WATCH LINK Pod with BLE/ANT+: Use Apple Watch As Heart Rate Monitor for Exercise Machines

Here is a nifty gadget that lets you use your Apple Watch as a heart rate monitor for your smart exercise machine. The WATCH LINK Pod works with any Apple Watch Series 3 or later. It broadcasts your heart rate to your treadmill, exercise, and bike computer using BLE & ANT+.

The Pod lets you connect your watch to Concept 2, Wahoo Fitness, Garmin, and other top fitness brands. This particular model has an IP68 rated design. It can be submerged for up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. Each unit has an adhesive strip for attaching the Pod to your exercise equipment. The range is about 10ft.