JK7 Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 Hi Anyone with this watch experience wildly incorrect (under reading by 70%) elevation gains? It doesn't have a manual calabrate option for the barometer or GPS. Any suggestions? Did plenty of reviews before buying, and all the reviews showed altimeter worked well. I do now see plenty of issues on Reddit about it though.
JK7 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Posted January 13, 2019 Assume on the site and not the app....? Will have a look later Thank you
Cippo Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 Yes on website. Under elevation click correct elevation. Wait a minute and refresh page.
Dexter-morgan Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 My Gamin Fr235 and edge 810 shows less than Strava.
thisismyotherbike Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 My Gamin Fr235 and edge 810 shows less than Strava. FR235 doesn't have a Barometer. 810 does.
Sbloomer Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Garmin replaced my Vivoactive 3 because of wildly inaccurate elevation readings. It's a known issue with these models
JK7 Posted June 29, 2019 Author Posted June 29, 2019 Will go and ask them to do the same. Such a pain to correct it every time.
ACM Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Garmin replaced my Vivoactive 3 because of wildly inaccurate elevation readings. It's a known issue with these modelsIs the replacement any better? My son & I both bought the VivoActive 3 and both are so far from accurate; it’s not even relevant to look at elevation.
TheBritishTwit Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 I unfortunately seem have the opposite issue on My Fenix 3 and it's mostly on runs, Cycling isn't as badly affected. Should I do a run, the watch will pick up and elevation gain of a few 1000 when I have only climbed a few 10's or 100's of meters (Benoni is a rather flat area to do any sports in). I read that putting the watch in lukewarm water with some dish washing liquid help address this issue and clean out the Barometer sensor so I will may try that at some stage and see if it makes a difference however I don't have high hopes for that.
Sbloomer Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Is the replacement any better? My son & I both bought the VivoActive 3 and both are so far from accurate; it’s not even relevant to look at elevation.I’ve only done one ride with it but it seems ok. My last one had me doing 5800m elevation gain at Bloemendal [emoji848]
IceCreamMan Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Vivoactive does not have an altimeter afaik this it will not be accurate. Surprised Garmin replaced it. I just correct it in Strava. No biggie.
ACM Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 I’ve only done one ride with it but it seems ok. My last one had me doing 5800m elevation gain at Bloemendal [emoji848]????????
Sbloomer Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 Vivoactive does not have an altimeter afaik this it will not be accurate. Surprised Garmin replaced it. I just correct it in Strava. No biggie.It dies have a barometer. Same as my old Suunto Observer. But 5800 meter altitude gain on a 10km bike ride is pretty impressive. So yes it’s a biggie because it’s simply faulty.
Dirkitech Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 Garmin replaced my Vivoactive 3 because of wildly inaccurate elevation readings. It's a known issue with these modelsMay I ask if it was a warranty replacement or out of warranty with a pay in difference? Mine has been doing the same since the colder months started
Sbloomer Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 May I ask if it was a warranty replacement or out of warranty with a pay in difference? Mine has been doing the same since the colder months started Was a warranty replacement.
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