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Review on πŸ’“ Optimized Garmin Heart Rate Monitor by Troy Tec

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Only works with competitor app (Wahoo) for Android smartphones.

BAD NEWS Doesn't work with any of the current Garmin ANT+ apps on Google Play. A compatible "Garmin Fit" app (which claims to accept an ANT+ signal directly to an Android phone) DOES NOT EXIST. All other applications are not recognized. The phone wait time is 56 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes and the phone number must be found by searching the internet. GOOD NEWS: The Wahoo TICKR app identifies the ANT+ signal from chest straps right on my phone. Not only that, it would give me an accurate heart rate with a 4 bar signal!. Since I was only looking for an accurate heart rate monitor when I work out on an elliptical trainer or treadmill, for under $15 this will work for me. I just disabled automatic updates in the Wahoo app in case Wahoo gets tired of supporting Garmin hardware.

Pros
  • Stable test results
Cons
  • Not bad, but...