Using the official Garmin soft HR strap. Constantly loses connection to Fenix 5. Same issue with second strap I buy. So the issue is not the strap itself or the battery. The reason I know it's losing connection is in the Connect app, the HR will basically stop updating randomly with large gaps in the graph for HR. Pair that with its “ABC features” (altimeter, barometer, and compass) for the ultimate outdoor watch with a rugged design. The Fenix also boasts all of the typical benefits of a high-end Garmin watch, from safety features like incident detection, heart rate monitoring, fitness tracking, and more. Key Specs: In general HRM on the wrist (optical HRM) has some drawbacks compared to a chest strap: The reading is usually delayed, i.e. you look at the screen of your device, you don't see the reading as of right now. This means that for exercise where you want live readings, you should go with a chest strap. The delay seems to be around 15-20s for most MarcWilensky over 4 years ago in reply to zoonamai +10 suggested. Try this. Enable pool swim mode on your Fenix 5 Plus. (Make sure that you have HR enabled in one of the data fields) Activate broadcast HR mode. Once HR is showing in broadcast mode, switch off HR mode…. JanH over 4 years ago in reply to rtperna +1. Thanks Ronandwas able to look up the sensors per your recommendation.took a long time to decipher all sensors I used but good learning experiencedata shows the HRM data being recorded for 20 mile activity yesterday did not include the HRM Run Chest Strap; HR data derived from Fenix 5X wrist monitor strapped to a plastic support on the handlebars. Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor. The default value for the Wrist Heart Rate setting is Auto. The device automatically uses the wrist-based heart rate monitor unless you pair an ANT‍+ ® heart rate monitor to the device. From the heart rate widget, hold MENU. Select Options > Status > Off. RRP £12.99. £9.00. Saving 31%. Huge range of innovative tech products including fitness watches, heart rate monitors and accessories for runners, cyclists and more from Garmin. Heart Rate sensor cracking. borgein over 5 years ago. My Fenix 5x isn't even a year old yet, and it's never been showered with, and I've never used any chemicals or anything like that on it. The watch has basically been babied, and looks mint/brand new still. But I'm getting these streaks/cracks/bulges (in the glass, not on the glass) on my OE8nq2Y.

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