Issue with using external heart rate monitor with Garmin watch

Hello everyone,

I've connected my Garmin watch to an external heart rate monitor, specifically the Polar Verity Sense armband. The connection seems to be solid as it shows as connected on my watch. However, when I go out for a run, the heart rate monitor on the watch remains active, as I can see it lighting up on my wrist. I'm unsure whether it's actually using the external monitor or still measuring from the wrist. Am I doing something wrong in the setup? How can I check if the watch is using the external heart rate monitor?

I appreciate any help or advice you can provide. Thank you!

0 Levon 8 months ago

I use a Garmin external HR strap/monitor, it will cause a message to pop up on my 945 that the external HR sensor is connected, so I know that way. Also, I get more stats from the external sensor, so that tell me too after the run. When those drop out, I know it's time to change the battery on the HR sensor (maybe about once a year).

0 ljmcconnell 3 months ago

You should be able to disable the HRM on the watch under "Settings" - "Health and Wellness" -"Wrist Heart Rate" - "Status" - Press Right button - will give you a warning that the wrist HRM is disabled.