H7 Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Sensor (Black)

I first started using a Polar coded wearlink coded HR sensor along with Polar's RS100 HR monitor after reading Chris Cowley's "Younger Next Year". Since then, I've benefited from using this combo. Recently I read about the H7 device that could pair with my smart phone, while also providing data to the RS100 and decided to buy it.I am very happy with my decision to buy the Polar H7 Bluetooth HR sensor. It feeds in data to the Polar Beat app running on my iPhone 5. The Polar Beat app has a bunch of options (you have to upgrade / pay for to use some of these functions) that allows one to train for a benefit target. The app shows the route taken and also the amount of calories burnt. The new strap that ships with the HR monitor is much improved over the earlier one - it needs to be moistened very lightly to create contact with the skin. One can export the exercise data to the HealthKit app via the RunGap app (available from the iTunes store).The Polar H7 HR Monitor also works with the Adidas MiCoach app (http://micoach.adidas.com/), which is great because that app has videos of stretches and graded plans for running and many other fitness activities.All in all, a great product to have.

Liked the product, its amazing, seamless connectivity, encountered no issues connecting it to my S4. Works well with Polar beat & Runtastic!Product packaging was good with large amount of bubblebag wrap. Product wasnt fulfilled by Amazon, so packing as not amazon standards, but was very secure.Courier service was pathetic, Delhivery doesnt even ask for POD while delivery!!! So unprofessional. was lucky enough that it got delivered to the right place.

Works with basic android phone and connects easily. Unlocks heart rate tracking module in strava which adds a whole new level of training fun. The only thing puzzling was that I could not find an on-off button but it is an always on device. Bluetooth is such a low energy device that a battery lasts over a year with the device in always on mode - a difficult concept to digest in this era of perpetually short on battery life devices. But otherwise its a great device.

I was worried about belt size. No size is given in specification. But luckily it fits me. I am big man (100kg). So if it works for me then it will work for you.As always amazon delivered one day before expected date. Love the quick shipping.I have iPhone 5s so it works perfectly. I use multiple apps with this device & no problem. The battery is super long. Have been using for 6 months & battery in polar is still at full capacity.

I got this item before 1 month with proper packing. I used this Heartrate monitor for running, spinning & trekking n I am satisfied with his results. This product is best for monitor Heartrate & calories burn during the exercise.

Pairs easily with Android and iPhone smart phones by Bluetooth. Helps me to train by heart rate.. Have used it for 2 weeks and have no complaints yet

Must for fitness. Keeps track of everything. Syncs perfectly with iphone and android.

Worked perfectly well. Good supporting staff that answers all your queries. Fitness product is recommended

This is just a quick heads up for new buyers; I'll review the product in more detail as I use it.The instructions that come with the sensor are terrible. There's basically a description on how to put the strap/sensor on, but not really anything about pairing to Bluetooth. There are no pairing buttons or switches, the bluetooth and pairing start when you attach the sensor to the strap which contains the electrodes. There are no LED's to tell you that you are paired or in pairing mode. In order to pair you need three things which the instructions, in a sense, tell you. However, the instructions make it seem as if these steps are used to wear and use the sensor, not that it is necessary to follow the steps for pairing.In short, you must:1) Wet the electrodes (which is the plasticized part on the strap, although the illustration makes it appear that you wet the strap)2) Place the strap on your chest! This is required because it helps the electrodes to connect, I suppose. Or maybe it needs to receive a heartbeat. In any case, in order to pair, the strap must be on your chest and3) you need to attach the sensor to the strap (which should be obvious).My Samsung Galaxy 7 (Android) would not find the sensor after a scan until I first installed the Polar Beat app (free) on the phone. I had to use the Polar Beat app to pair the sensor to the phone, it would not pair up using the phone's Bluetooth setting. Once it paired up, pairing with my other app, MapMyRun, was very easy.It would not seem likely that you'd need to wear it in order to pair it, and it would be a lot better if the instructions made that clear. Research on the web also mentioned "keeping it close, like in your front pants pocket". It took me a while to realize that they were talking about the phone, not the sensor.I hope that this helps you in setting up and saving some frustration.One other thing: I have seen reviews where people cannot get the battery cover open without stripping it. Indeed, they say to use a coin to unscrew the cover but since this was designed in Finland, perhaps they are thinking of a Finnish Marrka or Euro coin. In any case, I found that a 1980's era NYC subway token worked fine but that, as others mentioned, a US quarter or nickel would strip the screw slot.So far, with a very light workout, once set up, the sensor seems to work just fine. I compared the results with a hospital quality blood pressure meter and a finger pulse oximeter and the readings all matched, so that part is great.I'll review further as it gets more use. So far, so good. 5 stars with one deducted for poor instructions and lack of a visible pairing indicator.Edit: June 2018 - I've been using this at least 5 hours a week for about 18 months now. I have changed the battery just once in that time; I imagine I'll probably replace it again in another month or two. The strap is washed every time I wear it (I just take it into the shower with me after I run) and it's starting to fray a bit, but will likely last quite a while longer before I may need to replace it. I am upgrading my review from 4 stars to 5 because, despite the trouble I had setting it up and getting a bad unit, it has worked very well and very consistently. I also deducted 1 star due to the lack of a pairing indicator. While this is true (it would be nice to have a light on the sensor) you can tell if it's paired by checking the app on your phone. As regards the instructions, this has been out long enough now that all you need to do is look online and find reviews such as this one and you'll find help if you're having issues setting it up.

Bei meiner Suche nach einem Pulsgurt den ich mit meinem iPhone 5 verwenden kann bin ich hier bei Amazon auf den "POLAR H7" und den "Wahoo Blue HR" gestoßen. Der POLAR Gurt war zunächst nicht lieferbar weshalb ich mich zuerst für den Wahoo Gurt entschieden habe. Diesen haben ich aber wegen verschiedener Probleme wieder zurück gegeben und bin nun mit dem POLAR H7 sehr zufrieden.NEGATIV:============- Der POLAR Gurt wird in einer verschweißten Plastikverpackung geliefert die man nur mit Schere und viel Gezerre öffnen kann. Da macht die wieder verschließbare Box des Wahoo deutlich mehr her und deutlich weniger Arbeit.- Der PLOAR Gurt hat an einem Ende einen Haken der durch eine Schlaufe am anderen Ende geführt werden muss um diesen zu schließen. Das ist kein Beibruch aber unnötig fummelig. Der Wahoo Gurt löst dies deutlich besser indem er den Sensor als Verschluss nutzt. Dort schließt man schnell und bequem zwei Druckknöpfe vor der Brust während man beim POLAR Gurt Haken und Schlaufe an der Seite zufummeln muss.- Beide Gurte sind scheinbar aus dem gleichen Material, den Wahoo Gurt fand ich beim Tragen jedoch etwas bequemer. Der POLAR Gurt hat gelegentlich etwas gescheuert.POSITIV:=================In Sachen Bedienung und Funktion liegt für mich der POLAR Gurt eindeutig vorne. Das liegt vor allem daran, dass der POLAR Gurt funktioniert. Gurt umlegen, Sensorflächen leicht befeuchten (WICHTIG!), Sender anschließen, App Starten (Polar Beat, Runtastic, RunKeeper, alles kein Problem), koppeln, fertig.Der POLAR Sender wird schnell und zuverlässig erkannt und liefert konstant gute Werte. Der Wahoo Gurt machte hier mehr Probleme. Dieser verlor während des Sports schon einmal die Verbindung oder musste am nächsten Tag komplett neu gestartet werden (Batterie rein/raus) um überhaupt wieder erkannt zu werden. Diese Probleme gab es beim POLAR nicht.Die POLAR eigene App "Polar Beat" macht einen deutlich aufgeräumteren Eindruck als das Gegenstück von Wahoo. Generell verwende ich den Gurt aber nicht mit den Herstellerapps sondern Dritt-Apps wie RunKeeper oder Runtastic. Von diesen wird der Gurt problemlos erkannt.FAZIT:============Leichte Abzüge gibt es für den POLAR H7 nur beim Komfort. Funktional ist es aber ein sehr gutes und zuverlässiges Gerät das bei mir bislang tadellos funktioniert.Ich würde 4.5 Sterne geben. Da man nur volle Sterne verteilen kann und die Tendenz klar nach oben geht ist das Ergebnis klar: 5 Sterne von mir.WICHTIG:===================Ich habe mir Mühe gegeben das Wesentlich zusammen zu fassen. Wenn noch Fragen offen sind beantworte ich diese soweit möglich gerne in den Kommentare. Aber natürlich bin ich kein Support und kann nur aus meiner eigenen Erfahrung berichten :-)War die Rezension hilfreich? Dann würde ich mich über eine entsprechende "JA" Bewertung freuen! Vielen Dank!

Lo uso con mi iPhone 5 y cumple sin problemas. Al principio cuesta un poco emparejar el pulsómetro con apps de terceros y cuando estaba a punto de perder los nervios decidí probar con la app gratuita de Polar que lo detectó al segundo.La app de Polar es algo básica, yo uso iSmoothRun que a mi me gusta mas que RunKeeper. iSmoothRun reconoce el Polar sin problemas y me avisa por los auriculares de los cambios de rango en el pulso cardíaco (¡los cincuentones nos tenemos que cuidar!).Algo interesante en este modelo H7 es que emite en multifrecuencia. Además del bluetooth para los smartphones emite en otra frecuencia que es compatible con los relojes Polar así que si en el futuro adquiero uno de esos relojes puedo usar el pulsómetro con el reloj. Me sorprendió también que los aparatos de cardio del gimnasio (la bici elíptica y la cinta) mostraran los pulsos por la pantalla que medía mi cacharro. Luego supe que esta segunda frecuencia es un estándar y el Polar H7 vale tanto para los smartphones (vía Bluetooth) como para los relojes Polar y los aparatos de cardio (vía la segunda frecuencia).No tengo idea de cuánto dura la pila, van tres semanas y sigo.

Me encantó éste producto, muy bueno y certero en las mediciones, se coloca en la banda por medio de unos broches de presión, fácil de configurar y ligar al smartphone por medio de Bluetooth a la aplicación del fabricante PolarBeat, también es a prueba de agua, por lo que es fácil enjuagar la banda y el monitor directamente con agua limpia tras entrenar; lo único que no me gustó es que la banda se puede soltar fácilmente, si se usa floja se puede salir a medio entrenamiento (si tu entrenamiento es muy movido ;)).

Après 8 mois d'utilisation je dois dire que cet émetteur cardio joue parfaitement son rôle. La ceinture est simple à mettre, les capteurs sont idéalement disposés et le petit bout de tissu soft protège bien la peau de l'attache.Confort : Il faut prendre le temps la première fois pour trouver la bonne taille au risque de se sentir compressé ou, au contraire, perdre petit à petit la ceinture au fil de l'activité. Moi perso, en course à pied, je ne la sens même plus. Pensez à mouiller très légèrement les capteurs avant de la mettre afin que le contact avec la peau soit optimal.Connectivité : Ultra rapide avec Runtastic sur iPhone 5, aucun problème pendant la session.Durée de vie : la batterie est toujours ok après 8 mois, les matériaux toujours en état neuf.Entretien : très facile, un petit coup d'éponge humide pour enlever la transpiration et c'est tout !Conclusion : un achat malin qui ne vous décevra pas.