Connecting Galaxy 6 Watch to Morpheus M7 Heart rate Monitor

[GregFromCos]

I am trying to connect my Galaxy 6 watch to my Morpheus M7 Heart Rate monitor.

Is it possible to do this? When I'd purchased the Galaxy 6, I'd assumed it was since all the competitors allow it.  If so, how do I do this?

If not, just know this will be the issue that drives me away from Samsung Watches. When I'm doing outdoor workouts, I need chest/arm Heart Rate Monitor level of accuracy available on my wrist. The internal watch monitor (on any watch) is simply not accurate enough.

[StrikerX]

I don't know anything about that but according to Gemini:

The Samsung Galaxy 6 Watch can be used with the Morpheus M7 heart rate monitor by pairing the M7 with the Morpheus app and then syncing the data from the M7 to the watch. This can be done using Bluetooth or ANT+. 

Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Prepare the M7:

Ensure the M7 is correctly worn and powered on, activating the heart rate sensor. 

2. Open the Morpheus App:

Launch the Morpheus app on your phone. 

3. Sync the M7:

In the Morpheus app, go to MENU > SYNC to connect to the M7 and set its internal clock. 

4. Connect via Bluetooth:

Press the blue CONNECT HRM button, and choose your M7 from the Bluetooth devices list. 

5. Check the ID:

Ensure the number in the app matches the number on the back of your M7 transmitter. 

6. Connect to the watch:

If you want to use the M7 data on your watch, you may need to use a third-party app or watch face that supports connecting to external HRMs. 

Important Considerations:

Bluetooth Interference:

If you also pair the M7 with another device via Bluetooth, the Morpheus app might not find it when you try to sync later. Ensure the M7 is disconnected from other devices before syncing with the Morpheus app. 

Sporty Watchface:

The Sporty watch face on the Galaxy Watch can connect to Bluetooth HRMs and export data to Samsung Health. 

ANT+ Compatibility:

The M7 is also compatible with ANT+, which is a wireless communication protocol commonly used in fitness devices. 

Third-Party Apps:

Some third-party apps and watch faces for the Galaxy Watch can connect to external heart rate monitors. 

[GregFromCos]

That is so unhelpful. The first 5 steps are about the phone, step 6 is doing all the work and has no details other than "may have to use". Do you have any details on an example of a watch face that would work?

[StrikerX]

Lol yeah I apologize I just looked it up out of curiosity good luck I don't think Samsung allows third-party apps

[realaud]

You would have to check the compatible apps and services in the health app.  Whether it can be connected directly to the watch, I don't know.  You might have to have an app installed on the phone.  If the device has an app, there may also be a companion app for the watch.  You may have to get in touch with the manufacturer of the device.

[GregFromCos]

There is no companion app. My understanding is Samsung prevents 3rd party apps that allow this connection. At least that is my understanding.

[realaud]

I just checked the health app for compatible accessories and it does not look like that is not one of the compatible HR monitors.

Now, it may be compatible per the poster above and the list has not been updated, but the health app was recently updated, so the list should be up to date.

[GregFromCos]

And even most of those won't connect directly to the watch.

[realaud]

No, they do not connect directly to the watch.  You would install the device's app on the phone, which will then link with the health app.  Since the health app is present on both the phone and the watch, you shouldn't need to connect directly to the watch.  The watch has it's own heart rate sensors.  Most people use the HR monitor with the phone, because either they don't have a watch, or, as you say, won't connect directly to the watch.  

[GregFromCos]

Well if you come up with a solution, I'm all ears. Garmin and Apple both allow this, but from what I can tell, Samsung does not. Surprisingly they used to. G4 and before.

I'm not going to get into why people who are serious about workouts need an actual HRM and not a watch monitor (does not matter the brand, none are accurate enough)