Getting Started with Echo
How does Echo work?
Echo reads your heart rate from the Apple Watch® sensor and broadcasts it using the Bluetooth heart rate profile (BLE). Fitness equipment and apps can detect your heart rate over BLE just like it does when you use a chest strap monitor.
Related Questions
- What is Echo?
Echo is an app that lets you use your Apple Watch® as a Bluetooth heart rate monitor. It broadcasts your heart rate to t…
- Why would I use Echo instead of a chest strap?
Echo lets you use the Apple Watch® you already wear as a heart rate monitor, eliminating the need for a separate chest s…
- Do I need an Apple Watch® to use Echo?
Echo requires a source for your heart rate. Echo currently supports getting heart rate from an Apple Watch®, AirPods® 3,…
- Do I need my iPhone to use Echo?
Yes. Your iPhone is used to configure and run your workouts with Echo, so it must remain with you while Echo is broadcas…