Polar OH1 Instruction Manual

USER MANUAL

Contents 2

Polar OH1 User Manual 8

Introduction 8

Get connected to the Polar ecosystem and get the most out of your OH1 9

Setting up your OH1 10

Choose one option for setup 10

Option A: Set up with your computer via FlowSync 11

Option B: Set up with your mobile device via Flow app 11

Button functions and LEDs 12

Button Functions 13

LED Guide 13

During charging 13

After setting power on 13

When used as a sensor 13

When used as an independent training device 13

During fitness test 14

Other 14

Wearing your OH1 15

When measuring heart rate from your forearm or upper arm 15

Pairing 15

Pair a mobile device with your OH1 15

Pair OH1 with a Polar wrist unit 16

Pair OH1 with Polar Beat 17

Updating the firmware 17

With mobile device or tablet 18

With computer 18

Heart rate training 19

Measuring heart rate with your OH1 19

Start a training session 19

Start a training session as an independent training device 20

Start a training session with a Polar wrist unit 20

Start a training session with Polar Beat 21

Polar Flow App 22

Training data 22

Image sharing 22

Start using the Flow app 23

Polar Flow Web Service 23

Feed 24

Explore 24

Diary 24

Progress 24

Community 25

Programs 25

Syncing 26

Sync with Flow mobile App 26

Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync 27

Battery 29

Charging OH1 battery 29

Caring for your OH1 30

Keep your OH1 clean 30

Take good care of the optical heart rate sensor 31

Storing 31

Service 31

Precautions 32

Interference during training 32

Minimizing risks when training 32

Technical specification 34

OH1 34

Polar FlowSync Software 35

Polar Flow mobile application compatibility 36

Water resistance of Polar products 36

Limited international Polar guarantee 38

Disclaimer 40

Contents 2

Polar OH1 User Manual 8

Introduction 8

Get connected to the Polar ecosystem and get the most out of your OH1 9

Setting up your OH1 10

Choose one option for setup 10

Option A: Set up with your computer via FlowSync 11

Option B: Set up with your mobile device via Flow app 11

Button functions and LEDs 12

Button Functions 13

LED Guide 13

During charging 13

After setting power on 13

When used as a sensor 13

When used as an independent training device 13

During fitness test 14

Other 14

Wearing your OH1 15

When measuring heart rate from your forearm or upper arm 15

Pairing 15

Pair a mobile device with your OH1 15

Pair OH1 with a Polar wrist unit 16

Pair OH1 with Polar Beat 17

Updating the firmware 17

With mobile device or tablet 18

With computer 18

Heart rate training 19

Measuring heart rate with your OH1 19

Start a training session 19

Start a training session as an independent training device 20

Start a training session with a Polar wrist unit 20

Start a training session with Polar Beat 21

Polar Flow App 22

Training data 22

Image sharing 22

Start using the Flow app 23

Polar Flow Web Service 23

Feed 24

Explore 24

Diary 24

Progress 24

Community 25

Programs 25

Syncing 26

Sync with Flow mobile App 26

Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync 27

Battery 29

Charging OH1 battery 29

Caring for your OH1 30

Keep your OH1 clean 30

Take good care of the optical heart rate sensor 31

Storing 31

Service 31

Precautions 32

Interference during training 32

Minimizing risks when training 32

Technical specification 34

OH1 34

Polar FlowSync Software 35

Polar Flow mobile application compatibility 36

Water resistance of Polar products 36

Limited international Polar guarantee 38

Disclaimer 40

Polar OH1 User Manual

This user manual helps you get started with your new OH1. For OH1 video

tutorials and FAQs, go to support.polar.com/en/OH1.

Introduction

Congratulations on your new Polar OH1! The Polar OH1 is an optical heart

rate sensor that is worn around your forearm or upper arm. It can be used as

an independent training device that records and stores data or as a heart

rate sensor with a Polar wrist unit. When used as a heart rate sensor, the

OH1 sends the heart rate data to your Polar wrist unit.

OH1 is compatible with Polar wrist units using Bluetooth technology as well

as with Polar Beat app. It can also be used with Polar Club, Polar GoFit and

Polar Team app. In addition, it's compatible with iOS and Android devices that

support the standard Bluetooth Heart Rate Profile.

Get connected to the Polar ecosystem and get

the most out of your OH1

Get the Polar Flow app from the App Store®or Google PlayTM. Sync your OH1

with the Flow app after training, and get an instant overview and feedback of

your training results and performance.

Sync your training data to the Polar Flow web service with the FlowSync

software on your computer or via Flow app. In the web service you can plan

your training, track your achievements, get guidance and see detailed

analysis of your training results. Let all your friends know about your

achievements, find fellow exercisers and get motivation from your social

training communities. Find all this at flow.polar.com.

Setting up your OH1

We recommend that you charge the battery before you start using your OH1.

If the battery is completely empty, it may take a moment for the charging to

start. See Batteries for detailed information on charging the battery.

Note that when your OH1 battery has enough power it will advertise itself to all

compatible receivers nearby.

CHOOSE ONE OPTION FOR SETUP

A. Wired computer setup is quicker and you can charge your OH1 at the same

time, but you need a computer available. This method requires an internet

connection.

B. 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.

Fill in all the physical details required for accurate training data at once, and get

the latest firmware for your OH1.

Option A: Set up with your computer via FlowSync

1Place the sensor into the USB

adapter with the lens facing up

so that the contacts on the

sensor and the USB adapter

meet (picture 1).

2Plug the USB adapter into

your computer USB port

(picture 2), and go to

flow.polar.com/start and install

Polar FlowSync data transfer

software to your computer.

3Sign in with your Polar

account or create a new one.

We’ll walk you through the sign-

up and setup within the web

service.

During the setup you'll be asked to

set where you wear your product

and fill in your physical settings. It

is important to set these correctly

to receive the most accurate data.

After the setup is done, you’re

ready to go. Have fun!

Option B: Set up with your mobile device via Flow app

Polar OH1 connects to the Polar Flow mobile app wirelessly via Bluetooth, so

remember to have Bluetooth turned on in your mobile device.

Check the Polar Flow app compatibility at support.polar.com.

1Download the Polar Flow app onto your mobile device.

2Turn Bluetooth® on, and open Flow app on your mobile device.

3Turn OH1 on by pressing the button until the LED is switched on, Flow

app then prompts you to start pairing. Accept the pairing request and fol-

low the on-screen instructions.

During the setup you'll be asked to set where you wear your product and fill

in your physical settings. It is important to set these correctly to receive the

most accurate data.

After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun!

Button functions and LEDs

OH1 has one button that has different functions depending on the situation

of use, and how long it is pressed. The LED on the device indicates different

modes. See below what functions the button has in different modes, and

what the different colored LEDs mean.

Quick Instructions Inside Armband Holder

The following markings are visible inside the sensor holder in the armband.

The markings explain the OH1 basic button functions.

1X = ON (Set power ON: Short button press)

2X = REC (Set training recording ON - Use as an independent training device:

Press button twice when OH1 is on)

1X LONG - OFF (Set power OFF: Long button press)

Button Functions

Set power ON: Short button press

Set training recording ON

(Use as an independent train-

ing device):

Set power OFF: Long button press

Press button twice when OH1

is on

LED Guide

DURING CHARGING

Charging: Yellow LEDblinks slowly

Battery full: Green LEDcontinuously on

AFTER SETTING POWER ON

Battery status normal: Green LED blinks five times

Battery status low: Red LED blinks five times

WHEN USED AS A SENSOR

Heart rate not detected: White LED blinks once every

two seconds

Heart rate detected: Green LED blinks once every

two seconds

WHEN USED AS AN INDEPENDENT TRAINING DEVICE

Training recording set on but

first time use not done:

Red LEDblinks three times

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