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Heart Rate & Sensors

Connect heart rate monitors to VimoSwim — Bluetooth today, ANT+ on the roadmap.
VimoSwim connects to Bluetooth heart rate monitors today. ANT+ sensor support (Garmin heart rate, cadence, and speed) is on the roadmap — the radio hardware is already ANT+ capable.

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)

ANT+ support is in active development. The nRF52 radio inside VimoSwim supports ANT+ natively, and firmware groundwork for Garmin heart rate, cadence, and speed sensors is already in place — it will be enabled in a future firmware update.

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

Having trouble connecting your heart rate monitor? Try these solutions: