Garmin vivofit jr. Owners Manual - Page 5

Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. Using the Device Garmin Connect At least one parent must have a Garmin Connect account to use the vívofit jr. app. To sign up for a free account, go to www.garminconnect.com/start. Your Garmin Connect account gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle and participate in family challenges by connecting a compatible activity tracker with your Garmin Connect account. Icons Icons represent the device features. You can press the key to scroll through the features. The current date. The device updates the time and date when you send data to your smartphone. The total number of steps taken for the day. The total number of active minutes for the day and progress toward the 60 minute activity goal. The number of chores completed and assigned for the day. The total number of coins earned. • Press the key to scroll through device features and menu options. • Hold the key for 1 second to view the menu. • Hold the key for 1 second to select menu options. • Hold the key for less than 1 second to turn on the backlight. The backlight turns off automatically. Pairing with Your Smartphone Before you can pair your vívofit jr. device with a smartphone, at least one parent or guardian must have a Garmin Connect™ account (Garmin Connect, page 1). Your device must be paired directly through the vívofit jr. app, instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone. 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the vívofit jr. app. 2 Log on using your Garmin Connect username and password. 3 Follow the instructions in the app to set up your family and add each child. 4 On the vívofit jr. device, hold the key until appears. The device enters pairing mode. 5 Follow the instructions in the app to complete the setup process. NOTE: You can pair multiple mobile devices, such as a tablet or another parent's smartphone (Pairing Multiple Mobile Devices, page 4). Activity Goal To improve children's health, organizations such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. This can include moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or vigorous intensity activity, such as running. The device encourages children to be active by displaying their progress toward the 60 minute daily goal. Chore Progress You can use the vívofit jr. app to create and assign chores, as well as update your children's chore progress. When your vívofit jr. device is connected to a smartphone, the device displays the updated number of chores completed and assigned for the day. Coins Earned You can use the vívofit jr. app to award coins for chore completion. When your vívofit jr. device is connected to a smartphone, the device displays the updated number of coins earned . vívofit jr. App The free vívofit jr. app lets you track your children's daily activity and chore progress. Activity tracking: Allows you to track your children's daily steps, active minutes, and sleep data. Chore progress: Allows you to create and manage chores, award coins for chore completion, and redeem coins for custom rewards. Adventure map: Allows you to view your children's progress each day they reach the 60 minute activity goal, revealing adventures. Leaderboard: Allows you to compare steps for the whole family and connections from your Garmin Connect community. Settings: Allows you to customize your device and user settings, including alert tones, icons, profile pictures, and more. Coins can be redeemed for rewards in the vívofit jr. app. You can use the app to create custom rewards and set the number of coins needed to redeem a reward. When you redeem coins in the app and connect your device to a smartphone, the device displays the updated coin total. Menu Options You can hold the key to view the menu, and press the key to scroll through the options. Pairs your device and sends data to your Bluetooth enabled smartphone. Displays task timer options. Starts the stopwatch. Introduction 1