What do the icons mean on Vivoactive 3?

A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is connected. To use the connected features of the vívoactive 3 device, it must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app, instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.

How do you turn on a Garmin Vivoactive watch?

Turning the Device On or Off

To turn the device on, press the power key, or connect the device to power.
To put the device in power saving mode, press the power key while the device is on.
To turn off the device completely, hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen, and select Off.

What do the symbols on my Garmin mean?

Icons represent different device features. Some features require a paired smartphone. Your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and resting heart rate for today. A flashing icon means the device is acquiring your heart rate data. A solid icon means the device is locked on to your heart rate.

Can I shower with my Garmin Vivoactive 4?

The Garmin Vivoactive 4S is waterproof and is wearable in the shower, at the beach and in the swimming pool.

Can you use a Garmin watch without a phone?

You can turn on the device and use it with limited functionality, until you complete the setup process on a smartphone or computer. Prior to setup, you can use only the step count, auto goal, and move bar.

Can Garmin watch answer calls?

Yes, you can easily answer calls from your Garmin Vivoactive 4. The watch has a built-in speaker and microphone that allows you to answer calls and speak clearly. Be sure to use Bluetooth if you want to make the call answering and speaking process easier.