This guide explains how to enable FITIV Heart Rate Sync and connect your Apple Watch or Bluetooth HR monitor to compatible cardio machines. It includes step-by-step instructions for setup, pairing, and troubleshooting, along with a list of supported devices and frequently asked questions.
What is Heart Rate Sync in FITIV?
FITIV Heart Rate Sync streams your real-time heart rate from the FITIV app using your Apple Watch or a connected Bluetooth heart rate sensor to any cardio machine that supports Bluetooth.
This includes equipment like Peloton, Concept2, Wahoo, and most treadmills, bikes, rowers, and ellipticals with Bluetooth HRM compatibility.
With Heart Rate Sync, the FITIV app connects directly to your cardio machine. You don’t need to manage multiple devices, wear extra chest straps, or go through complex setup steps. FITIV takes care of the Bluetooth connection, so switching between machines is seamless. Your heart rate stays visible on the machine’s display, giving you accurate and consistent feedback throughout your workout.
How to Stream Your Heart Rate to a Machine
Step 1: Enable Heart Rate Sync in FITIV
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From workout view: Tap the down chevron → gear icon
→ toggle Heart Rate Sync ON.
- From app settings: Go to Workout Start tab → Device selector bar → toggle Heart Rate Sync ON.
Once enabled, FITIV streams your heart rate from your Apple Watch or paired chest strap.
Step 2: Pair with Your Machine
- Turn on your treadmill, bike, rower, or elliptical.
- Open the machine’s Bluetooth
or Heart Rate Monitor settings.
- Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone or watch.
- Select FITIV HRSync from the available devices list.
- Tap Connect—your live heart rate will appear on the machine’s screen.
Step 3: Start a Workout in FITIV
- Open the FITIV app and start a workout session.
- This ensures your activity is tracked and your live heart rate is continuously streamed to the machine.
Alert Tip: If your heart rate doesn’t appear, make sure the FITIV app is open and active during your workout.
Heart Rate Sync makes it effortless to connect your heart rate to any Bluetooth-enabled cardio machine. With one simple setup, your real-time heart rate is always visible where you need it most—right on the machine’s display.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How do I know if my machine supports FITIV Heart Rate Sync?
Solution: Any cardio machine that supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) heart rate monitor pairing will work with FITIV Heart Rate Sync.
To check:
- Look in your machine’s Bluetooth or Heart Rate Monitor settings.
- If you see an option to connect to a Bluetooth HR strap, your machine is compatible.
- Consult your owner’s manual for confirmation.
- Here are some of the most common supported brands: Peloton®, Concept2®, Orange Theory Fitness®, iFit®, Zwift®, Precor®, Life Fitness®, Echelon®, NordicTrack®, Wahoo®, Schwinn®.
– The FITIV Support Team
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