I bought a Garmin Vivofit 3 and had trouble syncing in with the app. When I took it back to JB Hi-Fi I found out Garmin devices may or may not be compatible with Android phones (which I have) depending on the Garmin updates. It may be compatible now but next update it may not sync correctly. They staff advised that this would be an ongoing problem with Android devices which is disappointing.

My main goals from the Garmin were to:
1. Track my steps to make sure I was walking enough
2. Remind me when I was inactive for too long
This watch does both plus more.
The added benefit is that it is waterproof so I can keep it on all the time. Many of the other fitness watches are not waterproof, and I know I would always forget to put it on after showers, swimming etc, and be paranoid about getting it wet.
Only downside is that I do a bit of shopping with trolleys and prams and it does not seem to track steps when holding onto either of those.

I purchased the garmin vivofit 3 a year ago and it is still in great condition. They say the battery will last about a year and myn is still active so I think for convenience (so you don't haven't charge the battery daily) this product is the best.i would recommend this product to anyone.

I bought 3 of these. for me and my children. they work great. seem to be reasonably accurate. only one issue is that the bands don't stay done up properly. i wear mine everyday and it always seems to partially unclip. my son's fell off and we lost his. other then that if you can get a different band these vivofits are great!

This has been a bit of a disappointment . It has already started to loose time. It doesn't automatically since with your device which is something I keep forgetting to do each day. I actually find the health app on my iPhone more useful than this Garmin . It is definately$100 I could have spent better

It's given me a boost in taking responsibility for my health and fitness. Having two young children I was waking up a lot so it's sleep function was interesting and validated why i was so tired. It also encourages you to get moving when still for too long which is needed when you spend hours sitting at a desk!

I have worn this consistently since May and would recommend it. The only issue is that the app struggles to recognise it and sync. I love that it is waterproof unlike many other options available. This means that I never forget to put it on. It is simple and relatively basic but good.

This is an awesome watch. I used to have the vivofit 2 and recently change to this vivofit 3.
Pros: No charging required.
Waterproof
Lasting
Screen with digit time
value for money
it has most functions a fitness tracker has
Cons: no heart rate monitor
does not notify on messages and phone calls.

I purchased this product only 6 months ago and I've lost count of the number of times the band has come undone and dropped off my wrist. I've now lost it for good and will not be buying another one. From reading other reviews it appears to be a common problem and one which should be addressed. If the band was more like a regular watch band it would be sufficiently secure. Back to the drawing board Garmin.

I did a lot of research before purchasing the Vivofit3.

It's comfy to wear and tracks steps, distance, and sleep.

The downside for many people is that it doesn't have a heart rate monitor - For me this wasn't required or an issue and it does add to the price and battery usage.

For me the best thing about the Vivofit 3 is that the battery lasts for around 1 year. You don't need to plug it in and recharge every night or every few days like other fitness trackers.

Recommend.

Good product. Watch has kept good time. Syncs well with both Samsung and apple phones.
Seems to track sleep well too.
Shows calories burnt, date, target steps, steps to reach goal and how many steps over. Has an easy to use backlight and also can record lap times!
Only issue is when stuck in traffic it starts counting steps haha!

Love it, I swim for 45 mins every day and I've been wearing it for four months without ever taking it off....I can read it in direct daylight, love it much more than my old Fitbit as I don't have to charge it. It was on special at Harvey Norman and I'm glad I bought it. I find the red bar telling me to move after an hour really good too. I love the fact it doesn't vibrate as I couldn't get used to my Fitbit doing that, even after years I'd always jolt in shock a bit. I've bought extra bands in different colours on eBay as well. But yeah, best thing, don't have to recharge or take it off at all!!!

The watch works but for the price you pay you may as well get a Fitbit. Bought this through a rewards program and its ok for being cheaper than market price. It does the job but there are still plenty of glitches that need to be worked out. Really annoying when you reach your daily step goal and then have to actually click of that screen to see anything else which is unlike any other watch.

Excellent product seem very accurate to me, love the way I can update the bands to give it fresh look. Seems to be fairly accurate with its step counting, most friends who have similar ones seem to take double the steps. Uploads to Garmin connect wireless battery life seems good. Would love it to have GPS incorporated in small watch like that, cycling does not count for many steps 20k ride probably give 1500 steps, not sure how it counts steps cant just wave your arms, also beeps you when you are idle for to long . Would highly recommend it also includes stop watch

The product works but there are far better products on the market. I got mine and the band kept coming off, I was meaning to write to garmin but didnt have the time, within a month i had lost it 3 times. then my dog found it and ate the band. Luckily the computer part was ok. i looked for replacement bands but they were more that i wanted to pay, finally 11 months later i find some on Ebay and have started wearing it again.