Heart Rate & Sensors
Heart Rate over Bluetooth (Available Now)
Connect any standard Bluetooth (BLE) heart rate strap directly to the device:
Enable Your Strap
Put on your heart rate strap and make sure it's active (refer to the strap's manual).
Open the Connect Menu
On your Vimo Swim, go to Connect → Heart Rate.
Pair
The device scans for nearby heart rate monitors and connects.
Verify
Check that your heart rate is displayed on the device.
Use Cases
Heart Rate Zone Training
- Keep an eye on your heart rate during sets
- Track cardiovascular load across a session
- Pair effort with tempo for smarter pacing
ANT+ / Garmin Sensors (Coming Soon)
Heart Rate Monitors
Garmin ANT+ HR straps for real-time heart rate display.
Cadence Sensors
Cadence data for pace synchronization and rhythm optimization.
Speed Sensors
Speed data for comprehensive performance analysis.
Planned Enhancements
Auto Tempo Adjust
Automatic tempo adjustment based on real-time heart rate data.
Multi-Sensor Fusion
Combine data from multiple sensors for comprehensive analysis.
HR Alarms
Alerts when your heart rate leaves a target zone.
Troubleshooting
- Verify your strap supports Bluetooth (BLE) — ANT+-only sensors are not supported yet
- Ensure the strap battery is charged
- Moisten the electrodes and wear the strap so it's actively measuring
- Reduce distance between devices to 3-5 meters
- Check for radio interference (other wireless devices)
- Move away from metal objects
- Ensure the strap is properly positioned
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting from Connect → Heart Rate
- Check the strap battery level
- Verify the strap is positioned correctly
- Clean the electrode contacts