Pairing HR strap with forerunner 235

El Caballo

Recently got the 235 for the OHRM but it seems to be terrible for accurate readings and I've been trying to pair my old strap from the 210 to it but it won't work. Sensors and accessories is showing nothing and I'm getting no readings even when I hold the watch right up against the sensor. Anyone got any ideas to get it going and is the 210 strap compatible with the 235?

This Fat Girl Runs

I was just in Run Logic with the same question as I can't get a reading off my HRM for my 610. Apparently it's a 'thing' and he gave me their customer support number to call. I'll give them a try and see if they will replace it.

hot buttered scones

I don't know about the 210 strap, but my 235 pairs automatically to to strap from my 310t. My strap is a soft strap, but not the newest kind.
I get ok readings from the optical heart rate by wearing it about 2 inches above the wrist and tied fairly tight, but its's still not great during intervals etc. It frequently locked onto cadence instead of HR before the latest software update - so make sure you're running the latest software (4.20 firmware, 2.60 sensor hub). For most easy runs and long runs its fine though.
This forum should have more info:

https://forums.garmin.com/forumdisplay.php?553-Forerunner-235

BobbyT28

El Caballo wrote: »

Recently got the 235 for the OHRM but it seems to be terrible for accurate readings and I've been trying to pair my old strap from the 210 to it but it won't work. Sensors and accessories is showing nothing and I'm getting no readings even when I hold the watch right up against the sensor. Anyone got any ideas to get it going and is the 210 strap compatible with the 235?

Hi,

Sorry for hijacking this thread, looking at getting the 235 for my birthday.

Apart from running and HRM, does it do the following?
measure Steps
Sleep,
Phone notifications
sitting for too long notification
sync with Endomondo (Have the premium)

Thanks
BobbyT28

hot buttered scones

BobbyT28 wrote: »

Hi,

Sorry for hijacking this thread, looking at getting the 235 for my birthday.

Apart from running and HRM, does it do the following?
measure Steps
Sleep,
Phone notifications
sitting for too long notification
sync with Endomondo (Have the premium)

Thanks
BobbyT28

All of the above. I think you sync with Garmin connect and then that syncs with Endomondo. Also does cadence, programmed workouts through Garmin Connect, cycling, indoor running and cycling, all day heart rate, resting heart rate, v02 max, recovery time.

sconhome

Didn't think it did inactivity alerts (?)

BobbyT28

sconhome wrote: »

Didn't think it did inactivity alerts (?)

Be great if it did

hot buttered scones

sconhome wrote: »

Didn't think it did inactivity alerts (?)

Press the "run" button, scroll down to "settings", "activity tracking" the ensure that "status" and "move alert" are switched on