Bluetooth heart rate monitor

[John_duh]

hello,

I've been thinking. Every time I go exercise I take my Polaris with me.
It measures where i've been (GPS tracking) and entertains me (BT stereo). But now I would like to know my heartrate as well (and i don't feel like buying yet another watch)

Does anybody know a BT heart rate monitor?
I've done some googleing and came up with a system from Alive technologies, but as far as i can see it's more focussed towards health care than exercise. Furthermore it's not available in Europe, which is a problem for me since i live in belgium.

Thanks for the help.

[clonmult]

Not sure there are any viable ones out there at the moment, my basic googling found that theres work being done on a bluetooth profile suitable for medical devices.

[2ksilverbullet]

This would be a huge find for me. My 10mo son had heart surgery when he was 4mo's and we have a home monitor but would love to have something more portable for trips and random checks of his heartrate. I'll definitely be looking into the Alive technologies products, thanks for the info!

Edit - The alive technologies product is exactly what I have been looking for. I've emailed the company for more information. Thanks so much again for this find John!!!

2nd Edit - Found out they're not FDA approved so they're not available to the public yet, only research groups and universities. They expected to have it released to the public by the end of the year for anyone interested. No prices were given either....

[John_duh]

Thanks for the update 2ksilverbullet

Did they mention anything about some more extensive software for training ?

[2ksilverbullet]

Unfortunately no comment was made to the training software, sorry.

[zakeen]

Just letting you know, Polar Heart rate systems interfear with BT, whops, other way around. If I training with my BT turned on, the signal from my polar HR monitor doesnt work till I turn BT off.

[kerum]

Hello,

have a look here:
http://www.blatand.net/brustgurt+M52087573ab0.html

Let know if it could be useful.

regards,
K.

[mcva]

This nice running system by Samsung and Adidas is worth mentioning; the feature to track your results like speed/heart-rate/etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nXdFtmG1LA -> I want this, or a stripped down version of it (read: cheaper).

On their site (that is http://www.micoach.com) it is unclear what sort of signal is being used. I presume it Is bluetooth, but they probably made their own protocol to communicate:
"Can I use my own heart rate monitor with miCoach? No, miCoach is a complete and stand-alone system. The Heart Rate Monitor connects via a specific signal to the phone and stride sensor."

[hiroshi.rio]

2ksilverbullet, have you tried Polar HR Monitors (www.polar.fi)?

You can use Vidaone's (http://www.vidaone.com/products.htm) software to transfer all your HR trainning/records to your mobile: 1. directly, if your gadget has a IrDA port (with MySportTraining and VidaOne Polar); 2. from you PC (Win), with a specifically soft (VidaOne Diet and Fitness and the two previous on your mobile).

I'm using Polar for more than 9 year for my diary training and they are simply the best HR monitor in the market. The same accuracy as an electrocardiogram (I already tested it with my cardiologist).

If you need any other help, do not hesitate to ask/post it. ;)

[cfernandes1969]

I think theres no device we can buy, I'm after a device like this also.

[hfalk4]

hey
I wonder if it is any gps programs you can use with a BT HRM? it would be wonderful to use the mobil phone as a cycle computer or a tour gps.:)
if it is any programs plz list

[vphk]

Hello,
does anybody know, what is the price for Zephyr BT HRM or HxM belt, without SDK.
I cannot find price on their website.
Thanks

[Asmodai Z]

I found the following quote (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsr7C7kW1X4) on youtube (posted 3 months ago).

The BT BioHarness is available with SDK from Ribatel in Portugal (see our website for details), or from Zephyr direct. The RRP is US$1325.

We also have a BT HRM and BT HxM (heart rate with speed & distance)available with an SDK. These are US$100 and US$120 + shipping respectively.

The quote is from someone at Zephyr.

[chrisdodge]

Run GPS (www.rungps.net) provides the best offroad GPS application, IMO. You can import map, track. It provides vocal guidance according to your track, records your position and, optionnaly, it is able to minor your heart by using BT heart monitor.

Now, there is a large community that shares tracks for several sports (hiking, bike, jogging and running, ...)

Go to the web site, and see by yourself.

[Breakable]

An interesting application of the bt heartrate monitor is analysis of sleep phases to produce a wakeup alarm during REM. This greatly reduces drowsiness, and allows to wakeup the the most refreshed.

[alex jb]

Did anyone else find a worthwhile sports oriented HRM method for PDA/PPC?
I just broke another polar HRM, they are rubbish, too flimsy & fidly for mountain biking
I use one of the gps trackers from here and stash my diamond away in a padded pocket in my backpack.

The altsoft stuff is way too expensive and the rungps is just gps logging, not a HRM

I think like a lot of folks I not training to be an elite athlete, I'd just like to monitor my hear rate on my ppc.

Anyone try a Zephyr strap yet?

[warneso]

This is my first post here, so forgive me if this has already been mentioned; but, I came across this site that has a freeware program called "BikeDashboard" that I have been playing with for a few days. Works fine with my Verizon XV6800 flashed to a GPS capable ROM. Very 'thumb friendly'. I don't have a BT heart rate monitor yet; but, the software developer of Bike Dashboard says he uses the Zephyr XhM. Check out the website for more info:

http://freewareppc.com/travel/bikedashboard.shtml
(http://freewareppc.com/travel/bikedashboard.shtml)
Cheers!

[phineous]

Polar and Nokia have teamed up and make the Nokia Sports Tracker. I can't figure out how to buy one though. With so many great sport tracking apps out for the Android platform BT HRMs can't be far off.

It looks like the Zephyr HxM bluetooth bundle from rungps.net is the best bet, but is expensive. $230 USD!

For reference, here are all the links from this thread and the Nokia info I found:

http://sportstracker.nokia.com/nts/main/n79_polar.do

http://www.mobimotion.com/brustgurt+M52087573ab0.html

http://www.rungps.net/

http://code.google.com/p/zephyropen/

http://www.athlosoft.com/

http://forum.polar.fi/showthread.php?t=4323

[bryanport]

......with any of these programs? I have narrowed it down to two programs RUNGPS and Athlosoft. Both are very expensive solutions but the BT heart rate monitor seems to be a very new item. Any other suggestions on a fitness program with BT heart rate monitor? I am also intrested to know if these programs will monitor your workout in a gym, while using cardio equipment?

Thanks

[BT_HRM]

Hello all,

This is my first post but have been reading here for a long time.
I was wondering if anyone already has found a bluetooth heart rate monitor and an application to go with it (Android or WM).

The nokia teaming with polar seems nice, but is not an option for me (Just got a new Android phone).

And when one has a BT heart rate monitor, can software (i.e. reading the heart rate and storing it) be easily developed ? Off course, on XDA anything can be developed but are people willing to ?

Greetings, Bert

[Branwen]

http://wiki.msp430.com/index.php/EZ430-Chronos?DCMP=Chronos&HQS=Other+PR+chronoswiki-pr

Is a TI open-sourced watch that can be used as a hrm. I wonder if you could reverse engineer the coding etc for the chest strap, and use that for a WM/Android app?

[ricarp]

Hello, I'm using the zephyr's HRM with RunGPS, and it works great, i reccomend it.

[galaxys]

Hello, I'm using the zephyr's HRM with RunGPS, and it works great, i reccomend it.

Cool :cool: Sounds like what I was looking for since it has great reviews!

[ravivyas]

Hey all,
I am developing an application using Zephyr HRM with android. I got the raw data from the HRM, now I want to convert that into meaningful data. I want to know where I could get help regarding this. I could not get the SDK at Zephyr website. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks a lot.
Ravi

[heartratemon]

To see a demo for a blackberry heart rate monitor.

goto youtube and search blackberry heart rate monitor

I am looking for beta testers. I can provide the above demo app for free (Hw chest strap must be bought). Upgrade sw pricing would be based on function.
minimal to Lactate threahold tests, uploadable workouts and GPS


;)

[bert269]

Hello, I'm using the zephyr's HRM with RunGPS, and it works great, i reccomend it.

I am interested in looking to obtain the Zypher HxM monitor, but according to the Run.GPS forums, there are a lot of users having problems with this BT device. Apparently it does not work well with Android, and better with WM.

What version of the OS are you running and what did you have to do to make it work?

Thanks
Bert

[alcalina]

http://www.zephyr-technology.com/hxm.html its 99
but I do not know the difference between the expensive solution bioharness bt and this one.



its a lot cheaper than buy a t6c with suunto memory belt, but this one will be hard to work in the swim pool, otherwise its a cheaper option and the benefit that you can spent the rest the money in a better cell phone.

anyone has more news about this? the guy that used this one, can post more information?

[mbarabasz]

RunGPS(WM version) works also with Polar WearLink Bluetooth. Just tried it.
HRM device can be bought from: shop.sports-tracker.com

[mspice]

I use the Zephyr HxM with the app I wrote "Heart Rate Monitor". I've had great experiences with the 2 I own and lots of good feedback from users. It works mostly the same as the classic watches but also speaks the heart rate as you enter and leave zones. It runs as a background service so that it can be used with other favorite apps.

Michael

[jukefox]

I use the Zephyr HxM with the app I wrote "Heart Rate Monitor". I've had great experiences with the 2 I own and lots of good feedback from users. It works mostly the same as the classic watches but also speaks the heart rate as you enter and leave zones. It runs as a background service so that it can be used with other favorite apps.

Michael

Hi Michael,

can you please provide a link to your software? I like to have a look at it.

Thanks.

[rj3005]

Hi Michael,

can you please provide a link to your software? I like to have a look at it.

Thanks.

I guess it´s would be http://androidheartmonitor.com/

[jukefox]

OK. Thanks. Unfortunately it's an Android-App and not for Windows Mobile.
Nevertheless thanks for the clarification.

[mbrouns]

If you have Android

Use Sportstracker (Free) .
Found here: fwQjAz (put that code behind a bit.ly link)*

and buy a Polar WearLink®+ transmitter with Bluetooth®
Found here: gwY61i (put that code behind a bit.ly link)*

This will provide a super experience. By the way: CardioTrainer (another Android app) also confirmed to be working on bluetooth integration.

My polar belt is just ordered :-D

*) As a newbie this is a workaround (cannot yet add links)

[Ph4nt0m_]

Hi! I would like to use this topic to get some information about phone battery when using BT heart rate monitor. I am thinking about buying Polar Wearlink to use it with my Android phone, but I would like to know if there is a big difference in battery drain when you are using only GPS or GPS and BT HR monitor.

[fz9999]

I'm looking for a Bluetooth HRM for my HTC Sensation too.

The only 2 I've seen so far are the Zephyr HxM and the Ls-14 Polar Bluetooth Hr Belt.

In the UK the Zephyr is twice the price of the Polar but I don't know why.

I've got an old Polar chest strap and to change the battery you have to send it back to Polar and they charge a lot. On the Bluetooth version it's easy to change the battery yourself:
http://www.polar.fi/en/support/product_support?product=30454&category=Video+Tutorials&documenttitle=Changing+WearLink+battery&document=/gip/PKBStoGIP.nsf/web_cat/C225742500419A8AC2257623003F4AE5?openDocument

Has anyone got any experience of either of these HRMs and can tell me why they chose the one they did?

Thanks in advance.

[nailbomb3]

hey
I wonder if it is any gps programs you can use with a BT HRM? it would be wonderful to use the mobil phone as a cycle computer or a tour gps.:)
if it is any programs plz list

Sports Tracker in The Market :)