Comments on: Mio Link Wrist Mounted Heart Rate Monitor Review: A Runner’s Perspective

By: inf3rno

inf3rno — Sun, 22 May 2016 17:28:36 +0000

You are lucky. I have sometimes about 60 beats deviation from chest belt data. I measured about 150 beats with chest belt and 90 beats with Mio Link while running. Guess which one is correct! :-) I am not sure whether this is an issue with the current product or it is something general, but I am very disappointed…

By: Paul Hynes

Paul Hynes — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 22:25:48 +0000

Be careful purchasing this product. I have been very unsatisfied by the accuracy of the heart rate measurement with the mio link. It will work fine for a while and then the readings will be all over the place. I am not sure if it is a bad unit or not, but when I reached out to customer service they would not work with me to resolve the situation. In my opinion your money may be better spent elsewhere.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 16:10:55 +0000

In reply to Dustin. Yes, you need either a phone or a watch that can communicate.

By: Dustin

Dustin — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:04:00 +0000

So simple question, do I have to carry a separate device w/ the Link? There is no display correct?

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 22:55:17 +0000

In reply to Javier Delgado. Not sure if the Alpha will pair, might just be the Mio Link that does it.

By: Javier Delgado

Javier Delgado — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 22:36:30 +0000

Hi. I got a question.
I have bought recently a MIO Alpha, but can not pair it with my Garmin 620.
Is it possible?
And, how?

Thanks.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 15:44:22 +0000

In reply to Matt Welch. Just bought a Scosche, couldn't resist a comparison!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 15:25:03 +0000

In reply to Bob. Just ordered a Scosche Ryhthm+, looking forward to seeing how it compares to the Mio.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 15:18:53 +0000

In reply to Tad Kardis. Suspender HRM would have been interesting!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:55:28 +0000

In reply to Chris. Do patches/tattoos exist yet? Sounds interesting!

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 13:39:04 +0000

I like the idea of the Link but I think I still need the digital readout while running. I like running with tech but try to limit my gear.

I think what Mio and TomTom have done is great. Runners who want to train with HR no longer need to worry about the chest strap.

However, the HR training via the wrist is just temporary. If athletes have an appetite for it, patches or wearable tattoos are coming around the corner. Possible more accurate? Maybe – but it will cut down on the hardware needed while running.

By: Tad Kardis

Tad Kardis — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:35:26 +0000

I’ve been dreaming of this product for a few years now. I’m sure I’ll be an early adopter so long as it’s compatible with my current Garmin. I love the data when I wear my chest strap, which is almost never. I remember when I first saw a fitness HRM about 15 years ago. My friend (who was wearing it) quipped that engineering wanted to put two vertical over the shoulder straps on it but marketing vetoed.