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Guide: How to Connect Your CIRQA™ Smart Band to FITIV Pulse

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This guide will show you how easy it is to connect your CIRQA™ smart band to FITIV Pulse, unlocking a wealth of workout insights effortlessly.

To ensure a stable connection, please follow these steps carefully. Your CIRQA™ smart band connects to FITIV Pulse by broadcasting its heart rate signal, which you turn on from the Garmin Connect™ app.

Coach Tip: Before you begin

  • Make sure your CIRQA™ smart band is fully charged and worn on your wrist or forearm.
  • If the band was previously connected to another app or device, disconnect it there first.

Step-by-Step Connection Guide

Step 1: Turn on Broadcast Heart Rate

  1. Open the Garmin Connect™ app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the menu icon and select Garmin Devices.
  3. Select your CCIRQA™ smart band.
  4. Tap Health & Wellness and select Broadcast Heart Rate.
  5. Tap Status to turn heart rate broadcasting on.
  6. Tap Device Control to be able to hold the button on your band for three seconds to turn broadcasting on or off (optional). When Device Control is on, hold the button until the LED flashes yellow to start broadcasting.
📝 Related Content: Your CIRQA™ smart band can also broadcast your heart rate to other paired devices, like an Edge® bike computer while cycling. FITIV Pulse can do the same thing in reverse and stream your heart rate to gym equipment. We invite you to check the Guide: How to Stream My Heart Rate to Any Machine with FITIV Heart Rate Sync

Step 2: Open FITIV Pulse

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  1. Launch the FITIV Pulse app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on the Workouts tab at the bottom of the app.
  3. Locate the Tracking Device / Device Manager section.
  4. Tap Discover Devices (or Discover and Manage Sensors, depending on your app version).
  5. Select your CIRQA™ smart band when it appears in the list.
  6. Once paired, select the CIRQA™ smart band as your main tracking device.
  7. Start a workout to confirm that heart rate data is being received correctly.

⚠️ Alert tip:

  • Do not pair the CIRQA™ smart band through your iPhone Bluetooth settings for regular use inside FITIV Pulse
  • Broadcast Heart Rate must be turned on in Garmin Connect™ before FITIV can detect your band
  • If heart rate data does not appear, repeat the steps above to ensure a clean pairing

Tips for a Smooth Connection

To ensure a smooth connection, consider these tips:

  • Proper Wear. Wear the CIRQA™ smart band snugly on your wrist or forearm for accurate readings.

  • Avoid Device Confusion. If your CIRQA™ smart band is already broadcasting to another app or device, FITIV may not detect it. Turn off Bluetooth on nearby devices that may have previously paired with the band.

  • Close Unused Apps. Clear the way for your CIRQA™ smart band by closing unnecessary apps running in the background before starting your workout.

  • Check Broadcast Heart Rate. If the band is not sharing heart rate data, open Garmin Connect™, go to your CIRQA™ smart band settings, and confirm the Status toggle for Broadcast Heart Rate is on.

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- The FITIV Support Team

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