Great when it works
I've had both the usb and pod for a few years, and while the usb is reliable, the pod being used with a Karoo bike computer became highly unreliable. It would often never connect even after restarting the app, restarting the bike computer, connect from my watch, connect from my
phone, reconnecting to the Karoo, or it would just come in and out of connection through the ride if it did connect initially. After reaching out to support, they said it might be too far from the head unit, which ignores the fact it worked reliably for a long time, and also curious they'd sell something potentially unable to hold a connection regardless of where it's stored on a bike. After so much troubleshooting, too many rides without heart rate data, and support unwilling to resolve it.. i'm done. I get there's a lot of complexity trying to get all these proprietary connections to play nice together, but at some point it's just not worth it if it doesn't work reliably.
phone, reconnecting to the Karoo, or it would just come in and out of connection through the ride if it did connect initially. After reaching out to support, they said it might be too far from the head unit, which ignores the fact it worked reliably for a long time, and also curious they'd sell something potentially unable to hold a connection regardless of where it's stored on a bike. After so much troubleshooting, too many rides without heart rate data, and support unwilling to resolve it.. i'm done. I get there's a lot of complexity trying to get all these proprietary connections to play nice together, but at some point it's just not worth it if it doesn't work reliably.
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Love it!
I went from a Garmin watch to an Apple Watch. I hated the Garmin but started sweating when I realized it was no easy feat to get my heart rate incorporated into my Garmin Edge cycling workouts. The Watch Link is great. I put a rubber band through the little handle on the POD and keep it attached to my Edge when in the house so I don’t misplace it. I toss it in my handlebar bag when riding. I just have to start a Watch Link workout on my watch and I’m good to go.
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Best App for NordicTrack Rower & Treadmill
I have the RW900 Rower and Commercial 2450 Treadmill. This app and USB are the best solution if you’re looking for an easy, foolproof way to connect your iWatch to your equipment.
Not working on IOS 26
Unfortunately, the app on the Watch is no longer working after updating to iOS 26. It crashes right away. It would be greatly appreciated if you could fix this issue.
Broadcasts Apple Watch heart rate to bike computer
This amazing app meets a real need for Apple Watch wearing cyclists. This app and the associated pod allow the Apple Watch to send heart rate data to a bike computer in real time. With this solution, I no longer have to wear a chest strap or a Garmin watch to read heart rate data on the Garmin Edge 530 bike computer. The Watch Link app also sends cycling activity to Apple Health so the activity shows up in your activity ring totals.
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Response from developer
Thank you for your review! Glad the app is working well for you with your Garmin Edge bike computer. We love user feedback. Reach out to us at support@pkfitness.com.
Reliably transmits Apple Watch heart rate
I can now use my Apple watch for both outdoor cycling, and indoor cycling with Zwift. This effortlessly connects my Apple Watch heart rate to my Garmin 840 bicycle computer for outdoor rides. I have done 50 mile rides and it barely dented the watch and phone battery capacity. It also makes connections to Zwift super easy, as the Zwift workaround is flaky. I could not be happier with this after trying some other similar products that were not consistent in their connections.
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Response from developer
Thank you for taking the time to review the app! Great to hear it is working well for you for both indoor Zwift and outdoor Garmin rides. We love feedback, reach out to us at support@pkfitness.com
Love my Watch Link
I have been looking for an alternative to a chest strap for my Garmin cycling computer. Watch Link does the trick - I can simply use my Apple Watch as my heart sensor. It works great and is definitely more comfortable especially on longer rides.
Brian
Great app but missing a few audio prompts
Good but not perfect
I had a lot of connection problems with Apple Watch to iPhone HR apps to link heart rate data to my head unit. Watch Link Pod gives me a solid connection when I clip the pod to my bib strap near my chest. The pod doesn’t work as consistently when I put it in my jersey pocket though. I’ve only been using the Watch Link Pod for a week so no long term opinion yet.
1 Month Update: I’m very happy with the Watch Link Pod so far. I’ve done about a dozen rides now without noticing any disconnections or significant inaccuracy in tracking my heart rate. I often take a coffee break during my rides and leave my head unit (Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt V2) on and the Watch Link app running on my Apple Watch and the heart rate data resumes fine even if I’ve gone out of range of the head unit during the break. I don’t notice any significant battery drain on the Apple Watch when running the Watch Link app. I can’t review battery life or durability of the Watch Link Pod yet since I haven’t had it long enough.
1 Month Update: I’m very happy with the Watch Link Pod so far. I’ve done about a dozen rides now without noticing any disconnections or significant inaccuracy in tracking my heart rate. I often take a coffee break during my rides and leave my head unit (Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt V2) on and the Watch Link app running on my Apple Watch and the heart rate data resumes fine even if I’ve gone out of range of the head unit during the break. I don’t notice any significant battery drain on the Apple Watch when running the Watch Link app. I can’t review battery life or durability of the Watch Link Pod yet since I haven’t had it long enough.
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Response from developer
Appreciate the review. Usually the Pod does well as long as it is in front of your body. Putting the Pod in a jersey back pocket usually doesn't work well since it connects over Bluetooth/ANT+ which don't do well through a body. Reach out to us at support@pkfitness.com if you having trouble.
Doesn’t work
Doesn’t display hr from Apple Watch you have to put your finger on the camera
잘된다 굿굿
심박 측정할때 자동으로 절전모드 실행 설정해놓으면
워치 배터리도 15시간이상 심박 측정 가능
워치 배터리도 15시간이상 심박 측정 가능
Response from developer
리뷰를 남겨주셔서 감사합니다
Had issues… out of warranty, developer still said they would send a replacement.
I didn’t even ask for the pod replacement, just wanted to figure why the issues connecting. Waiting for the replacement.
Be sure to RTFM!
It worked like a charm with my ProForm treadmill as soon as I followed the directions for that specific treadmill, instead of trying to wing it. A widget for the Watch would be nice to have. Thanks.
Doesn’t work
Misleading garbage to get you to buy something. Doesn’t do what it appears to do.
Doesn’t connect to Zwift or Wahoo
I cane…I tried….I deleted. It won’t connect a series 8 Apple Watch to either wahoo or Zwift.
Amazing little device
I’ve been testing the Watch link for a few months now and once you get the hang of it the device is a great option. Now I can leave the standard HR straps at home. Well done
Hooked up my Apple Watch
Hooks up my Apple Watch to my Peloton bike which is what I got it for.
Great product!
WatchLink works flawlessly with my Hydrow. In the rare event of a glitch, the customer service has been extremely responsive and quick to resolve. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Works better than before!
New app that replaced the Heart Pod app connects more reliably and doesn’t have drop offs! Much improved!
