Hardware Specifications
Technical specifications and hardware details of Vimo Swim.
Vimo Swim is built with premium components designed for reliability and performance in demanding training environments.
At a Glance
Crisp 128×64 OLED with auto-dimming and adjustable brightness.
Low energy wireless for mobile app connectivity, heart rate monitors, and firmware updates.
6-axis accelerometer + gyroscope for swim-turn detection and session recording.
Charging dock included, full charge in about 1.5 hours.
Display
Type
spec
OLED, 128×64 pixels
Visibility
spec
Clear in all lighting conditions
Auto-Dimming
feature
Dims when idle and sleeps during training to save power
Brightness
feature
Adjustable in Settings → Brightness
Connectivity
Bluetooth
spec
BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). Pairs with the Vimo Connect app as Vimo-XXXX (your unit's short ID)
Heart Rate
spec
Connects to Bluetooth heart rate monitors (Connect → Heart Rate)
Wireless Updates
feature
OTA firmware updates via the mobile app
ANT+ / Garmin
planned
The radio hardware is ANT+ capable. Garmin sensor support is on the roadmap
Power & Battery
A full charge lasts 9-12 hours of active training with a program running. Exact runtime depends on the signal type, volume, and screen brightness: LED is the most economical signal, vibration the most power-hungry.
Standby
spec
Months in ship mode (storage); the device also powers itself down after 5 minutes of inactivity
Charge Time
spec
About 1.5 hours for a full charge
Charging Method
spec
Wireless charging dock (included)
Physical Design
Waterproof
essential
Designed for extended water exposure
Form Factor
spec
Compact, fits comfortably in swimming cap
Weight
spec
Lightweight for comfort during training
Button Controls
Back in menus, decrease values. Hold 3s to power off; wakes the device from off.
Confirm selections, start/stop the program. Hold 3s during training for program settings.
Scroll menus, increase values. Hold to fast-scroll.
Sensors
Motion
sensor
6-axis IMU (accelerometer + gyroscope): swim-turn detection, session recording, live readout at Device → Sensors
Battery Gauge
sensor
Built-in fuel gauge: live percentage on the home screen and a detailed Device → Battery view with time-to-full while charging
Firmware Updates
Vimo Swim supports over-the-air (OTA) updates via the mobile app. Check for updates regularly to get the latest features and improvements.
You can check your current firmware version on the boot screen or in Device → Info on your device.