Review of the Runalyzer Blue heart rate belt for iPhone

The iPhone is a coach
first choice during sporting activities thanks to its GPS, but also to
plans and voice instructions from applications specialized in running
in particular (see
our file here). But he can do more and evenmeasure the
heart rate during exercise.

To do this, you must add a heart rate meter sensor.

We were able to test that of the French company RunalyzerIn
This item. This year, new, it does away with the key
plug into iPhone to communicate with iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 in
Bluetooth. Le
Runalyzer Blue sold here

Stopping at nothing, we put our sneakers back on to test it and you
give our opinion. One two, one two, here we go:

When unpacking, there is no difference from a classic cardio belt.

A plastic part powered by a battery (supplied and already in place) is used
transmitter and a second elastic woven part constitutes the belt in
herself.

This is adjustable to adapt to different sizes and attaches very
easily on the transmitter using two press buttons, it's simple, effective and
fast. The whole thing weighs 40g.

Then just adjust the belt length then moisten
the sensors (see photo below) which will be in contact with the skin (see
photo below) then put the assembly in place on the torso.

There is no button to turn the belt on or off, it does not consume
energy only when it measures and is connected via Bluetooth.

Then comes the time to connect the belt to the iPhone. She uses the
Bluetooth in version 4, which consumes very little energy. This is what
explains compatibility with iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 only.

Another specificity, the belt does not connect via the settings
Bluetooth settings of the iPhone but with each application
compatible.

In Runtastic for example, the connection was made without any problem.
Then just read his heart rate, it is also
recorded during the sports session. No particular problem was
noted during the measurements.

During thesubsequent sessions, no new settings or activations
perform, just put on the belt, make sure the
Bluetooth is on the way to the iPhone, launching the sports tracking app and
that's it. You're all set.

On the application side, they are not provided, but there is a good chance
may your favorite be supported. Thus Runalyzer announces compatibility
with
Runtasticwe have seen and verified it, but also with classics such
what
Runkeeper,
321Run,
Endomondo,
Joggy coach, etc., they are listedhere with the step by step for
make the connection

It was not possible to test the autonomy, but it is announced at
18 months for daily use, thanks to? technology
Bluetooth Smart. The battery used is standard and can be changed, this is
a CR2032.

Conclusion

In the end, this is a perfect solution for athletes who wish to
monitor or work based on their heart's reactions, simple to
implement, without a key which risks being lost and practical to take with you
self everywhere. In addition, the price is rather attractive compared in particular
to the Wahoo solutionknowing that both share the same
technology.