How to Pair Bluetooth Devices to a Polar A370

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

Offering personalized activity and exercise guidance, the waterproof Polar A370 integrates continuous heart rate and fitness tracking with Sleep Plus analysis and phone-assisted GPS.

This guide will guide you through the pairing process with your Polar A370 fitness tracker.

2. Mobile Platform

Your Polar Fitness Tracker can be setup using your smartphone or tablet.

• On your phone or tablet, this guide will help you make sure Bluetooth is enabled, the app is installed, and guide you through first-time setup.

3. Enable Bluetooth

1. Swipe down on your screen (or up, if using a tablet) to access the menu.
2. Hold down on the Bluetooth icon to bring up Bluetooth options.
   

1. Ensure the Bluetooth switch is set to ON.
   

4. Install Android App

1. Launch the Play Store on your mobile device.
   

1. Tap in the search box at the top of the screen.
   

1. Search for "polar flow" and tap on the found app.
   

1. Tap Install and then Open to use it.
   

5. Setup App

1. Launch the Polar Flow App.
   

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2. Select Get Started.
   

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2. Sign in with an existing Polar account or select Create Account to create a new Polar account to log into.
   

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2. Once you are logged in, you will be prompted to add a device to the Polar Flow app. Ensure Bluetooth is turned ON on your mobile device, and make sure you are near your Polar device (within 10 feet).
   

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2. Once your mobile device has found your Polar device, follow the on-screen instructions to complete pairing your Polar device with your mobile device.
3. You should now be at your main/home screen of the Polar Flow app. Congratulations! Your Polar device will now begin synchronizing with the Polar Flow app automatically when it is in range of your mobile device.
   

6. Enable Bluetooth

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Then tap Bluetooth.
   

1. Make sure Bluetooth is set to On.
   

7. Install App iOS

1. Launch the App Store on your mobile device.
   

1. Tap Search in the bottom right corner.
   

1. Search for "Polar Flow" and tap on the found app.
   

1. Tap Get and Install, then Open to use it.
   

8. Heart Rate Sensor

When using a Polar Bluetooth Smart heart rate sensor, A370 does not measure heart rate from the wrist.

1. Go to Settings on the main menu.
   

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2. Tap the Heart Rate sensor mode icon. You’ll get a confirmation message as the A370 begins to measure your heart rate and is available for Bluetooth pairing.
   

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2. Turn your Heart Rate sensor on and bring it close to your A370 device.
3. Once your A370 detects the Heart Rate sensor, you will be prompted to pair. Tap the Green check to pair the two devices.
   

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2. Once paired, when your heart rate has been found, it’s displayed on the A370 display.
   

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2. Your Heart Rate sensor is now paired! You can now start your training sessions via your Polar A370 using your own Heart Rate receiving device.