Forerunner 165 - 3rd watch, still inconsistent HR

Yes I know if we want good HR monitoring we should get a strap however I would expect my watch to do as advertised.

i am currently on my third replacement and still seeing issues, yet garmin are completely silent on the issue.

my issue is during workouts (mainly running) I see inconsistent HR data such as not tracking, huge drops, huge gains etc.

Below is an example of today’s, a complete drop off and the watch then barely never registered above 100BPM for the duration.

I’ve tried all the standard trouble shooting, one of the replacements I had I didn’t update but still the same issue.

come on Garmin, what are you doing about it as it isn’t just me.

0 ickefe 3 months ago

I've been having the same issue. After 3 months, my heart heart is totally random.

0 4824086 3 months ago

Hi,

I had the same problem. I replaced my watch from the music version to the non music version and all my problems was gone. I was wondering if you have the music or the non music watch?

0 ickefe 3 months ago in reply to 4824086

My watch is non music.

0 G. 3 months ago

I have non music version, mine worked fine ever since I got it. Do you have any tattoos where the watch sits? Do you keep the watch tight meaning it doens't move or bounce when you run ? Try to wear the watch not outside the forearm, but inside, there won't be hair and may improve things.