Connecting a heart rate monitor to Motosumo enhances your workout experience by tracking your effort and providing a more accurate estimate of calories burned. Motosumo is compatible with most standard Bluetooth heart rate monitors. However, please note that connecting certain smartwatches to third-party apps like Motosumo may not be possible. You can find more information about this limitation in this article.
Steps to connect your heart rate monitor
Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your phone.
Find the desired class you wish to join and begin the session.
Tap on the Bluetooth icon located in the upper right corner of the screen.
Select the "♡ Heart rate monitor" option.
Put on your heart rate monitor and wait a few seconds for it to power on. If your monitor has a designated power button, make sure to press it accordingly. Once the monitor appears on the list, tap on it to select it.
A checkmark next to your heart rate monitor on the list indicates a successful connection.
If you are joining a live or on-demand class, you can connect your heart rate monitor before starting the workout. Simply tap on the ♥ icon at the bottom of the screen on the class details page.
If you encounter any issues and cannot locate your heart rate monitor on the list after approximately 10 seconds, ensure that it is switched on and try moistening its connection pads. Additionally, check if the battery is charged. If the problem persists, we have compiled a list of common issues with Bluetooth heart rate monitors which you can consult.
You can also check out our list of (some) of the compatible heart rate monitors.