Garmin Lily Review: Features Deep Dive! 

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

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!

Great review, provided me answers on functionality that I was seeking. Thank you!

Thank you for such an elaborate and complete review. Very helpful!

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!

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.

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!

This is a really informative video. Definitely helped me make the decision to purchase this watch. Thank you so much! Liked 👍🏼 and subscribed ✅

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.

Seems like a fancy Fitbit. There’s certainly a market for that.

I have a Garmin lily and I love it❤️

This is what im looking for.

Great Vlog thanks for sharing

it should be noted that the Sport edition has an Aluminum Bezel while the Classic model contains a Stainless Steel Bezel

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

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!

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.

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 😭

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

Hello, wondering if interval training can be setup in Garmin Lily. Great review BTW.

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

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!

Still waiting for Vivosmart 5/ Vivosport 2 with built in GPS... hope it ever happens!

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?

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 :)

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?

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.

Looks like a really expensive band. Wonder if the next Vivosmart is around the corner with similar screen tech.

Ty does it use first beat metrics for sleep and battery?

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...

Great video! Not a big fan of this watch, I think no built in GPS is just a no go. Nice review though!

which one would you recommend: an apple watch se or the garmin lily?

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.

Hello! Where did you get the tool to change the strap? Haven’t seen any straps sold separately yet though

This is a good watch for swimming? I'm so nervous with ones saying they are good but mess up after about 2 months.

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!!!

does it make sense to use this device for tennis and sea kayaking?

can you disable the MOVE alert?

Hello! Thank you for video! Is it possible to change the watch face on photo?

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?

Great video, thanks. you can add a garmin heart rate monitor?

any info on a new forerunner 955?

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...

Can you add racket sports as an activity on the lily?

Hi! Is it podsunie to track the pace while running on this watch?

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?

Wish you would have showed the music controls Thats what im looking for in a watch

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.

Why does Garmin not have GPS capabilities!!! Like that's why I would buy the thing

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..

Thanks for the video! Are there really riots in NL? Or are they affected to you work? Cheers from Finland!

Does this one offer ecg?

I would purchase one each just because I would not want my workout watch to be my everyday watch.

how can I change Miles to Km in the garmin lily?

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.

garmin connect, garmin lily sport how to change fahrenheit to celsius?

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.

Does it have GPS?

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?

So taking manual laps is not possible?

Does the watch has light for night time???

trying to determine if waterproof?

Does iq connect support lily?

How do you view your heart rate when doing a bike activity? There doesn't seem to be a way??

So my Fenix will broadcast my heart rate to my Peloton without my heart rate strap?

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

2:00 I thought the Classic had a stainless steel bezel and the Sport is aluminium?

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? 😊

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

Is it possibe to count the daily steps and calories without a phone?

does this one support custom picture watch face?

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

Looks a lot like the Polar Ignite and Unite series

Does it have a flight mode?

Where’s the deep dive feature??

OFF moon shape icon can light

Does Garmin REALLY need yet another device in the lineup?

Oh no. Not another proprietary band. Ugh!

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).

Ray, my wife has very small hands. Is it good watch to gift or what other watch should I consider??? She exercises a lot

No explanation of swim mode.

I have to watch 2021 Ray at 0.75x

For the price doesn't even have internal GPS.

16:39 (6:30-6:45 am) 🤭... Hummmm

This just seems stupid. Girly watch without the Garmin running capabilities, GPS. Give me a good Garmin in a smaller size. GF 245?

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? 🤔

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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.

Yes I want to be tracked everywhere....🙃

Ray, if garmin are making watch smaller, i think we all need a reboot in life

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 !!