Polar FT1 Heart Rate Monitor not detecting heart rate

bluebird122
bluebird122 Posts: 3
edited February 2 in Fitness and Exercise
I just bought the Polar FT1 HRM today and I can't get the thing to work. I read the instructions manual and it wouldn't detect my heart rate. So then I watched this video, followed all the steps, and it still won't detect my heart rate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMhicvxnu7w

As you can see in the video, the heart symbol is supposed to flash black in sync with your heart beat for 15 seconds then display your HR. For me the heart symbol flashes for 15 seconds, never turns black, then heart symbol just goes away as the time keeps ticking up. I've tried wearing tight, and wearing so tight I can feel pressure on my sternum. I've tried lightly wetting the electrodes, and wetting the electrodes and my skin. It hasn't detected my heartbeat once. It's less than 1 day old

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  • bluebird122
    bluebird122 Posts: 3
    Ok so I put it on as tight as it can go and it was able to read my HR twice after wearing it for about 3 min. Haven't had any other luck since.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    The zombie apocalypse is upon us.... ?
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    More seriously, the contact point with your skin does need to be *quite* wet, in some cases.

    Not sure if you're male or female, but if female, make sure your bra isn't knocking it off target.

    ETA I see you're male, so discard the last bit.

    Obvious question, but you've taken the bits of plastic out of all the battery compartments?
  • bluebird122
    bluebird122 Posts: 3
    There was no plastic in any compartment. I think I'm just going to send it back for a replacement...which is really a bummer because I paid for 2-day shipping to get it before labor day weekend. :/
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    Oh that is really annoying, I am sorry. It does sound like the best option, if it's just not functioning.
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