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Storage of a Vivomove Style

Hello, dies anybody know what is the best way to store a Vivomove Style when it is not in use for a long period of time, especially with regard to not damaging the battery?

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2162447 over 3 years ago in reply to Jackos +1 verified

I have different watches and like to change my watches, for example for travel, for work and even for leisure time also depending on the season. So it may be that I want to drop the Garmin Style some weeks…

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0 tmk2 over 3 years ago

Just google some general advice on how to store li-ion batteries.

0 2162447 over 3 years ago in reply to tmk2

That doesn't work, because you can't turn off the watch cmpletely. So either you charge all day long or you drain the battery when not in use.

0 tmk2 over 3 years ago in reply to 2162447

How long do you intend to store it? Do a recharge cycle every 1-2 months if you want to store it longer.

0 2162447 over 3 years ago in reply to tmk2

About 2 months

But the battery is empty after 6 to 7 days and I hope this doesn't hurt the battery

0 tmk2 over 3 years ago in reply to 2162447

Well, generally depleting the battery and leaving it depleted for 2 months should be avoided, but when done once or twice it should not hurt the battery significantly.

0 2162447 over 3 years ago in reply to tmk2

I can't understand why there is no way to switch off the watch completely, i.e. to reset it to the delivery status

0 Jackos over 3 years ago in reply to 2162447

Garmin-AmberD would you be so kind to explain this design choice? Seems like an oversight.

+1 2162447 over 3 years ago in reply to Jackos

I have different watches and like to change my watches, for example for travel, for work and even for leisure time also depending on the season. So it may be that I want to drop the Garmin Style some weeks. I want to make sure that the battery doesn't suffer if I don't take care of the watch within this time. In general, lithium batteries should be stored at about 80% charge. Every smartphone, even my Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch can be completely turned off, why is this not possible with the Garmin Style?

0 Batman over 3 years ago in reply to 2162447

Turn off Bluetooth, turn off PulseOX and turn off HR monitor. Not using the watch the display will not turn on and only the analog hands will work. That should minimize battery drain, i think it is the best you can do.

I suppose not having physical buttons has to do with Garmin's choice of not having a true "off" function.If the watch is off the display does not register touches and cannot communicate with Garmin Express through the charging cable, hence cannot be turned on from the outside.

0 2162447 over 3 years ago in reply to Batman

Hello Batman, your answer sounds logic! Thanks! Other smartwatches often have a crown or botton to turn on the device!