Question : Is vivosmart 4 waterproof?
Answer : Yes, the vivosmart 4 is safe for swimming and showering.
Question : Does it offer heart rate monitoring?
Answer : Yes, it offers estimated wrist-based heart rate monitoring.
Question : Can it be used as a medical device?
Answer : No, it is not a medical device and it is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition.
Question : Has anyone compared the spo2 oximeter readings with another oximeter to see if they are accurate?
Answer : I’ve compared it with a pulse oximeter on the same hand. Took a reading following instructions (stay still, arm raised at heart level). If worn the traditional way, the spo2 reading is off by 3% (a 98% on pulse ox will read 95% on the Garmin) consistently for me. If worn the way they recommend (further above the arm) for a sp02 reading, it is accurate and matches an oximeter.
Question : Does this track stairs?
Answer : It is suppose to track flights of stairs. Had a replacement because the first one did not. The new one was only slightly better. Counted 3 out of 6 flights of stairs. Was almost better at counting descending flights.
Question : There is no band size indicated on the page. Where do you find which size it is?
Answer : Very sma
Question : Can it continuously display heart rate without having to switch screens or waking it up?
Answer : When you are in an activity mode using the GPS like running or walking, the HR is continually displayed above the time count. The screen wakes up as soon as you cock your wrist to look at it.
Question : Does this work with google fit?
Answer : Yes it does sync with both google fit and with apples iPhone HealthKit. The directions for doing so are included in the Garmin connect app. In the app you see linked apps and you must give permission. For apple HealthKit and iPhones it is instantaneous. For google fit you are given 2 option to rout through. We have this exact garmin vivosmart on both. For meshing with google fit I recommend routing through the lovely Strava app.
Question : Does vivosmart 4 use bluetooth, wifi, or both?
Answer : Both
Question : Can the watch’s bluetooth be turned off and if so, can it still track activities? Thanks
Answer : Yes it can be turned off. It still tracks steps while off. I have never tried to track an activity with the Bluetooth off.
Question : Can you export heart rate data for a doctor
Answer : Yes just copy image and save in your notes on iPhone and label it by day and so you will have a complete record. I also save to my daily record the heart rate, dpo2 and body bayttery!
Question : How to program to count steps?
Answer : No