Is the heart rate monitor water proof / resistant? If not, are there plans for a water proof / resistant model anytime soon?
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All chest HR monitors are sweat-resistant. In fact, they MUST be a little wet to work properly. But if you're looking for something to track your HR while swimming, this won't work.
1457877
This watch would probably not be best for lap swimming. It probably would not be accurate since it isn't set up that way. In terms of being waterproof, I would say its water resistant at best.
16673
I can't really answer that because I didn't wear it often. I didn't find it to be that user friendly so I went back to using my Polar watch w/ heart rate monitor. You may want to ask other purchasers and/or do a customer review search to get a better cross section of opininos.
1906613
I am pretty sure that the watch is not waterproof but you may want to check with Garmin to be sure. I know my 405 was not. There may be other watches more appropriate for triathlons but enjoy the heck out of it for pure running.
1736765
Yes, it is waterproof, and it will get a heart rate in a pool using the provided chest strap. It does not have a GPS.
1511318
All of the documentation I have found online states water resistant.Which usually means as long as you aren't diving with it you should be ok. My concern though would be the optical sensor on the back used for measuring heart rate. I personally would not swim with it on.
1269112
I phoned Timex and it's all waterproof (unless you press any buttons) but I forgot to ask them about chlorine effect. They did say the heart rate signal can't transmit to the watch while under water.When I wear it all day, I usually feel like my ribs got bruised, and I have it on it's loosest setting. I even took off the elastic, and just but the stiff part on my with sports tape (and it transmitted), but I still got that feeling. But I sit maybe 80% of the time I wear it so maybe that's a factor for the ribs pressing against something hard.
1117363
No...... this device isn't water resistant in that sense. I ran w it in a light rain and the bezel had some difficulty,,, there is a Garmin that is water resistant, but not this one. Hope that helps.
2046715
I don't know the answer to that question, as I've never attempted to see if it's waterproof, logically to me there is an input jack to power the watch on the back of it which would lead me to believe it's not waterproof. But if you have any questions, call Samsung's toll-free customer service number to find out, they are really easy to work with and well-informed.
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The key is make sure the watch is tightly secure and above the wrist bone; you may have to wait 10-30 seconds before it starts reading your heart rate before you begin. the heart rate on my current watch has been great for running and cycling. As a matter of fact, I can use it to monitor my heart rate while swimming, so instead of using the "swim" mode activity, which does not monitor heart rate, I use the "treadmill" mode activity. BUT, with that said, I did have a model which I had to return because the heart rate monitor was defective, sweat causing it to stop or have wild readings. Sweat should not impact how it works--you are suppose to sweat when you run. The key is make sure the watch is tightly secure and above the wrist bone; you may have to wait 10-30 seconds before it starts reading your heart rate before you begin. the heart rate on my current watch has been great for running and cycling. As a matter of fact, I can use it to monitor my heart rate while swimming, so instead of using the "swim" mode activity, which does not monitor heart rate, I use the "treadmill" mode activity. BUT, with that said, I did have a model which I had to return because the heart rate monitor was defective, sweat causing it to... » Read More The key is make sure the watch is tightly secure and above the wrist bone; you may have to wait 10-30 seconds before it starts reading your heart rate before you begin. the heart rate on my current watch has been great for running and cycling. As a matter of fact, I can use it to monitor my heart rate while swimming, so instead of using the "swim" mode activity, which does not monitor heart rate, I use the "treadmill" mode activity. BUT, with that said, I did have a model which I had to return because the heart rate monitor was defective, sweat causing it to stop or have wild readings. Sweat should not impact how it works--you are suppose to sweat when you run. « Show Less
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No. And don't wash your hands while wearing it, either. From their website FAQ: "The Withings Pulse is not meant to be worn while swimming and as it is not waterproof it is not meant to be worn while taking a shower either. When exercising, we recommend that you place your Withings Pulse into the provided Belt Clip to avoid direct contact with the sweat for a prolonged period of time...Please note that any physical or liquid damage will void the warranty." Mine went dead after about two months, and because I hadn't read the small print, I didn't know this. I wore it on my wrist for endurance running (lots of sweat) and didn't remove it when I washed my hands throughout the day (activity tracking). When it stopped working and I tried to get it replaced, they made sure I knew that they would be able to tell whether it was ever wet and if so my warranty would be voided.
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The FR 410 is not waterproof, so as far as swimming, I think you need to get a different watch. Works great for running, biking-- you can get the cadence sensor for a bike, GPS is good for both. Get the Garmin 910XTA great place for all the details on Garmin watches etc is http://www8.garmin.com/learningcenter/
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Hi Kelly, I have not used this watch/chest strap in the pool. When I was researching this watch, other people mentioned that it is water resistant but will not perform under water. Hope that helps. Thank you, Sarah
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Mine kept failing and I've found if I put a bit of water on the HR monitor before I put it on it pairs up better. Don't soak it, just run your finger under water and then wipe it on the sensor parts of the HR monitor.
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The manual that it came with was pretty basic, but no mention of heart rate monitor, and I checked and did not see this feature in the settings. No App market support. Said to be waterproof by manufacturer in ad, but upon receiving, indicates that it is not waterproof, and to not allow exposure to moisture.
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E. Romero, I don't know if its water resistant like a watch. But I am confident that it will be reliable in the rain and other bad weather. I would not submerge it. But I do really like the laser sight. Its a great deal for the price I gave 3 of them for Christmas presents. Good luck.
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Also, read the other answers: this device DOES NOT offer continuous heart rate monitoring. I think the description is a little misleading about that. For me a deal breaker.