One of Peloton’s most popular products is high-end stationary bikes that can be synced up to a TV and come with an onboard tablet for video streaming, which allows users to take live interactive classes, live group workouts, participate in an interactive social community, and more.
Due to this trend of connected fitness, the device has become popular in the fitness community.
Also, accessory support is another factor that made this bike a top product for fitness freaks. You can pair your heart rate monitor, speed/cadence sensor, headphone, etc., to make your workout fun and effective. It seems you’re looking for compatible heart rate monitors for your Peloton, Right?
Peloton is compatible with a wide range of Heart rate monitors to help users see their heart rate in real-time on the screen in front of them. In this guide, I have listed all popular heart rate monitors brand (along with models) that are compatible with Peloton.
But before diving into the list, let’s answer a most common question often asked – Will Any Heart Rate Monitor Work with Peloton?
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Will Any Heart Rate Monitor Work with Peloton?
The peloton will work with any heart rate monitor that features ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart (also known as Bluetooth 4.0) connectivity.
What is ANT+ Technology?
ANT+ technology enables wireless devices to communicate with one another. Its network operates at 2.4GHz, is low-power, and has a high data transmission rate, which makes it an ideal solution for a variety of applications requiring low-power, short-range communication.
For example, when you’re using a Peloton bike you can connect an external accessory like a heart rate sensor to measure your real-time heart rate.
What’s the Difference b/w Regular Bluetooth & Bluetooth Smart?
Bluetooth Smart (also known as Bluetooth 4.0) works differently than regular Bluetooth. It allows your HRM to be a gateway to other devices. Users can pair their heart rate monitors with external devices (e.g. treadmill, stationary bikes) and use their watch to connect to those devices.
List of Heart Rate Monitors Compatible with Peloton
Peloton Heart Rate Monitors
Supported Peloton HR Monitors: Peloton Heart Rate Band (the only one)
Peloton offers a heart rate monitor armband that is compatible with all Peloton exercise machines, thanks to ANT+. Since Peloton’s primary focus is stationary bikes, you won’t find a large collection of heart rate sensors.
- Available Connectivity Type: ANT+
Garmin Heart Rate Monitors
Supported Garmin HR Monitors: HRM Dual, HRM Pro, HRM-Tri, HRM-Run, HRM-Swim
Garmin heart rate monitors are compatible with Peloton exercise machines. It optimizes your training and provides real-time heart rate data when paired with Peloton. For connectivity, Garmin’s HRMs come equipped with ANT+ along with the Bluetooth Smart feature.
- Available Connectivity Type: Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+
Wahoo Heart Rate Monitors
Supported Wahoo HR Monitors: Tickr, Tickr X, and Tickr Fit
Wahoo heart rate monitors are compatible with the Peloton bike. The company provides Ant+ and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity for its bikes and this is the protocol that Wahoo monitors use to transmit data. Wahoo has both chest and arm-based heart rate sensors, and all are compatible with Peloton.
- Available Connectivity Type: Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+
Polar Heart Rate Monitors
Supported Polar HR Monitors: H9, H10, Verity Sense
Polar heart rate monitors are compatible with the Peloton bike. The bike has an Ant+ connection which is compatible with Polar heart rate monitors.
- Available Connectivity Type: Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+
Coospo Heart Rate Monitos
Supported Coospo HR Monitors: H6, H8, H808S, HW706, HW807
The Coospo heart rate monitors are compatible with the Peloton bike. For connectivity, it uses Ant+ & Bluetooth to connect to the bike, and see their heart rate in real-time on Peloton’s touchscreen. Moreover, Coospo offers chest-based and arm-based heart rate sensors, and all are compatible with Peloton.
- Available Connectivity Type: Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+
Scosche Heart Rate Monitors
Supported Scosche HR Monitors: Rhythm 24, Rhythm + 2.0, Rhythm +
To the best of my knowledge, Scosche heart rate monitors are compatible with Peloton bikes, thanks to Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity. The company primarily focuses on arm-based HR monitors, and all are compatible with Peloton.
- Available Connectivity Type: Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+
MyZone Heart Rate Monitors
Supported MyZone HR Monitors: MZ-switch, MZ-3, MZ-1
MyZone heart rate monitors are compatible with Peloton as it features Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE with the dual-channel capability) and ANT+ technology.
- Available Connectivity Type: Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+
How to Connect Heart Rate Monitors with Peloton
Prerequisite: Enable Bluetooth on your Peloton Bike’s touchscreen before connecting your HRM to Peloton Bike.
Here are the steps to connect any Bluetooth or ANT+ heart rate sensors to Peloton Bike, including Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, Coospo, Scosche, and MyZone listed above:
Step 1: Prepare Your Heart Rate Monitor
First, wear your heart rate band tight on your arm or chest, depending on your device type so that it is detected.
Step 2: Open Connection Modal
On your Peloton bike screen, Go to the Heart Rate Monitor connection modal. Joining a class will open this modal, or tapping on the time in the top right corner and selecting “Heart Rate Monitor” will bring it up.
Step 3: Connect Your Heart Rate Monitor
Tap on “Connect” located below Available Devices. Note that, Bluetooth devices can be identified by device name while ANT+ devices show a device ID.
Step 4: Join Class & Check
Finally, you can see your heart rate metric in the top left corner of your touchscreen when you join any class.
FAQs: Peloton’s Compatibility
Can Watches Work with Peloton?
The peloton will work with watches that have ANT+ or Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities. The following watch brands have some models that support these features:
1. Polar Watches
2. Apple Watches
3. Suunto Watches
4. Garmin Watches
5. Coros Watches
Can I Connect My Fitbit to Peloton?
Peloton Bike can be connected to your Fitbit account to share detailed information from each ride. Follow these steps to connect Fitbit to Peloton:
1. On your Peloton Bike’s screen, tap Share and select Fitbit.
2. Next, Login using your Fitbit Account.
3. Once you are logged in, Peloton will automatically post your workout metrics to Fitbit.
Does Peloton Works with Apple Watch?
You can pair your Apple Watch with a Peloton exercise machine through Apple GymKit, an app that synchronizes workout data between fitness equipment and Apple Watch.
Here’s A Complete Guide On How To Connect An Apple Watch To A Peloton Bike
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