I know this one does not come w/a heart rate monitor strap, but I have one from my Garmin on my bike, will that work with this watch?
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It depends on the strap. Garmin updated the strap a few years ago. I also had the strap for the forerunner 301 and it doesn't work for the 601.
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I did not buy a new HRM strap either. I use the one from another Garmin watch and it works just fine.
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Generally, yes, they are interchangable. Without knowing what the other product is I can't say. Don't forget to put it on when you set it up otherwise, it won't be found because you aren't generating a signal.
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No, you can't. This device has its own frequency and it's not the same as the one you'll find in Polar, Suunto or VDO monitors. I've go all those devices and none of the transmitter belts works with this unit, and viceversa the garmin belt does not work with other brands monitors
850327
This model does not include the heart rate monitor and strap. They do have a model that does, but this model is only the watch.
423314
Needs a strap, but I'm using older garmin heart rate strap- it's compatible.
170802
They provide a separate heart rate monitor you have to wear. I haven't personally tried it.
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You need to make sure it is sync'd to your Garmin device. Look at the instruction manual (also available online) for how to sync the heart rate monitor to your device. If that doesn't work, replace the battery and try again.
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Yes but you have to order it seperately from garmin. It's around $20. The watch only comes with a USB connection.
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I have a similar question as Bryon has. I have a Garmin Cycling Heart Rate Monitor (305) and was wondering if I could get by if I bought a running 305 and used my existing strap.
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You have to check the options on the one you pick, but this one apparently comes with it. If you have had other Forerunners, the heart rate monitor strap seems to work well with any of them. It is another reason I like the 310 - the heart rate monitor is usually pretty good. But there is one big thing I have found and that is that if you wear clothes that have static or some certain fabrics, it won't work well, so you have to figure out what clothes don't interfere with it.
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It doesn't. The one that does is Cateye Strada 430 Digital Wireless Computer . It's exactly the same model AFAIK, but with the heart rate strap. Alternatively, you can buy this unit and then get the strap separately: HR-10 Heart Rate CatEye Digital Heart Rate Sensor (which is what I did). As of right now, it's even a little cheaper.
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You need to sync it. Check Garmin's website for the manual to your specific watch and the instructions to sync these two products.
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I have read that it is now compatible with with Garmin Connect app if you have the latest Fenix firmware. But I don't have the watch so can't confirm.
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Yes it comes with a chest strap that monitors your heart rate on your watch. When I am on the treadmill my heart rate shows up on the treadmill monitor also. V
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Garmin Heart Rate Monitor & Strap for Forerunner 50 305 405 410 610 Edge 305 310XT
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No, as an employee of nike, I have researched this and the heart rate monitor is only comparable with the nike wear links+ GPS watch. The watch is defently worth it as I have been useing mine now for 3 months with no problems.
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Yes, it does work with cycling. There are preset programs for cycling along with programs you can taylor yourself. If you want to train by heart rate I'd get a heart rate monitor. I bought that separate. The only thing this watch isn't programed for at this time is swimming. Hope that helps.
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I'm not sure. I just use it as a heart rate monitor while I exercise when pregnant. I know the Garmin watches can (I have one), but it requires a strap for the heart rate (which I hate)