is there a chest strap needed...Does this link to chest strap via bluetooth...does this work with run keeper
2031175
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).
2031176
A chest strap is needed and included with this product. This is not Bluetooth but that sensor can be ordered. All workouts are logged using USB device and uploaded to polarpersonaltrainer.com. I don't use run keeper so wouldn't know. With the optional Bluetooth sensor, I don't see why it wouldn't.
2031177
Yes, it is needed; no, it uses a propietary link technology; no uses a USB accessory to transfer the information to your computer and the Polar page.
2031178
The original chest strap does not support Bluetooth. Polar does make a Hybrid chest strap that does work with the Polar system and Bluetooth.
2226492
It does indeed have built in GPS. If heart rate monitoring is important to you you'll have to buy a separate cheststrap and link them but this unit has everything you need for a basic running GPS watch.
193459
Mariano there is no picture or description of the item you are asking the question about so I'm not sure what to tell you. If you are referring to the Polar heart monitor, you must get the one that is Bluetooth. Not the one I had which only works with a Nike+ wrist band.
2067588
You should just need the chest strap heart rate monitor, the foot pod is really only to calculate the amount of steps you take. The watch itself is really the only thing you NEED.
588709
It's a bluetooth device, so will be detected by any bluetooth smartphone, but you will need a compatible app. I use it with Endomondo and Runkeeper without problems.
106496
It must be worn with the chest strap for the heart monitor function to work. All the other functions work without it.
200251
No, with this model, there is no chest strap. In order to have it record and display your heart rate, you need to place your index and middle fingers on to the medal surface of the watch. After placing your finger tips on the watch, it may take up to 5 seconds before it displays the heart rate.
1905750
No. The foot pod is only for tracking distance when running. If you use the watch in the gym or on the bike it will work with a chest strap and/or bike cadence/speed sensors.
290526
It doens't have any bluetooth capability - you need the $80 polar chest strap that's bluetooth capable. This is the basic one that's been around forever that's compatible with I think the majority of Polar units.
2067584
The chest strap is needed to see and document the heart rate. If you are running outside then the foot pod isn't needed. If you are just partially running outside then again the foot pod isn't needed.the foot pods seem to good at estimating distance while inside.
458298
I ran for 14 miles with it.. Never encountered a limit... I imagine the on-screen timer will loop back to 0 eventually, but the information uploaded should remain accurate. If you want something that runs all day, consider an armband instead of a chest band, as the latter requires you to keep your chest moist. Ew. Re: battery life, I estimate 60 hours (of exercising) or more per watch battery. Ditto, chest strap. HTH.
1839666
The device comes with a heart rate monitor included and it does give the max and average heart rates. The device actually gives quite a deal of information. Runners world, when they did a review of the previous model of this watch called it "The Data Miner." I mostly use it with a footpod so it gives pace, speed and distance etc.
423315
You have to get the external strap (straps next to your heart). I've found watches that pair with this rather than having an internal heart monitor are more accurate in terms of heart rate, though. (Been using my Garmin 610 for about a year. Still have no complaints at all.)
1635396
Yes, it does keep the time of day. I returned my watch though because the heart rate monitor would stop working after about a mile, I'm assuming from the sweat. I ran with it many times, tried to tighten it etc, and the same thing happened every time. I found other reviews that reported the same problem. I was so happy about not having to wear a chest strap and had such high hopes for this watch but it just didn't work. I hope this helps.
759353
I believe the difference is the foot pod. You cannot use it without a chest strap for heart rate, but you can use the foot pod without the chest strap.
2067586
The chest strap is good for the heart rate. I don't use the foot pod as I understand it is more for indoor workouts on a treadmill. For running outdoors the main unit suffices as the GPS tracks the distance covered.
2249506
The chest strap is optional, it connects through blue-tooth. (Chest strap -> watch -> iphone). I have an iphone 5, should work with 6, you can check Magellan's website to make sure. More importntly, also make sure that if you any specific tracking app on your phone (Strava, Mapmyride etc, that it is supported, nat all are.