# Connecting a Heart Rate Monitor

> A heart rate monitor (HRM) helps you track effort and adjust your training in Zwift. You can connect any HRM that broadcasts via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)...

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-a-heart-rate-monitor-Hk0MimWlS

Last updated: 2026-09-23T21:04:26.027Z

# Connecting a Heart Rate Monitor

A heart rate monitor (HRM) helps you track effort and adjust your training in Zwift.

You can connect any HRM that broadcasts via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or ANT+.

If you've enabled background pairing and Zwift remembers your HRM from your previous session, Zwift can connect it in the background when you start Zwift.

## Connecting Your HRM

If you need to connect your HRM manually, connect a power source (trainer or power meter) or a speed sensor first.

1.  In the **PAIRED DEVICES** screen, select **HEART RATE**.
    
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    ![Paired devices screen showing heart rate option higlighted](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - Paired Devices HRM 1.122.png "Select HEART RATE")
    
2.  Select your HRM from the list.
    
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    ![Paird devices screen showing connection options for heart rate monitor](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - Paired Devices HRM SR 1.122.png "Select your HRM")
    
3.  On the **SENSOR DATA CONSENT** screen, select **I CONSENT**.
    
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    ![Paired devices screen showing sensor data consent for heart rate monitors](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Cycling - Paired Devices HRM Consent 1.122.png "Review Consent")
    
4.  Select **CLOSE** to continue.
    

## Things to Know

*   Make sure your HRM isn’t connected to another app or device, or Zwift may not detect it.
    
*   When connected, an HRM lets you view your heart rate in-game and includes that data in your activity.
    
*   Some events require a heart rate monitor. Check the event details for requirements before joining.
    
*   If you see the Trainer Bridge icon next to your heart rate monitor, your trainer can relay heart rate data. You can choose to connect through the trainer or connect directly.
    
*   If you have a 4iiii Viiiiva, your Viiiiva HRM must use its default name to appear in Zwift. If you’ve renamed your device, change it back to the default name using the Viiiiva instructions.
    

## Heart Rate Data Consent

*   You'll be asked to provide consent when connecting a HRM.
    
*   You can withdraw your consent at any time from your in-game settings: My Settings > Permissions > Heart Rate Data Consent.
    
*   Consent is tied to your Zwift account, so you won’t be asked again when using other HRMs or devices.
    
*   If you withdraw consent, you’ll be prompted again the next time you connect a HRM.
    
*   You can turn background pairing on or off from PAIRING OPTIONS on the PAIRED DEVICES screen.
    

## Related Articles

*   [Connecting Your Devices for Cycling](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-your-devices-for-cycling-HJIFDrw5S)
*   [Using Your Trainer as a Bridge](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/using-your-trainer-as-a-bridge-rJ1JwU6Ee)
    
*   [Viiiiva’s Instruction Manual](https://4iiii.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042207252-Viiiiva-User-Manual)
    

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift