BodyMedia and ANT+ for iPhone

StephannieL

Hi there!

I was wondering if anyone who owned a BodyMedia has tried using the Gramin ANT+ for iPhone and one of Garmin's HRM has tried linking it up with their BodyMedia to be able to import their HR during their work outs?

I am looking at getting a Garmin HRM monitor with the ANT+ for iPhone as I don't want to shell out $300+ dollars for one of Garmin's watches that goes with their HRM unless I absolutely have to.

Thanks in advance!

xapril77x

I was wondering the same... Thx 4 posting...

StephannieL

Apparently the ANT+ for iPhone DOES NOT work with BodyMedia. Ugh!
Guess I need to think of a Plan B. LOL

mreeves261

Garmin ANT+ ONLY works with Garmin Fit and Digifit apps. I have it, works great with Garmin Fit. Doesn't work for crap wit Digifit Apps and that company doesn't seem to care even though they charge $8+ to use the ANT+ technology.

Wahoo makes ANT+ that works with a lot more apps. I'm not sure if they work with Body Media or not.

I would also look into Bluetooth connectivity. They are trying to phase out ANT+ (at least that is my understanding) due to Bluetooth working better. Garmin and Polar both have Bluetooth HR straps.

mab33

I want the Garmin Swim, but it doesn't work with the HRM. I'm leaning towards getting a Polar FT4 for swims and logging cals burned manually into BodyMedia.