So, here’s a video I put together that shows the tip in 5 minutes: Now, the point of this series is quick tips – not DCR-length crazy tips. This also works on most exercise gear too, even a Peloton bike (which accepts both ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart HR connections). Whereas if you’re using a PC it’s going to be easier to do via ANT+ (again, generally).
In general, if you’re using a phone/tablet/Apple TV/Mac, it’s going to be easier to do via Bluetooth Smart. The modes vary a bit, so I’ll quickly run through how to do it in both modes. Garmin offers two modes for broadcasting heart rate:ġ) Over ANT+ (for virtually every wearable ever from them)Ģ) Over Bluetooth Smart (for most newer 2019/2020 wearables) More on those details at the end of the post. Garmin has long been one of the few device makers to actually allow this, but if you’ve got a COROS watch or the new Timex R300 you can also do the same. If you’re spending a bunch more time lately indoors using fitness apps to maintain your sanity you might not realize that you can broadcast your heart rate right from your Garmin watch straight to your favorite app – thus skipping the need for a separate heart rate strap/sensor.
