Garmin is offering you their latest activity tracker, the vivofit 4. Compatible with Android and iOS devices, this water-resistant bracelet (safe for swimming and showering) is equipped with an always-on customizable sunlight-visible color display (88 x 88 pixels), a 1+ year battery life (2 x SR43 user-replaceable) and Bluetooth Smart & ANT+ connectivity.
The vivofit 4 tracks steps, distance and calories burned, monitors sleep and provides a personalized daily step goal. It also comes with Garmin Move IQ feature – automatically detects activity and classifies activity type on Garmin Connect, and Toe-to-Toe feature – challenge your kids to a step competition by connecting to nearby vivify jr. 2 or even another vivofit 4 to kick off an instant timed step competition.
The Garmin vivovit 4 is available now for just $79.99. [Product Page]
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