The TACX Training App by Garmin allows cyclists to train for cycling events by pairing it with a smart trainer or heart rate monitor.
Anyone can find it challenging to identify which heart rate monitors work with the TACX training app. You should ensure that a heart rate monitor meets the TACX app‘s compatibility criteria before you add it to your cart.
In this exclusive guide, I have listed all popular heart rate monitors that are compatible with the TACX training app. Also, If you’re planning on purchasing an HRM of some unknown brand, then there is a guide on the requirements needed to ensure that it works with the TACX app.
Let’s dive in!
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What Are the Requirements for Tacx Training App Compatibility?
The TACX Training app is pairable to devices like smart trainers and Bluetooth Smart sensors, including Heart rate monitors, or Speed/Cadence sensors. However, the app’s compatibility varies among smart trainers and heart rate monitors because of certain required criteria.
Let’s see, what are they?
Smart Trainers
For smart trainers compatibility, the TACX training app must be paired with Garmin’s Tacx trainers only and not with those from other companies.
Bluetooth or ANT+ Sensors
The Tacx training app can work with Heart rate monitors that support ANT+ technology or Bluetooth Smart (also known as Bluetooth BLE.)
Note: Check that the heart rate monitor you buy has ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart technology before purchasing from an unknown brand.
See Also | What is ANT+ Technology?
List of Heart Rate Monitors Compatible with TACX Training App
Garmin Heart Rate Monitors
Since Garmin owns Tacx, the compatibility is obvious. All Garmin heart rate monitors are compatible with the Tacx training app. Almost all Garmin HRMs come with ANT + and Bluetooth Smart out of the box, so you won’t have any trouble connecting them.
Supported Garmin HR Monitors: HRM Dual, HRM Pro, HRM-Tri, HRM-Run, HRM-Swim
How to Connect Garmin’s HRM to Tacx app:
- Turn on your Garmin HR monitor and wear it tight on your chest or arm (depending on the type of strap) so that it is detected by the app.
- Open the Tacx Training app.
- Tap “Connect Trainer” in the upper right corner.
- Select your sensor “Garmin XYZ” listed under Other Devices.
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Polar Heart Rate Monitors
Polar heart rate monitors are compatible with the Tacx training app. Using Bluetooth Smart & ANT+, Tacx receives data from the Polar chest strap and displays real-time heart rate, training status, training load, etc., on it. Here are some supported models below:
Supported Polar HR Monitors: H9, H10, Verity Sense
How to Connect Polar’s HRM to Tacx app:
- Turn on your Polar HR monitor and wear it tight on your chest or arm (depends on type of strap) so that it is detected by the app.
- Open the Tacx Training app.
- Tap “Connect Trainer” in the upper right corner.
- Select your sensor “Polar XYZ” listed under Other Devices.
Wahoo Heart Rate Monitors
All Wahoo heart rate monitors are compatible with the Tacx training app. For connectivity, Wahoo heart rate monitors use both ANT+ technology as well as Bluetooth Smart to pair with the Tacx app.
Supported Wahoo HR Monitors: Tickr, Tickr X, Tickr Fit
How to Connect Wahoo’s HRM to Tacx app:
- Turn on your Wahoo HR monitor and wear it tight on your chest or arm (depends on type of strap) so that it is detected by the app.
- Open the Tacx Training app.
- Tap “Connect Trainer” in the upper right corner.
- Select your sensor “Wahoo XYZ” listed under Other Devices.
Scosche Heart Rate Monitors
Scosche is another popular brand manufacturing cutting-edge, innovative accessories at a competitive price. They focus primarily on arm-based heart rate monitors integrated with ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart technology, making it compatible with the Tacx training app.
Supported Scosche HR Monitors: Rhythm 24, Rhythm + 2.0, Rhythm +
How to Connect Scosche’s HRM to Tacx app:
- Turn on your Polar HR monitor and wear it tight on your arm so that it is detected by the app.
- Open the Tacx Training app.
- Tap “Connect Trainer” in the upper right corner.
- Select your sensor “Scosche XYZ” listed under Other Devices.
Coospo Heart Rate Monitors
Coospo focuses on manufacturing affordable cycling training products, which includes heart rate monitors, speed/cadence sensors, smart trainers, etc. Their wide range of heart rate monitors is compatible with several fitness apps like Tacx, thanks to Smart Bluetooth & ANT+ technology.
Supported Coospo HR Monitors: H6, H8, H808S, HW706, HW807
How to Connect Coospo’s HRM to Tacx app:
- Turn on your Wahoo HR monitor and wear it tight on your chest or arm (depends on type of strap) so that it is detected by the app.
- Open the Tacx Training app.
- Tap “Connect Trainer” in the upper right corner.
- Select your sensor “Coospo XYZ” listed under Other Devices.
Moofit Heart Rate Monitors
Moofit, a least-known brand, has a model called MOOFIT HR6 that can be paired with Tacx’s app, thanks to ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart. The Moofit HR sensor is an affordable option for those looking for a convenient way to track their health progress without having to buy expensive HRMs.
Supported Moofit HR Monitors: MOOFIT HR6
How to Connect Moofit’s HRM to Tacx app:
- Turn on your Moofit HR monitor and wear it tight on your chest or arm (depends on the type of strap) so that it is detected by the app.
- Open the Tacx Training app.
- Tap “Connect Trainer” in the upper right corner.
- Select your sensor “Moofit HR6” listed under Other Devices.
FAQs: Heart Rate Monitors Compatible with TACX
Are Bluetooth Smart & ANT+ the Same?
The difference between Bluetooth Smart and Ant+ is that ANT+ can be used to connect one thing to multiple smart devices, while Bluetooth is a one-to-one connection for each type of thing. Also, ANT+ allows for more robust data transfer and better performance than Bluetooth smart.
Does Tacx Work with Garmin Connect?
The good news is that the Tacx Training App has been integrated with Garmin Connect. Meaning, you’ll be using a primary Garmin account to sign in to both apps; as a result, data will automatically sync between Tacx and Garmin Connect.
Can you Connect Tacx to Apple Watch?
Apple Watches can connect to Tacx via Bluetooth. As a result, you will be able to monitor your progress, speed, distance, and heart rate. It also helps you to optimize your training sessions.
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