The list of devices here does not seem up to date:
https://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:support_for_hrm_monitors
To be clear, there are two uses for Smartwatches:
a) with the locus addon, so that the smartwatch can display certain things from Locus
b) for heart rate monitoring going directly into Locus app via either ANT+ or Bluetooth
I am interested in the second option, and for bluetooth.
My phone does not have ANT+.
Some questions:
a) Do Garmin watches also work for HR monitoring with Bluetooth? In the link above, Garmin are only listed under ANT+.
a) do the recent Amazfit watches work via bluetooth for HR monitoring? There is only one listed in that list, the Amazfit BIP. What other models also work?
b) the Xiaomi Mi Bands are listed but only 3,4,5. Does 6 also work?
The same question
Hi Benedict,
the list consists of devices tested by our users who informed us about their compatibility. As the bubble on the top of the article says:
This list of supported devices is indicative only. It is based on the users' personal testing and reports. We do not guarantee it is complete or without mistakes.
We don't have any more information on the listed or unlisted devices.
Hi Benedict,
the list consists of devices tested by our users who informed us about their compatibility. As the bubble on the top of the article says:
This list of supported devices is indicative only. It is based on the users' personal testing and reports. We do not guarantee it is complete or without mistakes.
We don't have any more information on the listed or unlisted devices.
you must know about the Garmin watches though - is the HR monitoring only through ANT+ or is it also Bluetooth?
you must know about the Garmin watches though - is the HR monitoring only through ANT+ or is it also Bluetooth?
My Fenix 5 sends the data via ANT+. I suppose the info you need about other devices is available on the internet.
My Fenix 5 sends the data via ANT+. I suppose the info you need about other devices is available on the internet.
ok found this info. You can update your list for HR devices and put the Garmin watches listed below under also "Bluetooth" heading. (currently Garmin is just under ANT+ heading )
"If you’ve got a newer Garmin watch, you’re in luck. Those support Bluetooth Smart transmission using a new ‘Virtual Run’ profile. While designed for running on a treadmill (as it also includes running pace and cadence), it actually works just fine for any activity you want – including cycling on Zwift. I detailed the whole feature here in a post a few months ago.
This function is *only* available on newer Garmin wearables, likely due to hardware architecture limitations on older chipsets. Here’s what’s supported:
Supported watches: Garmin Forerunner 245, Forerunner 945, Fenix 6 Series (it might also work with the Tactix Charlie and Quatix 6 Series, but I don’t have either)"
link:
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/04/quick-how-to-garmin-wearable-heart-rate-broadcasting-to-apps.html
ok found this info. You can update your list for HR devices and put the Garmin watches listed below under also "Bluetooth" heading. (currently Garmin is just under ANT+ heading )
"If you’ve got a newer Garmin watch, you’re in luck. Those support Bluetooth Smart transmission using a new ‘Virtual Run’ profile. While designed for running on a treadmill (as it also includes running pace and cadence), it actually works just fine for any activity you want – including cycling on Zwift. I detailed the whole feature here in a post a few months ago.
This function is *only* available on newer Garmin wearables, likely due to hardware architecture limitations on older chipsets. Here’s what’s supported:
Supported watches: Garmin Forerunner 245, Forerunner 945, Fenix 6 Series (it might also work with the Tactix Charlie and Quatix 6 Series, but I don’t have either)"
link:
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/04/quick-how-to-garmin-wearable-heart-rate-broadcasting-to-apps.html
and information here from Garmin, supported watches for Bluetooth HR
source.
"Select Garmin watches can be paired with compatible third-party apps, such as Zwift, via Bluetooth to transmit pace, heart rate, and cadence data by using the Virtual Run activity profile. You can use this feature with the internal sensors in the watch, or when your watch is paired with external sensors such as a heart rate monitor or foot pod."
https://support.garmin.com/en-AU/?faq=pyniXQfLiu3BS1yKFlLn36
and information here from Garmin, supported watches for Bluetooth HR
source.
"Select Garmin watches can be paired with compatible third-party apps, such as Zwift, via Bluetooth to transmit pace, heart rate, and cadence data by using the Virtual Run activity profile. You can use this feature with the internal sensors in the watch, or when your watch is paired with external sensors such as a heart rate monitor or foot pod."
https://support.garmin.com/en-AU/?faq=pyniXQfLiu3BS1yKFlLn36
Hi Benedict,
almost all Garmin nowadays can transmit HR via ANT+ (during any activity). That should be preferred way if you can receive ANT on your smartphone with Locus Map (supported for example by Samsung and Sony devices.) If not, you are correct, there is way to transmit HR via Bluetooth via devices which you listed bellow, but this can be used only for virtual activity.
There are some thought about implementing possibility to stream HR to Locus even via Locus Map for Garmin addon (which will not need ANT+), but can't promise anything yet, as it is not that straight forward.
Hi Benedict,
almost all Garmin nowadays can transmit HR via ANT+ (during any activity). That should be preferred way if you can receive ANT on your smartphone with Locus Map (supported for example by Samsung and Sony devices.) If not, you are correct, there is way to transmit HR via Bluetooth via devices which you listed bellow, but this can be used only for virtual activity.
There are some thought about implementing possibility to stream HR to Locus even via Locus Map for Garmin addon (which will not need ANT+), but can't promise anything yet, as it is not that straight forward.
not many smartphones receive ANT+ though....
so yes, if you could impliment it nativley in Locus this would be brilliant... :)
as per my first link (the blog), using the "Virtual Profile" in Garmin can be used for all activities, not just indoors such as treadmill
not many smartphones receive ANT+ though....
so yes, if you could impliment it nativley in Locus this would be brilliant... :)
as per my first link (the blog), using the "Virtual Profile" in Garmin can be used for all activities, not just indoors such as treadmill
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