UPDATE: I was ultimately able to get in touch with Polar. Mailed the monitor back to them and got it back fairly quickly. Not sure whether they repaired my defective one or replaced it. Have had no issues since the warranty honored - so upping my rating from one star. Definitely far prefer arm to a chest monitor. much more convenient.
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Over the years i have had nothing but frustration with chest strap heart rate monitors, primarily related to the difficulty replacing the battery. Also a hassle / inconvenient getting chest strap on.
So after reading many reviews & getting recommendations from friends, i bought this monitor. For three months, i couldn’t have been happier! Easy to get on / off arm before and after workouts (primarily Zwift rides on my Wahoo KICKR). Fit well even if i was wearing tightfitting long sleeve shirt. Paired easily via Bluetooth with Zwift app. HR data seemed accurate. Knowing that i could track my HR hassle free with this monitor even increased my enthusiasm for my Zwift workouts... And it was great having a rechargeable battery (see below re: THE AGONY of replacing batteries in Polar chest monitors).
Then couple weeks ago, the device suddenly stopped working. At first i thought i had not charged it enough between rides. But after charging again overnight, no difference - green light on indicating battery fully charged - but would not turn on. And then NO RESPONSE from Polar despite contacting their Support online and via email multiple times and providing serial # for hy OH1+. Hence I am giving up now and writing this 1 star review… I really thought i had finally found the perfect heart rate monitor after all these years but I guess now it is back to the drawing board…
P.S. re: chest montiors - i previously had three Polar chest heart rate monitors that worked to varying degrees for varying times. All eventually became unusable because repeated attempts to try to open the back with a coin ground down the plastic so eventually had no way to open to replace the battery.… All still functioning - if i could get a new battery in - but useless once could not put in a replacement battery.
| Brand | POLAR |
|---|---|
| Material | Nylon |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones |
| Screen Size | 0.96 Inches |
| Product Dimensions | 3.69"L x 0.41"W x 0.37"H |
| Item Weight | 77 Grams |
| Sensor Type | Wearable |
| Battery Description | Lithium-Ion Polymer |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.65 x 4.09 x 2.05 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.08 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.69 x 0.41 x 0.37 inches |
| Brand Name | POLAR |
| Warranty Description | Yes |
| Model Name | Polar OH1+ HR Sensor |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Polar |
| Part Number | 82074855 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Included Components | Charging adapter, Getting started guide, Polar OH1+ |
| Size | Medium/XX-Large |
| Sport Type | Wireless |
