Unlike the heart rate monitor with chest strap of Beurer I've been using the belt Runtastic the advantage that I carry around with me only an additional part because the chest strap via Bluetooth with my smartphone and the app connects Runtastic that records my course.
The scope of delivery of the runtastic chest strap
The scope of supply is clear. In the small, rectangular box next to the heart rate monitor is an adjustable chest strap and a manual in several languages.
When the meter is the second generation of Runtastic model. In predecessor Runtastic chest RUNDC2 a bulky receiver is included, which was stuck in the headphone jack connector on your smartphone.
This is now more convenient to use, but more on that later.
Free update to the runtastic Pro Version
There is a good news for all Runtastic Users who so far only the free light version of the smartphone in use. In the box a code is included, which upgrades the stripped-down version of the usual 4.99 euros expensive Pro version of runtastic.
Getting started with the runtastic chest strap
The guide consists of a small folder in several languages. In short, understandable words all necessary steps are described in order to get the heart rate monitor up and running.
First, the chest strap is adjusted to the desired extent. For this, the belt can be adjusted continuously until it firmly below the sternum, but not sitting restrictive.
In addition, the contacts on the back of the front must be dampened, thus detecting the heart rate functions smoothly.
Subsequently, the 89-gram transmitter unit, which is powered by a 3 volt CR2032 lithium button cell, fixed to the chest strap with two snaps and already the setup is almost done. Now just connect to the smartphone and the app Runtastic must be established.
For this, the Bluetooth feature is activated on the phone and the runtastic app open. Under Settings menu item is selected and with heart rate chest strap Connect your ruckzuck made the connection.
ch use a Nexus 5 smartphone from LG and the Bluetooth connection was easily produce in each run. Even during my skiing activities, there were no discontinuations.
