To pair your Polar H7 heart rate sensor with a Polar M450 cycling computer, you initiate the pairing process on your M450 and then physically touch the sensor to the device to establish a connection. This method ensures accurate and reliable heart rate data transmission during your training sessions.
Pairing Your Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor with Polar M450
The Polar H7 uses Bluetooth Smart technology for seamless connectivity. Follow these steps to successfully pair your sensor with your Polar M450:
- Wear Your Polar H7: Ensure your Polar H7 heart rate sensor is properly strapped around your chest, with the electrodes moistened to ensure good contact with your skin. This activates the sensor.
- Initiate Pairing on M450: On your Polar M450, navigate to the pairing settings. When the M450 displays the prompt "touch your sensor with M450", you are ready to proceed.
- Touch Sensor to M450: Gently touch your Polar H7 heart rate sensor to your Polar M450 device. This physical proximity helps the M450 quickly detect and identify your specific sensor.
- Wait for Detection: Allow a few moments for the M450 to locate and identify the heart rate sensor. The M450 will then present a list of found heart rate sensors.
- Select Your Sensor: From the list, choose your Polar H7. The device ID, such as "Pair Polar H7 xxxxxxxx" (where 'xxxxxxxx' is your unique sensor ID), will be displayed to help you identify it.
- Confirm Pairing: Once you have selected your sensor, confirm the pairing by choosing Yes on your M450.
Your Polar H7 is now successfully paired with your Polar M450 and ready to track your heart rate data during your workouts.
Troubleshooting Common Pairing Issues
If you encounter any difficulties during the pairing process, consider these common solutions:
| Issue | Possible Solution |
|---|---|
| Sensor Not Found/Detected | - Ensure the Polar H7 is worn correctly and the electrodes are moistened. - Check the sensor battery. A low battery can prevent detection. - Restart your Polar M450. - Try moving the sensor closer to the M450 or re-attempting the "touch" step. |
| Pairing Fails/Connection Lost | - Confirm that you selected the correct sensor ID from the list. - Ensure there are no other active Bluetooth devices nearby that might interfere with the connection. - Try deleting previous pairings from your M450 settings and re-attempt the pairing process. |
| Inaccurate Heart Rate Readings | - Verify the sensor is snugly fitted but not uncomfortably tight, positioned just below your chest muscles. - Ensure the electrodes are clean and free from sweat or dirt buildup. - Check if the sensor battery is low; replace if necessary. - Avoid wearing the sensor over clothing that can create static electricity (e.g., synthetic materials). |
Further Assistance
For additional information, support, or troubleshooting specific to your Polar H7 or Polar M450, you can visit the official Polar support pages:
