New GPS smartwatch lets users leave their phone
and worries behind
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:
GRMN), today announced the vívoactive 3 Music – connected
by Verizon, its first GPS smartwatch with 4G LTE connectivity
for safety features, music downloads and text messages right from
the wrist – no phone required. Whether workouts happen in the gym
or on the road, first thing in the morning or at dusk, alone or
with a group, this new vívoactive 3 Music is designed to help users
stay connected on the go and in case of an emergency.
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Take safety, songs and texts on the go
with the new Garmin vívoactive 3 Music - connected by Verizon GPS
smartwatch that lets users leave their phone and worries behind.
(Photo: Business Wire)
New safety features built into the vívoactive 3 Music (Verizon),
including assistance and incident detection, give users and their
loved ones peace of mind. If anything should happen or the user
feels unsafe for any reason, holding the watch’s button for five
seconds can trigger a discreet message to notify pre-loaded
emergency contacts and continuously share the user’s real-time
location with them. The built-in incident detection feature senses
when the wearer experiences an impact while walking, running or
cycling, and will automatically notify pre-loaded emergency
contacts of the user’s real-time whereabouts. And users can also
let friends and family follow their activities in real-time
whenever they’d like, simply by initiating the LiveTrack feature
from the watch.
“The vívoactive 3 Music with 4G LTE connectivity gives you
everything you need from your phone – safety features, text
messaging and the ability to download and listen to music – now on
your watch, so customers can leave their phones behind with
confidence,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global
consumer sales. “Designed for customers who lead an active
lifestyle, we’re excited to introduce these new safety and
communication features to the Verizon-connected vívoactive 3 Music
to give added peace of mind on the go, so leaving your phone at
home can be a choice instead of a cause for panic.”
Featuring the same high-end fitness, wellness and smart
connectivity features first introduced on the vívoactive 3 Music,
the Verizon-connected version gives users an extra pep in their
step with the ability to download their favorite songs or
playlists1, including those from third-party music services like
Deezer and Spotify (coming soon), right to their wrist. Simply
download the music service app from the Connect IQ™ store, and
sync. Then queue up those songs for easy listening with compatible
Bluetooth® headphones (sold separately) phone-free, right from the
watch.
Garmin Pay™, a contactless payment solution2 enabled by FitPay™,
means users can leave their credit cards at home and still stop to
grab a drink or to eat while out and about. Utilizing their Garmin
Pay wallet, users have the same rewards and benefits of the
physical cards, with the convenience of having them right on the
wrist for contactless payment.
With Elevate™ wrist-based heart rate3 and over 15 built-in
indoor and outdoor sports apps including yoga, cardio, strength
training and more, the vívoactive 3 Music series is packed with
features to keep up with a varied active lifestyle. The Garmin
Chroma Display™ is easy to read — even in direct sunlight — and is
housed under the premium durability of Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3.
Like all Garmin wearables, it is safe for swimming and showering4.
The vívoactive 3 Music (Verizon) uses the ALT1210 chipset from
Altair Semiconductor, a leading provider of LTE chipsets.
The vívoactive 3 Music (Verizon) has a battery life of up to 5
days in smartwatch mode or up to 4 hours when connected to GPS,
playing music and using the LiveTrack feature over 4G LTE5. A
Verizon connected device plan is required to use the built-in
safety features, texting, and music downloads. Visit the Verizon
website for plan details. Pricing for the Verizon-connected
vívoactive 3 Music will be announced with availability in Q1 2019.
The vívoactive 3 Music – connected by Verizon will be showcased at
the Garmin booth (30342) at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show
in Las Vegas, Jan. 8-11. Check out this video and visit
www.garmin.com/vivo for more information.
The vívoactive 3 Music – connected by Verizon is the latest
innovation from the ever-expanding Garmin fitness segment that
develops technologies to enhance and promote healthy and active
lifestyles. Whether users are runners, cyclists, swimmers,
multi-sport athletes, or simply looking to stay active throughout
the day, there is a Garmin product that can help them reach their
health and fitness goals.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who
live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary markets,
including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor
recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom
at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at
913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin,
instagram.com/garmin, twitter.com/garmin, or
youtube.com/garmin.
1 May require premium subscription by a third-party music
provider2 Available for supported cards from participating banks;
contact your bank for more information. Only available at
NFC-enabled terminals.3 See Garmin.com/ataccuracy4 See
Garmin.com/waterrating5 Battery life depends on 4G LTE usage and
network conditions
About Garmin
Garmin International, Inc., is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and
the United Kingdom. Garmin and vívoactive are registered trademarks
and Connect IQ, Garmin Pay, Elevate and Garmin Chroma Display are
trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is
under license. All other brands, product names, company names,
trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective
owners. All rights reserved.
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 30, 2017, filed by Garmin with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number
0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at
http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. 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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