Garmin vivoactive 5

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Garmin vivoactive 5 FAQs

Garmin vivoactive 5 Specs

Garmin vivoactive 5 Tech Support

Garmin vivoactive 5 FAQs

Overview

(A) Action button: Press to turn on the watch.

Press to open the activities and apps menu.

Hold for 2 seconds to view the controls menu, including power.

Hold until the watch vibrates 3 times to request assistance

(B) Back button: Press to return to the previous screen, except during an activity.

During an activity, press to mark a new lap, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next stage of a workout.

Hold to view a menu of watch settings and options for the current screen.

Touchscreen: Swipe up, down, left or right to scroll through glances, features, and menus.

Why isn't my watch syncing with my phone?

Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone.
Restart both the watch and phone.
Remove and re-pair the device in the Garmin Connect app.

GPS is not working properly.

Go outside to an open area and wait a few minutes.
Ensure GPS is enabled in activity settings.
Update your software to the latest version.

Heart rate sensor is not accurate.

Ensure the watch is snug but comfortable on your wrist.
Clean the sensor and your wrist from sweat and dirt.
Restart the device and try again.

The touchscreen is unresponsive.

Ensure the screen is clean and dry.
Restart the watch.
If issues persist, perform a factory reset.

Garmin vivoactive 5 Specs

Physical & Display

Case Size: 42.2 x 42.2 x 11.1 mm
Display Size: 1.2” (30.4 mm) diameter
Display Type: AMOLED, optional always-on mode
Resolution: 390 x 390 pixels
Weight: 36 g
Lens Material: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Bezel Material: Anodized Aluminum
Strap Material: Silicone (Quick Release, 20mm)
Water Rating: 5 ATM (Swim-proof)

Battery Life

Smartwatch Mode: Up to 11 days
Battery Saver Mode: Up to 21 days
GPS Only Mode: Up to 21 hours
GPS + Music: Up to 8 hours

Sensors & Features

GPS: Yes (Multi-GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO)
Heart Rate Monitor: Garmin Elevate™ wrist-based heart rate
Pulse OX Sensor: Yes (Blood oxygen saturation)
Accelerometer: Yes
Gyroscope: Yes
Barometric Altimeter: Yes
Compass: Yes
Ambient Light Sensor: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth®: Yes
ANT+®: Yes
Wi-Fi®: Yes
Smart Notifications: Yes (calls, texts, app alerts)
Music Storage & Playback: Yes (Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer)
Contactless Payments: Garmin Pay™

Health & Fitness Tracking

Activity Tracking: Steps, calories, sleep monitoring, hydration, respiration tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring: 24/7 monitoring with alerts
Stress Tracking: Yes
Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring: Yes
Advanced Sleep Tracking: Yes (Sleep score, insights)
Menstrual & Pregnancy Tracking: Yes
VO2 Max & Fitness Age: Yes
Preloaded Sports Apps: Running, cycling, swimming, yoga, HIIT, strength training, and more

Smart Features

Voice Assistant Integration: Supports voice controls via paired phone
Find My Phone/Watch: Yes
Weather Updates: Yes
Smartphone Compatibility: iOS & Android

Need further troubleshooting? No problem!

For further technical support, we recommend contacting Garmin's fantastic technical support team—this can be done in two ways:

via Phone: 1-800-800-1020
via Garmin Support Center (support.garmin.com)

As an Authorized Garmin dealer, any vivoactive 5 on TrackBetter.com is completely eligible for Garmin's 1-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty. So you can be confident you'll be protected from any product defects within 365 of your delivery date!

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