Smartwatch GARMIN Vivoactive 5 — sport watch, 42 mm aluminium/polymer case, AMOLED 1.2 inch, GPS/GLONASS/Galileo, optical HR, SpO2, 5 ATM, Bluetooth/NFC

Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black Case and Silicone Band. vívoactive 5 is a multisport GPS smartwatch designed to monitor health metrics and support everyday training with up to 11 days of battery life. It provides continuous wrist-based heart rate, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, sleep score and coaching, Pulse Ox sensing, stress tracking, and more. The watch includes 30+ built-in sports apps, wheelchair-specific features, Garmin Coach training plans and smart notifications when paired with a smartphone.

Advantages

The vívoactive 5 combines long battery life and a lightweight design with advanced health tracking: continuous heart rate monitoring, Body Battery™ for energy insights, sleep coaching with detailed sleep-stage data and HRV status, plus Pulse Ox measurements. Built-in sports apps and workouts support a wide range of activities, including options for wheelchair users. Smart features include notifications, music downloads, Garmin Pay and safety tracking with incident detection.

Key specifications

• Battery life: up to 11 days
• Sensors: wrist-based heart rate, Pulse Ox, accelerometer, compass, GPS
• Health features: Body Battery™, sleep score and coaching, HRV status, stress tracking, respiration, hydration logging
• Sports and fitness: 30+ built-in GPS and indoor sports apps, wheelchair mode, Garmin Coach, workout creation
• Connectivity: Bluetooth pairing with iPhone and Android, smart notifications, Connect IQ store
• Music and payments: music download support (Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music), Garmin Pay contactless payments
• Safety: incident detection and live location messaging
• Design: slate aluminum bezel, black case, silicone band

How to use

Charge the watch before first use and pair it with the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone to complete setup. Wear the vívoactive 5 on your wrist so sensors maintain skin contact for accurate heart rate and Pulse Ox readings. Start activities using the built-in sports apps or import workouts from Garmin Connect; use the on-watch prompts for guided runs or interval sessions. Enable notifications and connect music or payment services through the app. For wheelchair users, activate wheelchair mode to track pushes and access tailored workouts.

Recommendations

Keep the watch firmware and the Garmin Connect app updated for best performance. For accurate health measurements, wear the device snugly during activity and overnight. Consult a healthcare professional before relying on smartwatch data for medical decisions.