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Recording an Activity With a vivofit Series Device

The vivofit, vivofit 2, vivofit 3, and vivofit 4 can be used to record an activity, which can then be uploaded to Garmin Connect. Select your specific vivofit model below for instructions:


vivofit

Your device creates and saves a fitness activity when it receives heart rate data (see Pairing Your ANT‍+® Heart Rate Monitor). The vivofit will continually record an activity for approximately 24 hours before it will run out of space. To stop recording heart rate data, hold the device key until the device displays HEART OFF.


vivofit 2

  1. Hold the device key until START appears

    The timer begins

  2. Start your activity

    TIP: You can select the device key to cycle through your activity data while the timer is running

  3. After you complete your activity, hold the device key until STOP appears (if you don't stop the activity, it will automatically stop recording after 10 hours).

    A summary appears. The device displays the total time, distance traveled, steps taken, and calories burned during the activity.

  4. Select the device key to end the summary and return to the default screen

NOTE: The vivofit 2 is compatible with an ANT+ Heart Rate Monitor. To learn how to pair click here.


vivofit 3

  1. Hold the device key until stopwatch icon appears and the timer begins

  2. With your activity started you can press the device key to scroll through your activity data while the timer is running

  3. After you complete your activity, hold the device key until black box appears

    A summary appears. The device displays the total time and distance traveled during the activity.

  4. Press the device key to end the summary and return to the home screen

    You can sync your device to view activity details on your Garmin Connect account

NOTE: The vivofit 3 is compatible with an ANT+ Heart Rate Monitor. To learn how to pair click here.


vivofit 4

  1. Hold the device key to view the menu

  2. Press the device key until black running man icon appears, then hold the device key to start the activity timer
  3. Start your activity
    TIP: You can press the device key to scroll through your activity data while the timer is running.

  4. After you complete your activity, hold the device key until black box appears
    A summary appears. The device displays the total time and distance traveled during the activity.

  5. Press the device key to end the summary and return to the home screen

NOTE: The vivofit 4 is not compatible with any Heart Rate Monitors.