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Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor

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Item # 844374

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The Polar H7 heart rate sensor transmits live heart rate data to smartphone mobile training apps, Polar devices and compatible gym equipment so you can make the most of every exercise session.

Bluetooth® Smart wireless incorporates a coded 5 kHz transmission with a range of up to 10m
Soft textile chest strap comfortably fits your body shape and allows freedom of movement
The Polar H7 heart rate sensor features a user-replaceable battery
Note: Bluetooth® Smart enabled devices include iPhone® 4S and 5, iPod® touch (5th generation) and Nano (7th generation) and iPad® (3rd & 4th generation)

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Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor Customer Reviews

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Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor

4.0

(based on 8 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (7)
Easy to use (6)
Versatile (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday (3)

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Jun

2013

1.0

Not working for iPhone 4S

By Thetadude

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Gym Rat

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Bt Not Working

Best Uses

Comments about Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor:

This device does not pair with iPhone 4S. The Polar web site gives no advice at all on this. I have tried all the work arounds on various forums I could find including replacing the battery.
It does still work with the stand alone Polar heart rate monitor but I could have gotten the cheaper sending unit if I didn't want the BlueTooth connectivity.

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May

2013

5.0

Helps keep me focussed

By Eric the llama lover

from West Chester, PA

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Easy To Use
Measures Improvement
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Daily

Comments about Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor:

Was really easy to link to both my iPhone Runtastic app and my Polar wrist monitor.
Helps me focus upon staying in the right zone while increasing my running distance. In just 3 months of use has been part of doubling my baseline running distance. Easy to use and so far the battery has lasted.

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May

2013

5.0

Excellent HR Monitor

By mgmyers

from San Diego, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Use
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Indoor Cardio Run Bike

Comments about Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor:

Have been limited to indoor cardio because of injury and this monitor has been invaluable in helping me get back to exercising. No difficulty pairing with iPhone apps, it's worked flawlessly and is very comfortable.
My only concern is the spot where the clasp hooks onto the strap to secure it is getting a bit frayed, so we'll have to see how long that lasts. Overall an excellent exercise tool!

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May

2013

5.0

Works Well

By BenjaminWeaver

from Philadelphia, PA

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Easy To Use
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Daily
Smartphone

Comments about Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor:

This pairs perfectly with my Iphone 5. It also works with the gym equipment-automatically. All I had to do was put it on. I have mainly used it with the polar app.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Polar H7 Bluetooth Heart Rate Sensor

By Carl C

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Use
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Daily

Comments about Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor:

I use the Polar H7 with my iPhone 5 and it was easy to setup and works great.

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Mar

2013

5.0

It works well

By flyiguy

from Detroit,MI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Use

Cons

Cost

Best Uses

Comments about Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor:

Works well with our iphone 4s and 5. My wife wanted a heart monitor, but not the watch part after trying a few of those. She says it's comfortable and the there are a few apps out there depending on what you need it for, for her working out / Cardio. Those apps do a great job of showing your full workout and how long you were in certain zones. Buying one for myself now...a few bucks cheaper online elsewhere, however REI get my business for this one.

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Oct

2012

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

iPhone 4S and 5 Ready

By BandY

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Competitive Athlete

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Use
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Long-Term
With Runkeeper Or Strava

Comments about Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor:

I was concerned about whether this heart rate monitor would successfully pair and sync with my iPhone 5. It paired relatively easily and recorded my stats accurately. The key is knowing that your device is a bluetooth 4.0 smart ready phone and that you have the correct app to use it with. I recommend using the RunKeeper or Strava iOS apps. Additionally, you have to be wearing the monitor when you attempt to pair it AND pairing is done through the individual app settings and not the iOS settings app menu. Other than that, it is pretty light weight and easy to use.

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Sep

2012

(6 of 20 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not compatible with most devices

By CaSO4

from Los Alamos, NM

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Pros

Cons

Poorly Labeled

Best Uses

Comments about Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor:

It turns out that "Bluetooth" is not the same as "Bluetooth Smart Ready," and this heart rate monitor will only work on the following three smartphones: iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy S III, and Droid RAZR. This information is nowhere on the external packaging, manual, or even the Polar website--I had to visit Bluetooth website to finally figure out why my new heart rate monitor wouldn't work on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Given that there are only eight devices in total that are currently Bluetooth Smart Ready, I think Polar should have at least provided a list of currently compatible devices on their website, if not their packaging. Also, REI incorrectly lists this device on this website as Bluetooth rather than Bluetooth Smart--please fix!