Features Overview

Complete list of VimoSwim features and capabilities.

Discover all the powerful features that make VimoSwim the ultimate training companion for swimmers.

Core Features

Metronome Functionality

Programmable Tempo

Adjust tempo in 0.01 second increments, from 0.10 to 9.99 seconds.

Training Programs

Ten built-in programs (0 Tempo through 9 TI Basic) plus custom slots in My Programs.

Multi-Sensory Feedback

Choose the signal per program: audio beep, LED flash, or vibration pulse.

Smart Memory

All settings persist across power-off — pick up right where you left off.

Display & Interface

OLED Display

feature

Clear, readable 128×64 screen in all lighting conditions

Auto-Dimming

feature

Screen dims when idle and sleeps during training to save power

Brightness

feature

Adjustable brightness in Settings → Brightness

Training Mode

feature

Large tempo readout with a play indicator that blinks on the beat

Tools

Timer & Stopwatch

Built-in timer and stopwatch in the Tools menu.

Tabata & Pomodoro

Ready-made Tabata and Pomodoro timers for structured work/rest sessions.

Clock

Time display, settable on the device or synced automatically from the mobile app.

Session Recording

Motion data from training sessions is recorded to internal flash — it survives even a dead battery.

Power Management

Battery Indicator

feature

Live percentage on the home screen, plus a detailed Device → Battery view with time-to-full while charging

Auto Power-Off

feature

Powers down after 5 minutes of inactivity to protect the battery

Ship Mode

feature

Ultra-low-power storage mode — months of standby (Device → Ship mode)

Wireless Charging

feature

Full charge in about 1 hour on the included dock

Connectivity

Bluetooth BLE

Pair with the Vimo Connect app for remote control, settings sync, time sync, Find My Device, and OTA firmware updates.

Heart Rate Monitors

Connect a Bluetooth heart rate strap directly to the device (Connect → Heart Rate).

Customization

Language Selection

setting

English (default), Polski, Deutsch, Magyar, Español

Signal & Volume

setting

Beep / LED / vibration per program; volume 0–100% in 10% steps; selectable tones and beep length

Units & Pool

setting

Metric or imperial units, pool length, and swimmer height

Keys Beep

setting

Toggle button-press sounds

Advanced Features

Sensor Data Display

View live accelerometer and gyroscope readings at Device → Sensors.

Device Information

Firmware version, device ID, and Bluetooth address at Device → Info.

Factory Reset

Hold the middle + right buttons for 10 seconds to open the factory-reset confirmation.

OTA Updates

Over-the-air firmware updates via the mobile app.

Feature Status

Features marked with ✅ are fully implemented. Features marked with ⏳ are planned for future releases.

Implemented Features

Training Programs 0–9

essential

✅ Ten programs including stroke-timing patterns

Feedback Modes & Volume

essential

✅ Beep / LED / vibration with adjustable volume and tones

Tools Suite

essential

✅ Timer, stopwatch, Tabata, Pomodoro, clock

Battery Gauge

essential

✅ Live percentage and charging view

Languages

essential

✅ Five languages with first-boot picker

Settings Memory

essential

✅ Remembers last configuration

Bluetooth HR Monitors

essential

✅ Direct heart rate strap connection

Coming Soon

ANT+ / Garmin Sensors

planned

⏳ Heart rate, cadence, and speed sensors over ANT+

Custom Program Upload

planned

⏳ Build programs in the app and upload them to My Programs slots

Training History in App

planned

⏳ Browse and export recorded sessions from the mobile app

Live Sensor Streaming

planned

⏳ Real-time motion data in the mobile app

HR Alarms

planned

⏳ Alerts when your heart rate crosses a set zone

Essentials

Essential features and integrations for VimoSwim.

Mobile App

Connect VimoSwim with the mobile app for advanced features.