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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Score the Garmin Vivoactive 5 for less than ever and level up your fitness tracking
With the weather heating up, it's the perfect time to take your workouts outside, whether that means hitting the pavement or exploring a trail. And if you're looking to keep tabs on your stats while you're at it, a reliable fitness smartwatch can make all the difference. Enter the Garmin Vivoactive 5, now going for just $190 (down from $300). That's a rare 37% off and the lowest it's ever been. The deal covers the black model, but if you're into a pop of color, the Orchid version is also sitting pretty at $190.99. Why the Garmin Vivoactive 5 is worth your money The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a standout fitness wearable that gives big-name smartwatches like the Galaxy Watch a run for their money. While it leans more toward fitness tracker than full-on smartwatch, it's packed with built-in activity profiles for everything from hiking and weightlifting to golf, kayaking, paddle-boarding, and rock climbing. Furthermore, the built-in GPS has your distance and pace covered, so you can leave your phone behind and still stay on track. It's loaded with over 30 built-in sports apps for everything from running and cycling to HIIT and more, making it an excellent choice for athletes. There's even a wheelchair mode that tracks pushes instead of steps, which is a thoughtful touch. On top of that, sleep tracking and the Body Battery feature give you smart recovery tips, so you know when to power through and when to take it easy. The Garmin Vivoactive 5 steps up its sleep tracking with built-in coaching to help you get better rest. When we tested it, what really stood out was how light and comfy it felt on the wrist, not to mention the sharp AMOLED screen and a battery that keeps going for up to 11 days. Design-wise, the Garmin Vivoactive 5 sports a bright, roomy AMOLED touchscreen that's easy on the eyes. Garmin also doubled the storage from 4GB to 8GB, handy for apps and offline music. And when it comes to GPS, it's more accurate than before, now tapping into Beidou and QZSS satellite systems for better tracking wherever you go.
Gizmodo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Amazon Hasn't Pulled This Garmin Vivoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch From Prime Day Deal Yet
You might be worried that there will be no good deals for a while now that Prime Day is over, but you'd be worried for nothing. There is still a wealth of new deals coming up, and that means it's still a great time to go shopping and treat yourself. Today, we've found a deal that knocks a massive $110 off the amazing Garmin Vivoactive 5 smartwatch. That means it's down from $300 to just $190, and that's a fair chunk of money you're saving. This is listed as a limited-time deal on Amazon though, so we'd recommend picking it up quickly if you want it. See at Amazon Smartwatches can be great for a lot of reasons. They make it way easier to check notifications on your phone, which lowers the amount of time you spend being distracted by it for unimportant things, they can help you check the time, which avoids accidental doom-scrolling, and the good fitness ones can help you stay healthy too. That's a lot of work for one device. The Garmin line is always very good at the whole health thing, but the Vivoactive 5 takes it to whole new heights. It also has a truly breathtaking (pun intended) AMOLED screen, which is a lovely bonus if you're someone who likes looking at pretty things. It's not really the main selling point, but it's a nice bonus on top of the fitness tracking. Along with being able to track your sleep and give you advice on how to sleep better, it also has a BodyBattery reading. BodyBattery lets you know when you're flagging, and should maybe take a nap or have a snack, and when your energy is peaking, allowing you to get better workouts in. It actually detects naps automatically too, which is good if you find yourself taking a lot of them. On top of that, it has multiple sport modes, heart-rate monitoring, stress tracking, fitness age reports, and more. All of this is designed to give you as much information as possible, and help you stay at your best whether you're actively training or just slowly working on it. The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is an excellent smartwatch which definitely earns it's $300 price tag, so we'd recommend acting quickly to avoid missing out on this chance to get it for just $190. This deal won't last long, and this watch is very much worth it at this price and beyond. See at Amazon
Stuff.tv
18-06-2025
- Health
- Stuff.tv
Here's how you can track sleep on your Garmin – without having to wear your Garmin
Ever yanked off your smartwatch in the middle of the night because it's uncomfortable on your wrist? I have, and typically prefer using a Whoop or smart ring instead. It's even more of a problem on larger pro watches like those from Garmin. But the fitness giant has decided to do something about it. Garmin just released the Index Sleep Monitor. It's a smart band you wear on your upper arm instead of your smartwatch. It does all the same sleep tracking, so you're not missing out on anything. Read more: Best Garmin watch in 2025 reviewed and rated This thing isn't trying to replace your Garmin smartwatch during the day – it's more like its sleep sidekick. The Index Sleep Monitor quietly gathers all the data your wristwatch misses when you chuck it on the bedside table. You wear this band to bed, wake up, and have all your REM cycles, breathing patterns, skin temperature fluctuations, and other metrics neatly synced up in the Garmin Connect app. It can even nudge you awake during lighter sleep with a 'smart wake alarm.' As someone who doesn't like wearing their smartwatch while sleeping, this is the first Garmin wearable in ages that I'd actually consider – if I had a Garmin watch, that is. It looks surprisingly unintrusive, sits on your upper arm, and looks a lot easier to wear. Garmin's even thought ahead and made the band machine washable, which is the kind of hygiene feature that should be standard. Naturally, it also tracks the usual suspects: heart rate, blood oxygen, skin temperature, respiration, HRV, and stress levels. The sleep scores roll into Garmin's Body Battery system, which basically tells you how ready you are for the day. Temperature tracking can also play a role in estimating past ovulation and offering period predictions. If you fancy slapping this new device on your arm, the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is available now. You can get it in small-medium and large-extra large sizes for $170/£150.
Forbes
18-06-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Garmin Ditches Screens For Dedicated Sleep Tracking Wearable
Garmin Index Sleep Monitor Sleep tracking is hugely popular these days, and Garmin is out to cater for just that audience with the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor. Quite a departure from Garmin's Forerunner and Fenix watches, the Index Sleep Monitor is a screen-free device worn around the upper arm, and is only meant to be attached when you go to sleep. While the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor initially appears to have little in common with a Garmin watch, plenty of the stats on offer here are shared with the brand's watch series. Each night you'll get a sleep score, out of 100, and see a graph that outlines the stages of sleep you were in as the hours rolled by. That's deep, light, REM and awake. Garmin's algorithms are pretty good at noticing when you're under the weather, or drank enough alcohol to affect your sleep quality. The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor will report your breathing rate, skin temperature and blood oxygenation. Skin temperature readings are also used to power menstrual cycle tracking, including estimates as to when you will begin ovulation. Similarly, from heart rate data, the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor can extrapolate stress scores. And the entire breadth of stats will feed into Body Battery, one of Garmin's most engaging stats. A conventional optical heart rate reader harvests metrics Body Battery looks into how worn out your Garmin thinks you are. One of the interesting elements to see in the Index Sleep Monitor is how useful the Body Battery and stress scores will be, in the context of a band you only wear overnight. Stress? Most of us reach the peak of our stress levels while awake, and the Body Battery feature usually is only useful when your Garmin is worn all the time. It sounds like Garmin is primarily pitching Body Battery for those who also own a Garmin watch, and just don't want to wear it overnight. 'Users who wear a compatible smartwatch while awake can get a more complete picture of their energy levels—day and night,' says Garmin. Garmin Index Sleep Monitor comes in two sizes The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor also features its own version of one of Garmin's latest features, smart wake. This uses a vibrate motor to wake you up when you're in a sleep stage that won't leave you feeling groggy. But it works within a window, so you won't be late for work because of it either. 'Wearing this smart sleep band every night can provide in-depth sleep insights and a more complete picture of fitness and recovery so users can wake up ready to seize the day,' says Susan Lyman, Garmin's Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing. As with heart rate chest straps like the Garmin HRM 600, the brain module of the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor can be removed, letting you safely wash the strap. It's made of a stretchy fabric that is 70% nylon and 30% spandex. Garmin says you'll be able to use the tracker for a week before needing to recharge the battery, based on eight hours of sleep a night. The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor comes in two sizes, costs $169.99. It's currently listed as available in '3-5 weeks' on the U.S. Garmin store.
CNET
18-06-2025
- Health
- CNET
Garmin Announces Its First-Ever Sleep-Only Tracker, a Lightweight Band Around Your Bicep
Garmin released today its new Index Sleep Monitor, a smart sleep band that gives users a closer look at their overnight vitals and recovery. In addition to tracking sleep duration and stages, the Index Sleep Monitor provides users with their overall sleep score, HRV status, Pulse Ox reading (a pulse oximeter that measures how much oxygen is in your bloodstream), breathing variation, respiration rate, skin temperature, women's health data, stress levels and Body Battery which is Garmin's branded energy monitoring technology. In a press release, Garmin's vice president of consumer sales and marketing, Susan Lyman, said, "We are thrilled to add the Index Sleep Monitor to our suite of innovative health and wellness products. Wearing this smart sleep band every night can provide in-depth sleep insights and a more complete picture of fitness and recovery so users can wake up ready to seize the day." The lightweight, breathable band is worn around the upper arm and comes in two sizes (XS to S; M to XL). After a night of sleep, the data is uploaded into the Garmin Connect app and syncs with other vitals, such as recorded activities, from compatible Garmin smartwatches. This fills in any gaps that one device may miss. Cleaning is also easy since the tracking device, a square Apple AirTag-like module, can easily be removed, and the band is machine-washable. It also has a seven-night battery life, which allows for daytime charging. If you don't wear your smartwatch to bed already, this device frees up the night to be the time to give your watch a charge. Garmin/CNET Smart wake alarm and women's health tracking Garmin A standout feature of the Index Sleep Monitor is its smart wake alarm. During a pre-selected time frame, the smart band detects when you're at the lightest stage of sleep and sends subtle vibrations to wake you up. The intention is to leave you feeling refreshed in the morning rather than groggy from deep sleep. This is an innovative feature in competitors' sleep-tracking devices, such as the Eight Sleep Pod 4. While some Garmin smartwatches already have women's health tracking available in the app, the Index Sleep Monitor utilizes your skin temperature to give further insight into period prediction and ovulation windows. The Garmin Connect app can store users' data such as symptoms, mood and cycle calendars. The Index Sleep Monitor is now available on Garmin's website for $170.
