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Ocelot II

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2. I got one the first summer of the pandemic

Sat May 3, 2025, 09:17 AM

May 3

as a way to get me to exercise and lose weight. I started walking 2-4 miles a day, and have done it ever since, and the watch keeps track. The fitness tracker watch (a Garmin VivoSmart) connects via Bluetooth to my iPhone, which collects and displays the data I've set it up for, including heart rate, steps, sleep, calories burned, etc. It sort of reminds me to stay active, and it also has a feature that alerts me to breaking news by vibrating. When it gives me that alert I always check it right away, in case it's the big news we've all been waiting for....

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I bought myself a 'smart' watch to track my activity level. [View all] Siwsan May 3 OP

I use a step tracking app on my phone. Its made me aware of my activity Demovictory9 May 3 #1

I got one the first summer of the pandemic Ocelot II May 3 #2

I had a pedometer to keep track my jogging and walking miles. multigraincracker May 3 #3

The company I worked for gave us all pedometers Siwsan May 3 #7

I've been a fitbit wearer and user for 14 years. When Google took them over the app lost features hlthe2b May 3 #4

To keep myself sane, I had to learn a new mantra to accompany the watch ... JustABozoOnThisBus May 3 #5

Yes, I have a Fitbit that I wear constantly. lark May 3 #6

My IPhone does most of that for me. multigraincracker May 3 #8

My daughter gave me her old Apple Watch central scrutinizer May 3 #9