A: There have been some adjustments made. If you have any issue, please go to support.garmin.com where you can reach out directly to a product support specialist.

A: Hi Julie, thanks for reaching out about Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kids Fitness Tracker. To better understand your individual needs, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kids Fitness Tracker. No, you cannot text or call your child using the Garmin vívofit jr. 3. The vívofit jr. 3 is a dedicated fitness tracker rather than a "smartwatch" with communication features. It does not have a microphone, speaker, or cellular connectivity (LTE). If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kids Fitness Tracker. That's a very common question about the vívofit jr. 3! For a 9-year-old, the sleep tracking on this device is best described as useful for general bedtime and duration data, but it is not highly accurate for detailed sleep stages. Here is a breakdown of how it works and what you can expect: 🌙 How the Sleep Tracking Works The vívofit jr. 3 tracks sleep primarily using a built-in accelerometer (a motion sensor). Motion-Based: The watch detects when your child is still (asleep) versus moving around (awake or restless). Parental Control: You must set your child's normal bedtime and wake time in the Garmin Jr. App. This "sleep window" helps the device determine when it should start and stop looking for sleep patterns. Data Provided: In the parent's Garmin Jr. app, you will see statistics including: Total Hours of Sleep: This is generally the most reliable metric. Estimated Sleep Levels/Movement: This is a basic gauge of how restless the night was, but it's not a deep analysis of REM or Deep Sleep. ✅ Strengths for a 9-Year-Old Establishing Routine: It is excellent for helping parents monitor if their child is getting the recommended amount of sleep. The primary value is in tracking sleep duration and consistency (was bedtime on time? did they wake up early?). Encourages Wear: Since the watch is durable, swim-friendly, and has a battery life of up to a year (no charging needed), the child can comfortably wear it all night, every night, ensuring data consistency. Non-Invasive: Because it lacks an optical Heart Rate (HR) sensor (which is needed for advanced sleep stage tracking), it's a simpler, less-invasive device that is perfect for a child's wrist. ⚠️ Limitations to Be Aware Of Less Detailed than Adult Trackers: Since it uses only the accelerometer (motion) and not heart rate, it cannot accurately track specific sleep stages (like Light, Deep, and REM sleep). The sleep data is an estimation based on lack of movement. "Garbage In, Garbage Out": If your 9-year-old is lying still in bed reading or watching a tablet before falling asleep, the device may prematurely register this still time as sleep. You may have to manually adjust the reported sleep time in the app. In summary: The vívofit jr. 3 is a great tool for a 9-year-old to encourage activity and responsibility, and its sleep tracking function is best used to confirm they are staying in bed during their target sleep window and getting adequate total hours of rest. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about the Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kids Fitness Tracker The Garmin Vívofit Jr. 3 is a fantastic kids' activity tracker, but its sleep tracking is not as detailed as the advanced sleep monitoring found on premium adult Garmin watches (like the Venu or Fenix series). The Vívofit Jr. 3 primarily uses an accelerometer (motion sensor) to track sleep, and it lacks the built-in optical Heart Rate (HR) sensor that is necessary for the advanced stages. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day between 7 am and 11 pm CST.

A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kids Fitness Tracker Yes, you are correct, no extra plan/subscription is required and it does use Bluetooth to connect to any phone/tablet using Android or IOS. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

A: Hi, thank you for reaching out about Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kids Fitness Tracker. The Garmin vivofit jr. 3 step tracker counts up to 99,999 steps before it resets to zero. This is more than a 9,999 limit, so it should meet your son's needs for tracking higher step counts. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about the Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kids Fitness Tracker Yes, you can track your child's activity from your phone using the Garmin Jr. app. The vivofit jr. 3 is a fitness tracker, and it syncs with the app on a parent's compatible smartphone via Bluetooth. Through the app, you can: View your child's steps, active minutes, and sleep data. Manage chores and rewards. Assign tasks and set alarms. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day between 7 am and 11 pm CST.

A: Hi Mama, thanks for reaching out about Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kids Fitness Tracker. No, the Garmin vivofit jr. 3 does not have a user-accessible setting to disable Bluetooth. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

A: Hi BERTA158, thanks for reaching out about Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kids Fitness Tracker No, the Dexcom G7 glucose data is not directly compatible with the Garmin Vivofit jr. 3. The Vivofit jr. 3 is designed for kids and doesn't support the Connect IQ app needed to display CGM data, unlike other Garmin smartwatches. To view Dexcom G7 data on a compatible Garmin device, you would need a smartwatch or cycling computer that supports the Connect IQ app, such as the Garmin Venu series. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

A: Hi Hermit crab, thanks for reaching out about Garmin vivofit jr. 3 Kids Fitness Tracker This model does not have GPS capability. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.