Fitness tracker Garmin VIVOSMART 5

vívosmart 5 is a compact fitness tracker designed for everyday health monitoring and activity tracking. It features a bright, 66% larger display than vívosmart 4, a touchscreen plus button interface, interchangeable bands for easy styling, and up to 7 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. The device provides continuous wrist-based heart rate monitoring, Body Battery™ energy tracking, Pulse Ox spot checks, advanced sleep analysis with sleep score, stress tracking, respiration monitoring, hydration logging, women's health tracking, and built-in sports profiles. When paired with a compatible smartphone, it supports connected GPS, smart notifications, incident detection and Assistance messaging. The tracker is water-rated to 5 ATM for swimming and showering.

Advantages

The vívosmart 5 offers a larger, easier-to-read display and a simple touchscreen-plus-button control layout. Interchangeable bands let you change the look without tools. Long battery life of up to seven days reduces charging frequency. Integrated sensors measure heart rate, blood oxygen, sleep stages, stress and respiration, while Body Battery helps plan activity and rest. Built-in activity profiles and connected GPS enable accurate workout tracking, and smart notifications plus safety features keep you connected when paired with a smartphone. The device is water-rated to 5 ATM for use in water.

Key specifications

• Display: 66% larger than vívosmart 4, touchscreen with button
• Battery life: Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode
• Sensors: Wrist-based heart rate, Pulse Ox, respiration
• Health features: Body Battery™, sleep score and advanced sleep monitoring, stress tracking, hydration tracking, women's health tracking, fitness age estimation
• Activity tracking: Steps, intensity minutes, calories, built-in sports apps (walking, running, yoga, Pilates, cardio, strength, breathwork)
• Connected features: Connected GPS (via smartphone), smart notifications, text replies (Android), incident detection and Assistance (when paired)
• Water rating: 5 ATM

How to use

Charge the device before first use and pair it with the Garmin Connect app on a compatible smartphone to enable full functionality. Wear the tracker on your wrist for continuous heart rate, Body Battery and sleep tracking. Use the touchscreen or side button to navigate menus, start built-in activity profiles, launch breathwork sessions or log hydration. For outdoor activities, enable connected GPS through your phone for accurate distance and route data. Configure smart notifications and safety contacts in the Garmin Connect app to receive messages and enable incident detection and Assistance features.

Recommendations

Wear the vívosmart 5 snugly but comfortably on your wrist for the most accurate sensor readings, keep the device and app updated, and charge regularly to maintain continuous tracking. Consult product documentation for water-use limits and follow local guidelines if using health features for medical purposes.