OPTIC
HEART RATE MONITOR
Product Info
The Cardiosport Optic heart rate monitor uses Bluetooth Low Energy and ANT+ technology to connect to a wide variety of popular iOS & Android fitness apps and Bluetooth and ANT+ watches, bike computers and fitness devices.
Compatible Apps
Map My Run Polar Beat Wahoo Fitness Decathlon Coach Peloton
FIIT Map My Ride Trainerroad Zwift
Set Up Guide
This is a brief guide to setting up your heart rate monitor with your chosen app or ANT+ device
iOS
The Optic heart rate monitor is designed to be used on iPhones 7 and newer, iPad 3rd generation and newer.
Android
The Optic heart rate monitor is also designed to be used on android devices equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 running version 4.3 or newer. Android devices will require third party apps to access the devices Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Smart).
If you are planning on using the Optic with one of the many compatible fitness apps on Google Play, please ensure that the app you have chosen can be installed on your Android device before purchasing.
ANT+
The Optic heart rate monitor is also designed to be used on all compatible ANT+ devices including Garmin GPS watches, bike computers and devices using an ANT+ adapter key.
How to wear the Optic
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Wear the armband securely around your upper forearm.
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For best accuracy, we recommend the sensor is positioned on the inside of the forearm. It should be tight and secure, but not too tight, that it restricts blood circulation.
How to pair the Optic
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Open/Install the app on your Smart phone/device and press on the On button.
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Wear the Optic following the instructions above. The LED will be flashing on top of the device and the green sensor light will flash on the skin side.
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Look for the sensors icon on your app or follow the sensor pairing instructions on your chosen app
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When you have found the Optic device, select 'add sensor' or 'save sensor' if applicable on the app
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Some apps may ask you to assign your sensor a workout profile eg: Running, Cycling, Hiking etc... Select the work out profile you intend to monitor heart rate for and select 'done' or 'finish' if applicable on the app.
How to pair the TP5 to an ANT+ device
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Wear the Optic following the instructions above. The LED will be flashing on top of the device and the green sensor light will flash on the skin side.
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Follow the pairing instructions on your ANT+ device by searching for heart rate monitors.
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Some ANT+ will automatically pair to a sensor when it is activated and display an ANT+ ID code.
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When your ANT+ device shows that your Optic has paired and displays an ID code, it is now paired. There is no need to manually pair every time to your ANT+ device, depending on your ANT+ device it will automatically pair when the heart rate monitor is next activated.