brought home a Vivoactive 4 for my wife the other day, not much reaction from her. when i saw this Lily being launched later that day, i showed it to her and she went "ohhhhh!"... yes, there is a market for this
I came down with pneumonia and was admitted to hospital for a week. I looked at my Garmin watch data and I could see the decline of my body battery in the days before my Illness. Its uncannily accurate
Same, it was very interesting. The night before I got sick I didn't recharge my body battery enough, and had stress through the night. For about a week I didn't have any gain in battery, until I started antibiotics.
2 years later but still relevant. I'm considering switching from fitbit (as I suspect many are at this time) and have been eying these. Thanks for the great video review!
Thanks for pointing out that heart rate isn’t displayed on the watch during activities. I’m surprised they kept in features like VO2 Max with that basic one missing.
I started many years ago with a Vivosmart. It died while under warranty and I got a Vivosmart HR to replace it. I loved the simplicity of it, but I was starting to have trouble reading some of it without my glasses on, and I wanted something dressier sometimes. I saw this and loved the purple! I kill regular watches so I’m excited to get a sport watch in a smaller size that looks pretty. I’m not athletic at all, so don’t use many of the app features. I did find it very telling, when on Boxing Day, hubby and I were comparing stats (we gave each other Garmins, I got the Lily), and my stress level was 75 and his was 14 LOL. My body battery hasn’t gotten higher than 17 yet…it’s been a rough week. It’ll be interesting to see in the coming weeks.
Thanks for the great review. I have a small wrist so this appeals to me and I love purple. I have Garmin Vivosmart 4 and love it but it's some plain. I just bought a Fitbit Charge 4 and do not like the changes to heart rate zones they made, so I went looking for something by Garmin and saw the Lily. I'm not a runner, so I'm looking for a basic fitness tracker. This video help with the decision!
Great video! Just got the watch yesterday and have been looking through it myself, but this video just highlighted a few functions that I hadn't gotten into yet. Thanks!
It looks a little too small for me. Between the size and features, I’m happy with my Fenix 6s pro. This might have been good for me as a starter watch back in the day though
The fenix 6 pro is in a different league, the always on screen, connect IQ support (apps, widgets, watchfaces, datafields), physical buttons, great battery life, plethora of sensors and ruggedness. For me it's the best sports watch. I had such bad experiences with touch screen watch interfaces + sweaty hands that I cannot imagine going back.
I think this watch is better for people with smaller fingers or wrists and it is actually quite small but it looks very elegant and can be worn with dresses and such without looking chunky
Does it work for you? I have mine for a second week now and it already started malfunction. It doesn't turn on unless I receive a message, now it's stuck to yesterday's activities and the touch button just doesn't work...this happened after one week and I don't wear it during weekends 😳. Strange
Garmin has way to many devices now...it feels like homework trying to figure out which models do what and from which year. I feel like unless they address this there is no way they will be able to survive. Less choice is sometimes better
you mean "way too many devices", not the [pathway] to many devices. And just to ease your anxiety about "figure out which models" there will be a whole new bunch of models in under 12 months, so the homework of which Garmin never ends. Nor for any other technology.
Definitely not for me, especially with so many useful features stripped away, but the patterned background is a pretty cool idea. Original. If they made a Vivoactive style watch with such a background and monochrome text and an always on screen, I'd think about it!
Wow... for most ppl, esp women who tend to get cold, @14:42 is an absolute no-go deal breaker. You can't wear long sleeves with this watch b/c it triggers ghost taps on the screen?!! Jeez, Garmin hasn't figured this out? Is it 2021 or 2003?
No GPS? I was certain that I was going to get this watch for my wife, and that is where the bomb is dropped... You got to be kidding me. All these features and all the nice looks, yet no GPS...
It'll be interesting to see how the target market for this (not the traditional Garmin user, obviously) reacts and how well this does. Some of the already-posted comments make it clear that if you are a female who ALREADY has a Garmin, that thing is generally not targeted at you. They're trying to expand their user base, clearly. Let's hope it takes off!
Then it's probably targeted at me! I've always wanted a round smartwatch but they were always too big. Only downside is the GPS but I guess I'll strap my phone to my arm
I think the watch is ugly, but I never wore my fancier smartwatch (Michael Kors) because it was too big and clunky. Never liked the Fitbit because hated the silicone straps on my skin. Bought this because it was tiny and had leather straps. Returned it because the straps couldn't be changed out and back and Garmin literally had no option to send back to repair, so retuned it. Going to try the Venu but concerned because it's really only 4 mm smaller than the Kors. Seems that small-wristed women either compromise on features and aesthetics with the Lily or let the bigger watches collect dust on their chargers 🤷🏻♀️
I dig this and I totally want it! Coming from a Wear OS I'd rather give up customization for something that looks sleek and will last longer in battery life. Finally a watch created dedicated for women! My only gripe, I wish it wasn't so expensive 🤷🏻♀️ but I might still get it
Wow, 24g. I don't think I've tested anything that light. And if they used a nylon strap it would probably weigh in at about -24g and make you faster on the hills. Nice work Garmin.
Impressive weight. But without GPS you might want to add the weight of your phone for your hill climbs ;) P.S.: Watch weight was a surprising game changer for me. It's just a few grams but I really love my Coros Pace 2 with nylon strap coming in at 29g.
The original Vivoactive was pretty light. I think about 17g but most watch bands doubled that weight (Also no HR monitor but GPS and Sensor support). I did like the low weight, you forgot you were wearing a watch.
@@toelli08 at this form factor, it’s more about volume inside the case. Adding GPS likely too another requirement out of specification (thermal, space, interference, battery, etc.) Every design is trade offs. For example, adding GPS may have meant the need to reduce battery size or no HR sensor.
bought it for myWife (she refuses to wear a larger watch)- i was really peeved that heart rate options are not more robust like other Garmins (strap link, audible low/high app notifications - one of the main reasons I bought it 😞) iTs Definitely Form following Function. For many, Aesthetics are Paramount and This Watch Delivers but you shouldn’t be forced to compromises Garmin functions that one has come to expect. To me, it’s an everyday wearable for women, Garmin just needs to give it the honor it really deserves! Plus, there’s absolutely NoReason they shouldn’t be Selling these like Hot Fresh Cookies outta tha oven!!!
I have the Garmin 945 that I use for running as I love all the metrics. I've been looking for a more professional watch that I can wear all day for the other health metrics. This seems perfect but if I swap the watches on and off, Lily for everyday and 945 for running, will the data synch up properly in the Connect App?
Was a BIG fan of the Garmin vivo move Luxe, I was hoping their next generation would have better music controls and keep that fantastic week-long battery. Unfortunately it seems they've doubled down in the opposite direction 😭
Great video! Can you see your current Heart Rate while walking or running? Apparently it doesn’t show!? Is that true? Only visible with strength training.
The music controls has A play/pause button in the centre of the screen The 2 side buttons for next song/restart/previous song 3 dots at the top you can press that open another screen with a volume slider A line that arches around the screen showing song progress
I'm not a sport person so this watch ticks all the boxes for me, just wonder if you can double tap to view the full notification text in the watch, and whether it support notification for all apps ? Like Gmail, Outlook, facebook, etc..
need some help here. my wife just got her Lily, she loves it and everything, but it only holds the battery for a little over a day, maybe like 35-40 hrs. already turned off sleep oximeter, and tried to optimize widgets, remove the ones she won’t need and change their order (thinking that she’s going through too many to get to the ones she wants to see in details) put the screen time out on short and even turned off the wake up gesture completely. but don’t really see what else there’s to tweak and why such a short battery life, she’s not even using the connected gps yet. any suggestions?
Can someone please tell me if any of the clock faces have your heart rate on the screen? I want to buy this watch for health reasons and want to be able to glance at my watch and see my heart rate without having to press buttons or swipe
A few or the watch faces do. They will have a little icon on the side/bottom/top of the screen and you can click the icon to change what is shown. If you tap the icon until it shows the little heart symbol and a number, then whenever you open your watch the display will show the time and the icon you selected (in this case, heart rate) until you tap the icon again to change it. Just a note though, the watch display isn’t always on, and you need to double tap or do a gesture thing to show the display so if you are trying to see your heart rate at a glance you won’t be able to do that without tapping or shaking your arm. Hope this helps 😊
Great review, thanks. Question - aside from the strap and bezel difference between the Sport nad Classic, does the the Sport version provide the exact same watch face as the Classic (the one that's shown on the box). I'm a female so look is important and the Sport watch face shown on the box is too in your face for me when wearaing the watch outside the gym.
@@Dcrainmaker as an owner/ shareholder sure, but as a consumer who constantly see them struggling to get a handle on software issues or have poor QC, I wish they’d concentrate on getting their premium products right, rather than trying to be all things to all people.
Is there a way to reconnect my lily back to my phone without re-installing garmin application? For some reason, my lily watch and phone lost connection. Can't seem to re-connect.
Yup, just go into devices within Garmin connect mobile on your phone. If you delete it from there and then add it, it’ll happily connect back up without Losing anything.
Thanks for the video. I just bought this watch and i don't find where to change the AM/PM. The watch always show for exemple 05:00 and not 17:00. Is it possible to change?
@@inyman Thanks for your answer ;) I found on the application how to change AM/PM :D i'm a noob :D Now other problem come to me, how to fix the watch to not turn on when i move the hand? just when i tap the screen :)
@@Outlaw17666 you can change that either directly in the watch settings or in the app! In the app it's under Device > Appearance > Display options > Gesture, and just set it to "off"
If you turn the to max brightness and set the timeout to long it’s actually pretty bright and can work as a torch if you really wanted it to. Only thing is it drains a lot of battery
Hey!thanks for this video! I have Garmin Vivoactive 3...but i want Garmin Lily too! Can I connect 2 devices on Connect App? To count my activity when i use one or another? 😊
Definitely not a device for people who sweat or do actual sports. Buttons are a much better interface for sports watches, specially for actions like pausing, stopping, etc. It's really frustrating when finish your activity then notice that it was on pause for almost all of the time (looking at you fitbit versa).
I had a VA3 and found the touchscreen to be simpler overall to operate (vs the endless button combos) and had no issues with the screen while running, sweating, etc. The VA4 with its lap/back button was clearly developed to address user concerns about the screen while running, so at least they listened the same concern you indicated.
@@narosser coming from Pebble, I was very against touch screen on watches but Garmin did it right. I took a chance with a V4 and not only is it not as bad as expected, but it's even better in some ways. Giving a swipe can be simpler than pressing a button when you have to brace the watch from the other side. Starting/stopping an activity is still done with a button on the V4 which is ideal. Also the programming is surprisingly good at ignoring unintentional touches, water, etc. I haven't had to lock my watch to avoid messing things up. But I feel like the two buttons it has are important. I wouldn't want to deal with a totally touch screen watch.
Get her something that's actually useful for exercising. If she's petite then Vivoactive 4s is a good option. Many more features, Garmin Pay if that's useful, much easier navigation with buttons (start/stop activities), standard watch straps that are easy to find and replace, and always on screen. Plus many apps and watch faces you can download. There's no reason to get a stripped down version.
I have tiny wrists and this watch is perfect. It looks sleek and classy for all day wear to the office and has the functions I was looking for re health etc.
Classic reason why a guy shouldn't review a lady's watch. It's a kneejerk review not based on prolonged user experience, rather reviewer expectation (and that is a bad thing). I watched this before I bought my lady the Lily, so it filled me with trepidation that perhaps I should really be exploring other (better) options. But my gut instinct said that she would probably like it (seeing she collects watches and shoes). Turns out after 6 months of ownership that she LOVES IT. In fact, just the other day she said, "do you know, I hardly ever take it off", and she doesn't. Even at night time, she finds the sleep monitor far superior to her Samsung Galaxy. The thing she loves most is the diminutive size (compared to other smart watches). She still loves her old Pebble for style, but the short battery life is a major limiter. Samsungs and Apples are feature rich which is great if that's what you're looking for, but they are as stylish as wearing a bit of space debris. In the final analysis, what it comes down to is what you perceive to be a con. My lady loves her Lily and that's all that matters.
Classic dumb internet comment. Literally every single person in the comments who has said or appears to be a women found it super useful and insightful. Plus, you somehow ignored the fact that both my wife and I wore it - for quite a while. That’s great that you’re life loves it, and I never said it was bad. So I’m frankly not sure why you’re upset.
@@Dcrainmaker I'm dumb? Who's the f'wit reviewing a lady's watch? That DC ( I'm guessing DC stands for Dumb C#^t) was my point. That fact that females like the Lily contradicts all your pedantic nit picking. "You have do this, it doesn't do that ... wa wa wa.) That was the whole point, but I guess I should have spelled it out just for you.
I actually had to return it because of that, couldn't get one of the straps off with their plastic tool. Apparently I was not the first person to return it for that reason.
this video is not at all helpful. Guy gabbles way too fast, cannot understand him or his accent. Please remove him and put someone on who will talk slower and demonstrate clearer !!
brought home a Vivoactive 4 for my wife the other day, not much reaction from her. when i saw this Lily being launched later that day, i showed it to her and she went "ohhhhh!"... yes, there is a market for this
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I came down with pneumonia and was admitted to hospital for a week. I looked at my Garmin watch data and I could see the decline of my body battery in the days before my Illness.
Its uncannily accurate
Same, it was very interesting. The night before I got sick I didn't recharge my body battery enough, and had stress through the night. For about a week I didn't have any gain in battery, until I started antibiotics.
That's really interesting thanks for sharing
@@emmie1176 you’re welcome:)
2 years later but still relevant. I'm considering switching from fitbit (as I suspect many are at this time) and have been eying these. Thanks for the great video review!
I made the switch from a Fitbit luxe to a garmin lily and it was amazing so much change defo consider buying it 😊
@@HarryAhlgren thank you! I did end up getting one and am really happy with it 😊
@@HarryAhlgrenoh my Fitbit luxe just broke and I’m trying to figure out what to get instead 😂
Thanks for pointing out that heart rate isn’t displayed on the watch during activities. I’m surprised they kept in features like VO2 Max with that basic one missing.
it should be noted that the Sport edition has an Aluminum Bezel while the Classic model contains a Stainless Steel Bezel
That's not true, no option has stainless. The purple has a purple bezel, but the classic (white and black leather) are both gold.
@@taste0fmandi the materials it's made of are aluminum and stainless, not the color
I started many years ago with a Vivosmart. It died while under warranty and I got a Vivosmart HR to replace it. I loved the simplicity of it, but I was starting to have trouble reading some of it without my glasses on, and I wanted something dressier sometimes. I saw this and loved the purple! I kill regular watches so I’m excited to get a sport watch in a smaller size that looks pretty. I’m not athletic at all, so don’t use many of the app features. I did find it very telling, when on Boxing Day, hubby and I were comparing stats (we gave each other Garmins, I got the Lily), and my stress level was 75 and his was 14 LOL. My body battery hasn’t gotten higher than 17 yet…it’s been a rough week. It’ll be interesting to see in the coming weeks.
Seems like a fancy Fitbit. There’s certainly a market for that.
Thanks for the great review. I have a small wrist so this appeals to me and I love purple. I have Garmin Vivosmart 4 and love it but it's some plain. I just bought a Fitbit Charge 4 and do not like the changes to heart rate zones they made, so I went looking for something by Garmin and saw the Lily. I'm not a runner, so I'm looking for a basic fitness tracker. This video help with the decision!
Great video! Just got the watch yesterday and have been looking through it myself, but this video just highlighted a few functions that I hadn't gotten into yet. Thanks!
It looks a little too small for me. Between the size and features, I’m happy with my Fenix 6s pro. This might have been good for me as a starter watch back in the day though
The fenix 6 pro is in a different league, the always on screen, connect IQ support (apps, widgets, watchfaces, datafields), physical buttons, great battery life, plethora of sensors and ruggedness. For me it's the best sports watch. I had such bad experiences with touch screen watch interfaces + sweaty hands that I cannot imagine going back.
I think this watch is better for people with smaller fingers or wrists and it is actually quite small but it looks very elegant and can be worn with dresses and such without looking chunky
I wish it would be smaller lol
I have a Garmin lily and I love it❤️
Do you still love it?
Does it work for you? I have mine for a second week now and it already started malfunction. It doesn't turn on unless I receive a message, now it's stuck to yesterday's activities and the touch button just doesn't work...this happened after one week and I don't wear it during weekends 😳. Strange
Garmin has way to many devices now...it feels like homework trying to figure out which models do what and from which year. I feel like unless they address this there is no way they will be able to survive. Less choice is sometimes better
you mean "way too many devices", not the [pathway] to many devices. And just to ease your anxiety about "figure out which models" there will be a whole new bunch of models in under 12 months, so the homework of which Garmin never ends. Nor for any other technology.
Great review, provided me answers on functionality that I was seeking. Thank you!
This is a really informative video. Definitely helped me make the decision to purchase this watch.
Thank you so much! Liked 👍🏼 and subscribed ✅
Definitely not for me, especially with so many useful features stripped away, but the patterned background is a pretty cool idea. Original. If they made a Vivoactive style watch with such a background and monochrome text and an always on screen, I'd think about it!
Wow... for most ppl, esp women who tend to get cold, @14:42 is an absolute no-go deal breaker. You can't wear long sleeves with this watch b/c it triggers ghost taps on the screen?!! Jeez, Garmin hasn't figured this out? Is it 2021 or 2003?
i really wanna know if they fixed this :(
No GPS? I was certain that I was going to get this watch for my wife, and that is where the bomb is dropped... You got to be kidding me. All these features and all the nice looks, yet no GPS...
Maybe you should read about Garmin lily before you spend your money
@@tmfromdenmark9158 Maybe before you comment you should realize I am watching the review videos prior to purchasing it...
Wife has a 245 in purple and likes it. This seems a bit redundant for that market and no gps so that is a bit strange known for gps tech.
It'll be interesting to see how the target market for this (not the traditional Garmin user, obviously) reacts and how well this does. Some of the already-posted comments make it clear that if you are a female who ALREADY has a Garmin, that thing is generally not targeted at you. They're trying to expand their user base, clearly. Let's hope it takes off!
Then it's probably targeted at me! I've always wanted a round smartwatch but they were always too big. Only downside is the GPS but I guess I'll strap my phone to my arm
I think the watch is ugly, but I never wore my fancier smartwatch (Michael Kors) because it was too big and clunky. Never liked the Fitbit because hated the silicone straps on my skin. Bought this because it was tiny and had leather straps.
Returned it because the straps couldn't be changed out and back and Garmin literally had no option to send back to repair, so retuned it. Going to try the Venu but concerned because it's really only 4 mm smaller than the Kors.
Seems that small-wristed women either compromise on features and aesthetics with the Lily or let the bigger watches collect dust on their chargers 🤷🏻♀️
@@taste0fmandihi! Have you found something better than the lily, with a similar size?
I dig this and I totally want it! Coming from a Wear OS I'd rather give up customization for something that looks sleek and will last longer in battery life.
Finally a watch created dedicated for women! My only gripe, I wish it wasn't so expensive 🤷🏻♀️ but I might still get it
Wow, 24g. I don't think I've tested anything that light. And if they used a nylon strap it would probably weigh in at about -24g and make you faster on the hills. Nice work Garmin.
Indeed, in retrospect, I don’t think I’ve done any 24g watches either before!
@@Dcrainmaker - Well I'll defer to you on that one but only because you have one or two extra hours of reviewing sports watches.
Impressive weight. But without GPS you might want to add the weight of your phone for your hill climbs ;)
P.S.: Watch weight was a surprising game changer for me. It's just a few grams but I really love my Coros Pace 2 with nylon strap coming in at 29g.
@@tobyf.8107 - Yeah, that Coros Pace 2 is impressive. I think it’s going to be my go to affordable triathlon watch recommendation going forward. 👌
The original Vivoactive was pretty light. I think about 17g but most watch bands doubled that weight (Also no HR monitor but GPS and Sensor support). I did like the low weight, you forgot you were wearing a watch.
Great video! Not a big fan of this watch, I think no built in GPS is just a no go. Nice review though!
Yeah, it's a bit of a bummer there - though, that's ultimately how/why it can be so small.
@@Dcrainmaker Well if you look at the Huawei Band 4 Pro, it seems possible to put a Gps in a small watch!
@@toelli08 or even just the garmin vivosport.
@@toelli08 at this form factor, it’s more about volume inside the case. Adding GPS likely too another requirement out of specification (thermal, space, interference, battery, etc.) Every design is trade offs. For example, adding GPS may have meant the need to reduce battery size or no HR sensor.
Thank you for such an elaborate and complete review. Very helpful!
This is what im looking for.
Looks like a really expensive band. Wonder if the next Vivosmart is around the corner with similar screen tech.
bought it for myWife (she refuses to wear a larger watch)- i was really peeved that heart rate options are not more robust like other Garmins (strap link, audible low/high app notifications - one of the main reasons I bought it 😞) iTs Definitely Form following Function. For many, Aesthetics are Paramount and This Watch Delivers but you shouldn’t be forced to compromises Garmin functions that one has come to expect. To me, it’s an everyday wearable for women, Garmin just needs to give it the honor it really deserves! Plus, there’s absolutely NoReason they shouldn’t be Selling these like Hot Fresh Cookies outta tha oven!!!
which one would you recommend: an apple watch se or the garmin lily?
I have the Garmin 945 that I use for running as I love all the metrics. I've been looking for a more professional watch that I can wear all day for the other health metrics. This seems perfect but if I swap the watches on and off, Lily for everyday and 945 for running, will the data synch up properly in the Connect App?
nice watch!!!! I have one too!!
Was a BIG fan of the Garmin vivo move Luxe, I was hoping their next generation would have better music controls and keep that fantastic week-long battery. Unfortunately it seems they've doubled down in the opposite direction 😭
That’s what I’m using as well so I was hoping for the analog watch hands as well but added features. 😔
Why does Garmin not have GPS capabilities!!! Like that's why I would buy the thing
Most watches do! Check out the Venu if built-in GPS is important to you!
- Former Garmin Employee
Hello, wondering if interval training can be setup in Garmin Lily. Great review BTW.
Great video! Can you see your current Heart Rate while walking or running? Apparently it doesn’t show!? Is that true? Only visible with strength training.
Edited: someone commented that you need to edit the activity widget in the settings part of Garmin connect app
Nice review Ray!
But why on earth would you record it at 5:16 in the morning?
That's the time you should be running :)
No...it's the time I should be sleeping! 😂
Fear not though, just a case of my inner-American showing through, have the clock to show AM/PM. ;)
Wish you would have showed the music controls
Thats what im looking for in a watch
There's no music with this one
@@jesscollins2338 mine connects to the music on my iPad playlist. I just don’t know yet how to turn it off except by turning off the ipad.
The music controls has
A play/pause button in the centre of the screen
The 2 side buttons for next song/restart/previous song
3 dots at the top you can press that open another screen with a volume slider
A line that arches around the screen showing song progress
I'm not a sport person so this watch ticks all the boxes for me, just wonder if you can double tap to view the full notification text in the watch, and whether it support notification for all apps ? Like Gmail, Outlook, facebook, etc..
Yes you can see texts alerts and calls
Ty does it use first beat metrics for sleep and battery?
how does it track the distance when I don't have my phone with me? can it track the height meters (hiking on mountains) when I have my phone with me?
No built in GPS, so the first question is a no. The second I'm not sure though that's a good one
2:00 I thought the Classic had a stainless steel bezel and the Sport is aluminium?
same
@@jbilling6736 I’d say that’s quite a significant difference
Also the glass pattern is different for each watch, right?
They do have different bezels
Still waiting for Vivosmart 5/ Vivosport 2 with built in GPS... hope it ever happens!
need some help here. my wife just got her Lily, she loves it and everything, but it only holds the battery for a little over a day, maybe like 35-40 hrs.
already turned off sleep oximeter, and tried to optimize widgets, remove the ones she won’t need and change their order (thinking that she’s going through too many to get to the ones she wants to see in details) put the screen time out on short and even turned off the wake up gesture completely.
but don’t really see what else there’s to tweak and why such a short battery life, she’s not even using the connected gps yet.
any suggestions?
I think the smart notifications also really drain battery, maybe try that?
Can someone please tell me if any of the clock faces have your heart rate on the screen? I want to buy this watch for health reasons and want to be able to glance at my watch and see my heart rate without having to press buttons or swipe
A few or the watch faces do. They will have a little icon on the side/bottom/top of the screen and you can click the icon to change what is shown. If you tap the icon until it shows the little heart symbol and a number, then whenever you open your watch the display will show the time and the icon you selected (in this case, heart rate) until you tap the icon again to change it. Just a note though, the watch display isn’t always on, and you need to double tap or do a gesture thing to show the display so if you are trying to see your heart rate at a glance you won’t be able to do that without tapping or shaking your arm. Hope this helps 😊
@@astesiagalaxsie thanks so much for your detailed answer XD
I really like my Garmin devices, but boy they are absolutely the worst at linking to the phone, really it is about time they sorted out Bluetooth
no mate, the worst connectivity has polar.
Do you have an iPhone by chance? I've heard lots of complaints from iPhone users, not so much Android.
Great Vlog thanks for sharing
Can you add racket sports as an activity on the lily?
This is a good watch for swimming? I'm so nervous with ones saying they are good but mess up after about 2 months.
do you know how and where I can get those screw things to change the straps? I like to be able to change between leather and silicon when I want...
Great review, thanks. Question - aside from the strap and bezel difference between the Sport nad Classic, does the the Sport version provide the exact same watch face as the Classic (the one that's shown on the box). I'm a female so look is important and the Sport watch face shown on the box is too in your face for me when wearaing the watch outside the gym.
You can change the watch face in the settings to a subtler style if you like
garmin connect, garmin lily sport how to change fahrenheit to celsius?
The GPS situation is a bummer. The feature set seems to be geared towards the less technically savy but it's implementation appears to be annoying.
I would purchase one each just because I would not want my workout watch to be my everyday watch.
Hello! Thank you for video! Is it possible to change the watch face on photo?
You can't change it for a full photo, but you can change it to a few predefined ones.
Hello! Where did you get the tool to change the strap? Haven’t seen any straps sold separately yet though
does it make sense to use this device for tennis and sea kayaking?
Does Garmin REALLY need yet another device in the lineup?
Probably not, but it’s hard to argue with their earnings calls.
@@Dcrainmaker as an owner/ shareholder sure, but as a consumer who constantly see them struggling to get a handle on software issues or have poor QC, I wish they’d concentrate on getting their premium products right, rather than trying to be all things to all people.
@@timb8095 I’m agree. I’m a Fenix 6x pro owner and believe me my sister’s apple watch 6 has far better hr and pulse ox sensor.
@@_samurai_744 The Pulse Ox on my Fennix 6 is garbage, it reads 4-5 points lower all the time
@@mikeprytherch8875 That’s my 3rd Garmin watch with Spo2 sensor and all of them was measuring around %3 - %4 lower; FR 245, Vivoactive 4, Fenix 6x.
how can I change Miles to Km in the garmin lily?
Have you sorted this yet? I just received mine and cannot figure it out either.
can you disable the MOVE alert?
Great video, thanks. you can add a garmin heart rate monitor?
No, no sensor support. :(
@@Dcrainmaker oh no... thanks for the reply👍
Hi! Is it podsunie to track the pace while running on this watch?
I saw this online a few months ago. I should have paid more attention to features, ( my own fault). I hate the watch. I probably will give it away
Does iq connect support lily?
Is there a way to reconnect my lily back to my phone without re-installing garmin application? For some reason, my lily watch and phone lost connection. Can't seem to re-connect.
Yup, just go into devices within Garmin connect mobile on your phone. If you delete it from there and then add it, it’ll happily connect back up without Losing anything.
any info on a new forerunner 955?
Does this one offer ecg?
How do you view your heart rate when doing a bike activity? There doesn't seem to be a way??
Edit. You need to edit the activity option and turn on that data field. (they dont mention this is the manual btw.)
Yup, correct! Mine showed HR by default for the indoor data fields. :/
Thanks for the video! Are there really riots in NL? Or are they affected to you work? Cheers from Finland!
Thanks for the video.
I just bought this watch and i don't find where to change the AM/PM. The watch always show for exemple 05:00 and not 17:00. Is it possible to change?
You can change this in the Garmin Connect app on your phone, it's under Device > General > Time format
@@inyman Thanks for your answer ;)
I found on the application how to change AM/PM :D i'm a noob :D
Now other problem come to me, how to fix the watch to not turn on when i move the hand? just when i tap the screen :)
@@Outlaw17666 you can change that either directly in the watch settings or in the app! In the app it's under Device > Appearance > Display options > Gesture, and just set it to "off"
Does it have a flight mode?
I don’t think it has data
So my Fenix will broadcast my heart rate to my Peloton without my heart rate strap?
To a Peloton Bike, yup! In fact, did so today.
@@Dcrainmaker woah... game changer! I can never find that darn chest strap! Thanks
Does the watch has light for night time???
If you turn the to max brightness and set the timeout to long it’s actually pretty bright and can work as a torch if you really wanted it to. Only thing is it drains a lot of battery
Does it have GPS?
does this one support custom picture watch face?
i don't think it does
nope
trying to determine if waterproof?
Yes it is.
So taking manual laps is not possible?
No way I'm aware of to do it.
OFF moon shape icon can light
Is it possibe to count the daily steps and calories without a phone?
Yup! It'll show them right on the watch under the daily stats widget.
@@Dcrainmaker super, thanks for the answer! 🙏
Hey!thanks for this video! I have Garmin Vivoactive 3...but i want Garmin Lily too! Can I connect 2 devices on Connect App? To count my activity when i use one or another? 😊
I read on Garmin website that yes, it is possible to connect two devices to your Garmin Connect account.
Oh no. Not another proprietary band. Ugh!
Where’s the deep dive feature??
Looks a lot like the Polar Ignite and Unite series
Definitely not a device for people who sweat or do actual sports. Buttons are a much better interface for sports watches, specially for actions like pausing, stopping, etc. It's really frustrating when finish your activity then notice that it was on pause for almost all of the time (looking at you fitbit versa).
I had a VA3 and found the touchscreen to be simpler overall to operate (vs the endless button combos) and had no issues with the screen while running, sweating, etc. The VA4 with its lap/back button was clearly developed to address user concerns about the screen while running, so at least they listened the same concern you indicated.
@@narosser coming from Pebble, I was very against touch screen on watches but Garmin did it right. I took a chance with a V4 and not only is it not as bad as expected, but it's even better in some ways. Giving a swipe can be simpler than pressing a button when you have to brace the watch from the other side. Starting/stopping an activity is still done with a button on the V4 which is ideal. Also the programming is surprisingly good at ignoring unintentional touches, water, etc. I haven't had to lock my watch to avoid messing things up. But I feel like the two buttons it has are important. I wouldn't want to deal with a totally touch screen watch.
For the price doesn't even have internal GPS.
Ray, my wife has very small hands. Is it good watch to gift or what other watch should I consider??? She exercises a lot
Get her something that's actually useful for exercising. If she's petite then Vivoactive 4s is a good option. Many more features, Garmin Pay if that's useful, much easier navigation with buttons (start/stop activities), standard watch straps that are easy to find and replace, and always on screen. Plus many apps and watch faces you can download. There's no reason to get a stripped down version.
I have tiny wrists and this watch is perfect. It looks sleek and classy for all day wear to the office and has the functions I was looking for re health etc.
No explanation of swim mode.
This just seems stupid. Girly watch without the Garmin running capabilities, GPS. Give me a good Garmin in a smaller size. GF 245?
I have to watch 2021 Ray at 0.75x
.75 club for the win!
@@Dcrainmaker And my TH-cam is set to 1.25 by default. Imagine the speed I have to endure.
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Classic reason why a guy shouldn't review a lady's watch. It's a kneejerk review not based on prolonged user experience, rather reviewer expectation (and that is a bad thing). I watched this before I bought my lady the Lily, so it filled me with trepidation that perhaps I should really be exploring other (better) options. But my gut instinct said that she would probably like it (seeing she collects watches and shoes). Turns out after 6 months of ownership that she LOVES IT. In fact, just the other day she said, "do you know, I hardly ever take it off", and she doesn't. Even at night time, she finds the sleep monitor far superior to her Samsung Galaxy. The thing she loves most is the diminutive size (compared to other smart watches). She still loves her old Pebble for style, but the short battery life is a major limiter. Samsungs and Apples are feature rich which is great if that's what you're looking for, but they are as stylish as wearing a bit of space debris. In the final analysis, what it comes down to is what you perceive to be a con. My lady loves her Lily and that's all that matters.
Classic dumb internet comment. Literally every single person in the comments who has said or appears to be a women found it super useful and insightful. Plus, you somehow ignored the fact that both my wife and I wore it - for quite a while. That’s great that you’re life loves it, and I never said it was bad. So I’m frankly not sure why you’re upset.
@@Dcrainmaker I'm dumb? Who's the f'wit reviewing a lady's watch? That DC ( I'm guessing DC stands for Dumb C#^t) was my point. That fact that females like the Lily contradicts all your pedantic nit picking. "You have do this, it doesn't do that ... wa wa wa.) That was the whole point, but I guess I should have spelled it out just for you.
Nah, that's absolutely not my thing. I love Garmin. But I don't like this new model. Proprietary strap changing tool? What the hell? 🤔
True, though the overwhelming majority of smartwatches these days have proprietary straps.
I actually had to return it because of that, couldn't get one of the straps off with their plastic tool. Apparently I was not the first person to return it for that reason.
16:39 (6:30-6:45 am) 🤭... Hummmm
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Yes I want to be tracked everywhere....🙃
Ray, if garmin are making watch smaller, i think we all need a reboot in life
To each their own. Ultimately for many smaller females, a lot of the watches are still quite big. Some are smaller of course, but not all.
Yeah... how dare they make something for smaller people 😕
I can confirm we are loving the watch that doesn’t make our wrist look tiny
That looks super awkward on your wrist. Lol
Oh crap it’s for lady’s toys o
this video is not at all helpful. Guy gabbles way too fast, cannot understand him or his accent. Please remove him and put someone on who will talk slower and demonstrate clearer !!
Awesome, glad you liked it!
@@Dcrainmaker come on Ray, remove yourself and call the manager!
@better shape up Sounds good to me! 😂
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