The Garmin vivoactive 5 is an AMOLED fitness smartwatch with a slim design, up to 11 days of battery life, and over 25 built-in sports apps. It includes Garmin Pay, sleep coaching, and a daily suggested workouts feature powered by training load data.
Version 15.05 - August 14, 2025: Fixes issue with breathwork activity audioFixes issue with downloaded golf coursesUpdates to breathing variationsUpdates to device passcodeFixes an issue where…
Version 14.15 - May 16, 2025: Supports the detection of breathing variations during sleep.Adds support for Garmin Golf app subscription features.Fixes an issue where notifications with long…
Version 13.19 - March 19, 2025: Improvements to Voice Assistant interactions with various Android phones.Fixes an issue where messages wouldn't dismiss after a timer with repeat ends.
Version 13.17 - February 20, 2025: Adds support for HRM 200 pairing and data.Improvements to the Body Battery accuracy when users have multiple devices.Supports passcode security feature with wr…
Update prediction
This product has not received a firmware update in a long time and may be discontinued.
Garmin typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 50 days.
The Garmin vivoactive 5 is an AMOLED fitness smartwatch with a slim design, up to 11 days of battery life, and over 25 built-in sports apps. It includes Garmin Pay, sleep coaching, and a daily suggested workouts feature powered by training load data. It was originally released on September 20, 2023.
What is the latest firmware version of Garmin vivoactive 5?
The latest firmware version of Garmin vivoactive 5 is 17.09. It was released on January 1, 2026.
Where can I download the latest Garmin vivoactive 5 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Garmin vivoactive 5 firmware (version 17.09) are on Garmin's official release page: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=USdUBNFAHq8ezOlPNuM0s8
How often does Garmin release firmware updates for Garmin vivoactive 5?
We have tracked 8 firmware versions of Garmin vivoactive 5. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 50 days.
Has Garmin vivoactive 5 been discontinued?
Garmin vivoactive 5 has not received a firmware update in a long time and may be discontinued. However, some products resume updates after extended periods.
Is Garmin vivoactive 5 still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Garmin vivoactive 5 received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 17.09.