Just got this unit. Less than 5 minutes to setup and my edge was getting heart rate from Apple Watch Finally something easy that works. Very small npe-inc.com/.../
I too bought a Heartbeatz unit a few weeks ago after reading a recommendation somewhere in the Garmin forums. It works really well. It was a bit finicky to get set up initially, but ever since then it’s been completely robust for my riding. I still use a strap HRM for long rides (like my 5.5 hr ride yesterday), but for the vast majority of my rides the Heartbeatz work well. I love not having to wear a strap and instead utilizing the watch I always have on my wrist.
Bought Heartbeatz last week. Worked without issues and Edge 1030 picked it up as a sensor. Kept displaying rate without interruption. Keep in my bike tool bag all the time. Has watch app that I display on watch. Just have to tap it to start connection and then stop to end. I only wonder how long battery will last. No on-off switch Heartbestz.
Blueheart is a software solution which uses your iPhone as a bridge between the watch and the Garmin, no other hardware required
You coud get a TICKR FIT https://ca.wahoofitness.com/devices/heart-rate-monitors which is much lighter than a watch and does the thing. Since it transmits both BT and ANT+ it works directly with the Edge. Also Garmin watches (newer ones) can broadcast HR to the Edge, I sometime do it with my Fenix6. For the Apple Watch it if Apple allow it it will work, since the Edge can receive HR over BT, but if Apple does not let the watch do it you are out of luck. I personally use a chest strap on the road but prefer the TICKR FIT for indoor training.