Which Bluetooth heart rate monitors should work?
Heart Rate Widget is built for the open Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Heart Rate profile, the same standard used by most chest straps, arm bands and fitness sensors. If your monitor can broadcast your pulse to a phone or bike computer over Bluetooth, it should work with the app and show live BPM in your Android home-screen widget.
That covers a wide range of hardware:
- Chest straps for running, gym and cycling, the most accurate everyday option.
- Optical arm bands worn on the forearm or upper arm, comfortable for long workouts.
- Fitness bands and smartwatches that offer a heart rate sharing or broadcast mode, such as the Amazfit Helio Strap.
- Cycling and gym sensors that pair with bike computers and fitness apps over Bluetooth.
Devices that only support ANT+ or a closed, brand-only protocol cannot be read by the app. Some monitors need heart rate sharing or broadcast turned on first, and a few connect to only one app at a time, so disconnect it from other apps before pairing.
The app only listens to your monitor using standard Bluetooth notifications. It never logs in to the manufacturer's service and does not interfere with the monitor's own app. Heart rate stays on your phone. See how Heart Rate Widget works or read the privacy policy.
Devices confirmed by users
These monitors have been used with Heart Rate Widget by real users who confirmed they work.
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Amazfit Helio Strap
Turn on Heart Rate Sharing in the Zepp app, then pick the strap in Heart Rate Widget. Works alongside Zepp.
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CYCPLUS H1 heart rate monitor
Bluetooth heart rate monitor. Wear it, then pick it from the device list in Heart Rate Widget.
Confirmed working
How to check if your heart rate monitor is compatible
- Look for Bluetooth, BLE or Bluetooth Smart in the product specs. ANT+ alone is not enough.
- Look for a heart rate broadcast, heart rate sharing or "connect to other apps" option, and turn it on.
- Close the monitor's own app if it holds the only connection, then open Heart Rate Widget and pick your monitor from the list.
Not sure? Tap Try demo in the app first to see the widget with simulated data, then connect your monitor.
Supported devices: frequently asked questions
Which heart rate monitors work with Heart Rate Widget?
Any Bluetooth LE monitor that uses the standard Heart Rate profile: chest straps, arm bands and sensors. Users have confirmed the Amazfit Helio Strap and the CYCPLUS H1.
Does my heart rate monitor need Bluetooth?
Yes. The monitor must broadcast heart rate over Bluetooth Low Energy. Monitors that only support ANT+ or a closed, brand-only protocol cannot be read by the app.
Why does my monitor not show up in the list?
Make sure the monitor is worn or switched on, Bluetooth and the nearby devices permission are enabled, heart rate sharing or broadcast is turned on if your monitor has that option, and it is not already connected to another app.
Can I use a smartwatch or fitness band as a heart rate monitor?
Yes, if it offers a heart rate sharing or broadcast mode over Bluetooth, like the Amazfit Helio Strap with Heart Rate Sharing in the Zepp app.
My monitor is not on the list. Will it work?
Probably, if it uses the standard Bluetooth Heart Rate profile. Try it, and email support@gooselabs.app so it can be added to the list.
Using a different monitor?
If your monitor works with Heart Rate Widget and is not listed, email support@gooselabs.app with the model name and we will add it here. If it does not connect, tell us that too so we can look into it.