I haven't had my Garmin vivoactive 6 smart watch for very long, but the app is easy to use to set up the watch. I am still learning how to use big portions of it. I like the way it tells time, keeps track of steps, and reminds you to move when you have been sitting a while. I also love how this information is displayed on the watch face. It has so many features that I haven't explored yet. It also has a health checkup that you can do and can be saved to the app. It lists activities and you can keep track of outside walks by mapping and recording where you go. You can also set up an emergency number for you to call if you need help. I think the watch is great and I enjoy using it. The app is amazing and you can pick and chose what you want. There is also a way to share your information with others if you choose too. Read more
This is my first Garmin. I was a FitBit user and had four of them in 10 years. Last one was a Charge 6, which I loved, but I noticed the lifespan getting shorter with each device, and finally decided to ditch FitBit since it's become a google product. My first thought was to go to Apple Watch since I have an iPhone and other Apple devices. But after doing some research and seeing Vivoactive 6's battery life, price, and all the fitness tracking features that are important to me (as someone getting back into running in my 50s and also an avid hiker, walker, and occasional elliptical user), it seemed like a great choice. And it is! I've been wearing and using this watch 24/7 (except showering) for 3 weeks and love it. It's an awesome upgrade from the FitBit. It does all that my FitBit did and SO much more. It did take some time for me to figure out all the functions and settings, but I took my time and learned a few each day. During that process I found out how customizable this watch's screen and menus are - from color choices, to adding and removing features (you can just as easily get them back if you change your mind), to which features/menus you like to have readily accessible. You can even arrange them in the order you like best. On top of all the useful fitness stats and sensors (too many to list individually!), it shows the weather (current conditions, and forecast), has an old-school calculator (remember the calculator watches of the 80s?? me ✋🏼🤓), a nifty flashlight function with 3 levels of brightness, and my personal favorite - the compass, which doesn't need to be calibrated. It's accurate, and works independent of your phone. Very handy to have when I'm hiking. I wish it had an altimeter (available on some of Garmin's higher level smartwatches), but at this price point I do realize I can't have everything. There are many other functions with this watch - these are just the ones I find pretty useful to have, literally, on hand. For reference my wrist circumference is 6 inches. Highly recommend this watch if you want a quality and functional smartwatch where the emphasis is on fitness/health/workout tracking and stats, at a reasonable price. Read more
Watch is great and has lots of features. It was easy to set up and sync with the Garmin app. The size of the watch is about the size of a silver dollar. It’s lightweight thing I don’t care for is the watchband that comes with the watch feels slippery. I love that. The watch tells me to get up and do something. I get two sidetracked and forget I need to get up and move after a certain amount of time. Battery life last a long time. Read more
Excellent smart watch. I needed to replace my fitbit. It was losing charge. I have been using this Garmin for a few days. Easy to navigate. Easy to connect to phone. Lots of data. Still need to put in specific workouts. Worked well in the pool, so no issues with waterproof/ water resistance. Notifications come over easily. Heart rates accuracy looks close to what I would expect. Very happy with my purchase. Read more
I've had this watch for almost 2 months. The battery life is great, I forgot my charger on vacation and the watch lasted 7 days without changing my usage. My biggest issue is with using the music/Spotify app; it has crashed every time Ive tried to use it, which is disappointing. Being able to listen to downloaded music while exercising without having to worry about my phone was a selling point for me. I've done lots of troubleshooting and have found others having the same unresolved issue online. Otherwise I like the watch. The menus are customizable so its easy to get what you want out of it. The GPS seems very accurate and easy to use. It is overall comfortable and small enough to not be overwhelming. Read more
The media could not be loaded. It is my first Garmin watch and I really love it. I got good price from Black Friday deal. The color I choose is elegant and shiny especially in sunlight. It has light weight and wearable for nighttime. Functions are great for me and also it can be used up to 11 days per charge which is the best function. I can connect it to my phone very easily. I wear it during workout and seems I get accurate result of heart rate. Recommend to anyone who like to workout in gym or at home. Updated review as of 25 dec 2025: my watch had been frozen with dark display and I couldn't do anything with it. I checked on Google how to restart the watch and i did according to restart it. The display returns to normal after restarting. Read more
I haven’t had the watch too long yet so far it’s been great. In the past I had the Apple Watch and I was ready for something different. Garmin has not disappointed. It was super simple to set up and connect to my phone. The watch face is clear and easy to read. It was surprisingly stress free to learn. I haven’t played with the various athletic training programs due to cold & icy winter weather but I plan to when it warms up. I appreciate the way it tracks sleep, heart rate and body battery. Over all I’m extremely happy with its functions and look. Read more
I had this for about a month and then then Venu 4 was released and I returned this one. But it was excellent while I had it. Loved the battery life. The heart and sleep monitor are some of my favorite features. It seems to sync pretty good, actually syncs better than the Venu but that's okay. A little pricey though ngl. Read more
