Using Heart Rate Band

[darylsteeves]

Can I use a heart rate band and NOT use power saving mode... will the displayed heart rate be from the band or the wrist?? Can't seem to find an answer to this... any thoughts??

 

[Apple_Robert]

If the heart rate strap is actively paired and in use on the Apple Watch, readings will be from the strap.

You can pair the strap like any other compatible Bluetooth device. Make sure to disable to Apple sensor using Airplane mode.

https://www.imore.com/how-pair-external-heart-rate-monitor-apple-watch

 

[darylsteeves]

If I don't use Airplane mode will the heart rate on the screens in workouts be from the wrist monitor?? I'm getting different advice including I don't have to do anything... turn on airplane mode... use power saver mode... I would like the do nothing once Bluetooth connection is complete but just not sure if the switch to the strap from the wrist is automatic or if I need to do something else. Any help??

 

[matrix07]

When heart rate strap is connected to the watch, the watch will use that instead of its own. You don’t have to do anything else. Just make sure the strap is connected.