Vortec Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor Armband for Peloton Workouts

Maria: It's working well so far, I decided on an arm monitor as I have trashed 2 chest straps getting sweat into them, the only grumble I would have is colour change with the HR, it's set at a default % of 220, when I hit 160 HR, it stays at blue, zone 2 which is not right for me. Unless I am missing something, it would have been useful if you could customise the HR zones, so a selling point that doesn't quite work unless you are young, at my age , 50, zone 5 on the monitor would have me shipped off to A&E,

United Kingdom on Jan 11, 2023

Hummingbird: It works well, but none of the listed apps in the description would connect to it on my 2 phones. I found 1 app that it works with, which is fine since I only need one. It's a simple app. It should be compatible with more apps.

United States on Jun 22, 2022

Dennis R Laczny: Works great! Connected first time to my Tonal and reconnects automatically each time I use it. Heart rate appears on the Tonal screen and updates continuously. Great addition to my home gym. I wear it on my forearm, easy to get in place, not restrictive, and stays in place during excersices.

United States on Mar 25, 2022

DC Sietnieks: It is a good product but does not seem to be compatible with my Garmin. Finally got it paired with Strava. I was going to return it but will see how it monitors me whilst I train today and what information it provides. It may still get retuned.

United Kingdom on Feb 23, 2022

Sometimes Reader: I liked it well enough. It worked about 90% of the time while it was working, once I got the hang of powering on and off (long and short power press depending on which one).

Then suddenly, about a year to the date of purchase, absolutely dead. This was from mostly light use to occasional moderate use.

The seller quickly reached out to me after this review and offered to send another device. I appreciate this and updated from 1 star to 3 stars, though I have no need as I already moved to an Apple Watch instead.

United States on Feb 04, 2022

JenC: I purchased the device to accurately monitor my heart rate during long distance running using the Maffetone method. I also borrowed a chest strap and used it simultaneously to check for accuracy and my HR was always very close around 3bpm difference compared to the chest strap, but 15 to 20 bpm difference compared to my Garmin wrist watch HR sensor. It usually easily connects with my android phone or smartwatch. However after 4 months use the device stopped working. I contacted the company, who were very supportive and sent me a replacement within 3 days, with minimal fuss. I use the device 4 -5 times a week and 6 months have elapsed and it continues to perform well. Perhaps my initial purchase was a dud, but I would recommend.

United Kingdom on Dec 15, 2021

Hugbino: Bought this to replace my Chest Heart Rate monitor and found it way better in ease of connectivity and accuracy at almost half the price. I use it with Fitness Apps during my HIIT routines and it works brilliantly. Connects automatically and maintains stable connection throughout the exercise & its always within a few pulses from the the heart rate data from my Apple watch 6 series.

United States on Nov 01, 2021

Cairo SenpaiCairo Senpai: I originally bought this product because of the positioning it utilises. I'm a larger individual for whom a chest strap would just be inconvenient. The inner forearm positioning on this product is a snug fit and the velcro on the device makes attachment comfortable and secure.

However, I have a heart murmur so it goes into the red and starts vibrating on short rides when I feel that I'm only working in zone 2/3, which is quite annoying. It links to the Strava app easily enough and appears to give accurate readings though (see pic). I'm setting up Zwift tomorrow, an app in which I think zones can be customised; so hopefully I'll be able to get a more accurate reading.

For any beginner cyclists such as myself, who may have a heart murmur or high/low blood pressure; I'd recommend a power meter for a more accurate reading and Comprehension of your LTHR and zones in general.

But overall, a fantastic product and definitely worth the investment. Checking your zone is made as easy as checking the time and anything that warns you to stay within a healthy cardio threshold is a quality product. For all of these reasons, I'd highly recommend this product.

United Kingdom on May 07, 2021

g3rmany: Bought this as most HR monitors sit in an uncomfortable place for ladies! This sits on the lower arm just below the elbow, strap is adjustable so it is very comfortable and I have paired it to my Peloton with no issues at all. I find it to be very accurate and it glows different colours so you can tell your zones while you’re working out rather than check them on your phone later. It doesn’t have an app to link it to which it seems to suggest it does (or if it does I can’t find it) but it more than does the job and is a really decent price too

United Kingdom on Mar 20, 2021

M Dowd: Worked great for my Echelon 5S stationary bike. Found setting it up and getting it connected easy. Nice packaging.

United States on Mar 03, 2021