Smartwatches have evolved far beyond being mere fitness tools that track steps, distance, calorie burn, and sleep quality. By syncing with smartphones, they now offer more intelligent services—such as viewing incoming calls and messages, receiving notifications from social apps like Weibo and WeChat—and can even replace some smartphone functions, assisting users in their daily lives. Recently, the renowned American brand Garmin launched its new optical heart rate smartband, the vivosmart HR, which adds the ability to answer and return calls on top of those features. This makes it even more convenient to use the watch instead of your phone when it's not easily accessible. With the vivosmart HR, you essentially have a thoughtful mobile secretary at your wrist.
Imagine this: you're on a crowded subway, and your phone rings—but it’s in your bag, making it hard to pull out and answer. That’s where the vivosmart HR comes in. You can check the caller ID and assess the importance of the call right on the screen. If it’s your boss or a client, chances are you’ll dig out your phone no matter how packed the train is. But if it’s just a friend? Hanging up might be the better choice. Once you’ve left the crowded subway, you can simply use the vivosmart HR’s callback feature, tap your friend’s name, and resume the conversation on your phone. In terms of mobile assistance, the vivosmart HR is impressively thoughtful, eliminating many concerns about missing important calls in tricky situations.
In terms of other features, the vivosmart HR’s standout highlight is its optical heart rate technology. This proprietary heart rate monitoring system from Garmin is more reliable, with improvements in both the speed of heart rate readings and the stability of monitoring. Users no longer need a chest strap to track their heart rate—the watch itself provides real-time data and offers continuous 24-hour monitoring. This data helps users maximize their weight loss and fitness plans, assess whether their workouts are pushing their heart and body too hard, prevent accidents, monitor exercise intensity to avoid under- or overexertion, and reduce muscle strain and soreness. In short, heart rate data is crucial for users.
Additionally, the vivosmart HR offers alarm, phone finder, and music control functions. In the morning, its gentle vibration can wake you without disturbing your partner. If you’re in a rush and can’t find your phone, the phone finder feature helps locate it. On your way to work, you can control your music without taking out your phone—use the vivosmart HR to start or pause playback, skip tracks, or adjust volume. It’s incredibly convenient.
