st220

TECH FEATURE

visit jbhifi.com.au/stack

2/ The parental monitoring. Not all little ’uns have their own smartphones; thus, some neat parental specific monitoring features are included here. Parents can get notifications on their children’s activities and sleep data through the app. Parents can also assign chores to be completed via the app, which will appear as a notification on the tracker. Once completed, in-app digital coins can be awarded and claimed against a reward; it’s a good incentive driver. And if you’re also part of the Garmin family, you can hook up via the Garmin Connect app to compete in step challenges. There’s also a Kid Mode if your child owns a smartphone that limits access to chore monitoring and games through the Garmin jr. app. 3/ The battery life. The lifeblood of any electronic device is its battery life, and that’s where Garmin’s Vivofit jr. 3 stands out. Yep, the battery life here isn’t just a few days or weeks. Try up to a year! There’s no need to recharge it either, making it a perfect solution for forgetful little minds. The battery is simply DIY replaced once it has died. 4/ The colour screen. A nice point of difference over its direct competition is the colour screen. The 1.4cm square screen has a colour display of 112 x 112 pixels. 5/ The franchises. It’s hard to think of a Marvel or Disney fan who wouldn’t want a favourite character proudly displayed on their wrist. With activities linked to these franchises, there’s even more encouragement to participate in the challenges. Not a fan of Iron Man or Princess Ariel? There are plenty of vivid coloured options to consider outside of the branded models.

FIVE REASONS WHY THE VIVOFIT JR. 3 IS THE IDEAL FITNESS TRACKER FOR KIDS

Words Bec Summer

G armin stands out as a trusted brand in the world of fitness trackers. A popular choice in the adult market, Garmin also brings its reputation for quality and innovation to its kid’s fitness trackers. The Vivofit jr. 3 is no exception. Now with a range of cool franchise models to choose from, there’s a Vivofit jr.3 for everyone.

1/ The features. The Garmin Vivofit jr. 3 is more than just a fitness tracker, although it certainly does that, tracking steps and distances travelled. Connected to an app that supports Android and iOS devices, the tracker offers a heap of features wrapped up to make fitness fun. Daily 60-minute activities include franchise themed missions, games and quizzes, and

chores to strike off for rewards. Fitness cards, delivered via the app, introduce new fitness moves to master, and time activities allow steps and distance to be tracked playing sports over a set time. And for parental peace of mind, the Vivofit jr. 3 has the option of ICE (In Case of Emergency), so emergency details such as a parent’s phone number can be quickly accessed.

70 FEBRURY 2023

jbhifi.com.au