Connecting the Polar H10 with the Apple Watch

[@okgohugo]

Thanks Martin for the useful tutorial! I managed to find another way to truly be sure the H10 recorded your HR during your run. After your run, go to the health app -> heart rate -> data sources -> Apple Watch -> day of your run -> see device details (it should say Polar H10)

[@MetinSenler]

Awesome tipp! 🚀

[@mico80]

Thank you

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

When you go to heart rate using the Health app, there is no option that states data sources.

[@Adam1986London]

Fantastic, I was just thinking about this very question. Thanks for your help!

[@TheConnortaft]

Found this helpful 9 months later 😅

[@darawoods-jordan4120]

Metin, thank you! I searched everywhere to find out how to get the Polar to be the source of my heartbeat in the Activity app--and yours is the ONLY info I could find. Nothing from Polar, nothing from Apple, nothing on forums--only your clear explanation. I just tested, and can see that the Activity app is now sourcing my heartbeat from the H10! thanks again!

[@MetinSenler]

My pleasure! This was exactly the reason why I made this video. I normally don‘t make running/fitnesstracker videos but I was so upset that I couldn‘t find an explanation from the brands 😅

[@martinluna4067]

Will this be the same for the polar h9 ?

[@Burps___]

Good video…the polar 10 can be Unclipped from the strap on one button instead of completely detached. This still turns it off, and a person is less likely to lose the monitor as it’s still connected to the strap by the one clip button

[@MetinSenler]

Thanks for the tipp! 👌

[@abetong214]

the most clear and concise explanation of how things work. excellent!

[@MetinSenler]

Thanks! Appreciate it a lot 🙌

[@UnearnedConfidence932]

UPDATE: The strap won't pair unless you have the strap against your skin while the sensor is snapped into place. I ended up snapping the sensor into place, then holding the strap in my two hands while waiting for the strap to appear in my watch's bluetooth screen. It worked instantly. Thanks for the video! ORIGINAL POST: This didn't work for my Polar H10 AND apple watch ultra 🥺 The chest strap never shows up in my watch's Bluetooth device list and I don't know how to make the strap 'discoverable'.

[@pamargapriyambodo4952]

You helped me, i was so frustated why it doesnt work. Thanks a lot!

[@bobbyrond6397]

Hey Metin! You are indeed the first one to properly explain how to connect it. Thanks!

[@MetinSenler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AirZeee]

In case others have the same problem, My H10 wouldn't show up on Apple Watch/Settings/Bluetooth/Health Devices until I was actually wearing it - probably needs to be outputting a signal for initial pairing? Thanks for the Video though, I wouldn't have considered being connected to the iPhone first to have been a problem, seems that most things transfer over at set up.

[@garywilliamsunwontedadvice]

Polar seem to only want to comment on using the H10 with their own app… I haven’t found anyone else talking about using this with apples built in workout app, so thank you very much for this video. Concise and informative… perfect!

[@MetinSenler]

Thanks for your feedback 🙌

[@javiercollell]

So i can connect the polar h10 to my apple watch and make a run on the nike running app? without having the polar app?

[@andigerry341]

When i connect my h10 wirh my applewatch se and use the nrc app, does it show the heart rate meassured by the h10 on my watch?

[@ShervinShares]

1:39 I put it on tighter, but it stills slowly slides down when I'm boxing or running - so frustrating. How can I keep it on better other than just tightening? I have a V-shaped torso so it doesn't help...

[@MetinSenler]

Oh man. That‘s an unfortunate problem. They have an other product you can actually strap to your arm called Polar Verity Sense. Maybe this one is for you?

[@danielobregon3236]

Hi, have you tried to unwear the Apple Watch once you set your workout. Does the heart rate on the workout app stills work despite unwearing the Apple Watch?

[@adriengoux]

Thanks for your video. It seems you are using the normal “workout” app from Apple, is that right? So the HR signal from polar just overwrite the one from the watch itself while the strap is on? Side question: does it also work without an activity “on”? (What I mean: the “cardio fitness” number is calculated during the activity but also after, looking at the recovery. So having the same sensor used for the HR would make a lot of senses Thank you!

[@JohnCBradley]

I was having an issue where my Apple Watch was connected to the H10 in Bluetooth settings but the Apple Watch was using the built in heart rate tracker and not utilising the H10. The fix for me was disconnecting the H10 from my iPhones Bluetooth setting and then rebooting the Apple Watch. Not sure if the rebooting was necessary though.

[@wwiraanne]

just got my h10 sensor today! solid tutorial Metin thanks 👏🏽 excited to train with this one hehe

[@MetinSenler]

Happy to help!

[@l.2536]

Thanks for the great video! 👍🏼🏃‍♀️ I'm thinking about buying the strap. However, I have just tested another one and it can be connected to Apple, but not to the Nike Run Club app. Do you know if this works with the Polar? I haven't found any information on Amazon.

[@LizA9294]

Thank you for this!! I have been struggling with getting my H10 connected and your video is the only helpful thing I’ve found.

[@wildfinchers]

Once paired, does the polar h10 monitor HR continuously during the workout and will it display the data on the watch instead of the watch’s HR data?

[@jtparazo2022]

Do you know if there’s a way to display the HRM HR when using the Apple Watch workout fitness app?

[@MetinSenler]

No, sorry.

[@prevent08]

How do you view your heart rate on the Apple watch as you are running, thanks

[@ΑθανάσιοςΔιαμαντής-ω3σ]

Hey Metin, if I connect it to my Apple watch, does that mean it doesn’t record my data to the polar apps later on my iPhone ? Or when I pair it to my iPhone, after the exercise, it will record the data to my polar apps ?

[@drjuju3331]

Thanks for this video. My ultra 2 has been annoying me like crazy during my runs lately-give me readings that are extremely inaccurate!! Can’t wait to get my Polar in the mail.

[@MetinSenler]

My pleasure!

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

You must have an older apple watch as it does EKG and all. Unable to pair it on my 1 year old watch. What apple watches do you have. Which older models does this work with.

[@DaDa-ei1zz]

Does the Apple Watch Show cadence stride lenght etc with the band on?

[@duncanpknights]

Hey thanks for the video. Once connected is the live HR data shown in your Apple Watch during the run from the chest strap or from the Apple Watch

[@MetinSenler]

Yep!

[@galaxysoccer8481]

Hey Metin Thank you for thid very helpful Video! Eine Frage: Ich möchte den Pulsgurt wie du ihn nutzt gleich nutzen. Zusätzlich möchte ich aber beim Kampfsport die Uhr abziehen. Hast du mir hier einen Trick wie ich die Trainings für die Applewatch aufzeichnen kann? Merci

[@Adam1986London]

Great video! Just got mine and was trying to figure out what's the fastest way to start using the product.

[@MetinSenler]

Happy to help!

[@blocklee9805]

Does my watch have to be on my wrist for it to work. Asking because I want to track my bear weight during boxing and my watch doesn’t fit under my gloves

[@MetinSenler]

Interesting question. I think you should try it and see the results. When your heart rate is up on the watch then it works 😊

[@cocoloooooo9632]

me too, did it work?

[@tennis_alina]

Hello I have some questions for you! У меня Apple Watch SE которым я бегала и включала обычную тренировку Apple или Nike Run. Ещё я пользуюсь Strava которая автоматически обновляет мои бега. В ноябре купила Polar H10 и конечно очень этому рада. 1. Но когда иду бегать с часами и Polar, то на часах нет данных во время «сейчас», не показывает пульс, время и дистанцию. Только если бежать с телефоном и смотреть в телефон, а я предпочитаю без него. 2. Плюс тренировки с Polar h10 не показываются в Strava. 3. Еще у меня есть план тренировок в Polar flow и например сегодня бег с заданиями на зоны, вопрос как включаю бег выбрать именно эту тренировку и не просто бег на улице? Спасибо большое за ответы

[@chantzofdeth]

I tried this but my polar h10 constantly disconnects. Does anyone know a fix for this?

[@MetinSenler]

Oh.. did you update everything?

[@kingkuuppa77]

Is there anyway to see my hr from the polar app during my run? The polar app won’t go past “start” when I try to hit run.

[@felixhora8535]

Thanks for the video. Do I get it right that the ECG monitoring on the watch is done through the Polar H2 once mounted? Or is it a combination of the watch + the strap?

[@MetinSenler]

1. yes 2. no

[@gir1258]

If you start a workout in the fitness app, are you able to remove the watch and have the data from the Polar count towards your Rings?

[@MetinSenler]

Such a good question though. I have no idea tbh. I guess you have to try once. You’ll be able too see if it works quite quickly. When your heart rate on the watch is still up after you’ve removed it, it works.

[@captain.morgan007]

Do i have to unpair after running/workingout for the apple watch to track my hr for the rest of the day when im no longer using the polar hr monitor?

[@MetinSenler]

Nopey. Your Apple Watch will automatically track your HR on its own when you have detached the Polas HT monitor from the strap.

[@jozefbehan8565]

Not so sure. I put h10 on chest,click to connect on my Apple Watch Ultra, then finish run and disconnect h10from BT on ⌚️. Apple Watch do not want to measure heart rate. I need to restart watches and then it’s ok. Have you tried? Can somebody confirm. ?

[@Armondahad]

Super helpful thank you for this. Ridiculous that Polar doesn't share this information and more info about how to do zone training with H10 and Apple Watch.

[@MetinSenler]

Thanks for your feedback! Happy to help.

[@thibaultvl]

Hey there, thank you for this good explanation. Just a small question. When paired for the first time, do you need to re-pair again when attaching the HRM to the strap again when going for another run?

[@MoolsDog2005]

Finally! I can now exercise with accurate and responsive HRs so I'll get less panic attacks lol.

[@MetinSenler]

😂

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

I just use my Apple watch sensor. I have the newer apple watch and the polor strap is not compatible with my apple watch.

[@alidaweber7762]

Do you see the heartrate of the h10 during the workout in the watch or only afterwards?

[@MetinSenler]

During

[@BfSkinnerPunk]

Maybe I missed it.... .so, after it is set up.....will the watch connect automatically by default to the strap once you turn the strap "on"?

[@MetinSenler]

Yep!

[@bcd38378]

...BUT without the Polar App I cant see anywhere to check the battery status of the strap?

[@MetinSenler]

True. But if it doesn‘t work, you‘ll see it immediately. You can then change the battery.

[@АндрейИрчак]

what is the series of your watch? would be nice to know… thanks

[@MetinSenler]

Sure! Series 6 😊

[@fleurjoyce1111]

Thanks, really helpful. I realise I've been running without connection and thought it was my watch's fault. All sorted now 🙂

[@MetinSenler]

Glad it helped

[@Bluenosebear]

So this might be a dumb question, I am new to having my Apple Watch and I am getting ready to get in the polar heart rate martyr, will the heart rate just instantly show up and once I have the app pulled up on my watch? I’m about to do a 10K and chip repair obviously I need to be tracking my heart rate. Thank you so much

[@lisaknack4890]

I've been having issues with the Polar H10 staying connected to the blue tooth on the watch. I will look down and it will say disconnected, I'll tap it to reconnect, it will stay connected for a few minutes and then disconnect. everything is up to date on the watch and the H10. Any suggestions to that fix would be great. thanks again!

[@MetinSenler]

So awkward. You could try to disconnect and connect it. Or take the battery out put it back in and try again.

[@emgerard1]

I have the same issue as well. I followed your directions on this video and the comments on this thread. I have also made sure that the HRM was updated as well on Polar Flow. I have a AW Series 6. When I tested it it would stay connected and then if I went in 5 minutes later it wasn’t. Any suggestions on this? TIA!

[@mattrice4430]

I am also having that issue! Did you find any fixes for it?

[@leoalexandru]

Did anyone find a fix for this or do I have to return the band? I have an apple watch ultra@@mattrice4430

[@increasingsun]

hi does it also connect with fossil gen 6?

[@MetinSenler]

No idea. Check Polars website, they have a list there. Since Fossil uses wearOS and the Gen 6 is their latest watch, the possibilities are high.

[@lemonandlime34]

Thanks for sharing this! Super easy to follow. One question though - I’ve been using Apple Watch activity app for workout using polar h10 to get a better heart rate reading. It seems to all work since after the workout I can see clear heart rate data and can also see this on Apple Health app. However, on Apple Health app in heart section, specifically for VO2 and heart rate recovery, it doesn’t seem to pick up on data from H10. Do you have any idea what might be causing this?

[@Aqzaqa]

did you ever get an answer to this question? I just got one and VO2 is important for me.

[@elijahjoshuaparazo2187]

When you workout using the Apple Watch workout/activity app is the heart rate reading from the polar or the Apple Watch shown on the watch screen?

[@MetinSenler]

If connected properly, from the Polar (which is the reason I made this video in the first place).

[@MetinSenler]

I have no clue. Sorry!

[@SasoKayzen]

Can you leave the Apple Watch after you start your exercice like with polar beat on the phone as the h10 has internal memory? Because that’s the only difference between the h10 vs the h9

[@andrasgerlinger3874]

Do you have any answers for this? I struggling with the same issue.

[@jaimegaricano2813]

While you are running does it show the heart rate from the strap on your watch?

[@gendij]

Yes it shows just like usual, but the heart rate comes from the h10

[@MetinSenler]

Strap!

[@ca85587]

So while I’m running with the PH10 I can see my heart rate with it on the Apple Watch?

[@luisbrack1357]

Work it also with Garmin brustgurt?

[@MetinSenler]

I didn‘t test it mit dem Garmin Brustgurt.

[@submissionstories]

My P10 just disconnects straight away from my apple watch after pairing :( Also, do I need to then keep the watch on for it to work? I'm looking to use this for Jiujitsu and I got this because I can't wear my watch on the mats and I want to track the activity through the apple watch. Thank you!

[@seyi2040]

Don't know if you figured this out already, but you can use an app on your phone with the H10 during BJJ. You don't need the Apple Watch. The app (Polar Flow/Beat) should then sync your workout to the Apple Health app, which then syncs to your watch. (Ignore every single thing if you figured it out already)

[@submissionstories]

@@seyi2040 thank you mate that’s what I ended up doing! Appreciate the reply

[@travelswithmygoprograemeha7031]

Great video, proper useful. Thanks

[@MetinSenler]

Thank you! Happy to help.

[@robertwarren20]

Nice video. Thank you for posting. It worked perfectly!

[@MetinSenler]

Happy to help!

[@stevenjones2097]

Mine disconnects from my apple watch every time I close the settings app on my watch. Any advice?

[@cookiebuster652]

Ok one thing, for example you use the workout app that comes standard with the apple watch, how can you tell which of the two the app is using? Is the app using the apple watch sensors or is it using the polar h10?

[@Ry-ct2py]

During a workout there will be a consistent green flashing light under the Apple Watch when it’s using the built in heart monitor. When an external monitor is being used that green flashing light will be off but you’ll still be able to see your heart metrics.

[@kynewton]

@@Ry-ct2py Hey mate thanks a lot, been wondering this for a while but been wearing it anyways! Appreciate your time to post this!

[@Ry-ct2py]

@@kynewton no problem! I’ve since learned how to turn off your Apple Watch HR monitor, to be absolutely sure the chest strap is being used. On your watch go to Settings/Privacy & security/Health/heart rate - OFF

[@kynewton]

@@Ry-ct2py wow okay thanks that’s even more helpful I appreciate it!

[@MJM750]

Also heart rate will probably show up if you aren’t wearing watch, which is impossible if the source is the watch bc it needs the bottom (where the green lights are) to be touching your wrist skin.

[@brunoccs]

Does it connect to galaxy watches?

[@billylee5335]

Can you still monitor your heart rate during your run through your watch?

[@MetinSenler]

Yessss

[@Tigse1968]

Cools Video. Was ist wenn ich auf der Apple Watch unter Bluetooth meinem H9 mit drauf tippen aktivieren will die Verbindung jedoch nicht aufgebaut wird?

[@MetinSenler]

Die H9 wird nur aktiv, wenn sie vollständig am Band befestigt ist.

[@ringschoesauskoln510]

Sehr schönes Tutorial, funktioniert das auch mit dem Polar H9 so? Ich habe damit nämlich Probleme mit der direkten Verbindung zu AW7.

[@CoolDad420]

Really helpful video, cheers mate!

[@DebbieCollinsMusic]

Thank you kindly!!!

[@MetinSenler]

Happy to help! 😊

[@DangerDookie]

Ive got the series 5 watch, does not seem to show up when I try to pair with the polar 10

[@MetinSenler]

Make sure your watch is updated. Make sure the Polar H10 is fully mounted on the strap. Hold the Polar H10 and the strap in your hand. Let me know if it worked.

[@danielr9177]

Can you listen to music simultaneously??

[@MetinSenler]

Yes!

[@helenackroyd1372]

Great video, really clear and helpful explanation, thanks!

[@MetinSenler]

Thank you! Appreciate it 🙌

[@net-wizard]

can it work with my phone?? If i take my phone with me and i don't have a watch

[@net-wizard]

I new to this. And i don't really understand application hierarchy. Will it send data to Health up or strava or both or data should be in polar app...

[@menezesadv]

Can I use the H 10 with Polar Beat or Polar Flow app, in the Apple Watch, in order to monitorize my workout ou running series in real time?

[@MetinSenler]

I’ve never used one of these Polar Apps but actually you don’t have to if you’re using the Apple Fitness features like running, walking, rowing etc. since all of them show your heart rate in real time.

[@juliawildingart]

Can you use apple workout app when the polar is connected to your Apple Watch? Or do you have to use an app by Polar to track your activities? Thanks :-)

[@MetinSenler]

Yes you can. You don’t need the Polar app.

[@tjsalyars2626]

@@MetinSenler once the Solar monitor is connected and I'm using the fitness app on apple watch - do you know if the heartrate that is shown within the app is reading from the chest sensor or still the watch?

[@johnjoseph612]

@@tjsalyars2626 did you get an answer to this? I have the same question, I understand that you connect the heart rate monitor via Bluetooth on the Apple Watch, but when I start a run on Apple Fitness from my watch, how do I know that it’s using the heart rate monitor on the band versus the heart rate monitor on the watch?

[@tjsalyars2626]

@@johnjoseph612 never replied. I bought it and couldn’t get it to sync with my watch unfortunately

[@cookiebuster652]

@@tjsalyars2626 that sucks man, it worked for me but like your question I can’t tell if the watch is using the strap or the sensors in the watch …

[@Mafioso1731]

Does polar h10 work with Samsung??

[@joalin947]

Thanx for reminding that u don't need all hi-tech for a run!!!

[@MetinSenler]

My pleasure!

[@AlexBarbreaker]

Do you use Siri Shortcuts?

[@MetinSenler]

Nope.

[@js752]

Do I have to have the watch on at the same time? What if I’m doing something like boxing

[@MetinSenler]

Never thought of this tbh.

[@rickrd4839]

What is strange to me is, I connect my apple watch to the polar and my phone also. While walking I use the polar beat app + nike run app. But both apps are not the same in heart rate but still they use both the polar strap. How come this?

[@MetinSenler]

Question: When you're running, which app do you use? You see, the Polar HRM can't connect with multiple devices at the same time when you're doing an activity.

[@rickrd4839]

@@MetinSenler i use both the nike app and the polar beat app while running. The site says this: TWO SIMULTANEOUS BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS Safely pair your Polar H10 with two training devices with Bluetooth at the same time: your Polar watch + your cycling computer, your favorite fitness app + fitness equipment, your Polar watch + fitness equipment; choose the combination that best suits your training.

[@taisbarbaris]

​@@MetinSenler but Polar states that you can broadcast to TWO Bluetooth devices at the same time. What's the point opf it if we need to unpair from iphone?

[@simonw.1223]

Hello how are you? I need a motivator...

[@dkny9954]

wait aren't you suppose to turn off heart rate monitor OFF first on watch so it's only taking data from Polar H10?

[@MetinSenler]

Nope. It does it automatically. Later in the video you‘ll see the difference between the two heart rate monitors.

[@yph1880]

Thank you bro!

[@MetinSenler]

My pleasure!

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

You do not have this data on activity. Screen looks no where like mine. The screen has categories such as Move, active energy, Resting energy and so on.

[@StevenBornfeld]

Maybe this doesn't work with old Apple watches? I have an Apple watch 3; bluetooth couldn't find the Polar.

[@MetinSenler]

That’s a possibility. Can’t tell for sure though.

[@TheDesertAirman]

Good Shit brother!!! Fellow friend in Germany lol!!! Be well!!!

[@MetinSenler]

Thanks a lot!

[@AlexandreNogueiramed]

Thanks a lot!

[@MetinSenler]

My pleasure!

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

Also, do not have to remove the sensor from the strap. It automatically shuts off. It also automatically disconnects when you remove it from the test. You should test and validate.

[@arham1079]

it does not work if you use apple's workout app to start a workout, the HR just freezes at a particular number. At least thats what happens to me...

[@MetinSenler]

I always use the workout app and it works in my case flawless.

[@MarcoPolo82]

Polar H10 shows the burned calories?

[@MetinSenler]

No - the Polar H10 is a heart rate monitor. Your Apple Watch will show you how man calories you’ve burnt.

[@MarcoPolo82]

@@MetinSenler But the calories will show on the app?

[@sarahmartin1533]

@@MarcoPolo82 yes that’s what he said dumby

[@kameit00]

Ohrstöpseldingens :-D Cooler Name für die Dinger...

[@MetinSenler]

😁

[@Waqasaccount]

thanks for not showing us how to go to bluetooth settings from settings!

[@MetinSenler]

I‘m confident that you can find it from settings. 😊

[@waqasraza2209]

@@MetinSenler haha. Sorry mate. I was on the treadmill while watching your video on my phone while trying to figure how to connect the watch with the Polar h10. I did find it after going through the settings menu. Thanks a lot for the awesome video!

[@alive1691]

ohrstöpseldingens 😂👍

[@MetinSenler]

😁

[@petermeier1564]

Ohrstöpseldingens 😂

[@MetinSenler]

😬

[@willbrown6012]

Real quick... what does my man say at the beginning of the video?

[@MetinSenler]

“Ssssali zämme” which is Swiss for “Hi all” 😊

[@willbrown6012]

@@MetinSenler aha! Good to know, cheers :-)

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

Your instruction are incorrect. I followed your instructions and not even close and my Apple watch is not compatible as it is a newer watch. You should state what apple watches it work on. The new Apple watches do not have settings . Instead you go to Bluetooth. Also, the new apple watches do not pair with this device. This device does not show up on my apple watch to pair. Have no idea why so many You Tube videos give out incorrect of false instructions.

[@MoSec9]

Just check what devices your watch can see. It doesn’t matter what model it is. If you checked and do not see it then your strap is either not on or not being detected for some other reason. I honestly didn’t see anything new here. Just how everything is paired these days.

[@grummelwutz]

"Ohrstöpseldingens" echt jetzt? 😂

[@MetinSenler]

😁

[@devoltaasorigens5636]

👏👏👏👏👏😍👍

[@simonw.1223]

Hello hello~ how are you?

[@ugurcanniluferguncan6500]

👏👏🥰🥰

[@MetinSenler]

Fine! What about you? :-)

[@simonw.1223]

@@MetinSenler pretty okay, but procrastination f4om doing KZbin

[@MetinSenler]

Whats holding you back?

[@simonw.1223]

@@MetinSenler myself. Like if I got the motivation I fo something... like I did a channal logo and banner but not completely and it looks amateur.

[@beepbong]

Does your phone have to be nearby?

[@MetinSenler]

Yes

[@beepbong]

@@MetinSenler That sucks!!! lmao, thanks

[@l.2536]

Thanks for the great video! 👍🏼🏃‍♀️ I'm thinking about buying the strap. However, I have just tested another one and it can be connected to Apple, but not to the Nike Run Club app. Do you know if this works with the Polar? I haven't found any information on Amazon.