Zephyr Heart Rate Sensor

Manufacturer

Zephyr technology, USA.

Hackability Level

low level, the main purpose of the device is not to be hacked but it can

The Zephyr heart rate sensor is a chest belt that connects via bluetooth to your computer or mobile phone.

Geek and sport? For sure, it just needs the little technical twist to turn it into real fun! Your new years resolution was about a healthier life style? Well, then finally you have the tool to follow your success.

On Linux and on BSD you can use tangoGPS for monitoring and logging your heart rate and later on analysing your fitness progress. We guess you'll fin lot more applications for it. 

The Zephyr HxM consists of a belt made of skin friendly fabric for your chest which has two pads measuring the conductivity of your skin. A usage hint: the two pads must be made wet before putting the belt on.

The belt can be put into the washing machine, the sensor/transmitter unit is detachable.