Garmin Venu not measuring heart rate accurately

2049165 4 months ago

I just finished a 4 round workout of 500 meter row, 25 kettlebell swings, and 10 Devil press. My Garmin recorded my heart rate at the end of this workout at 26 BPM. That is in no way accurate as I was near death at end of last round. This is the second time where this device has not recorded my heart rate accurately. It’s also the second time I’ve worked out with it. Ready to return this and go back to Whoop. What’s the issue with this device?

0 seilogramp 4 months ago

Which Venu? Original, 2, 2 Plus, or 3? Not that it matters but need to get this into the correct sub-forum in order to be visible to the correct audience.

The Heart Rate Sensor on My Garmin Watch Is Not Accurate | Garmin Customer Support

Activities that flex the wrist may create an effect similar to wearing the watch too tightly and restrict blood flow. Examples include, but are not limited to:

Burpees

Gripping Handlebars on a Bicycle

Push-Ups

Racket Sports

Rowing

Using Hiking Poles

Weight Lifting

Yoga

When this occurs, the watch may have a difficult time detecting an accurate heart rate. You can adjust the watch slightly farther up the wrist, or wear a Garmin heart rate monitor strap for these activity types. Refer to your owner's manual to determine if your watch is compatible with an HRM strap.

0 2049165 4 months ago in reply to seilogramp

It’s the Venu original

0 seilogramp 4 months ago in reply to 2049165

Moved thread