Would it work with a Timex heart rate monitor or do I need to purchase a polar one?
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I think it works with the Garmin heart rate monitor, but not sure about the Timex
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Hello Beth,For the model I have (Model: 8RS00) there is an additional heart rate strap which needs to be purchased/worn to monitor heart rate. I think there is another model which has it built into the watch, but I'm not sure which one. I've really enjoyed this watch and for my purposes, running, swimming and biking, it's awesome. Good upload onto my iPhone App and good reports for distances, speed, etc. Hope that helps!
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Hi...it is probably best for you to call the polar phone number for the comparison. I was very disappointed in how many features the watches now have. I just wanted one that would measure heart rate and calories burned and a few additional features. But one of the two I trialled was over the top. Anyway, in my experience, the heart rate monitoring feature only works w a chest strap. I know there are products on the market that monitor in other ways but all the polar watches I have had require the chest strap. Hopefully any of that is helpful. The wait time on the phone is very long but the person who finally answered seemed knowledgeable so perhaps worth the wait. Hi...it is probably best for you to call the polar phone number for the comparison. I was very disappointed in how many features the watches now have. I just wanted one that would measure heart rate and calories burned and a few additional features. But one of the two I trialled was over the top. Anyway, in my experience, the heart rate monitoring feature only works w a chest strap. I know there are products on the market that monitor in other ways but all the polar watches I have had require the chest strap. Hopefully any of that is helpful. The wait time on the phone is very long but the... » Read More Hi...it is probably best for you to call the polar phone number for the comparison. I was very disappointed in how many features the watches now have. I just wanted one that would measure heart rate and calories burned and a few additional features. But one of the two I trialled was over the top. Anyway, in my experience, the heart rate monitoring feature only works w a chest strap. I know there are products on the market that monitor in other ways but all the polar watches I have had require the chest strap. Hopefully any of that is helpful. The wait time on the phone is very long but the person who finally answered seemed knowledgeable so perhaps worth the wait. « Show Less
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Absolutely, I have mine hooked up to my heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensors. Works flawlessly.
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I use this heart monitor but not with the app suggested. It will work with multiple apps so I'm sure there is probably one that will alert you to a specific heart rate. I use mapmyfitness.
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Greetings Ms. Irvine, I am not sure if this has software to sync with the iPhone apps; however I can tell you that we were very disappointed when the product broke after 30 days of use. I would recommend the Polar monitor with chest strap. I had one for 2 years with 5 days/week of use with no problem until the battery went out.
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No. This unit comes with it's own sensor and it is not Bluetooth compatible at all, in fact it doesn't have Bluetooth feature. The Polar Bluetooth smart heart rate sensor is more like for paring it with your smartphone (like android or iOS device) and make workout with the Polar App that you find in your application market. The polar app will use the data coming from the Bluetooth sensor to make statistics and so on.
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Heart monitor works as well as polar or any other monitors I have used. If you want to use "peak fitness" techniques, this is probably useful.
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Yes, you most definitely can as long as you have the heart rate monitor synced to your watch. Unfortunately this watch doesn't come with a built-in HR monitor. But it can be purchased separately.
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I have a Timex Ironman (Trashman would be a better moniker for this $90 disappointment!) that has NEVER given me reliable performance and has basically just quit after 17 months of unreliable service. I'm reading enough negative reviews on the Polar F11, which had otherwise sounded promising, to dismiss risking money on that product as well! While I have little or no use for GPS, the Garmin 305 is starting to sound to me like the accurate, reliable heart rate monitor I'm looking for based on further reading!
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Hello! RCX5 requires a chest strap for heart rate monitoring. Connects wirelessly (i think via coded Bluetooth so it will only work with polar sensors). it also connects to gps, speed and cadence sensors simultanously).
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Good morning, Sorry but use a Timex equipment, do not know if it works in Polars equipment. Sincerely.
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Hi, you can check your device compatibility here: http://www.mioglobal.com/apps/default.htm? If the device is compatible, then you need to contact the app developer to see if they support BTLE heart rate monitors (like Wahoo, Polar or MIO) with their app. Hope that helps!
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According to the Polar website, it works with all the following Polar monitors: FT1, FT2, FT4, FT7, FT40, FT60, FT80, RS100, RS300X, RS400, RCX5, CS100, CS200, CS300. Hope this helps!
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Hello Rolando, yes, it is compatible with all Polar Watches. I have one S725X that is the old version of RS800CX. This is a very good suport because came with 3 wholes so you can fix in any handbar you may have. Thanks for asking. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
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I would say yes because the monitor is tracking your heart rate. While weightlifting your heart rate will increase. The watch is just for display only, you have to use the chest strap provided. I would contact Polar if you would like to know for sure if this will work for you. 1-800-227-1314 or customer.service.usa@polar.com
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I don't think so. I tried one of the other Polar HR monitors that didn't have the Nike+ symbol on it and the GPS watch would never pick up the signal. I only found the monitor online. The GPS watch is sold at many sporting good stores and BestBuy but apparently the heart rate monitor is difficult to find other than online. It works GREAT by the way- highly recommend it. It's nice to see your workout with pace/elevation/and heart rate all mapped in google maps.