Most people prefer using an external heart rate sensor instead of the built-in HR sensor on their wristwatch. That’s because connecting an external heart rate sensor to your watch enhances heart rate tracking and records more precise data.
The Polar H10 is one of the popular choices among the external heart rate sensors available in the market. With the support of ANT+, the device becomes compatible with a large variety of external devices, including gym equipment like treadmills.
Additionally, watch brands that support ANT+ and Bluetooth are compatible pairing with Polar H10. But, there is confusion because some watches like Fitbit and Amazfit having Bluetooth aren’t compatible with connecting Polar H10 directly. What’s the reason?
The Bluetooth alone won’t help to connect external accessories. Your device must support something called Bluetooth host mode.
Many high-end watches like Apple Watch and Garmin support Bluetooth host mode, which allows them to pair external accessories like headphones, sensors, etc.
We did some research finding the watches compatible with Polar H10 that gets paired directly independent of any app.
List of Polar H10 Compatible Watches
Polar Watches
Polar Watches are compatible with the Polar H10 sensor. Currently, all polar watches are using Bluetooth Host Mode to connect external accessories.
Models List: Grit X, Ignite, Ignite 2, Unite, Vantage M, Vantage M2, Vantage V, Vantage V2, A300, M400, M430, M450, M460, V800, A360/A370, M200, and M600.
How to Connect Polar H10 to Polar Watches:
- First, Wear the Polar H10 sensor on your chest. (Important)
- On your watch, Go to Settings> General Settings > Pair and Sync.
- Choose ‘Pair sensor or other device’ option.
- Gently touch the sensor with your polar watch, and wait while its searching.
- Tap on the device name when found.
- Done Pairing!
Note – For models A300, M400, M430, M450, M460, V800, A360/A370, M200, and M600, you need to enter pre-training mode before proceeding with the steps.
Apple Watches
Apple Watches are compatible with the Polar H10 sensor. All apple watches are using Bluetooth Host Mode to connect external accessories.
Model List: Series 2, Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 6, Series 7, and Watch SE. Almost compatible with every Apple Watch out there.
How to Connect Polar H10 to Apple Watches:
- First, Wear the Polar H10 sensor on your chest. (Important)
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
- Start Searching for Polar H10.
- Once found, the name will appear under health devices section.
- Tap on the name and pair it.
- Done Pairing!
Garmin Watches
Garmin Watches are compatible with the Polar H10 sensor. Almost all popular Garmin Watch supports ANT+, so connecting your Polar H10 will be smooth on any Garmin Watch.
Model List: Forerunner Series, Venu Series, Enduro, Fenix Series, Instinct Series, Vivoactive Series, Vivosmart Series, Vivosport Series, and more.
The list doesn’t end here. The video below shows how to find all the Garmin models that support ANT+ technology:
How to Connect Polar H10 to Garmin Watches:
- First, Wear the Polar H10 sensor on your chest. (Important)
- Enable ANT+ if disabled. Open Polar Beat app > Go to Settings > Select HR Sensor > Enable ANT+.
- Then on watch, Go to Settings > Sensors and Accessories > Add New Device > Start Searching.
- Once found, tap on the device to pair.
- Done Pairing!
Detailed Guide | How to Connect Polar H10 to Garmin (Step By Step Guide)
Suunto Watches
Suunto Watches are compatible with the Polar H10 sensor. Suunto watches use ANT+ technology to connect external accessories.
Model List: Ambit, Ambit 2, and Ambit 2S.
How to Connect Polar H10 to Suunto Watches:
- First, Wear the Polar H10 sensor on your chest. (Important)
- On the watch, Hold the button on the right to enter settings.
- Select Pair > HR Belt.
- Keep the watch near the belt and it will get paired successfully.
- Done Pairing!
Coros Watches
Coros Wearables are compatible with the Polar H10 sensor. It uses both Bluetooth and ANT+ technology to connect external accessories.
Model List: Pace, Pace 2 Premium GPS Watch, Vertix, Vertix 2, Apex, and Apex Pro.
How to Connect Polar H10 to Coros Watches:
- First, Wear the Polar H10 sensor on your chest. (Important)
- On your watch, press the digital button.
- Go to System > Accessories. You will find both Blutooth and ANT+ option.
- Now based on your chest strap select the pairing option. Polar H10 supports ANT+ and blutooth, so you can select either of them.
- On selecting Blutooth, the watch searches for nearby devices and gets paired.
- On selecting ANT+, the Polar H10 gets paired with your Coros Watch.
- Done Pairing!
