Apple Watch is one of the hottest items on the market. Apple Watch shipments hit millions of units every quarter. Apple’s smartwatch is getting better and better every year, thanks to Apple’s endless efforts to improve it. With a new version of Apple Watch, Apple puts a huge focus on Health features.
One of the best features of Apple Watch lies in the ability to measure your heart rate. This may come in handy for those who frequently go to the gym. Moreover, Apple Watch is a bigger deal than you expect. Apple Watch owners now can connect an external heart rate monitor to their wearable device. This is a great Apple Watch feature, as it helps users get more accurate health data.
In the section below, we are going to walk you through the steps to pair an external heart rate monitor to your Apple Watch. Before proceeding, make sure you now have a modern version of watchOS on your device. You can update your Watch using the Watch app on iPhone.
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How to pair an external heart rate monitor to your Apple Watch
Step one: First off, launch the Settings app on your Apple Watch and then hit Bluetooth
Step two: Once you are in, tap on the name of your device under the Health section to complete the task.
Once you are done, you will quickly get your health information directly on your home screen, including heart rate, calories burned and even more.
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Unable to connect an external heart rate monitor to your Watch? Here is the fix
If you cannot connect your external heart rate monitor to your wearable device, then we are here to help. There could be any reason for why this happens, ranging from outdated software update to connectivity issues. Here is how to fix this issue.
Step one: Launch the Settings app from your iPhone’s home screen and then hit Bluetooth
Step two: Turn on the switch for Bluetooth and then open Control Center on your Apple Watch
Step three: Next up, turn off Airplane mode and then turn it back on
Step four: Open Settings on your Watch and then hit Bluetooth
Step five: Select your external heart rate monitor under the Health section to connect it to your Apple Watch.
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