# PulseRelay — Broadcast Heart Rate to BLE

> Broadcast Heart Rate to BLE (iPhone/iPad app by Nicholas Spackman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulserelay/id6757092198 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicholas Spackman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810918939)
- Category: Utilities, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-05-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulserelay/id6757092198/reviews.md

## What is PulseRelay?

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Turn your Apple Watch into a professional Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor.
PulseRelay broadcasts your real-time heart rate from your Apple Watch to any Bluetooth-enabled fitness equipment or app. Connect seamlessly to Peloton, Zwift, Garmin, NordicTrack, Hydrow, Wahoo, and gym equipment that supports standard Bluetooth Heart Rate monitors.
Why PulseRelay?
Stop buying expensive chest straps or armbands. You already wear the world's best heart rate sensor on your wrist. PulseRelay unlocks its power to work with everything else.
Key Features:
- Universal Bluetooth Broadcasting: Works with any device that accepts a standard Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor (BLE). No proprietary walled gardens.
- AirPods Pro Support: forgot your watch? No problem. PulseRelay can read heart rate directly from your AirPods Pro (3rd Gen or newer) during broadcasting.
- Live Activity & Dynamic Island: See your Heart Rate instantly on your iPhone's Lock Screen or Dynamic Island.
- Native Apple Watch Recording: Tracks your workout using Apple's native algorithms for Running, Cycling, Rowing, and more. Your rings, calories, and distance are tracked accurately and saved directly to Apple Health.
- Heart Rate Zones: Visualize your effort with beautiful, real-time Heart Rate Zone gauges (Warmup, Fat Burn, Cardio, Peak, Max).
Private & Secure:
- No Account Required.
- No Tracking/Analytics.
- Your health data stays on your device.
Requirements:
- Apple Watch Series 4 or newer.
- iPhone iOS 26.2 or newer.
Disclaimer:
PulseRelay is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Peloton, Zwift, Garmin, or any other equipment manufacturers mentioned. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-05-18

RPE Display — Toggle on Rate of Perceived Exertion (1–10 scale) alongside your heart rate zone on both iPhone and Apple Watch. Turn it on in Settings → Show RPE Level.

Rock-solid background reliability — PulseRelay now stays running through incoming calls, FaceTime audio, and FaceTime video calls. Broadcasting automatically recovers after your call ends without any intervention.

Smarter connection indicator — The Start/Stop bar now shows your connection status directly. The antenna icon pulses when gym equipment is connected, so you always know at a glance.

Bug fixes — Resolved a crash triggered by incoming FaceTime video calls. Resolved a drop-out that occurred when a video call ended.

### 1.5 — 2026-02-16

Hold-to-Stop Protection The Stop button on both iPhone and Apple Watch now requires a 1-second hold to activate, keeping your session safe during intense workouts.

Bug Fixes & Improvements

Improved app stability and internal configuration.

### 1.4 — 2026-02-06

Background Connectivity: Fixed an issue where the app would disconnect from equipment when switching to other apps (like Music or Email). Your connection is now rock solid!
Easier Installation: The Watch app can now be installed independently over cellular/Wi-Fi without needing the phone.
Compatibility: Resolved installation issues for various Apple Watch models.

### 1.3 — 2026-01-20

This update fixes an issue where calorie counts were underreported for certain machine types. The app now utilizes the Apple Watch's native active energy calculation for significantly improved accuracy to match your Activity Rings.

### 1.2 — 2026-01-15

Improved gym equipment compatibility (Concept2 PM5). • Simplified setup and settings. • Stability and performance improvements.

## More apps by Nicholas Spackman

- [BikeBell](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bikebell/id6745131532)
- [TiltBall](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiltball/id6753699087)

All apps by Nicholas Spackman: https://appshunter.io/developer/1810918939

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