Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.24 x 3.7 x 2.13 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8 x 1.5 x 5 inches |
Item Weight | 45 Grams |
Brand Name | POLAR |
Color | Black |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Polar Electro, Inc. |
Part Number | 92054032 |
Model Year | 2014 |
Size | X-Small/Small |
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Polar H7 Bluetooth Heart Rate Sensor & Fitness Tracker
Brand | POLAR |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Smartphones |
Screen Size | 3 |
Item Weight | 45 Grams |
Battery Life | 200 Hours |
Sensor Type | Wearable |
About this item
- HEART RATE MONITOR: Provides live, accurate heart rate to compatible mobile training apps through Bluetooth Smart technology
- FITNESS TRACKER: Waterproof heart rate sensor compatible with all Apple iPhone, iPads, and Android Devices
- STRONG BATTERY LIFE: For optimal battery life, detach transmitter from chest strap after every use
- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY: Gym Link connects Polar heart rate monitors and activity trackers with compatible gym equipment
- CALORIE COUNTER CAPABILITIES: For those who want to count the calories they burn and get basic heart rate-based features to keep their fitness training simple
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From the manufacturer
Polar H7 heart rate sensor
Heart rate is the most accurate indicator of your fitness. Hook up your fitness app or training device with Polar H7 and get real-time, accurate heart rate while you workout. You can use the H7 with a number of Polar products and compatible gym equipment.
H7 works with iPhone 4S and later, and with select Android devices using Android 4.3.
Add heart rate to your training
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Your favorite fitness appPolar H7 is compatible with dozens of popular fitness apps, including Polar Beat, that support Bluetooth Smart technology. Just make your pick and add heart rate to your training. H7 works with iPhone 4S and later, and with selected Android devices using Android 4.3. |
Your trusted training devicePolar H7 works with the newest Polar fitness monitors and GPS watches, including Polar Loop, Polar M400, Polar M450, Polar V650 and Polar V800. Get the benefits of heart rate analysis by pairing your device with H7. |
Heart rate while swimmingPolar H7 offers heart rate even while swimming when paired with Polar V800 or Polar A300. So whether you are a triathlete or recreational swimmer, you get heart rate analysis during and after your training. |
Set up tips
Keep these tips handy during your initial set up.
1. Check that your device supports Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Smart) and its standardized heart rate service. The Polar H7 is not compatible with earlier Bluetooth versions.
2. Check that you have paired the heart rate sensor with the application. If pairing does not work, ensure Bluetooth on the receiving device is enabled. When pairing, make sure you are far (33-feet) from other Bluetooth Smart heart rate sensor users.
3. Check that you are wearing the heart rate sensor correctly. Be sure to moisten the electrode areas of the strap with water, attach the connector to the strap and wrap the strap around your chest.
4. Check that the receiving device is in front of you to ensure sufficient transmission range.
Product Description
Make the most out of every training session with the Polar H7 Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Sensor. It provides real-time heart rate to compatible mobile training apps, including Polar Beat and Polar Flow, via low energy Bluetooth Smart technology. Also connects with the majority of Polar heart rate monitors on the market and compatible gym equipment. Includes a soft fabric chest strap that seamlessly adapts to your body shape. User replaceable battery. Includes limited two-year manufacturer's warranty.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:How should I wear the H7 sensor?
Moisten the electrode areas of the strap with water, attach the connector to the strap and wrap the strap around your chest. The heart rate sensor should be worn flat against the skin with the Polar logo in the upright position.
How should I clean the H7 sensor?
Detach the connector from the strap after every use and rinse the strap under running water. Hang the strap to dry. When needed, hand wash the strap gently with a mild soap and water solution. Avoid moisturizing soaps. Do not soak, iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Also, don’t stretch the strap or bend the electrode areas sharply.
How should I store my H7 sensor?
Store the heart rate sensor strap and the connector separately to maximize the battery lifetime. Keep the heart rate sensor in a cool, dry place. To prevent snap oxidation, do not store the heart rate sensor wet in non-breathable material. Also, don’t expose the heart rate sensor to direct sunlight for extended periods.
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ASIN | B00FZX9CW4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #233,220 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #156 in Heart Rate Monitors (Sports & Outdoors) |
Date First Available | October 18, 2013 |
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, and comfort of the biometric monitor. For example, they mention that it works well, provides accurate heart rate readings, and is easy to pair with a phone. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity, battery life, and durability.
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Customers like the performance of the biometric monitor. They say it works well, the app works beautifully, and it works perfectly with most smart phone based activity tracking and heart rate monitoring apps. Some customers also mention that the H7 unit works with Bluetooth smart technology and is compatible. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...It does give you a nice HR chart and that lovely accurate calorie count that Polar is so good at...." Read more
"...the trouble I had setting it up and getting a bad unit, it has worked very well and very consistently...." Read more
"...The Polar app is great for HR monitoring even without paying for the special "training" upgrades...." Read more
"...had Sole units, both received the signal well and worked nicely if not completely accurately (I noticed this later as I explored it's other uses)...." Read more
Customers like the heart rate monitor. They mention that it pairs and reads their heart rate accurately. They appreciate the rock-solid Bluetooth, and consistent heart rate readings. The monitor provides complete reporting regarding peak heart rate, average heart rate and calories burned. Customers also appreciate the biggest heart rate display and the ability to broadcast their heart over low-energy Bluetooth.
"...So far, with a very light workout, once set up, the sensor seems to work just fine...." Read more
"...It shows your current heart rate, the zone you're in, your average HR and max HR and you can display these a couple different ways depending on what..." Read more
"...It also captures your average heart rate over the session and your max heart rate...." Read more
"...'s monitor seems to be more prone to losing signal or showing a clearly incorrect heart rate (very high or very low) than mine is..." Read more
Customers find the biometric monitor easy to use. They mention it pairs with their phone and use, the app is simple and intuitive, and the Bluetooth setup was seamless. They say the battery is easy to change and integrates easily with tracking software.
"...Changing the Battery: Pretty straightforward DIY...." Read more
"...All in all this is an awesome piece of tech that is easy to setup and does exactly what it promises...." Read more
"...The free Polar Beat app worked well and I like that it maps your route using the phone's GPS...." Read more
"Easy to pair with phone and use, but my phone's GPS isn't exact enough so my route looks all wobbly on the review screen and the measured distance..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the biometric monitor. They say the strap is comfortable and not noticeable once it's loosened. They also appreciate the softer feel and the fact that it can be made to fit comfortably.
"...softstrap included with the H7 sensor is adjustable and can be made to fit comfortably...." Read more
"...I found the strap itself more comfortable than the strap that came with my Polar F11 and it is easier to put on and take off and I think a bit less..." Read more
"...It is really easy to put on and take off and comfortable enough that occasionally I forget that it is even there after my workout and I forget to..." Read more
"...A little annoying but go figure. Ease of use: Perfect in technology and in comfort.MY RANT ON CARDIO TRAINER..." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the biometric monitor. They say it records flawlessly, uses a very accurate algorithm to calculate calories burned, and provides accurate numbers. Some say that they have not had any accuracy or sync issues. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's accuracy and functionality.
"...or the Polar Beat app (more on that below), Polar uses a very accurate algorithm to calculate calories burned based on heart rate..." Read more
"...it up and getting a bad unit, it has worked very well and very consistently. I also deducted 1 star due to the lack of a pairing indicator...." Read more
"...Data is very accurate. This is actually true for all belt devices-..." Read more
"...map feature measures the distance and time and I found it to be very accurate...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the biometric monitor. Some mention that it syncs easily with all apps downloaded, and the Bluetooth connection is great. However, others say that it loses connection and won't pair at all.
"...Watch Pairing: It pairs easily with the FT7 watch; we'd both been using those with the included non-bluetooth sensors, but the watches picked up the..." Read more
"...because the error message in Polar FlowSync said that it COULDN'T sync with the V800 - nothing about the servers being down - I thought I had an..." Read more
"...- It actually syncs to both fitness and iPhone at the same time. These are probably different antennas so you can see how well the data matches up...." Read more
"...description on how to put the strap/sensor on, but not really anything about pairing to Bluetooth...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the biometric monitor. Some mention that it has great battery life, while others say that it started to die out. The user replaceable battery is nice, but some customers say that the battery drains on the phone.
"...Battery on the phone seems to die faster. Using an app to monitor your heart rate constantly wouldn't be recommended...." Read more
"...that the sensor detaches when you're not using it, so the battery doesn't drain as fast...." Read more
"...All in all a great option for HRM - I ding it for not having a rechargeable battery and the strap I don't like, but beyond that a good device." Read more
"...that you can do a better job washing the belt and I think the battery will last longer. The con is you could lose the control piece..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the biometric monitor. Some mention it's reliable and sturdy, while others say that they are questioning the hardware's reliability and that the tape section seems like it could fail over time. The belt is comfortable but seems flimsy and is starting to fray a bit. There are just too many weaknesses in product engineering to rate above 3 stars.
"...(I just take it into the shower with me after I run) and it's starting to fray a bit, but will likely last quite a while longer before I may need to..." Read more
"...The Polar sensors have been great for this - they're very reliable...." Read more
"...It began giving erratic readings, but after I washed it, it the readings stopped being erratic." Read more
"...The leads appear to be embedded well and well constructed as expected for Polar- Lightweight. I like this format, because its lighter-..." Read more
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I have tachycardia (POTS) and it's important for me to both exercise frequently and monitor my heart rate while doing so, to make sure it doesn't get too high - even on meds and other treatment, it's easy for me to exceed 80% max HR in the first minute or two of a run without pushing myself much. The Polar sensors have been great for this - they're very reliable. It helps immensely to be able to tell when I'm tired because my POTS symptoms are worse versus when I'm simply tired.
Also, *if* you use a Polar wrist display or the Polar Beat app (more on that below), Polar uses a very accurate algorithm to calculate calories burned based on heart rate (plus age, weight, height, and gender). This is great when I'm counting calories for weight loss.
I also love that the sensor detaches when you're not using it, so the battery doesn't drain as fast.
One of my few complaints is that my husband's monitor seems to be more prone to losing signal or showing a clearly incorrect heart rate (very high or very low) than mine is (although mine does that occasionally). This may be a problem with the watch (apps don't always pick up the same inconsistencies). I've also had it happen when the band wasn't tight enough, or the battery was close to dying - and I suspect my husband's chest hair has something to do with his more frequent inconsistencies. None of this is a big enough deal to drop a star, especially compared to previous monitors I've used.
Watch Pairing: It pairs easily with the FT7 watch; we'd both been using those with the included non-bluetooth sensors, but the watches picked up the new sensors within 30 seconds. We didn't need any special pairing procedures; the watches picked up the signal on their own - and as far as we can tell, they don't get mixed up even when we're running side by side.
Phone Pairing (Android): The important thing to remember here is that you don't pair the sensor with the *phone*, but with the *app*. If you go into the Bluetooth pairing settings in your phone, as you would to pair a headset, it won't find a signal for the heart monitor. This is normal. Instead, make sure Bluetooth is on, go into the app you want to use, and check the Settings. Most third party apps have a setting you can turn on to use a heart rate sensor. If I remember correctly, MapMyFitness handled both that and sensor pairing in the Settings when I used it; RunKeeper handles pairing from the map screen (turning on the sensor setting adds a gray heart in the bottom right corner of the map, which bounces when it detects an unpaired sensor and turns red and beats when it's reading your HR). Check the FAQ on the app's website or do a search if you're not sure.
Apps (Android):
- Polar Beat (Polar's app) is okay for stationary or studio workouts, but just okay. It does give you a nice HR chart and that lovely accurate calorie count that Polar is so good at. However, you'll want to keep it on your body if you're moving around a lot, because this app loses signal very easily if you get your body in between the sensor and the phone. For outdoor workouts, there are much better free apps available; Polar Beat would frequently fail to map my run at all, or stop somewhere in the middle when it lost GPS signal, and its distance measurements weren't particularly accurate. I haven't used it for runs since March 2015, so this may have changed, but I'm not holding my breath.
- Third Party: I haven't found an app yet that doesn't pair easily with this, since Polar is the standard in heart monitors. I'm a fan of Runkeeper since it gives you access to your heart rate charts without a subscription, but that's personal preference. I've also easily paired it with MapMyFitness, Endomondo, some random app that's supposed to calculate your "morning readiness" from heart rate, and probably some other workout apps I'm forgetting about. Take your pick - most of them have pairing instructions on their websites if you need them.
- Multiple App Pairing: You can use the monitor with multiple apps simultaneously IF the apps allow - some don't. For example, I was able to use it with MapMyFitness and Polar Beat (for accurate calorie count) at the same time without problems; Runkeeper, however, won't even detect the monitor if another app that's running is already using it. For best results, use the window cascade feature to look at what you have running in the background, and close everything that connects to the monitor if you don't need it. However, there's no problem with having multiple apps installed and paired with it as long as they're not all running; you don't have to re-pair each time you switch apps.
For reference, both my husband and I have HTC One M8 phones.
Multiple Devices on Signal: I've had no problems with the monitor transmitting to the phone and watch at the same time, nor with it sharing the phone's bluetooth signal with headphones.
Random tips: If you can't get your phone to pick up the signal, do the usual (reboot, close and restart app, turn Bluetooth off/on). Then check to make sure the strap is snug, especially across the front of the chest, and make sure the sensor is snapped in securely. You can wet the sensor area of the inside of the strap (the vinyl-like part) with water (or, if that's not enough, with salt water or electroconductive gel) if you're still having problems. After that, check the battery. I also find that sometimes the watch, if you have one, is a more reliable test of whether it's working than the phone is.
Changing the Battery: Pretty straightforward DIY. I've found it's easiest to use a narrow key ring to turn the battery cover, and make sure to *pay attention* to how the battery cover is oriented in the "loose" position before you remove it, because it's really hard to loosen it again if you replace it in the wrong position and tighten it, and it's not water/sweatproof unless it's seated right. It fits tight, but I had no trouble with it even though I'm sometimes not strong enough to open sealed jars.
In summation, this is awesome and I love it. Mine has been working fine for almost a year with one battery change, my husband's for 7+ months. We'll see how long the fresh batteries last.
The V800, the Polar Loop, the H7, and the H7 strap are great, really great in fact, but customer service is horrible - here is the exact feedback (below) that I sent to Polar.
Please note, this is the 4th H7 unit I have used or purchased and I have a Polar Loop which is great also.
I have recorded hundreds of workouts with the H7 and it works really well - but after about 10 months my went a little wanky. It was covered under warranty which was good, but I felt that I need to post my feedback to Polar to let everyone know about my customer service experience with them.
So here are all my customer service issues below.
To Polar:
BTW - this exact feedback is going on heartratemonitorsusa.com, amazon.com, AND dcrainmaker.com and any where else I can find to put it.
Poorly and improperly staffed - no information about doing inventory so I would wait on the phone for 20 minutes to have your voice service tell me that someone would call me back which they never did - waste of 20 minutes - this happened 4 separate times.
End of year update broke automatic GPS start location which I have reported 2 times - the first time the CSR did not record the error message - found this out when I called back in about a separate issue and decided to do a follow-up.
The error message is as follows - "A. lap location not saved. No GPS data available." I assume that A. means "automatic ". So when Automatic Lap is chosen in a sport profile and set to Location - this error message pops up. Never happened before the update.
Server maintenance was not re-announced after an announcement saying it would be delayed, so I spent an hour and did a botched factory reset on the day the servers went down because the error message in Polar FlowSync said that it COULDN'T sync with the V800 - nothing about the servers being down - I thought I had an issue with the watch. You have our emails - send out a notification for gosh sakes. How hard is that to do? It is the little things that make the difference.
You "lost" my warranty repair replacement watch band (sitting on a shelf per the CSR) - so I had to zip tie my watch onto my wrist for almost a month. I would not have know about this unless I would not have called in to follow-up because I was waiting for so long for it to arrive in the mail. I was told 3-5 business days and I waited an extra week because of the holidays. I you would have sent it out the first day I called (which you could have) it would have been here before the new year.
You "repaired" my HR7 improperly - in fact you didn't repair it - you sent back a new strap instead of replacing transmitter - when I received the unit back, it still did not work (after almost 4 weeks) which is totally unacceptable.
Poor technical support delayed my return of the unit for a week - the CSR REFUSED to listen to me about my understanding that it was the transmitter and NOT THE STRAP.
Luckily I had decided to buy a new Polar HR7 from a store - I did this before I sent the unit in to be repaired. And guess what - the new unit worked instantly. In fact, I had access to another Polar HR7 and it worked perfectly also. I was so irritated when I tried out the unit you sent back. I couldn't believe you guys just didn't send out a new unit. And your repair notes STILL say it was the strap which is a lie. At this point, I don't think you even tested the unit.
Your alert messages in the IVR are complete lies. You did not have high call volume, you were understaffed doing inventory. I know this because I was in call center work for almost 15 years. Quit lying to your customers - it reduces your integrity.
You have wasted my time, stretched my patience, and lied too many times for me to trust you. Sad thing is that your products are awesome and have helped me lose 45 lbs after being sick for several years.
The more I deal with you, the more I am reminded of all the sorry customer service that ICON FITNESS provides for all their treadmills and such - just horror stories that never end. That is why we have not purchased a home treadmill - TRUST.
As you try to gain ground in the activity fitness tracker world you better learn this - trust, integrity, and customer service generates and RETAINS customers. You have too many competitors to screw up for even a short period.
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Antes de comprarlo me preocupaba el hecho de que en las descripciones del h7 decian que solo funcionaba con un puñado de celulares con android (puro de gama alta) y yo no tenía ninguno de los que mencionaban. Aun asi me arriesgué y lo compré ya que tengo una tablet samsung galaxy tab 4 y en ella funcionó perfectamente y también tengo un celular samsung de los más baratitos con kitkat y también funcionó solo que no tan bien ya que el celular es muy lento.
En el anuncio decía que si lo pedia antes de tres horas el h7 me llegaría al día siguiente, así lo hice y fue verdad me llegó en la tarde del día siguiente, aunque si pides que te llegue al día siguiente, te sale más caro.
Tengo pocos días con él y no le he usado mucho, me preocupa un poco la duración de la batería ya que no es recargable.
Otra cosa que he notado es que no funciona muy bien estando acostado ya que si estás boca arriba y te mueves la banda se atora con la cama se desacomoda y a veces hasta los sensores se despegan y se pierde la lectura y si estás boca abajo pues el h7 es incomodo, lo mejor es usarlo de pie o sentado, no lo he probado en el agua.
Hago estudios que usan la variabilidad del ritmo cardíaco (HRV), así que quería realizar un seguimiento de la mía en casa - y esto es una gran manera barata y fiable para hacerlo - además lo puedo usar mientras se ejecuta. De hecho, hay numerosos estudios académicos que verifican lecturas precisas de la HRV con la Polar H7. A falta de un ECG, esta es una opción bastante buena y barata para la medición de la HRV.
LO BUENO:
Es barato, es fiable, viene con todo lo que necesita para empezar, si usted tiene un movil inteligente ya. Se puede utilizar con la mayoría de dispositivos, por lo que no es necesario comprar un reloj específico. Es muy sencillo de utilizar, en mi iPhone 6s Plus y el iPad he activado Bluetooth, y allí estaba. Se tomó unos segundos para conectarse como se puede ver en mi video.
Hay un montón de aplicaciones gratuitas que se pueden usar con él. Para mirar mi HRV utilizo...
Para la aptitud y la formación, se puede conectar fácilmente a las aplicaciones gratuitas, como RunKeeper, MapMyRun, y Endomondo, además hay un montón más.
LO MALO:
No es cómodo para largos períodos de tiempo.
La pila necesita ser reemplazada después de un corto período de tiempo. Hubiese preferido tener una opción recargable.
No puedo quejarme demasiado. Hace exactamente lo que dicen que debe hacer, y es un buen precio en comparación con otros productos.
Reviewed in Spain on August 12, 2016
Hago estudios que usan la variabilidad del ritmo cardíaco (HRV), así que quería realizar un seguimiento de la mía en casa - y esto es una gran manera barata y fiable para hacerlo - además lo puedo usar mientras se ejecuta. De hecho, hay numerosos estudios académicos que verifican lecturas precisas de la HRV con la Polar H7. A falta de un ECG, esta es una opción bastante buena y barata para la medición de la HRV.
LO BUENO:
Es barato, es fiable, viene con todo lo que necesita para empezar, si usted tiene un movil inteligente ya. Se puede utilizar con la mayoría de dispositivos, por lo que no es necesario comprar un reloj específico. Es muy sencillo de utilizar, en mi iPhone 6s Plus y el iPad he activado Bluetooth, y allí estaba. Se tomó unos segundos para conectarse como se puede ver en mi video.
Hay un montón de aplicaciones gratuitas que se pueden usar con él. Para mirar mi HRV utilizo...
Para la aptitud y la formación, se puede conectar fácilmente a las aplicaciones gratuitas, como RunKeeper, MapMyRun, y Endomondo, además hay un montón más.
LO MALO:
No es cómodo para largos períodos de tiempo.
La pila necesita ser reemplazada después de un corto período de tiempo. Hubiese preferido tener una opción recargable.
No puedo quejarme demasiado. Hace exactamente lo que dicen que debe hacer, y es un buen precio en comparación con otros productos.