The heart rate monitor is generally compatible with Samsung Health, as it transmits heart rate data via Bluetooth Low Energy. However, Samsung Health does not recognise the chest strap directly for heart rate measurement during training. A common solution is to pair the heart rate monitor with the Polar Beat app or Strava and connect these apps to Samsung Health to synchronise the data. Direct use of the chest strap with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for heart rate data is not possible without detours, as the watch usually prioritises its own wrist measurement and external sensors are not directly accepted as a heart rate source.
To summarise: - The heart rate monitor transmits heart rate data via Bluetooth LE, compatible with many devices. - Samsung Health cannot receive the data directly from the chest strap. - The data can be integrated into Samsung Health via detours (Polar Beat or Strava as an intermediary). - The Galaxy Watch 8 does not support direct heart rate measurement from the chest strap, but uses its own sensors, which can lead to inaccuracies.
The heart rate monitor is therefore not compatible for direct and simple use with Samsung Health and Galaxy Watch 8 without additional apps or workarounds.
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