for 2 days and absolutely love it so far. I use it mostly for running outdoors in a particular heart rate zone (Maffetone / Maximum aerobic function method), and this is a major upgrade from my old wrist based HR monitor from Garmin's other major competitor that starts with F. PROS – Accuracy: Seems much more accurate than my old tracker in terms of steps, heart rate, and most other data except sleep tracking. For actual data on HR accuracy, check out DC Rainmaker's in-depth review, but from my experience this seemed pretty accurate. Also VO2 Max estimation for this watch is more accurate than my previous tracker. My benchmark is a friend who runs easy at >65 mi/wk at 7:30 pace with a Series 5 - and my old tracker said I had the same VO2 max as he did, even though my easy run is 8 mi/wk at 14 min pace. I'm nowhere near as fit as he is so no way I'd have the same VO2 max. – Data focused: Was pleasantly surprised by how much data it collects and how well it actually displays that data in the app, on the website, and even on the watch. – Garmin Insights: This highlights how you've improved over time and compares you to other people like you. I like that they guide you with all the data it's collecting, instead of just shoving data in your face and hoping you know what to do with it. – Display: Honestly not as bad as some reviews led me to think. It's always on and doesn't require a backlight, which means much better battery life - imo a good tradeoff. Inside, it's a bit dim but I can still read it, and you can tap to turn on the backlight (also adjustable) if you can't really see it. Go with the Venu if you can tolerate shorter battery life and a larger 43mm watchface. – Integrations: I use Strava and so far it has uploaded flawlessly. Wow. They have some other third party integrations too so definitely check those out if you need them. – Onboarding: I found the onboarding emails and "getting started" options in the app very helpful. This is my first smartwatch and after a few hours of messing around with the watch and the app with the proper customizations I wanted, I was able to figure everything out. (Settings is a mess though - see cons.) Also know that r/Garmin is a great place to get answers, but definitely check the watch manual first. – GPS: GPS seems pretty decent and is more accurate than running with my Pixel 3 + Strava app. Takes maybe 5-15 seconds or so to find GPS before you start a run. Probably faster if you make sure you're not standing under trees or a building or anything that could interfere. I ran on a cloudy day and there were a bunch of trees along my route and the GPS struggled a little, but would always recover once I hit clear sky. The Auto-lap feature seemed pretty accurate. Overall it's a huge upgrade from having to run with my phone! – Battery life: I can't say how reliable this is over time yet, but battery seems okay. It's been about 42 hours and I'm still at 50%, so probably around 4 days or so. Much less than the advertised 7 days, but it can do a lot more than my old tracker (6-7 day battery). Backlight set to 20%, I've done one 4mi GPS run, Bluetooth is connected with calls & notifications for a few messaging apps, I have an awesome watch face ("Crystal") with a ton of data showing including HR, did sleep tracking for 1.5 nights. I did have VO2 completely off though to save battery. So 4 days? Could be worse. – Looks nice: I got the rose gold and white band version and I think it looks good enough as a general lifestyle watch. I got this for over the forerunner because I can still dress this up. – 40mm fits small wrists: Still looks okay on my 4.5cm wrist. Wouldn't recommend this if your wrists are even smaller! – Syncing with phone: Seems pretty reliable, and my calls & notifications come in immediately, unlike my old tracker. CONS – Sleep tracking: As everyone has been saying, sleep tracking is nowhere near as accurate as its primary competitor - but this is a nice-to-have feature for me, not a must have. I don't really need a watch to tell me if I slept well or not. Another con is it seems that wearing this during sleep somehow drains my battery the most, even though the battery-draining VO2 measurements are off. Overnight in just 7 hours, the watch battery seems to go have gone down about 8%. – Settings are incredibly confusing: There are way too many settings pages - Device settings, Account settings (with User settings nested under that), Profile & Privacy settings, and Garmin Connect app settings are the ones I've found so far. Features inside each settings page sometimes overlap too, so that makes it even more confusing. But, I was able to figure stuff out by doing searching in the manual or Google or Reddit. This is more of a con when trying to explore and customize things. – Potentially unreliable servers: Syncing between my Pixel 3 phone hasn't had any issues so far, but I will note that on day 1 there was a 1.5 hr Garmin outage. So syncing is better than [Garmin's main competitor] but the servers seem less stable, considering all the recent outages I've seen on the internet. Hopefully it doesn't happen too much more… – Silicone watch band: While the provided silicone watch band seems durable, I find it a bit suffocating and gets sweaty really quick, even at night when I sleep. I'm really not a sweaty person but this can get uncomfortable sometimes, so I have to take it off for a few minutes sometimes or shift it around. – Charging mechanism: charger requires you to plug in a cord, and this means there's an indent on the watch for the charging port where sweat can get in there and it's hard to clean. It'd be nice if the charger was magnetic so it's easier to charge and then there'd also be no indent in the watch. ~ Display: Not a fancy AMOLED display like the Venu or "real" high end smartwatch. This wasn't really a con for me but could be a dealbreaker for some. My suggestion is to try it and see if the display is ok for you; if not, then just return it. ~ Misleading battery life claims: this most definitely wouldn't last the advertised 7 days in smartwatch mode with smartwatch features enabled like bluetooth phone connection & notifications. No idea where they tested that but it's a little disappointing, so just be prepared for this.
Date published: 2020-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love love love It's user friendly, charges in approximately an hour and a half and lasts about two days for me (depending on activity levels), looks classy, and keeps track well. I appreciate the notification buzzes and how it's easier to track my steps, water, and walks (among other exercises). Prayerfully this will last a long time! Thus far, it's durable and of high quality which is important for me.
Date published: 2022-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Satisfied customer! After getting into running outside due to covid, I decided I wanted to get a fitness watch so I didn't have to carry my phone anymore. I really love the Vivo 4s and have not had trouble downloading my music with Spotify (though you do need a premium account). Would recommend!
Date published: 2020-08-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super Powerful! I am loving my vivoactive 4s so far! I am impressed with being able to have an accurate GPS reading and listen to music from my watch without needing my phone with me on a run. The only reason it's 4 stars instead of 5 is I don't find it as intuitive to use right out of the box as other smart watches I have used before, so it has taken me a little bit longer to figure out all the features and how to best use the applications on the watch. I think after another couple of days I'll have it all figured out! Excited to use this watch to train for my first full marathon.
Date published: 2020-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Underwhelmed The screen on the watch is not as clear as in the pictures and the constant add that comes across my watch is not needed or necessary
Date published: 2020-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great fit and amazing customer service I purchased the Garmin Venu Sq a couple of years ago and loved all of the features but couldn't get used to how the band felt on my wrist. Now that I have the Vivoactive 4s with the slimmer band, I can wear it to bed. I also bought the watch a month ago and decided I wanted to go with another color. Customer service immediately sent me a prepaid shipping label and I received my new watch in 2 weeks! Super pleased with the customer service because usually exchanges are a pain. Thank you Garmin!
Date published: 2021-12-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dead in 18 months with no support from Garmin i got this watch in 2020 and used it sporadically at best since then. its January 2022 as of this writing and the watch no longer holds a charge or functions off the charger. Garmin told me i can pay $300 to get it repaired. Garmin is a failed company that makes bad tech and punishes customers for it. i should have spent it on the apple watch. now, 18 months later, i can either buy an apple watch or spend the same amount trying to fix this crap. learn from my mistakes
Date published: 2022-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I'm addicted This is my first fitness watch and I spent over 20 hrs researching the best one for me. When it arrived and first the first 2 days I was confused. Then frustrated to the point of wanting to return it- I struggled with understanding which buttons controlled what, but mostly with organizing widgets activities and functions. I think garmin is missing an opportunity to make this more loved- we need them to provide set up instructions step by step with details. By day 3 I had it mostly customized and was wearing it daily. Now I've had it about 2 weeks and am addicted. It is used friendly now that it is set up. I wear it almost 24 hrs a day , charge when showering, charge holds great and charges fast. Every single thing I've done works flawlessly. There isnt enough space to describe everything I use it for. I've had zero problems. I do not wear it when swimming so can'tsay anything about it's durability that way( my choice) . I love that it learns my patterns and recommends based off that, seems to track accurately, I love all the vital signs it tracks, when my body battery doesn't charge it is because it senses im run down and those are my tired days. It makes me consider the timing of my activities more, it has def helped my stress and gives me warnings when it is too high, I find the sleep tracking very interesting , I love the alerts, the encouragement, the ease. I have not used these items yet- garmin pay, music, and phone notifications , on watch workouts or linking it to my fitness pal . I will be setting those up soon- for me I think getting used to a few things at a time works best for me. I think if you are a newbie like me you will need to use instructions for set up initially or have someone help you, prob if you have had a smart watch or fitness watch before you can set it up faster than I did. That is my only warning, be ready for tech adjustment if you are new to this. Otherwise , I'm in love and I think it will change my life. It is helping me be more aware of my body, it's strengths and weaknesses, it put me at ease because I have heart arrhythmia, it reminds me to stay more calm which helps my anxiety, it makes me think about the timing of some of my activities especially when I get a little ocd, I think it will help increase my fitness and help encourage me to lose a few pounds and be more active. Also it is super comfortable I don't even feel it when it is on anymore! Highly recommend.
Date published: 2020-07-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of options Lots of options, but not very easy to navigate. I'm having a hard time setting things up.
Date published: 2020-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I enjoy my Vivioactive 4S watch with the HR, O2 I have been looking for a while for a watch like this but seemed to be leaning towards the Apple watch. But I do not own Apple products. Since moving to Seattle in the early 1990s, I have dumped my Apple 2C and moved over to Microsoft, It was a pleasant surprise to see the Vivioactive 4S compatible with my Android phone AND I found out my sister has had a similar watch for a couple of years now. So I took the leap of faith and am glad I did. I wish I didn't have to 'wear it on my wrist' but other than that am enjoying playing with this watch everyday. I need to figure out if I can use the sleep program as an adjunct to my sleep apnea program or if, which I suspect, it is like apples and oranges. or Apple and Microsoft. Anyway I am happy with my self gift of the Vivoactive 4S
Date published: 2021-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good feature set and stylish For my needs, it has everything. GPS, multiple sports modes, phone notifications, running workouts for 5K. It looks stylish as a watch too, dust rose and gold bezel looks fantastic. The size is perfect.
Date published: 2022-04-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Getting ready to exercise! Bought this at a Benefit Auction and I love it. Still figuring out all that it can do. But the clock face is big enough that I can tell what time it is. Ha! Ha!
Date published: 2022-10-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Features. Weak Battery All Garmins are hard to set up in so far as they never easily connect from watch to phone to computer, and I always seem to have to call. Customer service is better than most, so there's that. The new 4S, upgraded by me from the vivoactive Music 3, is more or less the same. Easy to use dials and better software for starting and stopping the watch (not sure if that upgrade applies to the 3 as well, as my 3 had died back in July). I do like the oximeter, although it measures lower than my actual one, which is a bit scary, with 92s rather than 95s! I like the rest though, and it is still easy to read. Wish they would improve markedly on the battery, as it is even worse than the 3 music. Have to charge it almost every day to keep it running for regular activities such as yoga, spinning, walks.
Date published: 2021-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed I bought this device 3 weeks ago, replacing a worn out Fitbit. So far it’s been one issue after another, not syncing, activities lost or not tracked, etc. The golf feature only works if I’m connected to my phone. If I have to carry my phone why not just use it for yardage, scoring, stats? Still trying to work through the issues but probably returning for a refund.
Date published: 2020-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it I bought this for myself as a Christmas gift , after doing a little quiz on Instagram about best watch for fitness, I was struggling to choose between Garmin Fitbit and Apple Watch but all my friends said def Garmin ?? So I got it! And I am so happy I did!
Date published: 2022-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Its ok Its an ok watch. I wish I didn't have to use a separate app for logging my calories. Thats the one goos thing I likes about fitbit. I dont like having to use multiple apps to keep track of my food intake.
Date published: 2020-10-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Useful features I upgraded to this watch from a vivosport. Even though I want new stuff I always dread having to set it up. The vivoactive 4S made it easy. I was able to see exactly what I wanted. The options are endless. It's also comfortable on my small wrist. That's hard to find.
Date published: 2021-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not happy, terrible graphics. Returning this. Very disappointed in the outdated pixelated graphics of the clock face. I was so excited about the features but very underwhelmed with the actual product. Going back to Fitbit.
Date published: 2020-10-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect I have had my Vivoactive 4s for almost a week now. I'm still getting to learn more features, but so far I am in love! I had a Vivosmart for years, but it was time for an upgrade. I needed something that gave me notifications when I receive messages or calls as well as track my sleep and more. I was worried it was going to be too much of a watch, more than I needed.. but this watch is beautiful the size is perfect for me and I could not be more happier with my purchase!
Date published: 2020-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from To small I should have bought the larger model . The 40 mm is too small. wasted purchase
Date published: 2021-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks great and I loved the Lily too, but... I got the Lily for my birthday and loved it, but it wouldn't reconnect to the bluetooth when I walked away from it more than twice. Had to reconnect all the time. I got the Vivo 4 yesterday as an upgrade to see if this would have better re connectivity. So far I have had to reconnect it twice and so have reinstalled the app and will give it a week to see what happens. Such a shame for a nice looking and not really cheap watch. My husbands Garmin has no issues but is a couple of years old. Was the bluetooth software better then?
Date published: 2022-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awful Design This was the most confusing piece of junk I've ever tried to work. Nothing on the interface makes sense, and the screen quality looks like my original flip phone. Returning ASAP.
Date published: 2022-08-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Robust and packed with full of options. I bough this smartwach a week ago and still learning all its features. I love the fact that I can store my own mp3's locally in my Garmin watch and customize my personal face watch. Stay tune...
Date published: 2020-12-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great size, little bit of a learning curve Love the size of this watch! I'd been hesitant in the past to purchase a smart watch as I have small wrists and get irritated by too much weight or bulk in a watch. The 4S is an amazing size. I'm only a week into using it and still finding it a little confusing to move between different features on the watch but I'm sure I'll get more familiar with time. Having the ability to customise the watch face is great, and I also like that it doesn't come will a million different apps etc. on there. I like that it keeps me focused on my health stats and my training.
Date published: 2021-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive Compré mí vivoactive hace aproximadamente un mes, lo estoy aprendiendo a usar he notado cierras deficiencias en este modelo , no puedo constestar llamadas ni mensajes, aunque en algunos videos indican que sí, en la natación tienen ciertas deficiencias para cuando lo usas para técnica
Date published: 2022-09-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Satisfaite mais... J’ai acheté cette vivo active 4s il y a deux ans. Suite à un bug, Garmin me l’a changé sans difficulté. Malheureusement il y a eu erreur sur la couleur de montre (je n’ai pas fait attention sur le bon retour !) et ai donc reçu un bracelet gris/argent contre bracelet blanc et montre rose qui faisait beaucoup plus féminin... Je ne la porte donc plus que pour le sport et pas pour le quotidien. Mais produit de qualité!
Date published: 2021-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Almost perfect I'm an Apple guy, but wanted a round smartwatch that was on the small side. I'm also interested in heart rate variability (the underlying measure of "stress" in smartwatches), so that was a must. This quickly led to Garmin. I compared the vivoactive 4s, the venu 2s, and some hybrid models, finally opting for the vivoactive for its long battery life with always-on display. After all, I use it for a watch more than anything else. I've had mine 2 weeks and have been quite happy so far. It's great for timed exercise (cardio, walking, and 7-minute workouts in my case), sleep monitoring, "body battery", stress measure, and much else. It's packed with fitness features, many of which I'll never use. I found a nice, highly customizable analog watch face in the IQ Connect store. Which reminds me, the Garmin Connect app used for synching is fantastic compared to apps for other wearables I've tried. I thought I wouldn't like the band the vivoactive came with, but it's fine -- a bit on the short side if you have a thick wrist, but good for me. So why 4 stars, not 5? I don't care for the bluish backlight, and I can't easily see the display inside without it. This is especially true for notifications, which I usually can't read in realtime. I also wish customizable aftermarket watch faces could be tweaked more easily, without having to go through both the Connect and IQ apps with each change. Finally, and this is just me, I should have opted for the silver/powder gray instead of the slate/black; the former looks more like a watch, the latter more like a "device". All in all, a good value, an extra incentive to exercise, and a lot of fun.
Date published: 2022-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the look and features! This watch replaced my fitbit and it is miles better!!
Date published: 2020-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great heart rate details and sleeping. More I dig in the information it provides I am more surprised and happy. I hope u add blood pressure to it. Love it.
Date published: 2020-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I absolutely loved it! It's been only a week and I am so happy with this purchase. I was a Fitbit user for years and this watch is by far my favorite. So light, accurate on the workouts, and the insight with the stress levels is great. I totally love it
Date published: 2021-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Really enjoying my Garvin. Enjoying my Garvin and trying to learn all it can do. Some of the clock faces are a mystery as the have symbols that are not readily known. Great for time, HR, steps etc.
Date published: 2022-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's just okay I wish it would light up upon movement. Sometimes I'm in a plank or exercising where I can't tap the face, but I want to know the time. It would be nice if the compass was easier to set up. I've tried that figure 8 motion at least 20 times and it always "fails." If I hadn't used points on Amazon and bought direct, I would return it.
Date published: 2021-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A fun way to track and so sleek I got this on Black Friday and couldn’t be happier about the purchase. Love tracking runs and a variety of other workouts. I get so many compliments on the black on black.
Date published: 2021-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Inaccurate web descripiton for sleep data I bought this to replace my fitbit that had died. Overall I really liked it but quickly realized that you have to go to the app to find your sleep data. Garmin's website clearly has a picture of it on the watch on the website. When I called to inquire I was told that was not an option. I returned as I like to have the data on my watch. Also, the pulse Ox woke me up all night long so I had turned it off. I am trying out another fitbit and the Venu 2S now and the pulse Ox does not wake me up all night. Also, it would be nice if the reviews for the watches were easily found on the website. I had to go to REI and other site's to look at reviews.
Date published: 2021-12-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Comfortable I received as a gift. So far it is working for what I need. I wanted something for when I was working out either at gym or outside. It does a nice job on steps, heart rate, and time. At a later date, I will try other features. Very happy with battery life too.
Date published: 2021-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 4 Watch- still figuring it out I just got this watch a few days ago and am still learning about it. I have had other smart watches and I will say that this one has a bigger learning curve- it isn't as intuitive/easy as my other watches.
Date published: 2021-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wrist band too small. Would not sync. Rash/burn on Sorry I bought this online. Had I gone to the store to try on I would not have bought. Returned for refund
Date published: 2022-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love! Four stars though because of some initial frustrations I had with the set up like the watch not syncing, disconnecting, and lagging on the step count. All issues seem to be fixed now.
Date published: 2020-07-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features. I actually was given this watch by a friend. It was not a new one. I was concerned because I have to charge everyday, but the battery lasts all day. Hoping to be able to find a battery when I have to replace the battery.
Date published: 2022-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Clear visuals The watch was a Christmas gift to replace my vivo active 3. I'm still getting used to some changes in set up and function with two buttons vs one. This is definitely smaller and more stylish. It has new functions which I still need to learn to use but I think I'm going to love it.
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Love the watch, unlike the fitbit I owned before, had to knok the face to get the time. But like to learn to use the golf app when I play golf,
Date published: 2022-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great mix of smart watch and fitness watch Power House, full of smartwatch features as well as fitness tracker features for a great price
Date published: 2022-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So many great features Easy to use (especially for a non techie!). Love the running coach feature- keeps me on track.
Date published: 2022-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch Looks good, amazing location tracking, breathing exercises, body status tracking, comfortable and long lasting battery. My only negative would be that I don't use it for a lot, I bet there's 20 other things I could be using it for.
Date published: 2020-11-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Doesn't have the pause and resume later function! Doesn't have the pause and resume later function so I returned and will buy another brand that has these basic features!
Date published: 2022-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from LOVE THE BATTERY LIFE I love most everything about this watch. Especially the extended battery life. One thing I wish it had the option for was changing everything besides just the band. And more options for it also. The parts around the actual watch face you cannot change.
Date published: 2020-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great but could be better The watch is amazing, my rating is based on more esthetic and some non-fitness features. The color is not vivid at all. I assume this is to conserve battery considering it lasts 7 days which is amazing but coming from an Apple Watch it looks a little dull. The watch faces when browsing look great but when actually on the watch they’re grey and dull. The images are pixelated. I’m disappointed in the payment feature as it Isn’t compatible with any bank in Canada. I’m with TD, one of the top banks and the watch doesn’t support it. Infact not a single known bank was on the list of compatible banks. This would have been nice to know prior to buying as it was one of the reason I chose Garmin over other competitors. I do however like the body battery and the many other features the watch offers, however most of these features are available in other watches. The physical appearance of the watch is nice. I got the white and rose gold, it’s very pretty.
Date published: 2022-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hard to set up It’s really hard to see the face of the watch due to the contrast being to light. I have no idea how to fix it so I just watch my readings from my phone
Date published: 2020-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far nice I got this to upgrade my Fitbit inspire HR. Specs reviews said I can connect it to 2 devices. We so far I can only do 1 at a time. I have 2 cells work and personal. Can only link to one at a time which is a real big pain. The Fitbit worked withh both all the time. But the other features Garmin has are a nice improvement on the upgrade. They need to find a way for this to connect to both cells at the same time. We is a saddly apple personal is android.
Date published: 2020-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great overall running watch My boyfriend bought this for me for Christmas. We are both former Collegiate track hurdlers. He is still running competitively while I have taken a step back to run more for fun and fitness. This watch is amazing. It holds all my workouts, playlists, and most importantly links directly to my Strava! I’m more and more impressed when I see all this watch has to offer! Getting around the whole Apple Music this wasn’t really hard with using Spotify (user beware you will have to get premium to link it, same this with Strava but it’s totally worth it!) the watch face isn’t too large which is awesome because i have very tiny wrists! It’s lightweight and i now barely notice it’s there! 10/10 would recommend!
Date published: 2022-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful! Just isn’t compatible with my earbuds I bought these excited about the MP3 feature and came to discover that only one earbud connects at a time which wasn’t the case with my Vivoactive 3 Music. It would be helpful if someone could explain to me why this is.
Date published: 2021-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GPS My vivoactive 4s has been "waiting for GPS since 1 year now. How can l fix this problem?
Date published: 2022-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 1000x better than fitbit!!! I wanted to get something to replace my fitbit versa that had gps and I am so so satisfied. This watch is amazing. I haven’t seen how the battery life is as I have only had it for a couple days.
Date published: 2020-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it!! Happy with the purchase. Battery life, app, look.
Date published: 2020-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin I like this watch and all the features, but something are not so easy to get answers. But I do like all it is offer.
Date published: 2020-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the apps! I got this for Christmas, since I do hiit training type workouts this watch is perfect to track it. It’s super easy to use and looks great. Love all the features for tracking my active lifestyle.
Date published: 2022-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful watch Bought the watch a month ago to track activities. Looks great, very light and if I don’t use the tracker to often can go days without a recharge. A more detailed user manual would have been nice. Should check the website …. But am still figuring out certain things. Still overall quite happy.
Date published: 2021-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lasted 6 months Lasted 6 months and stopped working. Battery life started getting shorted then it wouldn’t turn on
Date published: 2022-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Miss my Apple watch Wish i bought the Apple watch instead. So used to the setup and all of its features. Not worth the money.
Date published: 2022-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I bought this 3 weeks ago as an upgrade from my Fitbit. I love it! The Garmin coach is amazing.
Date published: 2022-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Enjoying this with my workouts! I've purchased this a week ago.. I've really utilized the features and find it very motivating!
Date published: 2021-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from its okay. I really like the smaller size of the watch face it feels more feminine. I do not like how awful the screen resolution is. In all of the pictures of the screen (clock faces) online it appears to be a much brighter much clearer image. I also am having a hard time getting the watch to read my heart rate consistently. I have tattoos on my wrist so I wonder if that would be causing an issue?! I feel like the price is steep for what this watch offers.
Date published: 2020-11-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the battery life!! Coming from a Fitbit versa this thing is amazing!! Never going back to fitbit, same features just way better and the battery life is amazing, 10/10
Date published: 2020-11-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All you need in one watch! I got the Vivoactive for Christmas and have enjoyed the many features. The watch is convenient and keeps me up to date with notifications, steps, and water intake. It has a breathing timer for exercise, it's my favorite exercise. It totally Worth It!
Date published: 2022-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Such a good switch! I used an Apple watch for years, but needed to get away from being so dependent on it, plus I felt like my stats were not accurate. So I took the leap and made the switch to Garmin, and all I can say is why didn't I do it sooner!! It is so easy to use and I love all the options it has, plus it tracks my goals accurately.
Date published: 2022-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch I've ever owned! I love the build. Very sturdy and responsive to the touch.
Date published: 2022-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like it but..... I got this for Christmas and I'm very happy with it except...... The battery life is very short. I have to charge it every day.don't get me wrong it charges pretty quickly but every day is annoying. I really don't have anything loaded on it like music or emails do battery life should be longer. I had a Fitbit before this and only charged it every 3 or 4 days.
Date published: 2022-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, disappointing battery life This watch has every feature necessary to a great fitness watch! I have really enjoyed using it and tailoring it to be a great tool to keep track of my runs, rides, and strength training. Some of the “extra” features do need a little work, but the important ones work flawlessly. My only major complaint is battery life, which is disappointing when you have most of the features active. I’ve been experimenting with paring down the active features, which has helped some (in other words, the jury is still out on that experiment). I’m hopeful that I can find the right balance so I don’t have to charge it everyday.
Date published: 2020-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good features I still playing with my new watch, looking for calories burned yet.
Date published: 2021-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best fitness watch I've had I have tried several different Fitbits and all slowly unsynchronized and wouldn't work with my phone even though it was compatible. They often blamed my phone saying I must have changed phones. Garmin has been connected and worked wonderfully since I purchased the Vivoactive 4s. It has all the features I have been wanting including heartbeat, step counter, and notifications. It's very sleek and smaller than I thought it would be which is great.
Date published: 2022-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin as a company is amazing! Garmin is amazing. I bought my vivoactive in 2020, and I love it. Then in October of 2022 it just stopped working. I reached out to Garmin support to see if there was anything they could do. They replaced my 2 year old watch for FREE! I never expected that. I figured they would say, here’s $50 towards a new watch or something, but nope. They said it wasn’t my fault my watch stopped working. I will FOREVER buy my watches through Garmin now. I’ve told everyone about this awesome experience and just bought my husband a Garmin for Christmas. Regardless of which watch you choose-just go with a Garmin
Date published: 2022-11-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Had less than a month and already not working Less than a month into owning this watch it’s already not working - numerous issues. Despite the gps saying it is connected, it will not record any of my walks/ runs, it won’t let me save activities and it is freezing daily and just vibrating randomly for 30m+. At the moment of writing it’s completely unusable and to say I’m disappointed is an understatement. I cant even re-set it - it’s just not working. This has happened daily now for 4 days. I am going to call Garmin today and see what they say - I am hoping I can get a replacement and mine is just a ‘duff’ but it is a hassle and not what you expect after spending such money.
Date published: 2022-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great battery life I bought this Garmin last month to replace my Apple Series 3 watch because it has a much longer battery life. I have also discovered it tracks my steps more accurately. I love that it tracks my stress levels too.
Date published: 2022-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Frustrating I bought the vivoactive in April of this year. At first it was an amazing piece of kit and I was very happy with my purchase. 3 months in and I got a triangle on the screen. Having no idea what this was and the user manual not telling me anything about it I got the forums. It seems a few people also had this issue. I read through the comments and did everything that had worked for others. The triangle went and my watch was back. However this now happens on a regular basis. Triangle appears, all the help tricks have stopped working, the triangle lasts for about 2-3 days then the watch just goes back to working. This is now happening more and more regular which means the watch is pretty much useless. I bought the watch new from Amazon but they won’t accept a return because they only give you a month to do so. Garmin don’t seem to have an email I can use, I can never get through to anyone on the phone so I paid nearly £300 for a watch to work for 3/4 months. So if you’re going to try the garmin watches, don’t buy from Amazon because if anything does happen you have no way of getting a replacement. Any other place will automatically give you 12 months which is standard for electrical items guess I just lucked out with my purchase.
Date published: 2022-11-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, 4s fits smaller wrist perfectly I bought this to replace a broken FitBit Versa and am really happy with the upgraded features (GPS, more health tracking). I was worried about size, so I went with the 4s instead of other models. It fits my smaller wrist really well and is a very sleek design. So far the fitness and health features tracked by Garmin and using the phone app work great. I also love that I can listen to music while running without having to bring my phone. The interface for changing settings isn't the most user friendly and I had to search to find out how to enable features.
Date published: 2020-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect mix Great mix of smartwatch and fitness watch features. Understated, minimalist look. I would like to see a more rugged version though
Date published: 2021-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I received my watch as a birthday gift (august 14) from my children . It’s one of the best gifts ever. It helps keep track of my work outs and training. It reminds me when I need to move and rest in an easy, friendly way
Date published: 2020-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I’m happy with my purchase. Although I think the screen is better in other garmin watches.
Date published: 2021-02-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed Purchased yesterday. Downloaded and only worked for a few hours. On checking next morning it was not connected to my phone. Went through trying to sort it and deleted it ready to pair again. It will not pair. On checking website there is a problem with this particular product. Really disappointed.
Date published: 2021-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It has helped me with my overall health! Since I have the watch, it has helped me to be more aware of my physical activity, my sleep, my stress and to improve all of those.
Date published: 2022-07-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far, so good After much deliberation, I switched from a Fitbit to my Vivoactive 4S. And I am super impressed with Capture of my walking and running. Definitely is not as accurate with sleep. I wish (hint hint) I could store music through Rock my Run. But every other feature is remarkably excellent.
Date published: 2020-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing I got this watch as a graduation present and have had it for about a month now and love the different features on it.
Date published: 2021-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Features Works great in the water which is what I needed! Keeps excellent track of steps and calories!
Date published: 2021-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use & stylish I bought the 4s after conducting loads of research and comparing different brands and models. I have a small wrist and previously had a very boxy watch that kept getting caught in my coat. This Vivoactive 4s is smooth, sleek, and doesn’t catch on my sleeves. I like the combo buttons and touch screen. I don’t think it’s that hard to get used to. I also appreciate the active features for different sports because I don’t do much running these days (bad knees) so having additional outdoor recreation activities: SUP, row, ski, etc. are nice. The Garmin Connect app is super cool and easy to pair instantly with the watch. The quick interface is nice to add or remove widgets and activity tracking. I also like the visual coaching interface For strength and yoga. Plus I enjoy having the ability to pair my music through Bluetooth headphones or ear buds. No more phone in my workout shorts on the elliptical or bike. The few downsides that I think could be improved upon is there are no sounds on the watch for alarms, timers, or laps and to have the watch locate your phone you have to have the app open on the phone all the time. As far as battery, it really depends what settings are selected and notifications coming in. I usually keep the brightness level down to below half on the watch face and that helps. I also dim it completely for sleeping. That is one really nice feature that I have made a shortcut to adjust quickly. Overall, great watch, still setting it up completely how I enjoy it for each activity.
Date published: 2020-12-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product but even better customer service My second vivoactive 4s! I use it everyday as a watch and tracker. My first one died after 2 plus years of abuse & customer service replaced it no questions asked!
Date published: 2022-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of good stuff Haven’t had it long enough to learn it all. But love the golf feature. Also can read all my texts from watch not having to go to my phone. Getting used to the large face size. Love the ability to custom watch face.
Date published: 2021-08-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great to keep track of your activities. My son gave me the watch, and I love it. I have no complaint
Date published: 2020-11-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch Love the watch, only thing I wish it would show images in messages
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's ok Do not like the preset watch face and the ones you can download suck the life out of the watch. Can't figure out why I am not getting notifications on my watch from my phone despite the troubleshooting and really dislike that there is no android widget for my phone. Otherwise I like the size and features
Date published: 2020-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome! Really love this watch! I love the look of it and the features are wonderful. My only complaint is my calories for indoor activities do not seem correct.
Date published: 2020-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice looking; excellent features I love the watch but... my previous vivo 4S, I broke the glass two months after I purchased it. They replaced it three times with refurbished watches that did not work well. Finally, they sent a new replacement model and I couldn't be happier. I love this watch. It fits my wrist well and looks good with casual and evening dress. The features are incredible and work well. I especially love the walk, run, cardio, yoga and golf apps along with daily fitness info.
Date published: 2022-05-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Has everything! I did extensive research before buying this watch and am so pleased to have picked the perfect one! I wanted a watch w a round face that had good workout functions, body tracking, and music features. This watch has it all and I couldn’t be happier with the purchase. Most importantly for me, it looks GREAT and not like a bulky smart watch at all. I got the rose gold w white band.
Date published: 2020-07-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stunk Ive had no Help with this Garmin co. Wondering if they are jealous of Apple?
Date published: 2021-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super disappointed! I seem to be the only one that is experiencing this issue, but my screen does not respond to the touch. So incredibly frustrating. I've watched at least 10 different videos and the way they all are able to move through navigating the different widgets is not at all what mine does. It's like the watch face does not recognize my finger/ touch. Returning this.
Date published: 2020-07-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Only reason it didn’t get 5 stars is the display screen’s quality. You won’t be buying this for the pixels though, it’s an amazing watch.
Date published: 2020-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works with my Dexcom G6!! I bought this device specifically for my T1D. And I have not been disappointed. It has a Dexcom app and data field so I can add to my activities and watch my glucose number. This has been great so far!
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch/all purpose I received the Garmin as a gift for Mother’s Day. My children bought it for me. It shows me everything I need to know on the golf course or just for knowing what is going on with my body. I love this device. If I needed medical attention I believe I could hand this watch over to a doctor and he might be able to determine the problem based on all the information provided by the Garmin. I am very satisfied with this product. I love using it on the golf course. Excellent product.
Date published: 2022-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! I felt all the fitness watches were unnecessary gadgets, but I was wrong. This watch provides so much useful information, and tracks my workouts better than any app downloaded on my phone. Music storage space is great also, so I can run without my phone. Amazing purchase.
Date published: 2020-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch I had to replace a fitbit that didn't even last a year. My coworker suggest garmin and I am so glad she did. Love this watch. So much better than fitbit
Date published: 2021-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Garmin 4s I hope my replacement watch lasts longer than my original(4months). The watch does perform well.
Date published: 2020-06-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch! I bought this about a month ago to replace an Apple watch ... and it was the best decision ever! The battery life is superior and I love the challenges! The Garmin is also lighter and has a lot more features that really helps keep my health in perspective. In every regard, the Garmin is a superior smartwatch!
Date published: 2021-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it Got this for Christmas as an upgrade from my Vivomove HR .. love this one so much more
Date published: 2022-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Functionality but not user-friendly I had this watch for one week before returning it. I loved my Fitbit Charge 3 fitness tracker and wanted to upgrade. I was drawn to the body battery feature, built in GPS, music, sleep tracker and stress tracker on the Vivoactive 4s. The GPS and music were great but I was so disappointed by the sleep tracker and lack of user-friendliness. The body battery and stress tracker were also not accurate. The app was much more confusing than my fitbit app and the dashboard was difficult to understand at a glance. I was so excited about this watch but sadly it fell short of my expectations, especially with the high price tag. I returned it to get the Fitbit Versa 3 which is less expensive with similar features and I love it.
Date published: 2020-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch with some catches the watch is amazing but sadly text messages and imessages will not go through as watch notifications but all other apps do.
Date published: 2020-12-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from function Way too complicated for me. the manual is not detailed enough in explaining the different functions.
Date published: 2022-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Size Too small face - I need the larger face - can I exchange it through you
Date published: 2021-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect watch!! I received this watch for Christmas. I wanted a tool for keeping track of steps and my heart rate. This watch exceed my expectations. It does what a need and more. I can load workouts into the watch, it's a smart watch and it's very simple and elegant. I also love that I have watch face options and other apps to choose from...all for free! Great watch!!
Date published: 2020-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Features!! I bought this a week ago and I love everything it does. It’s what I needed!! The battery life is amazing, I have not charged it in 3 days and I’m on 50%.
Date published: 2021-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Disappointed / very ordinary Bought to replace my first addition vivoactive had 7 years and loved. This arrived, it looked cheap, felt cheap and the Interface was very ordinary in fact I’d go as far to say poor. Had problems connecting, syncing, and also more basic tasks such as turning on and off the watch kept freezing. Had over an hour where the screen seemed to go crazy and after a real foreceful shut down it seems to be ok, but I’m not convinced. The 4s seems tiny and fiddly to access the buttons. Once connected to the garmin app seens a lot of info provided which is its only plus, however says you can add music and new widgets but when I tried it kept saying the vivoactive 4s needed updating via the garmin express app which is a huge negative as when you buy a new watch you kind of expect it to not need updates to do the main selling points if the watch? So I’ve now got to update it to undertake a few tasks I was led to believe are straightforward on this watch. I am disappointed in the watch for the price to me it’s very cheap and plastic, however the touchscreen seems ok but I’m used to that.
Date published: 2022-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Keeps disconnecting!!! I’ve only had my watch for a day and a half, and while everything else seems to be working fine… It keeps disconnecting from my phone all the time. The very first night that I had it, my phone was sitting right beside me and my watch disconnected from it at least four to five times. I can set my phone down, walk about 15 feet and it will disconnect. This is so frustrating! One of the reasons that I have a smart watch it so I can see my texts and messages when I don’t have my phone with me. This really needs to be more reliable!
Date published: 2020-10-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features & light. I am loving my Garmin Vivo Active 4s. Grear features, lightweight & much more accurate then my previous fitness watch. Still, figuring out all the options & settings. I will get use it the more I explore it.
Date published: 2020-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Doesn't stay connected to bluetooth This watch has a poor bluetooth connection range. Once you are 30 feet away it disconnects. I can't even go upstairs in my house without it disconnecting. Having a smartwatch is completely pointless if you have to keep your phone on you the whole time to use it. With my old Samsung Gear fit 2 I could go two houses down before it would disconnect. Most definitely returned this watch.
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Won't buy again 1. It isn't easy to set up and if you don't have a computer or can read 4 pt type on your phone, impossible. 2. If you are sensitive to nickel, forget it. I got a rash on my wrist from it. 3. Turning on GPS services will suck the energy out of your battery so fast you will have the watch on a charger more than on you.
Date published: 2022-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not Sure Yet ... I switched about a month ago from Fitbits (for about 10 years) to Garmin Vivoactive 4S. The 4S has a lot more very cool features. The accuracy of the sleep is better, but naps are not added. My main issue is I have thin wrists and it constantly slips around. I just can't seem to get the strap tight enough to stay put, yet loose enough to transmit info to the app.
Date published: 2022-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like the size I purchased this watch because it was recommended by my niece & she liked hers.
Date published: 2020-07-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my watch! My old vivoactive 3 broke, and I loved it so much I immediately ordered this watch to replace it. Just as great, with a couple more features and prettier!
Date published: 2022-06-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Overall its great! i was always looking for a watch that was stylish and had lots of activities. Very Happy with what I got
Date published: 2022-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First Time Garmin User - Great Experience This is the first smart watch I have used and I am really enjoying it's features. The sleep monitoring with Pulse Oxygen is very interesting. The watch itself is easy to use. It is comfortable to wear. I recommend this product for anyone who wants to learn about their sleep patterns and overall activity level throughout the day.
Date published: 2020-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Some improved features over the 3 I do like the improved button placement. With it being inset, I’m not accidentally hitting it while working out. One thing I am having trouble with is the running feature. I think the paces are off quite often. I’ve changed the satellite and it still seems off sometimes.
Date published: 2022-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from An awesome smart watch After getting my 9yo daughter a VivoFit for kids I saw a sale on the viviactive 4s and thought it seemed like a great opportunity for us to start making healthier habits together. It has also really helped me figure out my sleep concerns so I knew how to approach them better. The step meter is weird - like it counts steps when I’m standing still folding laundry - I guess because my hand is moving back and forth, so I know it must be counting other non-steps as well, but otherwise I love the live feed track and the details it provides with heart rate and whatnot. I’m a hardcore Apple user but I never liked the look (or the price) of the Apple Watch. As such I’m a little bummed about not being able to reply to messages directly from the watch but it’s good enough knowing someone is messaging me or calling me because my phone is often on silent and my partner gets grumps when he can’t get ahold of me lol The one thing I would REALLY like them to add to this watch is to include AMEX for the Garmin Pay options. That one thing would push this from a 4 to a 5 star product for me!
Date published: 2022-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Enjoy it! I love everything about it but my battery does die down quickly. I think it’s from having the oxygen sensor on 24/7. It’s worth it!
Date published: 2022-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I got it last sat and I want tocsee how long does My daughter got me the watch last sat. I am planning to switching from galaxy 4 watch. I want to see if the battery lasts me at a min 4 to 5 day. Overall I like it
Date published: 2020-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great App and features I bought this garmin over a year ago. I love the app and how it links to other apps like myfitness pal and strava for true calorie count. Buying all different bands to dress it up or dress it down is fun. The one feature I would like to see is the ability to answer or make calls via bluetooth.
Date published: 2022-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome little watch I really like this watch, the only reason it’s getting a 4 is because of the display. It’s kind of blue-ish. Not clear and crisp like the photo. Y’all don’t accurately portray that on the adds. Other than that it works great!
Date published: 2020-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Endless Features It’s only been two days since I pulled this from the box and began to wear it, but I’m already astounded by how much this watch can do! I have the feeling I’ll never even use half of what it’s capable of doing! In terms of appearance and comfort it’s also a winner: love its sleek design. I’ve worn it nonstop (other than showering) and it is so comfortable I forget it’s there, until it zzzzzs me with a notification. Amazing watch.
Date published: 2020-11-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exceeds my expectation I love my Garmin! I’m ready to get in shape with my new coach. Thank you!
Date published: 2020-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! I received this for christmas, and love it. Changing faces is kinda fun.
Date published: 2020-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More than I hoped fir Bought this about a month ago. Love the features. The battery is not appearing to last more than 5 days, even without the music feature being used at this time. But, all the other features are great.
Date published: 2022-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New vivoactive 4s I bought this vivoactive 4s a few weeks a go. I love the color, smaller size, and newer features.
Date published: 2022-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great upgrade from my original Garmin Vivoactive I’m happy that I bought this Garmin, but I’m still working to figure out how to use the various features. My previous Vivoactive would be ready to go when GPS was found and not quit being ready without me cancelling the action. I finally figured out how to pause the activity. I’m sure I will like it more and more the more I use it.
Date published: 2022-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent watch for runners! I absolutely love this watch! Garmin has taken it up another notch! So impressed with the functions of this watch especially the ability to set up a “shortcut.” I swipe right for a stopwatch since I’m always using this for stretching, cooking, etc., but there are a variety of options for the shortcut. I also like the thinner strap. Looks better on my small wrists.
Date published: 2021-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect size! My boyfriend bought this watch me as a gift because i wanted a smaller, dressier watch to wear out. It's PERFECT size, half the size of my 945 I wear for races. I can still use it for most workouts and the battery lasts about a week!
Date published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I purchased this 2 weeks ago thru Amazon. I really like the features. I am still trying to learn more. I would purchase again.
Date published: 2022-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fun watch-No Hiking activity tracker :( I got this watch for Christmas. Takes some getting used to with all the aps but, fun. With all of the activities listed there is not one for hiking. Don't get why there isn't a hiking tracker but every other activity is listed?? :(
Date published: 2021-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A great companion for health and wellness. My Garmin came to me as a reward for completing an 8 week couch to 5k running program and I am so in love with it already. In just a few days I've been motivated to add to my daily activity with small things like taking the stairs, using a bathroom farthest from my office and parking where I can get extra steps into my day. I also enjoy the ability to track sleep, resting calories, and all the fine details of my run. Highly recommended to anyone who is serious about their wellness.
Date published: 2020-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So Far, So Good! I am happy with the watch so far, although it has only been two days. A few observations: the pink is a bit paler in person than it appeared on the website, and the Pulse Ox feature does use a lot of battery. Initially, I enabled to track automatically while I am sleeping, but I think I am going to disable that and just do the manual readings to conserve the battery life. The GPS signal seems strong and the watch is very responsive. It is also fairly easy to use and to customize.
Date published: 2020-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features I bought this to replace my FitBit Versa. It has everything you possibly need to track workouts as well as health for a good price. I'm only giving it 4 stars due to the screen. Coming from FitBit I wasn't aware of Garmin's screen, trans reflective. I wish it was more accurately portrayed in the online and ads. It was disappointing to open the pa page and not awesome the clear and crisp screen like was portrayed online, and what I was used to with other smart watches. No biggie, I returned it and upgraded to the Venu to get the screen resolution I wanted.
Date published: 2020-11-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 4s Well my plastic forerunner bit the dust as my husband was putting on a new screen protector. Which made me very upset since it was about 6months old.I really liked the simplicity of it. So Garmin is making money off me. I have had this watch now for about 3 wks. Seems to be a prefect size for a small wrist. And it didn’t break when my husband put on the screen protector. So, so far so good. It took over 2 wks to get the weather on screen. I am still getting used to all this stuff crammed on one screen. Other than that it seems easy to figure out. I’d say if you want a sm wrist smart watch with the basics this is for you. I haven’t tried the music yet. And wish there were more options for different bands.
Date published: 2022-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Smart Watch Only reason I did not give it 5 stars is due to the watch band being a little too short for my large arms. May have to get a longer watch band, though the one provided is very comfortable
Date published: 2020-06-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not an Apple Watch but just want I needed I’ve tried all the smart watches out there, including non-watch, wearables like the Whoop Band. So far, the cost of the Whoop is outrageous and the Apple Watch’s data is better than it once was but lacks in specific metrics. Got into cycling and love my Garmin Edge 520 Plus and Flux 2. I bought the Garmin VivoActive 4S as a way to keep it all with Garmin and test the metrics. So far, I’m very pleased with the data sets I’ve been able to sift through. Pleasant surprise that when using the strength activity it can, not entirely, your movements. At worst, you can edit them yourself. Mastering the work/rest button when using the activity takes a few sessions, but pretty easy. Then you can edit down the movements on Garmin Connect (web and iOS — my tech). Glad I made the change. I may explore getting the newest model down the line.
Date published: 2022-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect watch I love the design with the round face and very comfortable, well fitting band. It serves every purpose I use regularly: alarms, tracker, gps, checking messages and email, etc. I’m sure there are features I have not figured out yet! I do wish the booklet was more complete - I’m employing YouTube videos to teach me more.
Date published: 2022-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great In love with the watch. Definitely recommend this watch for everyone
Date published: 2020-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not for me The biggest problem is that it hurts to wear it and I don't think it is just the band because my fitbit hurt too. It does not catch my high heart rate 120 resting but went off at 100. I am not an athlete so I can live without it.
Date published: 2021-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! Works great with my fitness pal, me any my husband are able to challenge each other and win badges. The sensors seem to work very well. We also got the scale and that works great also.
Date published: 2020-07-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Numbers are too small I just purchased this Garmin about a week ago and I'm dissatisfied with the numbers. They are too small. It is difficult to read during runs, especially on evening runs.
Date published: 2020-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So functional! My boyfriend surprised me with this and it’s perfect for tracking runs and all sorts of things.
Date published: 2022-07-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features Very smart watch,?keeps up with me on my health needs and with my steps and exercises.
Date published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Incompatible with Apple I am very disappointed that I've not been able to use this watch. The darn thing just won't connect to the GPS. I called customer service and was told there are some files that need to be removed that are hard-wired into the watch. However, this particular garmin (I've owned 4 over the years) just is not discoverable on my Mac so the files cannot be removed. We changed a few settings, but I had to come to Cancun and stand still in a cloudless day for it to finally load. I will be returning this watch.
Date published: 2021-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hated it Band was too small couldn’t find one to fit. To complicated to setup
Date published: 2021-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch I made the decision 3 weeks ago to buy this 4s versus the aoura ring. I am very happy with my decision. Heart rate monitor and feedback is great. Menus are easy to operate through. GPS features are battery draining but very good. I have used this watch on a multiple day hike and loved it. The heart rate monitor was a major asset to me. Only downside is the battery life. 7 days normal operation. I kind of wish I would have bought the 4 model.
Date published: 2021-09-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I love this watch! I really like how I can use it to track all my activity and see my routes.
Date published: 2021-08-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my vivoactive first Garmin ever I have always had fitbits the last neing the Ionic but I ask myself why havent I used garmin before now. Great product easy to use and accurate.
Date published: 2020-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Reasonably happy The watch is fine. I am, however, disappointed that counting my steps is not integrated into "my day" and other places where I expected it. I had a Garmin fitness tracker for many years and counting steps is one of the main reasons I used the tracker/watch. Also wish there were an app for open swimming.
Date published: 2021-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exactly what I was looking for! I did research for months prior to buying my Garmin Vivoactive 4s. I compared it against numerous other watches. This watch has all the features I was looking for and then some. There are so many options that this watch could really work for anything! It's a great way to be more mindful about what your body is doing while staying fit. Would highly recommend and would buy again. Has several options to customize the band as well.
Date published: 2022-11-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from good all-around watch I bought this watch little better than a month ago I'd say I've owned vo active HR in the VO active 3 I didn't like the battery life on a the vo activ3. the 4S gives me a little bit better battery life these watches are great no I mean they do good they track whatever you're doing I don't really know how good they are at swimming but for the stuff that I do the walks the runs the cycling there are really just great watches they track your what you're doing a track your heart rate they just did a great job of letting you know how you're getting along and where you need to work to get better I just love them. Battery life to be a little better. I would buy a Garmin again no doubt
Date published: 2020-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of FUNctionality & Long Battery Life I've had a few fitness trackers over the years, but the Vivoactive 4S has the most functions and longest battery life yet. I love the features available, and the great detail each feature dives into on the app. It provides useful information, from sleep data, to activity data, to whether your health "battery" is charged enough for activity or if you need to rest. I love how much information is at my fingertips! And this watch does it all without extra bulk too, it's a great looking accessory for every day, not just fitness. I highly recommend this fitness tracker!
Date published: 2020-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing device! Have been checking my sleep, my workout, my breaths. It's been awesome!
Date published: 2020-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dropped once and screen cracked! I already had to send back for a replacement. Was told they don’t replace screens, the entire unit must be placed because that’s not covered under warranty. I asked about suggested screen protectors and was told it would void the warranty.
Date published: 2020-07-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not liking this so much This was a gift and it's much harder to figure out than my previous fitbit was! Not very user friendly.
Date published: 2022-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I have just a few days when I bought this watch, and I still learning how it's working. I don't know all his work
Date published: 2020-12-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it overall! This is my first smart watch and I am beyond happy with it! I was looking at other brands, but none had all of the features this one has. My favorite thing is that I can listen to Spotify while not near my phone, which is absolutely perfect for runners like me! It is crazy how hard that is to find in a smart watch. I love the look, the feel, how easy it is to navigate, and all of the amazing features. Thank you Garmin for making such a great smart watch!
Date published: 2021-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect and exactly what I was looking for! I've only had it for four days so far and have been taking the time to personalize it and setting up all the tracking features, etc. It does a lot and then some! I crane from a fitbit charge 2 which I really liked but then the display went out after close to 4 years. I chose the Garmin based on all the advanced features and impressed with it's capabilities. I already used it on a run and several walks with the dog and appears to track accurately as it's almost identical to my old fitbit. I highly recommend if your looking for a plethora of tracking features that help keep you motivated to stay active.
Date published: 2021-05-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love it! It's a little early for a review, but after a few days I am already in love with this watch. I have had several other smart watches but this one tops them all.
Date published: 2020-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Features Wish I’d known that I needed the button on the side to enable it to keep track of my swimming! Glad it works’
Date published: 2021-09-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice I just go it three days ago, but much better product than what I was using for years
Date published: 2020-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hoping it lasts I love my Garmin watches. I just wished they lasted longer than three years. It’s hard to convince my partner to buy me a watch every year. :-(
Date published: 2022-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The perfect fitness watch! I spent hours and hours researching trying to find the perfect fitness watch to upgrade from a Fitbit Inspire HR. I wanted something that would not be huge but would have all of the features that I wanted. I also wanted something with decent battery life. The Vivoactive 4s is awesome and has completely exceeded my expectations. It is larger than the Fitbit I was wearing but it’s more comfortable and feels lighter actually and just has so many more features and provides so much more data. So far I am very impressed with the App and connectivity to my phone, battery life, level of customization, activities, overall look and feel, breath work exercises and accuracy. Compared to my Fitbit the Vivoactive 4s heart sensor is much more accurate and I am comparing both to my Polar chest strap. I would definitely recommend this wonderful watch to women who have smaller wrists and who would like their watch to focus more on fitness. I love how well-rounded the Vivoactive 4s is in terms of activities available.
Date published: 2021-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So Far So Good This is so powerful and I'm so glad I dumped my Fitbit Charge 3. Trying to learn how to use it and what all the icons mean. And waiting for my wireless headphones to be delivered.
Date published: 2020-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great My text and calls are not coming through on my watch but I love it
Date published: 2022-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to Use I've only had it for 1 week (still need headphones for music)but the overall watch is fantastic! I'm not a techie and the watch and Garmin app are both intuitive and easy to figure out. Tracking is great for walks and Pilates. Also the sleep tracking is very informative.
Date published: 2020-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my watch I love my Garmin. It is round so it is much more comfortable on my arm. I love that I can change the face of the watch as well as all of the features that it gives me. This was a GREAT purchase.
Date published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great features , great for walking and joging i got it for my birthday gift from my daughter turned out to be great gift
Date published: 2020-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love It! It's been nearly a month since I received by Garmin, and I absolutely love it so far. I have been a big fan of Fitbit for years now but decided to try something different. I love the round watch face, the constant display of time, and the different backgrounds. I'm not too fond of having to calibrate each time I get on the treadmill, but I've only used that feature a few times and will continue to work with it. Overall, I'm enjoying the watch and I'm glad I made the switch.
Date published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch!! I absolutely love my Garmin. I haven't worn watch in years and sometimes I forget I have it on. The features are simple and easy to use. I am now addicted to tracking my heart rate, sleep, body battery, etc. etc. The app has loads of useful information and is also easy to use. I love that I can pair it with my AirPods and listen to music while I walk. I am very happy with my Garmin!!!
Date published: 2022-01-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best watch! I received this watch as a Christmas present and it is perfect! It keeps track of my stats better than any smart watch I have owned in the past! It is helping me exercise and stay on track!
Date published: 2022-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to use, great stretch reminders Really like this! I have not taken it out to test for hiking but it’s definitely helping with day to day health and at home work outs!
Date published: 2022-01-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This watch is great!~ I am new to Garmin. I had a fitbit before and this surpasses all I have ever had. I love this watch so much! I love the way it looks and feels. It works great and its nice that its waterproof.
Date published: 2020-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Impressive technology This little device has very impressive capabilities. Way more than counting your steps; it will give you detailed information about many aspects of your fitness that are relevant to developing and implementing an exercise program that will be effective for you. The learning curve is rather steep but the customer support is excellent, so that is not a serious hurdle.
Date published: 2020-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great look I bought my Garmin 4s 3 days ago. I really like it a lot so far . The watch makes me think about hydration, calories, activity.
Date published: 2021-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love! I love my new Garmin. It replaces an Apple Watch, and I couldn’t be happier with it. It is simple to use and gives you plenty of info.
Date published: 2022-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch with not so great app store Got this for Xmas. Very happy with the features; exactly what I need for my running routine: music & podcasts on the go without the need to carry a phone. Also tracks distance, heart rate etc. The big *but* is the Garmin app store: not so happy with that one. Not only is the selection of apps / watch faces quite limited but the biggest annoyance is the hidden costs of many of the offers. OK you download a watch face for free but then there's a hidden $3/month subscription cost for the "pro" version (which is the only actually working version). I'd prefer to pay or at least know the actual price up-front. As it is the app store is pretty unusable as you never know what you gonna get / have to pay for (plus the installing process takes pretty long so installing / uninstalling of several is quite annoying). This is a shame because the hardware is great! If Garmin manages to clean up their store and have a wider selection (especially of watch faces) for a fair price it would be 5/5 but as the software is an important part of the smartwatch experience it is only a 3.5/5.
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watch tutorials and enjoy There are so many features to this watch / activity tracker. I'm glad I watched a couple youtube videos that break down the apps and how to navigate. Ready to rock now.
Date published: 2020-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I’m a little obsessed! I live this device. This is my first smart watch ever and I love the technology! It’s great to be able to track my stats and stay healthy now. I love this watch so much that I just ordered a second model for when I need a more formal look. lol
Date published: 2020-07-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features! I got this in the mail a few days ago and I’m so glad I did. I spent time comparing Garmin, Samsung and Apple watches but it came down to battery life for me. Garmin did not disappoint!
Date published: 2020-07-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best! Thank you Garmin for your generosity replacing my Garmin Vivoactive 4s after it had a connection issue charging with the posts 2 months out of warranty. I love my watch and am grateful for the one time courtesy replacement. ??
Date published: 2021-09-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hard to navigate. I got this 3 days ago and I like the style, but I’m still adjusting to how to navigate. I don’t get all text notifications. I like the heart rate feature. I’m not sure why it says, “get moving” when I have walked over 6 miles.
Date published: 2020-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! I feel like this watch is really stylish. As someone with a smaller wrist, I was concerned about a smart watch but the smaller head is perfect. It has great features, but still trying to pinpoint how tight it needs to be for optimum functioning.
Date published: 2022-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving my new upgrade I purchased this a few weeks ago as an upgrade to my Vivoactive 3. I'm loving the newer features (body battery, pulse ox, and respiration tracking). Plus the smaller bezel is great.
Date published: 2022-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sport Tracking Smart Watch I got this watch through a Prime Day deal and I'm very happy! The metrics this can track is leaps and bounds above what your phone tracks by itself. Being able to see notifications and email summaries is a great benefit. I've even begun using this to track my sleeping so we will see how that goes.
Date published: 2020-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just what I was looking for Needed a new tracker and this has everything I need! Screen is easy to read- even with sunglasses on! Buttons are simple and the screen is very responsive. GPS is great to use on bike rides and runs with quick and easy links to strava. Still need to play around with the music feature and some others but so far the watch has performed great! Lightweight and fits nicely on my wrist.
Date published: 2020-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features Still setting it up-great so far. I like it so far.
Date published: 2020-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Horrible display I wanted to like this watch because of all the great reviews from so many different forums I researched. My gripe is the display screen. It has a low resolution (I have had another brand of smartwatches for about 5 yrs now and their screens are so sharp and clear) which makes it look cheap and outdated to me. The fact that it doesn't show very clearly and colorless in low light or indoors is a big turn off. I don't spend most of my day outside like others do but I still want to track things like my heart rate, activity level and sleep. I had to constantly touch the screen to turn on the backlight to look at notifications, the time or the trackers. I became tedious and annoying very quickly. I opted to return it .
Date published: 2021-03-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful!!! I'm enjoying my new vivoactive.. I love the watch and the look.. I have the pinkish one.. I'm a running as well..
Date published: 2020-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Versatile I bought this mostly to track my blood glucose since Dexcom opened up APIs to third party developers. Sadly, it's a little clunky to set up. If you want to see the BG numbers on a watch face, you have to install Dexcom Share, the Dexcom widget, the watch face. I thought there was an app which would display the face, similar to other watches. BUT - it works OK once you figure all that out, but tricky. I do love how long I can wear this watch without charging - about a week which is astonishing. I like the tracking stuff and the activity choices are great. I don't use a lot of the available functionality of this watch probably. But it's a nice looking solid and versatile performer. I am really happy I bought it.
Date published: 2022-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 4S Received as a gift. Am still learning about it. Will give a review after I have had for 6 months or longer.
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s ok I just received the smart watch the other day. I’m sort of tech savvy. However I find it difficult to find re enable the wrist heart monitor. The help section was no help. Otherwise I like the watch. Haven’t used it yet for a run or cycle.
Date published: 2020-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my Garmin Love the upgrades from the Vivoactive 3 Music. I thought maybe the 4S would be too small for my wrist, but it's perfect. I also love the screen - it appears that the text, displays etc reads better.
Date published: 2020-06-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More activities needed I just received my new watch and I am a little disappointed activities such as climbing, kayaking and/or open water swim are not included.
Date published: 2021-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome watch! I’ve had a Apple Watch for 3 years and just made the switch to Garmin! It’s amazing! Battery lasts long! Very informative app! Love all the data it collects about my day! Happy purchase!
Date published: 2021-05-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I've been using this for a month and it has given me great insights to my fitness
Date published: 2021-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice features I have had it for about a month and I’m very happy with it. Only thing I’d like better is lower height . Other wise very nice smart watch
Date published: 2022-06-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good features This was a Christmas gift for me. The product battery will only last a day sometimes 2 days then I have to charge it again. I had a Fitbit before and carried most of the same features and the battery life lasted 2-3 weeks
Date published: 2022-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No style for the price Returned it as it didnt have look or feel of a premium product; looked cheap , garmin needs to work on its display
Date published: 2022-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very accurate, lots of options! This is not my only Garmin watch. I purchased this Vivoactive 4S as a 'backup' watch to be used for running and swimming. It works like a charm. Very precise, spot on, compared to my Garmin Forerunner 955. It's much smaller than the 955 and it looks great on my wrist. I've installed the Garmin pay app and now the Vivoactive 4S is my daily companion for shopping. Perfect product!
Date published: 2022-08-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bummer I bought the vivoactive 4S about a month ago and the battery is dead. I'm extremely disappointed. I want to return it.
Date published: 2022-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I Love My Garmin Watch I haven't had my watch for long, but I am excited to take advantage of all it's features! And it is very comfortable. The one thing that disappointed me is that the watch face doesn't have real analog hands. I must of missed that when deciding between the vivoactice & vivomove series. I really wish I didnt have to choose between a built in GPS & music, & the beauty of the the vivomove series.
Date published: 2021-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Watch stays connected! I've tried various smart watches and the app on the phone took too long to load. Once loaded, if I moved away from the phone, it would loose connection. The Garmin 4S is in another category. It connects quickly and stays connected no matter how far away I move from the phone. Great watch, perfect size for my arm, still learning to use it properly. I'd say it's a good investment.
Date published: 2022-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features, Battery stinks I received this for Christmas. Love it, but I charge it about every 4 days. My prior garmin was much better in that regard.
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Smart Watch I've Had This surpassed my expectations. I gave a 4 out 5 starts because the instructions that came with it weren't extremely helpful when it came to linking music to it. However, I figured it out eventually. I absolutely love that I don't have to carry my phone around on a run or while lifting weights. I also love that I can sync a running coach to help me with my running goal.
Date published: 2020-11-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the sleek look This watch is perfect, only wish the battery lasted longer so I never had to take it off ;) I wanted something that looked professional and tracked my active lifestyle. What I was pleasantly surprised by was the smart watch features! I can read my texts and answer my phone, it’s been really helpful.
Date published: 2022-01-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Very nivel color, excelent fit and incredible battery life
Date published: 2022-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic watch! I reluctantly transitioned to this watch after years of using another Smart watch brand. My Garmin watch exceeds my expectations and I look forward to many years with this watch. Functional and nice looking, well done Garmin!
Date published: 2022-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! Switched from a Fitbit Alta HR and am loving it! Much better data. Love knowing the weather temp before I even get out of bed for my morning run. Wish I had switched years ago!
Date published: 2021-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I can actually see my stats I just got my watch and took it on an 8 mile run. What a difference! The display is great and being able to actually SEE my miles, heartrate, etc clearly at a glance even in the sun was huge. Also love the look of it....still figuring out all it can do.
Date published: 2021-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I miss the larger text but good data I needed this after my Vivoactive 3 died. It lived a good, long, happy life - but it was time to move to the 4. I have been using it for about a month, but the hardest adjustment for me is actually reading the screen. I know my eyes are getting older, but the data is much smaller and when I’m trying to view my pace or amount of time left in a segment, it is much harder to read than the last version.
Date published: 2022-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great battery life and usage I've had my vivoactive 4s in white for 5 months now and I love it. It still goes 3-4 days without needing a charge with normal/low use and 2-3 days when exercising 3-4 times a week. I wish there were a few more activity listings like hiking, pilates or circuit training. The glass face is pretty durable; I have 2 small scratches on the face and I'm fairly klutzy. I really wish Garmin would be compatible with Google Fit. I use a 3rd party app to transport my info, but it's a big pain. I also would like to see an option where you can deactivate the watch activity sensor and/or screen for a period of time. The screen is always on and brightens when it detects movement or touch to the screen. I've woken myself up countless times in the night thanks to this watch. Also, there are times where you might be doing something and you don't want it counting your steps or need it to be low key and not come on. I've had some issues where my watch connects/disconnects from Bluetooth a few times in a row. Otherwise, it works really well. As I stated, I do wish there were some more customizable options or features available whether through the app or the watch interface itself.
Date published: 2021-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tons of features I've only had this 3 days but I'm having tons of fun with it. I really like all the features it has and I'm still learning what it can do and how to operate them. Being able to change the watch face to show numerous stats is huge and I like the personalization. The only thing I wasn't happy with at first is the muted tones of the screen. After reading reviews/articles about this I'm okay with this feature since ?it'll be easier to see in sunlight. I'm still learning how to use the music apps but I've downloaded 85 songs onto it.
Date published: 2021-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great style and perfect size I got it for Christmas and I Love it. Everyone needs one.
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I was worried the size might be too big for me, but it fits perfectly. All functions work great so far, love it!
Date published: 2020-06-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of Features, Horrible Screen I bought this to upgrade and replace one of a different brand. I started to set it up looking for the brightness. Well I turned it as high as it would go. The screen has this blue background glare and the colors are dim and dull. My other watch had some much vibrancy and this one is bad. Nothing like you see on their ads. Returned this watch.
Date published: 2020-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great except for a few things The sleep tracking doesn’t work right. I’ll sleep for 7 or eight hours and it says I slept for 10+. Also my calories I burn are different than Fitbit, not sure if it’s more accurate or less but it’s different. One more thing, I thought there would be a way to show people where I am so they can make sure I’m ok if I’m hiking and I haven’t found that either :( I sort of feel like I should have just gotten a Fitbit
Date published: 2020-08-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love all features Excellent service and help with product. I have not been disappointed with any of my Garmin
Date published: 2021-09-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very nice The look and quality of watch are great. Love being able to customize just about anything on the watch. The only con so far would be the WiFi. I can't seem to get it to work and it's frustrating.
Date published: 2020-07-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best smart watch to date I wore a Apple Watch for the longest time but hated it cause it just wasn’t what i wanted and the battery lasted maybe 12 hrs. I love the look of a actual watch but with the extra bells and whistles. Everyone complained about the lighting issue that it wasn’t super bright and it’s not compared to my Apple Watch but it’s so much easier on the eyes than staring at a bright screen. I would definitely recommend this watch to anyone!
Date published: 2021-02-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stylish and great functions I love all of the watch's features. I mostly use it for tracking my fitness, but I like the text/phone notifications too. I really love how it looks - it's not too sporty/chunky looking, so I feel like I can wear it to the gym, out to dinner, to church . . . Two things I wish were different are superficial: I wish it had more watch-face options; and i wish it had a smaller face. I have a small wrist and this was the smallest Garmin option (I tried the Lily but I had to return TWO of them b/c there was a system glitch and after 24 hours BOTH quit working properly).
Date published: 2021-08-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features Received as a git for Christmas, so far I really like how easy it was to set up. I also enjoy the touch screen. The interactive app is also useful. The ease of adding or deleting tasks is also very easy
Date published: 2021-01-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from overall a good purchase I'm pleased with most of the features, disappointed in the dull screen. haven't figured out all it's settings yet ( senior & not too tech savvy). so maybe dull screen is correctable? idk
Date published: 2021-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Multifuncional Watch I really like this watch but the sleep is inaccurate. I am an insomniac and it reads as if I’m “light sleeping”. If my sleep was accurate I would rate 5 stars.
Date published: 2020-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not intuitive. It’s not very intuitive. I find it frustrating. I wish I could enjoy this.
Date published: 2020-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Freedom from phone I bought the vivoactive specifically to track my runs and play my Spotify playlists without having to take my phone. Happy to report mission accomplished! Now if you are only semi technically proficient, plan to spend a few hours getting it set up and learning how to use it before a run. It really has so many features that you'll learn over time. Definitely use the web for tutorials. Others have reported a shorter battery life than expected. I've been charging every 3 days and it charges fairly quickly. Also satisfied on that level. Overall, no complaints aside from better technical instruction.
Date published: 2021-08-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from very disappointed ! very disappointed ! After less than a year of swimming every day with my watch, it got stuck and it was only after many attempts that I managed to turn it back on. However, it shuts down on its own or displays system data on its own. In fact it displays anything and I can no longer use it reliably even if from time to time it turns on and seems to be in working order. !
Date published: 2022-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good features! Husband bought this for me as a gift to replace my other hybrid/smart watch. My only complaint is the tracking indoor cycling. I now have to manually input the distance, when my previous watch tracked it automatically without an additional tracking system. Other than that, this watch is great and has more features and options.
Date published: 2020-06-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wristband too short, probably for females I am very happy with the watch features but very unhappy with the fact that the Wristband is too short for my wrist and hurts when I attach it to the wrist.
Date published: 2022-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks Sharp Just received this on Saturday for Mother's Day. I LOVE it. I have had plenty of heart rate monitor/step counter ect. wearables but this is by far the sharpest looking of them all. It is a very nice looking watch with wonderful functionality. I still have a lot to learn but I love everything I have used it for so far.
Date published: 2020-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of features It says it has great apps, but I don’t understand how to use them. So it doesn’t do a thing for me. My Fitbit was a lot easier, but it would not keep time. I think I just need to go back to times and forget steps, breathing,and all the rest.
Date published: 2020-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great fixture I'm happy with my watch, is total different for the other.
Date published: 2020-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features. I’ve had this watch for about a month now and love it. Definitely worth the buy.
Date published: 2020-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features Had it for awhile, like it except for the band. Would prefer a band that breathes and is easier to buckle.
Date published: 2022-07-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great motivator! I received this as a Christmas gift and am really enjoying it to track my activities - bicycling, golfing, walking and even pilates. I will try it for swimming next. I also think the watch is very good looking on my wrist. The one complaint I have is, I wish there was an option for a larger font. I have had difficulty seeing things at times, but I am over 60!
Date published: 2022-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not really sure yet. Only had it for three days so far, but it was nothing but problems right out of the box. Support info on the website and manual was either incorrect or just didn’t work. Even the things the support agents suggested didn’t work. Finally just started over, still wasn’t working correctly, wore it overnight and magically it was working in the morning. Very touchy while using. Chose it over the Apple Watch series 6 for the health capabilities and cost, but am not sure I made the right choice. I guess some more time will tell.
Date published: 2020-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from amazing, but pretty hard to get the hang of amazing watch, I was originally going to buy a ticwatch but this watch caught my eye, even though it is better than the ticwatch it was still very hard to get the hang of. I love its music feature but it was hard to know how to down load music on it, but after the first few day I loved it. I downloaded a few games and had a lot of music on my account over all great watch
Date published: 2021-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for almost any workout! I use this for running/walking (outdoor and treadmill), yoga, pilates, biking, and cardio. There are so many workouts which can be tracked as well as sleep, heart rate, and steps. I got pregnant after I already had this watch and I love it even more now since I can keep track of my heart rate and sleeping habits. I only wish the battery would live longer.
Date published: 2020-09-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Weak charge I got this as a gift six weeks ago and love the look and feel! However, it doesn't keep a charge very long. The longest I keep a charge is 3 days, and I only use the features for no more than an hour a day. My husband and daughters have other styles of Garmins, and theirs keep a charge for 5-7 days. I am going to call to see if there is anything I can do.
Date published: 2020-08-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love how much it tracks! I got my Garmin as a gift. I love tracking everything. It has really kept me on task. It has been great so far tracking couple of bike rides also. I love how easily it connect to other aps and the tutorial was perfect not Long and boring just enough to get the info you needed. Still exploring other functions. Looking forward to seeing what else it can do.
Date published: 2020-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not Worth The Price Tag For being a product from a company so highly rated with such a high price tag, the actual features on it are less than satisfactory. The watch only tracks steps if you are fully swinging your arm. Pushing a shopping cart? You obviously didn't walk anywhere. Pushing a stroller on a jog with your kids? No steps. Pushing equipment at your job? Nada. Super frustrating that such a hyped up product can't do the most basic services. Battery life is not good either. The "lasts for days" is only valid if you have it set to being so dim you can't even see what is on the watch face.
Date published: 2022-04-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactive 4S Delivers! Have been wearing the Vivoactive 4S for one month now and could not be happier. Prior to Garmin I had been wearing Fitbits but had lost my faith in their products, specifically the Fitbit Charge 5. The time was sometimes wrong and the alarm didn't work all the time. Both of these issues were not acceptable. After asking family and friends, Garmin was the recommended brand to go with, so I did. So far, so good!
Date published: 2022-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it Overall,. I love it. It is comfortable, easy to see and use. A couple of disadvantages are short battery life, 24 to 36 hours, and it only records about half my stair climbs. Otherwise it does everything I purchased it for.
Date published: 2022-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving Very happy got it for Christmas looking forward to start walking again
Date published: 2021-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I had the vivoactive 3 which I really liked but was ready for an upgrade. The vivoactive 4s is great! It's smaller which fits my wrist better and I love the new features. I'm super happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2021-10-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful Excelents features Im very happy with this device!
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I've had my watch for over a month now. Love all the features it has and it's well worth the price of $200. Easy to set up and figure out how it works.
Date published: 2022-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I love it ! I bought it 1 Month ago and i ‘m really happy with it.
Date published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Vivoactiv 4S I have had Garmin vivo series devices for many years and 3 different models and this 4S is by far my favorite. As a female the smaller size is great as is the longer battery life, WiFi, PulseOx and respiratory features. Love, love, love it!
Date published: 2021-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for swimming Been using for a month tracking fitness. Great & easy to use
Date published: 2022-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love my watch! This watch is so great! I bought it a couple months ago and figured out many of its uses pretty quick. I changed my watch face to a cute picture, I track what’s important to me, I’ve connected with friends, and connect with my friends. Make sure you get the Garmin connect app because you do more on there than the watch for tracking sometimes. I was excited that you can download music to this watch but I didn’t even think about that you need Bluetooth headphones, which I don’t have.
Date published: 2022-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s a good looking watch but not what I want I bought the watch about a week ago . Just not what I expected
Date published: 2021-01-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Review I bought this after I bought my apple 12 phone and didn’t realize that I could not get my text messages or emails on this watch that’s disappointing.
Date published: 2021-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Almost what I was looking for I've been wearing the Viviactive 4s for a few weeks now and overall I'm pretty happy with it. I switched from fitbit, so it was quite a shock to see how different the step count was. I understand this watch doesn't count arm movements which I love, but my work has me taking short amounts of steps often, so not counting until I've taken at least 10 steps means that it often misses out on a lot of my real steps and not just arm movement. I'm very happy with the battery life. I've only had to charge it 3 times so far. I was worried about not being able to turn off the screen, but it seems like it barely causes any battery drain at all. I am very disappointed in the sleep tracking. It seems very inaccurate. It will think I'm asleep when I'm sitting on the couch reading. It makes you choose a bedtime which doesn't work for my schedule since I work overnight half of the week. It would be nice if you could have the option to set bedtime each day instead of one time for every day. The activity tracking was the real reason I chose to switch to Garmin and that part is amazing. I love having all the information broken down into graphs and maps for me. Overall I'm happy with my choice, but I would love it if Garmin could improve their sleep tracking and maybe add some of the other health tracking that Apple started implementing in their watch. I don't want a watch that has to have a data plan, but I want to be able to track as my health as much as possible without having multiple devices. So far, this seems to be the closest to what I want.
Date published: 2022-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid performance I purchased this watch a little over a year ago. I love everything about it and only have 2 areas I would make suggestions on. Heart rate seems inconsistent. Not sure what this. Sometimes I will tighten the strap, other times I take it off and wipe the sweat off the back of the watch and my wrist. This fix does not work all the time.
Date published: 2021-09-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic and good battery life and very accurate Many excellent features I advise all my friends to buy garmin
Date published: 2022-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Versatile Garmin’s Vivoactive 4S is TERRIFIC. It’s multiple functions track every health aspect of daily life PLUS connects me to the world by sharing phone notifications and various apps on its screen face. My only complaint is that the standard wristband was too small for me and I had to purchase a large band from Garmin for $40.
Date published: 2022-04-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Features I got this for a gift several days ago and I am already impressed with what it does. I am still learning new features every day, but so far it has way more than my other watch.
Date published: 2020-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch I have just started using this watch the last 2 weeks and so far it is excellent. I like all the bells and whistles. The one and only thing that I am missing is I would prefer the month and date, not the day and date. It's just a small thing. Loving the product.
Date published: 2021-09-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! This is my first smartwatch and I am loving it. It helps me get in track with my workouts and walking exercises. It is a plus that the watch comes in my favorite color, pink! I love the heart rate and stress sensor as well.
Date published: 2020-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Unsatisfied Not very compatible with iPhone. Unable to view full messages.
Date published: 2020-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Smart Watch I have been using the Vivoactive 4S for two weeks now. It's has been keeping very good track of all of my activities. There have been times that it has missed recording some of the floors but that gives me more insensitive to climb more. I bought some wireless earbuds to listen to the music that I added to the watch. I'm very pleased with the freedom that it provides without needing to have the phone with me. Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase.
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to read and use! I love this watch! It does everything I want it to and much more!
Date published: 2022-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tons of features I mostly run but I also do a lot of walks and hiking so I needed something versatile. This watch fits the bill wonderfully. It has so many activities pre-loaded and it just works well. I love how compact and lightweight it is too. Overall just a great tool for anyone who likes to be active.
Date published: 2021-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from polsband Ik kreeg het horloge kade van mijn vrouw. De lengte van de polsband blijkt krap te zijn. Nu zie ik in mijn e-mailbox dat ik nieuwe polsbandjes kan kopen, maar dan wel op de juiste lengte. Kosten bijna 40,00 euro. Sorry, dat kan toch niet de bedoeling zijn!
Date published: 2022-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Apps I have only had the watch for a little while, it’s great, uses the bike and strength training apps and love them.
Date published: 2020-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Odd sizing Great product but the 4s is too small for a man and the the 45mm is very large. Otherwise, great features.
Date published: 2020-09-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch This is watch offered variety of very useful information. I think everyone should carry a Garmin Watch
Date published: 2022-02-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from lots of great features I bought this after Christmas. Has lots of great features. Used it swimming yesterday. Worked beautfully. So do all the other functions I have used so far.
Date published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features and works well! I’m happy with it, and how it tracks my runs without running out of battery life!
Date published: 2022-10-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lots of great features! I bought this about 3 weeks ago and I am just loving all the info I can get on it. From steps to heart rate, stress levels and more.
Date published: 2022-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it! I love that the Vivoactive 4S allows you to download music directly onto it. No need to take your phone running or to the gym in order to enjoy your favorite Spotify playlists. I also love the look of it. I was worried it would be large and cheap looking on my small wrist. But it's a good size and very classy looking.
Date published: 2022-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Happy!! Purchased watch 2 weeks ago and love all of features. Especially the activities options.
Date published: 2020-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Broke Again My watches keep freezing up on me and randomly stop working. I have gone thru 3 at this point. Bought one less than 2 years ago, had to get a replacement. Just bought this one, and now the screen is frozen. Tried hard resetting it but still frozen. I am going to need to wait tell the battery dies and then have it reset, which is frustrating given I just charged it last night so it won’t die for another 7-8days. Seems to be a pretty consistent glitch in this model. Very disappointed with the price for the quality. I moved away from Fitbit for this exact reason, but at least with Fitbit I could justify buying a new one for the price. I am having a hard time justifying the quality for the price of Garmin if the watches are going to break/freeze up and glitch every other month.
Date published: 2022-01-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I am Loving the Vivoactive 4S This is my third Vivoactive as I am upgrading every 2 to 3 years. I have loved them all but they are clearly improving in their features and their user friendliness. I use mine for golf and for synching with my Garmin Bike instruments and the watch does that very well. This model as a couple of useful new features for golf as well as a lot more fitness tracking capability which I am still working through. It is a bit of a battery hog so far but I am happy to live with that.
Date published: 2021-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dexcom feature I returned the watch after spending many hours working to figure out the Dexcom app...including paying a tech expert for working on it for another hour. Horrible..very complicated if not impossible to figure out. I think the app was released way to early...and needs much improvement for an average person to use. Disappointing!
Date published: 2021-12-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Watch...with one issue I bought this watch about a month ago and I thoroughly enjoy it. I have one small issue, the screen display is quite dim. Even more so for someone with cataracts. I have been able to brighten it a bit though with a different watch face and increasing the screen brightness (not to max to preserve battery life). It is also a lot more accurate with tracking steps than the Fitbit I had. I am quite satisfied with my purchase.
Date published: 2022-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pretty... but terrible battery life This watch is an upgrade for me from an original Garmin Vivoactive HR. I wanted onboard GPS and wrist HR but also a watch that wouldn't look terrible with my daily work and casual attire. I wanted the 4S specifically, because I have a feeling it is the last fashionable model with onboard GPS that didn't doesn't an LCD display. I only want the traditional sunlight visible MIP display. I almost want to go back to my ugly original vivoactive HR, because this watch has too many apps (get off my lawn), and the battery is about half that of the OG vivoactive. I've done the battery life troubleshooting and still only get about four days out of it, even when I'm not working out. Plus, the OG vivoactive still works when the battery gets critically low, but this new one throws in the towel around 10% and only lets you see the low battery screen. Really bummed out and feel like I just paid a premium for a pink and gold watch that is less functional. I probably should bought a cheaper one and changed back into my old one for workouts. :(
Date published: 2022-10-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the watch. Garmin has a reliability problem. This is a replacement for my 4s that I got 8 months ago. One day the watch just died. Glad they replaced it, so far the same thing has happened with 2 Forerunner 15s, 2 Vivosports and now my 4s. Love the watches, just wish they lasted.
Date published: 2020-08-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AMAZING WATCH! I LOVE IT! GET IT!!!!! I switch from a Fitbit to a Garmin. I was worried I wouldn't understand the interface and this was incredibly easy to use. I love the look of the watch and could not be happier with the GPS accuracy. I love that this can track my runs as well as my indoor workouts. I'm so happy to be part of the Garmin family.
Date published: 2021-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Spotify doesn’t work The watch does what it is suppose to, I bought it because I wanted to track my running pace and also so I don’t have to bring my phone on my runs to listen to music. The Spotify on the watch won’t connect so this watch is half useless for what I need.
Date published: 2022-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New watch I love it Glad I got it still learning how to use it
Date published: 2020-07-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this watch! So easy to set up, and use. Love all the features!
Date published: 2022-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Features I have only had the Vivoactive 4s for a couple of weeks but the health information it provides with the use of the Carmen Connect app is outstanding. I was thinking to purchase an Apple Watch but was told that they work better with an IPHONE, which I do not have. A friend recommended Garmin as comparable with Apple and I’m glad I listened. The Garmin Connect IQ Store is also an excellent app to find added watch faces and features for my watch. I also like the the smaller size of the Vivoactive 4s (40mm), which I think looks more like a woman’s watch.
Date published: 2022-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it so far! It is the perfect mix of function and style. My only complaint is how incredibly long it takes to connect to GPS
Date published: 2020-10-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I bought weeks ago and love it... o am pretty sure I still have so manu features to use but so far so good
Date published: 2021-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Comfort, color, design, electric recliners My husband just got me this watch for my birthday & I love it. I love to see when emails come in & tracking my exercise & sleep patterns. I love the color & everything about it. I haven8t taken it off since he gave it to me
Date published: 2020-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stoped working after 9 months My husband bought me this watch in the USA as a birthday gift (we live abroad). I was very happy with it! After 9 months of use, and for no reason, the watch got extremely hot, almost burned my skin, and stopped working! Since than, for a month and a half, we’ve been having endless correspondence with Garmin’s customer service, but no one really helps. We feel very disappointed as this is not a cheap watch and is supposed to be under global warranty.
Date published: 2022-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love the watch I did recently replace the same style of watch after 3 years because I love the features the watch has. Biggest concern right now is it’s charging ability, having issues getting it to recognize it’s connected to charger.
Date published: 2022-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not as advertised This watch has really great features, and minus the screen, it looks great. But, the screen looks nothing like advertised. The background is not black nor sleek, but rather backlit with a white light. It also doesn’t have auto adjust which makes the backlight even worse. I couldn’t deal with constantly adjusting the backlight and the digital, cheap looking screen so I had to return.
Date published: 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Only had this for about a week. There is a lot to learn about this watch. Will take a while to appreciate everything it can do.
Date published: 2020-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exactly Right Comfortable, attractive, great features, easy to use. Everything I was looking for to track general well-being and fitness.
Date published: 2021-05-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from KEEPS ME EXERCISING I love the watch it keeps me moving.I can follow my walks and bike rides on it. It even calms me down. I was so surprised when the relaxing exercise came on it.
Date published: 2020-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from all the watch you need! I wear my watch ever day and use it for steps, heart rate, stress level and weather. I know I am not using a fraction of the capability, but that's the beauty of it. It is the perfect watch for anyone! And, most importantly, Garmin customer service is unmatched- prompt, helpful, and resourceful.
Date published: 2022-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Missing one important feature of sleep tracking I notice that my vivoactive 4S only track my sleep during night. From my opinion, it should also track my sleep or nap after I wake up in the morning because my routine is : wake up at 4 am, jogging then have a nap / sleep for about 1 hour before start working. It is a pity that the sleep tracker doesn't track the 1 hour sleep. All other apps could track all sleeping activities during the day.
Date published: 2021-05-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Liking it I received this a few days ago. So far I like it. It's nice to have a watch that does more than tell time.
Date published: 2020-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from it's great I like it a lot, still learning how to use it but happy with my decision to buy it
Date published: 2022-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bulky Watch is not comfortable, it's bulky and band is stiff. Not very easy to operate, a bit confusing.
Date published: 2022-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Happy so far! I'm loving this, I previously had a fitbit. My only complaint is that the battery doesn't last as long as my fit bit. But it is much more comfortable and offers a lot more than the fitbit.
Date published: 2022-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Reliable and easy to use Had to replace my old forerunner, this exceeded expectations and I love it. Garmin customer service is outstanding
Date published: 2023-03-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy use Love this watch and all of the easy to use features it has. I only wish I could use it in the pool. The one time I used it in the pool it quit working and I had to have a new one sent to me thus I am worried that this will happen again. Are others with this particular watch having this same issue? Other than this concern I love my watch.
Date published: 2023-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Band Short The watch band was way too short, but since I was going to swap out to a metal band it was not a big problem.
Date published: 2023-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great fitness watch Bought this earlier this month to monitor my daily activity. Works great and was easy to update to my phone. Keeps me on my toe.
Date published: 2023-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not as awesome as Vivoactive 3 I might have loved the 4s more if I wasn’t coming from the Vivoactive 3 which I had since 2018 (purchased it twice - both watches worked for about 2 years). I think the 3 was the perfect size and design, the 4 is too big, the 4s too small, and I wish they had a white watch in the 4s like I had for the 3. The updated features of the 4s KILL the battery- I was only charging the 3 like every 10-14 days, but my 4s dies every few days. I thought the 3 was perfect in every way - I would have bought it again, but I didn’t want or trust a refurbished one
Date published: 2023-01-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works for swimming! I bought this after my fitbit failed in the pool at only 6 months old. I did some research and decided the Vivoactive 4S seemed like the best choice for me. I use the gym 6 days a week for both swimming and weight training. Swimming tracking has worked well and I have been pleased. My only frustration is if I don't take the time to disconnect from the phone while warming up on the indoor track, the watch will constantly connect and disconnect while I walk, which burns quite a bit of battery. I am definitely under-utilizing all the features of the watch, but overall I am happy with my choice.
Date published: 2023-02-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love that it is compatible with My Fitness Pal I love all the features of this watch. It's easy to set up and use. Not sure how to incorporate the CONNECTIQ stuff, but haven't had it for long. Would like to see more bands, not silicone, for it.
Date published: 2023-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Don’t Recommend I came from an Apple Watch 6, to the Garmin since I began running and wanted a more accurate stats. Garmin was recommended in several running blogs so I decided to jump ship and go with a Garmin. The first con for me is the watch is complicated to get used to, biggest issue is that you have to connect it to a computer to get it updated. The graphics are horrible to the point where it looks pixelated. For the price of the watch I expected way more.
Date published: 2023-02-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything and more! I bought this a month ago and I'm so glad that I did.
Date published: 2023-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just learning to use but love so far! I like the simplicity of this tracker and the focus on fitness. Apple Watch was too heavy/bulky, did not come with a very practical or secure band, drained batteries on watch & phone quickly, and was just too busy. I do wish my Vivoactive 4S auto-tracked activities a little better (like my prior Fitbit), but it is easy to start and stop the timer. Easy to use, easy to love so far!!
Date published: 2023-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Broke after 3 months I got this watch for my birthday, and within 3 months the strap had broken, and I couldn’t put a new one on because the pin kept falling out. My husband didn’t keep the receipt, so this was an expensive lesson!
Date published: 2023-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My 4S Vivoactive I absolutely love my Vivoactive 4S watch. I like that the watch face is a little smaller. This is my 3 Garmin watch.
Date published: 2022-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A step up from my Vivoactive 3 I bought this watch to supplement my Vivoactive 3 that I purchased nearly three years ago. It is a step up. I love many of the new features and the improved screen resolution. I also was pleased with all the things I could customize. It will be a while before I need to add my cycling sensors since we're just coming off 40 degree below zero wind chills where I live. In the age of COVID having an O2 sensor is necessary and this watch has it. I also love the smaller size. One thing I miss is the vibration I feel when I would turn the Vivoactive 3 watch on.
Date published: 2022-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So easy to operate. Simple directions in manual fo I am very happy with my new garmen and at 88 I'm so please garmen has great people to assist me when I screw up my tracker. They are so patient with me.. and that is very important. To me anyway. I have worn a garman for about 5 years. hi
Date published: 2022-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Returned it I got the Vivoactive 4S as a gift for Christmas and already returned it. Unless you are a sporting/exercise enthusiast (which I am not) it is useless for everyday life tasks. Unless you live with a Bluetooth earbud in at all times, you can't just answer a call or listen to music. It doesn't tell you who a message is from. You can read it and clear it but not answer it. There is also no Google/Amazon/Siri type assistant use...or online connectivity of any kind for that matter. Very little personalization that doesn't cost money which you can only do through their app. I'm going to use the credit for something that works for an everyday lifestyle like the Samsung or Apple does.
Date published: 2022-12-28T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I love the alarm and running milage and new worko. I have had a Garmin for many years. I had recently lost my Garmin Vivoactive 3. The strap just fell off Nicaragua and I didn't realize it until it was too late. I was heartbroken. The clasp had broken on my Garmin so I bought a cheap clasp. When I returned to US, I ordered the Vivoactive 4 but that was too big. I sent it back and got the pink Vivoactive 4s which is pretty and perfect. I always use the alarm during the day, especially at work as a teacher. I used the running and will soon try to figure out the exercise workout routines that sound like an amazing feature. The notifications are wonderful! There are still many features I plan to review. I love my Garmin.
Date published: 2022-12-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great for runs but also can dress it up! My husband surprised me with a garmin for marathon training but also knew I like a watch I can dress up so I don’t need 2 different watches. I am still figuring some things out but I love the ease of starting a run and seeing my statistics right on the main screen! The battery lasts me days where as my Apple Watch only lasted a day. (No offense to Apple just a comparison on battery life). I don’t need anything super intricate and the price was great, so this fits me and my needs just right!
Date published: 2022-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic customer service I bought a Vivoactive 4s, the first one had issues with the software. I contacted Garmin, we did some trouble shooting and determined that I needed a new one. Easy to return, received my functional watch quickly and I'm loving it.
Date published: 2022-12-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worthless As HRM This watched failed at the basic level to monitor my pulse, I could be exercising vigorously and manually count 140+ BPM but my poor quality Garmin tracks it at 80. It maybe tracks correctly 1/7 uses. Returned for full refund.
Date published: 2024-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Some issues This is by far one of my favorite Garmin watches I've used; however, my text messages no longer are connecting with my watch. I have done all the trouble shooting that Garmin has offered/suggested at least twice now. But still, no go. Which is a huge disappointment, as a FT employee and parent, I used this feature a lot. So, I am giving this product a 3 stars for now until some how this issue is resolved.
Date published: 2024-05-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great features I bought this 2 months ago i love it. I love it. Great watch
Date published: 2023-12-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Poor battery and watch life and poor customer supp I have had the watch 18 months and the battery life is down to 10 hours and the heartrate sensor has stopped working. Customer support told me there is nothing they can do and only offered an exchange for $70 for a guarantee of only 90 days. In my opinion this is unacceptable. I will not purchase from Garmin again and will tell others to do the same.
Date published: 2024-03-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Terrible battery life I've had it for almost a month and I have to charge it every other day unless I have nothing more than the time displayed.
Date published: 2024-03-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It’s okay The gps works great. The heart rate monitor is accurate sometimes and totally off other times during workouts. The watch will not sync with Spotify so I cannot download music to watch
Date published: 2024-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hard to use the features I bought this watch for the fitness and golf features and am not impressed. It took several days to get the golf corses to load and trying to change staring holes on a shotgun start was impossible. Not intuitive for the 4 of us trying to get it to work. Guess I’ll have to print the instructions to carry with me.
Date published: 2024-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from upgrade after 3s died loved the vivoactive 3s and had to go with the 4s after a few years and the watches demise. like the new body battery stat and respirations per minute
Date published: 2024-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Frustrately inaccurate Registers 0-3 flights of stairs a day, in my three story house its more like 15-20. Registered .8 miles and 45 minutes of activity for a 4 mile, two hour hike. Pulse Ox is not even close. All these problems I found in the community forum as well, unfortunately after I bought it. Garmin why are you still selling this model?
Date published: 2024-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it. Daughter in law gave it to me and has really helped with my being more active
Date published: 2024-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not comfortable I wore this watch a few times and found it was just not comfortable on my wrist. Maybe too thick or cumbersome. It has lots of nice features but I found the heart rate monitor very innacurate while using it at the gym. Just wasn't the right watch for me so I rerurned it.
Date published: 2024-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great watch with great design and features Good quality, excellent watch band very good glass screen, great for active people, I love it!
Date published: 2024-05-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No charge at all - not worth the money At All Bought to replace a Forerunner . Barely a week and can’t get it to charge . Returning as soon as possible
Date published: 2024-05-06T00:00:00-04:00

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