Startup: Polar Watch Verity Sense Heart Rate Monitor 49803747 User Manual

Polar Watch Verity Sense Heart Rate Monitor 49803747

Introduction

The Polar Watch Verity Sense Heart Rate Monitor, model number 49803747, is a cutting-edge wearable device designed to provide accurate and continuous heart rate monitoring. This sleek and lightweight monitor is ideal for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to track their heart rate during various activities. The Verity Sense is expected to be launched in the latter part of 2023, with an estimated price range of $99 to $129, making it an affordable yet powerful tool for heart rate monitoring.

The primary purpose of the Verity Sense is to offer precise heart rate data, both during exercise and at rest. It is compatible with a variety of Polar devices and third-party apps, allowing users to integrate their heart rate data into their existing fitness routines. The monitor is water-resistant, making it suitable for use in swimming, cycling, running, and other water-based activities.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

POLAR VERITY SENSE

Operating time:

• Up to 30 hours of continuous training
• 16 days when training 1h per day

Battery type: 45 mAh Li-pol rechargeable battery
Memory capacity: Up to 600 hours of training

Bluetooth transmission range:

• Up to 150m with a holder in an open range
• Up to 20m without the holder

Operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C / -4 °F to 140 °F

Materials:

• Sensor
  • ABS, ABS+GF, PMMA, SUS 316 (Stainless steel)
• Gray armband
  • Holder: PA, SUS 316 (Stainless steel)
  • Armband: 71% Polyester, 29% Spandex
  • Fastener: PU-coated knit fabric + nylon Velcro
  • Buckle: Zinc alloy
  • Care label: 100% Polyester
• Black & Dark Red armband
  • Holder: PA11 (bio-based), SUS 316 (Stainless steel)
  • Armband: 94% Recycled polyester, 6% Spandex
  • Fastener: PU-coated knit fabric + nylon Velcro
  • Buckle: Zinc alloy
  • Care label: 100% Polyester
• Swimming goggle strap clip
  • PA, SUS 316 (Stainless steel)
• USB adapter materials
  • PC+ABS, SUS 301 (Stainless steel) Gold plated
• Water resistance:
  • 50 m (suitable for bathing and swimming)

Uses wireless Bluetooth® and ANT+™ technology.

SETTING UP YOUR POLAR VERITY SENSE

We recommend that you charge the battery before you start using your Verity Sense. If the battery is completely empty, it may take several minutes for the charging to start. See Batteries for detailed information on charging the battery.

Note that when your Verity Sense battery has enough power, it will advertise itself to all compatible receivers nearby.

Choose one option for setup.

• A. On your phone: Mobile setup is convenient if you don't have access to a computer with a USB port, but it might take longer. This method requires an internet connection.
• B. On your computer: Wired computer setup is quicker and you can charge your Polar Verity Sense at the same time, but you need a computer available. This method requires an internet connection.
• Fill in all the physical details required for accurate training data at once, and get the latest firmware for your Polar Verity Sense.
• OPTION A: SET UP WITH A PHONE AND POLAR FLOW APP
• Please note that you have to do the pairing in the Flow app and NOT in your phone’s Bluetooth settings.
  1. Keep your Polar Verity Sense and phone close to each other during setup.
  2. Make sure your phone is connected to the internet and turn on Bluetooth.
  3. Download the Polar Flow app from the App Store or Google Play on your phone.
  4. Open the Flow app on your phone and sign in with your Polar account or create a new one. 5.
  5. Turn Polar Verity Sense on by pressing the button.
  6. The Flow app recognizes your Polar Verity Sense nearby and prompts you to start pairing it. Tap the Start button on the Flow app and follow the on-screen instructions.

OPTION B: SET UP WITH YOUR COMPUTER VIA FLOWSYNC 1.

1. Place the sensor into the USB adapter with the lens facing up so that the contacts on the sensor and the USB adapter meet.

   

2. Plug the USB adapter into your computer's USB port.

   

3. Go to flow.polar.com/start and install Polar FlowSync data transfer software on your computer.
4. Sign in with your Polar account or create a new one. We’ll walk you through the sign-up and setup within the web service.

BUTTON FUNCTIONS AND LEDS

Verity Sense has one button that has different functions depending on the situation of use, and how long it is pressed. See below what functions the button has in different modes, and what the different colored LEDs mean.

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

• Turn the sensor on/off.
• Turn the sensor on by pressing the button briefly. Turn the sensor off by pressing and holding the button.

Choose the training model..

• Choose the training mode by pressing the button shortly until the LED next to the desired mode lights up.
• You can check which training mode is locked by pressing the button briefly. The status LED on the side lights up blue in heart rate mode, green in recording mode, and white in swimming mode.

LED COLORS AND THEIR MEANINGS

When choosing the training mode

• When choosing the training mode, the status LED on the side lights up blue in heart rate mode, green in recording mode,e and white in swimming mode. The LED lights that are used for the heart rate measurement also guide you in choosing the correct training mode by indicating which mode is currently chosen:

  

• For more information, see Choosing training mode.

Battery status

• Battery low: Red LED blinks slowly
• Battery critical: Red LED blinks quickly

Battery status when charging

• When charging, the status LED blinks certain colors to indicate the battery status of the sensor:

• Red: 0-9%
• Orange: 10-29%
• Yellow: 30-79%
• Green: 80-99%
• The green LED is continuously on when the battery is full.
• The sensor syncs automatically with the Polar Flow app during charging if your phone is within the Bluetooth range. The LED blinks blue during synchronization.
• During the fitness test

• Purple LED blinks once every two seconds.

  

For instructions on performing the Polar Fitness test with Verity Sense, see the support document Polar Fitness Test with Verity Sense.

Other

• Syncing: Blue LED blinks
• Updating firmware: Blue LED is continuously on
• Error: Red LED blinks

PAIRING PAIR WITH POLAR FLOW APP

• If you've done the setup for your Polar Verity Sense with a phone as described in the chapter Setting up your Polar Verity Sense, it has already been paired with your phone.
• If you did the setup with a computer, and would like to use your Polar Verity Sense with the Polar Flow app, you need to perform one training session using the sensor in recording mode or in swimming mode before it can be paired with the Flow app.

Before pairing a phone:

• Download the Flow app from the App Store or Google Play.
• Make sure your phone has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane mode/flight mode is not turned on.
• Make sure you have recorded at least one training session in the sensor's internal memory by using the sensor in recording mode or in swimming mode. l
• Android users: make sure location is enabled for the Polar Flow app in the phone's application settings.

To pair a phone:

• Please note that you have to do the pairing in the Flow app and NOT in your phone’s Bluetooth settings. 1.
• On your phone, open the Flow app and sign in with your Polar account, which you have created when setting up your sensor.
• Android users: If you have several Flow app-compatible Polar devices in use, make sure you have chosen Verity Sense as the active device in the Flow app. By doing this, the Flow app will connect with your sensor when pairing. 2.
• Turn the sensor on by pressing the button. 3. The 
• Flow app automatically prompts you to pair your Verity Sense. Accept the Bluetooth pairing request on your phone.
• We recommend using your Polar Verity Sense with the Polar Flow app, but it is also possible to use other applications. For information on pairing your sensor with other applications, see the app developer's instructions.

PAIR WITH A POLAR WATCH

• Check the user manual of your Polar watch at support.polar.com for specific pairing instructions.

SETTINGS

SETTINGS IN POLAR FLOW APP

• Before you can edit the Verity Sense settings in the Polar Flow app, you need to pair the sensor with the app. For details,,s see Pairing.
• In the Flow app, go to Devices and choose Polar Verity Sense if you have more than one Polar device.
• Turn the sensor on to connect it with the Polar Flow app and to view the settings.

You can edit the following settings:

• Default pool length: Set the default pool length to be used for swimming distance and pace calculations. Note that you can change the pool length after your swimming session from the training analysis view in the Flow app, and the swimming metrics will be updated accordingly.
• Visibility: Choose visibility to make your sensor visible to other compatible devices.
• ANT+: Turn the ANT+ heart rate transmission on or off.
• 2 Receiving BLE devices: Choose this to let your sensor send live heart rate data to two receiving BLE devices at the same time, for example,ple your Polar watch and gym equipment.

UPDATING FIRMWAREMWAR

• To keep your Polar Verity Sense up to date and to get the best performance, always make sure to update the firmware whenever a new version is available. Firmware updates are performed to improve the functionality of your sensor.
• You won't lose any data due to the firmware update. Before the update begins, the data from your Verity Sense is synced to your Flow account.  WITH PHONE OR TABLET
• You can update the firmware with your phone if you're using the Polar Flow mobile app. The app will let you know if there's an update available and will guide you through it. We recommend that you plug the sensor into a power source before starting the update to ensure a flawless update operation.
• The wireless firmware update may take up to 20 minutes, depending on your connection. With the computer.
• Whenever a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify you when you connect the Verity Sense to your computer. The firmware updates are downloaded via FlowSync.
  1. To update the firmware: 1.
  2. Place the sensor into the USB adapter with the lens facing up so that the contacts on the sensor and the USB adapter meet.
  3. Plug the USB adapter into your computer's USB port.
  4. FlowSync starts syncing your data.
  5. After syncing, you are asked to update the firmware.
     Choose Yes. New firmware is installed (this may take up to 10 minutes). Please wait until the firmware update has been finalized before you detach the Verity Sense from your computer.
• RESETTING THE SENSOR
  If you experience problems with your Polar Verity Sense sensor, you can reset the sensor back to factory settings. Note that resetting the sensor back to factory settings empties all personal data and settings from the sensor, and you will need to set it up again for your personal use. All data that you have synced from your sensor to your Flow account is safe.
• TO RESET THE SENSOR TO FACTORY SETTINGS
  1. Go to flow.polar.com/start and download and then install the Polar FlowSync data transfer software onto your computer.
  2. Place the sensor into the USB adapter with the lens facing up so that the contacts on the sensor and USB adapter meet.
  3. Open settings in FlowSync.
  4. Press the Factory Reset button.
  5. If you use the Flow app to sync, check the list of paired Bluetooth devices on your phone, and remove your sensor from the list if it's there.
  6. Now you need to set up your sensor again, either via mobile or computer. Just remember to use the same Polar account in the setup you've used before resetting.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

BATTERY

• At the end of the working life of the product, Polar encourages you to minimize possible effects of waste on the environment and human health by following local waste disposal regulations and, where possible, utilizing separate collection of electronic devices. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

• Before charging, please make sure there’s no moisture, dust,t or dirt on the charging contacts of your Verity Sense and USB charging adapter. Gently wipe off any dirt or moisture. Do not charge the sensor when it’s wet.
• Do not charge the battery in temperatures under 0 °C/ +32 °F or over +40 °C/ +104 °F or when the USB port is wet. Attach the USB charging adapter to the sensor before connecting the adapter to the power supply.
• Don't leave the USB charging adapter connected to the power supply without the sensor.
• The Verity Sense has an internal, rechargeable battery. Use the USB charging adapter included in the product set to charge it via the USB port on your computer.
• You can charge the battery via a wall outlet. When charging via a wall outlet, use a USB power adapter (not included in the product set). If you use a USB-C power adapter, make sure that the adapter is marked with "output
• 5Vdc" and that it provides a minimum of 500mA. Only use an adequately safety-approved USB power adapter (marked with "LPS", "Limited Power Supply", "UL listed", or “CE”).

To charge with your computer, just plug your Verity Sense into your computer, and at the same time, you can have it synced it with FlowSync. 1.

1. Place the sensor into the USB adapter with the lens facing up so that the contacts on the sensor and USB adapter meet. 2.

   

2. Plug the USB adapter into a computer USB port or USB power wall outlet.

   

• If the battery is completely empty, it may take several minutes for the charging to start.
• Don't leave the battery fully discharged for a long period of time or keep it fully charged all the time, because it may affect the battery's lifetime.
• CARING FOR YOUR POLAR VERITY SENSE
• Like any electronic device, the Polar Verity Sense should be kept clean and treated with care. The instructions below will help you fulfill the guarantee obligations, keep the device in peak condition, and avoid any issues in charging or syncing.

KEEP YOUR VERITY SENSE CLEAN

• Rinse the sensor after each training session with lukewarm tap water. The sensor is water-resistant, and you can rinse it under running water without damaging the electronic components. 
• Clean the sensor with a mild soap and water solution when needed. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel wool or cleaning chemicals). Rinse the armband after each training session with lukewarm tap water.
• You can wash the armband in a washing machine. Check the label on your armband for detailed washing instructions. We recommend using a wash bag. Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
• Remember to detach the sensor from the armband before washing.

• You can easily detach the sensor from the holder by pushing through the hole in the holder:

  

• Keep the charging contacts of your sensor and USB adapter clean to ensure smooth charging and syncing.
• Keep the charging contacts of your sensor clean to effectively protect your sensor from oxidation and other possible damage caused by dirt and salt water (e.g., sweat or seawater).
• Before charging, please make sure there’s no moisture, dust , or dirt on the charging contacts of your sensor and USB adapter. Gently wipe off any dirt or moisture. Do not use any sharp tools for cleaning to avoid scratching.
• Do not charge the sensor when it’s wet.
• Take good care of the optical heart rate sensor.
• Keep the optical sensor area clean and scratch-free. Scratches and dirt will reduce the performance of the optical heart rate measurement.
• Avoid using perfume, lotion, suntan/sunscreen, or insect repellent on the area where you wear the sensor. If the sensor comes into contact with these or any other chemicals, wash it with a mild soap and water solution and rinse well under running water.

STORING

• Keep your training device in a cool and dry place. Do not keep it in a damp environment, in non-breathable material (a plastic bag or a sports bag),, nor with conductive material (a wet towel). Do not expose the training
• device to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car or mounted on the bike mount. It is recommended to store the training device partially or fully charged. The battery slowly loses its charge when it is stored. If you are going to store the training device for several months, it is recommended to recharge it after a few months. This will prolong the battery's lifetime.
• Do not leave the device in extreme cold (below –10 °C/14 °F) and heat (above 50 °C/120 °F) or under direct sunlight.

SERVICE

• During the two-year guarantee/warranty period, we recommend that you have service done by an authorized Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro. For further information, see Limited International Polar Guarantee.
• For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit support.polar.com and country-specific websites.

PRECAUTIONS

• The Polar Verity Sense is designed to measure heart rate. No other use is intended or implied.
• The sensor should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require professional or industrial precision.
• We recommend that you wash the sensor and the armband regularly to avoid any skin problems from a dirty armband.

INTERFERENCE DURING TRAINING

• Electromagnetic Interference and Training Equipment
• Disturbance may occur near electrical devices. Also, some WLAN base stations may cause interference when training with the training device. To avoid erratic reading or misbehavior, move away from possible sources of
• disturbance. Training equipment with electronic or electrical components such as LED displays, motors,s and electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals.
• If the training device does not work with the training equipment, it may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement.

HEALTH AND TRAINING

• Training may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program, it is recommended that you answer the following questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, we recommend that you consult a doctor before starting any training program.
  • Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years
  • Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol?
  • Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
  • Do you have a history of breathing problems?
  • Do you have symptoms of any disease?
  • Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment?
  • Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device?
  • Do you smoke?
  • Are you pregnant?
• Note that in addition to training intensity, medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine,ne may also affect heart rate.
• It is important to be sensitive to your body’s responses during training. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when training, it is recommended that you stop the training or continue at a lighter intensity.
• Note! If you are using a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, you can use Polar products. In theory, interference to the acemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible. In practice, no reports exist to suggest anyone ever having experienced interference. We cannot, however,r issue an official guarantee on our products’ suitability with all pacemakers or other implanted devices due to the variety of devices available. If you have any doubts, or if you experience any unusual sensations while using Polar products, please consult your physician or contact the implanted electronic device manufacturer to determine safety in your case.
• If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the product, check the listed materials in the Technical Specifications. If you experience any skin reaction, stop using the product and consult your physician. Also, inform Polar Customer Care about your skin reaction.
• The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause color to come off the heart rate sensor's or wristband's surface, possibly staining light-colored clothes. It may also cause a darker color to come off clothing, possibly staining lighter-colored training devices. To keep a light-colored training device glowing for years to come, please make sure the clothing you wear while training does not bleed color. If you use perfume, lotion, suntan/sunscreen, or insect repellent on your skin, you must ensure that it does not come into contact with the training device or the heart rate sensor. If you train in cold conditions (-20 °C to -10 °C / -4 °F to 14 °F), we recommend that you wear the training device under the sleeve of your jacket, directly on your skin.

WARNING

• This product is not a toy. Do not allow children or pets to play with this product. This product contains small components that can be a choking hazard.

HOW TO USE YOUR POLAR PRODUCT SECURELY

• Polar offers a minimum of five years of product support service to its customers from the sales start of the product. Product support service includes necessary firmware updates to Polar devices and fixes for critical vulnerabilities as required. Polar constantly monitors the releases of known vulnerabilities. Please update your Polar product regularly, and as soon as the Polar Flow mobile application or Polar FlowSync computer software informs you about the availability of a new firmware version.
• Training session data and other data saved on your Polar device include sensitive information about you,, such as your name, physical information, overall health,th and location. Location data can be used to track you when you are out training and to find out what your usual routes are. For these reasons, we use extra caution when storing your device when not using it.
• If you use phone notifications on your wrist device, be aware that messages from certain applications will be projected on the wrist device display. Your latest messages can also be viewed from the device menu. To ensure the confidentiality of your private messages, refrain from using the phone notifications feature.
• Before handing the device over to a third party for testing or before selling it, it is necessary to perform a factory reset on the device, and to remove the device from your Polar Flow account. A factory reset can be performed with the FlowSync software on your computer. A factory reset will clear the device memory, and the device cannot be linked to your data anymore. To remove the device from your Polar Flow account, sign into the Polar Flow web service, choose products, and click the “Remove” button next to the product you wish to remove.
• The same training sessions are also stored on your mobile device with the Polar Flow application. For extra security, various security-enhancing options can be enabled on your mobile device, such as strong authentication and device encryption. Consult the user manual of your mobile device for instructions on enabling these options.
• When using the Polar Flow web service, we recommend using a password that is no less than 12 characters in length. If using the Polar Flow web service on a public computer, please remember to clear the cache and browsing history too, 27 prevent others from accessing your account. In addition, do not allow a computer’s browser to store or remember your password for the Polar Flow web service if it is not your private computer.
• Any security issues can be reported to security(a)polar.com or to Polar Customer Care.

LIMITED INTERNATIONAL POLAR GUARANTEE

• Polar Electro Oy issues a limited international guarantee for Polar products. For products that have been sold in the USA or Canada, a guarantee is issued by Polar Electro, Inc. 
• Polar Electro Oy/Polar Electro Inc. guarantees the original consumer/purchaser of the Polar product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase, except wristbands made of silicone or plastic, which are subject to a guarantee period of one (1) year from the date of purchase

• The guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear of the battery, or other normal wear and tear, damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents, or non-compliance with the precautions; improper maintenance, commercial use,

  cracked, broken, or scratched cases/displays, textile armband or textile or leather wristband, elastic strap (e.g,. heart rate sensor chest stra,p) and Polar apparel.

• The guarantee also does not cover any damage/s, losses, costs,, or expenses, direct, indirect,ct or incidental, special,ial or incidental, arising out of, or related to the product. l
• Guarantee does not cover products that have been purchased second-hand.
• During the guarantee period, the product will be either repaired or replaced at any authorized Polar Central Service, regardless of the country of purchase. l
• Guarantee issued by Polar Electro Oy/IDoes not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force, or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract.
• You should keep the receipt as a proof of purchase! Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to countries where the product has been initially marketed by Polar Electro Oy/Inc.
• Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy, Professorintie 5, 90440 KEMPELE, Finland www.polar.com.
• Polar Electro Oy is an ISO9001:2015 certified company.
• © 2022 Polar Electro Oy, 90440 KEMPELE, Finland. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy.
• The names and logos in this user manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ® symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar.
• Electro Oy. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation,n and Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, In,c. and any use of such marks by Polar Electro Oy is under license.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with your Verity Sense, here are some common problems and solutions:

• Inaccurate Heart Rate Readings: Ensure the monitor is tightly fitted to your skin. Loose-fitting moisture can affect accuracy.
• Connection Issues: Restart the device and your smartphone. Check that Bluetooth or ANT+ is enabled on both devices.
• Battery Life: Make sure the device is fully charged before use. Avoid exposing the device to extreme temperatures.

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and warnings to ensure safe and effective use of the Verity Sense.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Highly accurate heart rate monitoring
• Water-resistant and durable
• Multiple wearing options (wrist, armband, goggle strap)
• Long battery life
• Compatible with various fitness apps and devices

Cons:

• Limited additional features compared to full smartwatches
• No GPS built-in; relies on a connected device for GPS data
• May require frequent recharging if used extensively

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Polar Watch Verity Sense for its accuracy and comfort. Many users appreciate the flexibility in wearing options, making it suitable for a wide range of activities. However, some users have noted that it lacks additional features like GPS and notification alerts, which are available in more comprehensive smartwatches.

Common complaints include the need for frequent recharging and occasional connection issues, but these are generally resolved through troubleshooting steps provided by the manufacturer.