Garmin Index Sleep Monitor
Key takeaways of zdnet
- The germining index is available for $ 170 in sleep monitor S/M and L/XL sizes.
- The band is very comfortable and light, tracks the monitor sleep for seven nights, and the sleep/recovery metrics are well integrated into gamin connect ecosystem.
- This is still quite expensive for single-objective wearer, even though FSA/HSA coverage is supported.
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As a regular reader of my work, you probably know that I am a fan of germin watches, especially for the underlying LED flashlight I use daily.
I am expecting a smart ring that can sink with a gamin connect, making me gather important matrix for recovery and training status without wearing a heavy watch on the bed. While a smart ring is not yet an alternative, Garmin has introduced a single-purpose to fill the zero: Aquarius Sleep Monitor,
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The index sleep monitor is designed to track a week’s sleep and integrate that data into your gamin connect ecosystem and smartwatch. When you can use a monitor without a gamin watch, you will be limited to looking at sleep details in the smartphone app.
The system consists of an ultra-elastic band that measures 2.5 inches wide. Two different lengths are available depending on your upper hand perimeter. L/XL size my arm looks best, but S/M size is also available.
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The band weighs only 16 to 20 grams, which is based on size, and I cannot do enough stress how comfortable it is to wear every night. That aspect of the product can be the most important, given that it will change something subtle as a smart ring.
The index sleep monitor module is also lighter at 14.5 grams (0.5 ounces) and charges with a standard gamin charging cable. Garmin advertised for seven nights of sleep tracking with eight hours of sleep. I usually sleep for about 7.5 hours per night, and advertised battery life is accurate.
I keep the index sleep monitor on my nightstand and slide it when I go to bed. I test a lot of wearbals, but my priority is not to wear a clock when I sleep that I roll, and sometimes watches are hung under me, so that I have to lose sleep data.
The Venu X1 has been great to wear to sleep with her ultra-ingestion form factor, but my sleep has been even better when I am only wearing a gamin index sleep monitor.
Beyond its sleep tracking capabilities, the index sleep monitor features an alarm with “smart alarm” function – a capacity is also found on Venu X1 and Vivoactive 6. This feature can wake you gently wake you gently during the mild sleep phase 30 minutes before your scheduled time.
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The alarm itself is a vibration with three adjustable intensity levels. A double tap on the monitor will snatch the alarm for 10 minutes, while the four taps will stop it completely.
The index sleep monitor captures a broad set of matrix including total sleep, phase, movement, breathing disturbances, heart rate variability, blood oxygen and skin temperature. This data is important, as it feeds directly into the body battery, recovery and health calculations of women.
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While the monitor provides a way to assemble these insights without wearing a watch on the bed, it is difficult to explain its $ 150 price point that many gamin watches provide similar functionality. A value of close to $ 99 will make its price offer more compelling.
At its current price, the index sleep monitor can work more than just a sleep tracker. Its smooth design and band activities are well adapted to act as a heart rate monitor, where a clock is not allowed or optimal, such as basketball or football, capturing the significant performance data.
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After several weeks of use, the monitor has continuously provided more accurate sleep data than a clock, which sometimes shows gaps. This new accuracy, with comfort of not wearing a clock on the bed, allows me to be completely committed to gamin ecosystem, no longer needs to be supplemented with a smart ring for major matrix.
ZDNET purchase advice
Wearing a clock to track sleep can cause disappointment data intervals, undesirable battery drain and discomfort. Garmin Index Sleep Monitor The major health matrix offers a more comfortable and accurate system to capture. The device feeds this data in a gamin ecosystem, which provides a composite, full-body status report that has greatly improved my approach.
I just want the device to have a higher price, as its $ 170 sticker tag may make it difficult for some consumers to make it difficult for some consumers, especially to be single-purpose gadgets.
