Simple and streamlined, Garmin vívosmart 5 fitness tracker is the effortless way to take charge of your everyday health, wellness and activity

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Garmin has launched the vívosmart 5, a smart fitness tracker designed for ease of use and comfort, featuring a 66% larger display and a battery life of up to 7 days. It includes advanced health monitoring such as 24/7 heart rate tracking, Pulse Ox, and sleep score. The device supports various sports apps and offers safety features like assistance alerts. Priced at $149.99, the vívosmart 5 emphasizes a minimalist approach to personal health management without requiring a subscription.

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• Launch of the vívosmart 5 expands Garmin's product offerings in the health and fitness segment.
• The vívosmart 5 features a sleek design for comfort and usability.
• Advanced health monitoring capabilities, including 24/7 heart rate tracking and sleep score.
• A robust battery life of up to 7 days enhances user experience.
• Affordable pricing at $149.99 makes it accessible to a wider audience.

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• None.

An easy-to-use alternative to a smartwatch, the vívosmart 5 includes essential health and fitness tracking in a sleek band design with up to 7 days of battery life

OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Garmin^® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced the vívosmart^® 5, a comfortable, easy-to-read smart fitness tracker with Garmin’s most advanced sleep features, including sleep score. Designed for customers seeking a simpler solution for monitoring their wellbeing, the vívosmart 5 features at-a-glance health stats for Pulse Ox, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, Body Battery^TM energy monitoring, all-day stress tracking and more — no subscription required¹. When it’s time to move, the vívosmart 5 tracks the basics like steps, calories burned and intensity minutes plus a variety of built-in sports apps for activities like walking, pool swimming, cycling, yoga, cardio and more². With smart notifications, calendar reminders and safety features that can be triggered with the press of a button, the vívosmart 5 delivers on all of the essentials³. Check out the video here.

Garmin vívosmart 5 (Photo: Business Wire)

“We understand that there are many customers who prefer the comfort and no-fuss design of a band,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “The vívosmart 5 is there when you need it and unobtrusive when you don’t, whether you’re using it to track sleep, heart rate, activities or to simply view text messages.”

Comfortable design

With a rounded band designed to fit around the curves of your wrist, the vívosmart 5 is built for comfort, especially important for sleep tracking. Compared to its predecessor, the vívosmart 5 features a bright, 66% larger display with larger text and an easy-to-use touchscreen and button interface. The vívosmart 5 also introduces interchangeable bands, making replacement easy and convenient. Swim- and shower-proof with an impressive battery life of up to 7 days, the vívosmart 5 is made for all-day and all-night wear.

Health essentials

Take charge of your wellbeing with a suite of health monitoring features supported by Garmin’s cutting-edge, 24/7 Elevate^TM heart rate monitoring, which outpaces the competition by sampling heart rate multiple times per second, 24-hours a day. What’s more, the vívosmart 5 gives alerts for abnormally high and low heart rates that have been configured by the user. When it’s time to rest, advanced sleep with sleep score gives users an analysis of both the quantity and quality of their sleep, assigning a score based on time spent in sleep stages, amount of movement, stress levels and more. The vívosmart 5 also monitors Pulse Ox (at night, all-day or on-demand), respiration, Body Battery energy levels, all-day stress, hydration and women’s health.

Ideal for customers who value simplicity, the vívosmart 5 makes checking these stats intuitive with a simple-to-use, scrolling view that users can customize for easy access to their favorite features.

Built for the active lifestyle

Whether fitness means walking with a friend, doing laps in the pool, sweating it out in a heart-pumping cycling class or lifting weights in the gym, the vívosmart 5 is built to keep up with a varied selection of sports apps available right on the wrist. Connect to a compatible smartphone’s GPS to accurately track distance, pace and speed during outdoor walks, runs and bike rides. The Fitness Age feature motivates users to achieve a number lower than their chronological age by increasing activity, reducing body fat and lowering their resting heart rate.

Safety and tracking features provide peace of mind when out and about. Simply press the button for a few seconds to trigger an assistance alert that sends a text message with the user’s location to designated emergency contacts.

Connecting it all

Stay active and connected with smart notifications on the wrist. When paired with a compatible smartphone (vívosmart 5 plays nicely with both Apple^® and Android^TM), users can view text messages, calendar notifications, social media alerts, news alerts and more. A personalized Morning Report is the perfect way to start the day with helpful (and friendly!) information like sleep score, step goals, upcoming appointments, the weather and even a special message on your birthday!

The vívosmart 5 has a suggested retail price of $149.99 and is available now on Garmin.com.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the wellness industry. Committed to developing wearables and health measurement tools that help people of all activity levels lead healthier lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, email media.relations@garmin.com, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garminnews, instagram.com/garminwellness or youtube.com/garmin or linkedin.com/company/garmin.

¹ This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
² See Garmin.com/ataccuracy
³ When paired with a compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.

About Garmin: Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and vívosmart are registered trademarks and Body Battery and Elevate are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2021, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0001-411180). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/earnings/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Mary Thompson Woodbury

913-397-8200

media.relations@garmin.com

Source: Garmin International, Inc.

FAQ

What features does the Garmin vívosmart 5 include?

The Garmin vívosmart 5 includes 24/7 heart rate monitoring, Pulse Ox, Body Battery energy monitoring, and advanced sleep features.

What is the price of the Garmin vívosmart 5?

The suggested retail price of the Garmin vívosmart 5 is $149.99.

How long does the battery last on the vívosmart 5?

The vívosmart 5 has a battery life of up to 7 days.

What sports can the vívosmart 5 track?

The vívosmart 5 can track various activities such as walking, swimming, cycling, yoga, and cardio.

Is a subscription required for using the vívosmart 5?

No subscription is required to utilize the features of the vívosmart 5.