02-25-2023 07:38 PM - last edited on 02-27-2023 05:58 AM by Jane
Would it be possible to use the heart rate sensor from an Apple Watch to sync with a ride recorded on the Strava iPhone app?
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02-27-2023 05:57 AM
Hello @Padge
Thanks for posting about this. The Apple Watch cannot be used as a heart rate sensor for activities recorded on the Strava iPhone App. In order to upload your Apple Watch recorded heart rate data, you would need to record the activity using your Apple Watch.
You can pair a compatible bluetooth heart rate sensor with your Strava iPhone App if you wish to record with your iPhone. See more information here on how to do it and what's compatible.
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05-01-2023 07:21 PM
I appreciate the response. It’s so frustrating that this is not able to work. I want to see the map and stats on my phone while I’m riding but also want my heart rate data included. It sucks to have to wear an additional device when I already have one that collects the data. 😭
05-28-2023 11:58 AM
Absolutely agree. Guys from Strava. Are you joking?! Look at Adidas Running. When you have an iPhone app, it can easily take the heartbeat data from Apple Watch in real time. It’s easy to implement it. Fix it finally!
09-18-2023 12:32 PM
I found a workaround for this, I use Adidas Running and then RunGap to sync it over to Strava.
05-28-2023 08:30 AM
Yeah, it would be great to have this. I use Adidas Running and it works like that. Somehow the phone app automatically starts the watch app and heart rate data is on both. Useful because the phone can give audio alerts on heart rate zones.
06-13-2023 07:53 AM
I forgot to mention, I get around this by using Adidas Running and then I use an app called Run Gap that syncs the record over into Strava.
06-20-2023 06:16 AM
..but 3 apps instead of one? No, thank you.
Strava team! Let's go, implement it already. I'm pausing my subscription until it's fixed.
06-13-2023 08:07 AM
I do this with "RideWithGPS", but the solution doesn't get you Strava's broad variety of exercise types.
05-20-2023 03:52 AM
I wholeheartedly agree MP. While the issue might have its source on either end, I hope Strava will work towards integrating the Apple Watch sensors.
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