Why is my Polar heart monitor not working?
Check that you have paired the heart rate sensor with the application. If paring does not work, check that bluetooth on the receiving device is enabled. When pairing, make sure you are far (10 m/ 33 ft) from other Bluetooth Smart heart rate sensor users.
How do I reset my Polar FT4 watch?
Troubleshooting
- If you don’t know where you are in the menu, press and hold BACK until the time of day is displayed.
- If there are no reactions to any buttons or the FT4 displays unusual readings, reset the training computer by pressing four buttons (UP, DOWN, BACK and LIGHT) simultaneously for four seconds.
How do you fix a Polar heart rate monitor?
How to reset my heart rate sensor?
- Remove the battery.
- Press the metal snaps that attach to the strap with your fingers for at least 10 seconds.
- Wait 30 seconds and then put the battery back in.
How do you turn off Polar FT4?
To activate your Polar FT4 training computer, press and hold any button for one second. Once FT4 is activated, it cannot be switched off.
Why is my heart rate monitor inaccurate?
Wrist-based heart monitors likely become more inaccurate at higher intensities because of greater arm action, Milind Desai, M.D., one of the Cleveland Clinic researchers, told Runner’s World.
How do you clean a heart rate monitor strap?
Wash the strap regularly in lukewarm water with a mild dish or hand soap. Rinse the strap thoroughly after washing and hang to dry. Do not use moisturizing soaps, because they can leave residue on the strap. Do not soak, iron, dry clean or bleach the strap.
How do I program my Polar watch?
Make sure your phone is connected to the internet and turn on Bluetooth. Download the Polar Flow app from the App Store or Google Play on your phone. Open the Flow app on your phone. The Flow app recognizes your watch nearby and prompts you to start pairing it.
How do you turn off Polar heart rate monitor?
You can disable the heart rate sensor in your A360/A370 for your next training session by tapping and holding a sport icon while in the Training menu. Accept the confirmation message to turn it off.
How do you calibrate a heart monitor?
A typical method of individual calibration is the “flex method,” whereby the flex heart rate is identified as the average heart rate obtained during sitting, standing, and light exercise, and the linear relationship between heart rate and VO2 is measured during a graded exercise test.
What are the settings for the polar FT4?
Select Settings > Training settings. Training sounds: Select Off or On. Heart rate view: Set the FT4 to display your heart rate as Beats per minute or as Percent of maximum. BPM: The measurement of the work your heart does, expressed as the number of beats per minute.
Can a pacemaker be used with a polar FT4?
If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted electronic device, you use the Polar FT4 at your own risk. Before starting use, take a maximal training stress test under the supervision of a physician. The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the Polar FT4.
How does the FT4 show your heart rate?
Heart rate view: Set the FT4 to display your heart rate as Beats per minute or as Percent of maximum. BPM: The measurement of the work your heart does, expressed as the number of beats per minute. % OF MAX: The measurement of the work your heart does, expressed as % of your maximum heart rate.
Where can I download the polar user manual?
The latest version of this user manual can be downloaded at www.polar.fi/support. For video tutorials, go to http://www.polar.fi/en/support/video_tutorials. Register your Polar product at http://register.polar.fi/ to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs.