Garmin has announced its new product in the crowded wrist-worn devices arena --- its 'Vivosmart' activity tracker.

The Vivosmart activity tracker from Garmin will be priced at $170; and will be exclusively available from this November onwards at Best Buy. The fitness tracker will come with an optional heart rate monitor which will separately cost $30.

Boasting a minimalistic design, though with subtle stylishness, the Garmin Vivosmart fitness-tracking device is a black band worn which is around the wrist. The water-proof tracker has a curved gesture-control smart display which can be turned on by a movement of the wearer's arm or a touch on the device.

The Vivosmart activity tracker enables the wearers to control music, and keep track of their steps, distance and calories burnt --- all from their wrists. In addition, the device also has the capability to remotely control the Garmin VIRB action camera.

If the users have been sitting for too long, the Vivosmart tracker has a move bar to nudge them into action with the help of vibration alerts.

Though the Vivosmart fitness tracker - which will be available in five color options - primarily works with the Garmin Connect app, it can also integrate with RunKeeper and other third-party apps.