Heart Rate Monitor Not Connecting
Peloton Exercise Bike / Tread
Severity: MinorWhat Does This Error Mean?
Heart rate monitor not connecting to Peloton is usually a Bluetooth pairing issue. Make sure the HRM is in pairing mode, wet the sensor strap, and check that it is not connected to your phone instead.
Affected Models
- Peloton Bike
- Peloton Bike+
- Peloton Tread
- Peloton Row
Common Causes
- HRM connected to your phone's Bluetooth instead of the Peloton
- HRM battery dead
- Chest strap sensor pads dry — no conductivity
- HRM not in pairing mode
- Peloton Bluetooth interference from nearby devices
How to Fix It
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Disconnect the HRM from your phone first.
Bluetooth devices can only connect to one device at a time. Open your phone's Bluetooth settings and disconnect the HRM.
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Wet the chest strap sensor pads.
Chest strap HRMs need moisture to detect your heart rate. Lick or wet the contact pads before putting it on.
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Pair via the Peloton screen: Settings > Heart Rate Monitor > search.
Make sure the HRM is on and in range. It should appear in the list within 10 seconds.
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Replace the HRM battery.
Most chest strap HRMs use a CR2032 coin cell. A low battery causes intermittent connection failures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Peloton work with Apple Watch?
Peloton Bike+ and Tread support Apple Watch via Apple GymKit. The original Bike does not support Apple Watch directly — use a Bluetooth chest strap instead.
Which HRMs work with Peloton?
Any Bluetooth heart rate monitor works: Polar H10, Garmin HRM, Wahoo TICKR, Peloton's own HRM. ANT+ only monitors do NOT work — Peloton uses Bluetooth.