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Polar FT4 Glitch?

ace175
ace175 Posts: 518 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
The past 2 days when using my HRM while working out, it's been working fine, and then all of a sudden it says my heart rate is around 211. I know my heart rate isn't really that high, because it's never been that high, and I was doing a machine that I do often, at the same speed and intensity. I'm not sure if it's some sort of glitch or what's going on with it, but I was wondering if anyone knows of a problem like this?
Also, when washing it, I normally just wash it in the sink, but I'm wondering if I can put it in the washer with the rest of my clothes? With laundry detergent as well.
Thanks!

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  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    You are supposed to rinse the band before and after each use and wash it in the washing machine after every 5th use.
  • robertf57
    robertf57 Posts: 560 Member
    LIkely a skin contact problem. See if it recurs.
  • SeaShell33
    SeaShell33 Posts: 141
    mine kept saying that and going to 00. I just changed the battery in the watch and strap clip thingy and now it seems to be working fine. hope that helps!
  • david081
    david081 Posts: 489 Member
    I have an FT4 and if the strap is not wet enough you get bizarre readings sometimes...
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