Wahoo TICKR Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap, Bluetooth, ANT+
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Product Features
- CONNECT HEART RATE TO YOUR FAVORITE TRAINING APPS AND DEVICES - Proven technology delivers accurate heart rate and calories to the Wahoo Fitness and other popular training apps.
- HEART RATE, CALORIE, & TIME TRACKING - TICKR measures vital workout metrics, including heart rate, calorie burn, and workout duration in real-time with the Wahoo Fitness app. These metrics can also be sent to compatible third-party apps that track these metrics.
- DUAL-BAND TECHNOLOGY - Equipped with ANT+ and bluetooth smart capabilities for a wireless connection to both smartphones and GPS devices at the same time or separately.
- VISIBLE CONNECTION - Two LED lights show connection status: searching (blue, slow blinking ), connecting (blue fast blinking), and reading heart rate (red blinking at current BPM).
- INTEGRATED CHEST STRAP DESIGN - The integrated sensor and strap design of the TICKR provides a secure connection and fit to prevent sliding and shifting while working out. At 1.7oz (48g) and 12.01mm thick, the TICKR is one of the lightest and slimmest heart rate monitor and strap combinations.
- CONNECT HEART RATE TO YOUR FAVORITE TRAINING APPS AND DEVICES - Proven technology delivers accurate heart rate and calories to the Wahoo Fitness and other popular training apps.
- HEART RATE, CALORIE, & TIME TRACKING - TICKR measures vital workout metrics, including heart rate, calorie burn, and workout duration in real-time with the Wahoo Fitness app. These metrics can also be sent to compatible third-party apps that track these metrics.
- DUAL-BAND TECHNOLOGY - Equipped with ANT+ and bluetooth smart capabilities for a wireless connection to both smartphones and GPS devices at the same time or separately.
- VISIBLE CONNECTION - Two LED lights show connection status: searching (blue, slow blinking ), connecting (blue fast blinking), and reading heart rate (red blinking at current BPM).
- INTEGRATED CHEST STRAP DESIGN - The integrated sensor and strap design of the TICKR provides a secure connection and fit to prevent sliding and shifting while working out. At 1.7oz (48g) and 12.01mm thick, the TICKR is one of the lightest and slimmest heart rate monitor and strap combinations.
Product Specifications
| Brand | Wahoo Fitness |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Color | Stealth Grey |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones |
| Team Name | Team INEOS, Bora-Hansgrohe, Katusha Alpecin |
| Screen Size | 0.96 Inches |
| Item Weight | 48 Grams |
| Battery Life | 500 Hours |
| Sensor Type | Wearable |
| Battery Description | CR2032 Coin Cell Battery (installed) |
| UPC | 853988006928 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00853988006928 |
| Manufacturer | Wahoo Fitness |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.61 x 4.65 x 1.02 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.48 x 0.39 x 1.18 inches |
| Brand Name | Wahoo Fitness |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
| Model Name | Wahoo TICKR Heart Rate Monitor |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Part Number | WFBTHR04G |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Style | Stealth Grey |
| Included Components | TICKR, Strap, Setup Guide |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness |
Product Price History
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Incredibly unreliable after 3 months, underwhelming customer support. I bought this unit in November 2020 having previously been happy with other Wahoo items I’ve purchased. It worked as expected for 2 months but during the 3rd month it became consistently unreliable. I use the monitor for my cycling training and I noticed on many occasions the monitor would not be reporting my heart rate accurately. This was never more evident than during difficult intervals and seeing my reported heart rate actually decrease. I tried all of the generic trouble shooting recommendations from Wahoo and I even bought some electrode gel to try and improve the electrical signal. I finally reached out to customer support to get their input. Upon request I provided some .fit data files for them to review. They determined that the issue was with the strap, and they offered a replacement strap at no cost. The process to reach this conclusion took about a week. Each email exchange took about 2 days for response…kind of slow. I have since been passed off to another person who said they would send me a replacement strap and I would be notified once the strap has been shipped. That was 10 days ago and I have not heard from them since.In the mean time I continued to try to use my sensor. During one workout where it was misbehaving I even physically removed the sensor, separated it from the strap and set it on the table next to my trainer. It continued to report a heart rate value even though it was not connected to anything. SO, in my opinion the sensor is the problem and not the strap. I contacted customer support again and provided this new information to them. I have not heard back. That was 6 days ago.I have since purchased a Polar H9 and the good news is that I have accurate heart rate data for my training now. The bad news is that I wasted money on the Wahoo Tickr and I probably won’t see a resolution for its poor performance. I don’t recommend this product.
Better than Garmin HR sensor (So far). I purchased Wahoo heart rate censor to replace my Garmin sensor. I have two issues with Garmin’s: (1) you have to unscrew the case to replace the battery, and the quality of the screws were not good, which made replacing the battery unnecessarily complicated, (2) the connection with my Garmin Edge 530 was not stable (sometimes the sensor wasn’t recognized by Garmin’s own cycling computer!) (3) There’s no indicator that gives information about the status (active, connecting…). This makes the battery life longer, but, together with shaky connection, it was impossible to know what is going on, when it is not recognized.I used for several times so far… my impression has been very good. (1) Obviously I haven’t replaced the battery, but the cap for the battery can be easily opened with a coin, which is a huge advantage over Garmin. (2) I did a couple of cycling wrides ith Garmin Edge 530, a run and a tennis session with Apple Watch. In both times, the connection has been very stable and reliable. Wahoo sensor was immediately linked to Garmin Edge 530 (via ANT+) or Apple Watch (via Bluetooth). (3) The LED indicators are very useful in knowing the status of the sensor. I am sure that the battery life is shorter due to the indicators, but the batteries are so cheap I don’t mind. And as I mentioned above, replacing a battery is a breeze.A couple of more comments: In terms of accuracy, I compared with the heart rate log by Garmin and the long by Wahoo when I ride the same course, and they reported very similar numbers, so I think they are both accurate. The elastic band is very similar in terms of material. Both are comfortable, and easy to adjust.I think this is a much better product than Garmin, and am happy that I switched. I might update after using a few months.
Better than Garmin HR sensor (So far). I purchased Wahoo heart rate censor to replace my Garmin sensor. I have two issues with Garmin’s: (1) you have to unscrew the case to replace the battery, and the quality of the screws were not good, which made replacing the battery unnecessarily complicated, (2) the connection with my Garmin Edge 530 was not stable (sometimes the sensor wasn’t recognized by Garmin’s own cycling computer!) (3) There’s no indicator that gives information about the status (active, connecting…). This makes the battery life longer, but, together with shaky connection, it was impossible to know what is going on, when it is not recognized.I used for several times so far… my impression has been very good. (1) Obviously I haven’t replaced the battery, but the cap for the battery can be easily opened with a coin, which is a huge advantage over Garmin. (2) I did a couple of cycling wrides ith Garmin Edge 530, a run and a tennis session with Apple Watch. In both times, the connection has been very stable and reliable. Wahoo sensor was immediately linked to Garmin Edge 530 (via ANT+) or Apple Watch (via Bluetooth). (3) The LED indicators are very useful in knowing the status of the sensor. I am sure that the battery life is shorter due to the indicators, but the batteries are so cheap I don’t mind. And as I mentioned above, replacing a battery is a breeze.A couple of more comments: In terms of accuracy, I compared with the heart rate log by Garmin and the long by Wahoo when I ride the same course, and they reported very similar numbers, so I think they are both accurate. The elastic band is very similar in terms of material. Both are comfortable, and easy to adjust.I think this is a much better product than Garmin, and am happy that I switched. I might update after using a few months.
Great Customer Service. after 2 months, it’s getting not working from time to time. as the time go by, the number of the error is getting severe. Finally, i can’t use it any more after 4 months. i have changed batter every months also. don’t buy this one and it’s so stressful to use it.The above is my previous comments.After I contacted the customer support from Wahoo, I got the new one and it worked fine.They are so nice and fast.First of all, I can use the previous one also after I found where the sensor is and clean it up.Please, not you should know where the sensor is and clean it up periodically and then it will be no problem.
Great Customer Service. after 2 months, it’s getting not working from time to time. as the time go by, the number of the error is getting severe. Finally, i can’t use it any more after 4 months. i have changed batter every months also. don’t buy this one and it’s so stressful to use it.The above is my previous comments.After I contacted the customer support from Wahoo, I got the new one and it worked fine.They are so nice and fast.First of all, I can use the previous one also after I found where the sensor is and clean it up.Please, not you should know where the sensor is and clean it up periodically and then it will be no problem.
Absolute garbage quality. Bought this a while back (two of them actually) to use for DDP Yoga seeing as this is the same brand he recommends. It’s one of the few that seem to work flawlessly with the app itself. That’s about as much praise as I can give this cheap garbage plastic. It lasts out of the box for maybe about 40 hours of non-continuous use over a month or so. When you have to change the battery the first time, that’s when you start to realize how poor the quality is on this hunk of junk. First the battery door, this is hands down one of the dumbest designs. The cheap soft plastic gets damaged when you use a coin, screwdriver, etc to open the door. This may not be too big of an issue except the jagged pieces of plastic dig into your bare chest when you wear it. Then when you replace the battery and try to close the door, it no longer stays shut. It hasn’t stayed connected to a session through even the most minor movements since the first battery died. The battery cover pops open with minimal jarring. Then there’s the accuracy of this piece of crap. You’ll be 107 BPM at rest but then 81 BPM when you’re mid-workwout. I’d say the accuracy is close to +/- 50BPM which makes this a $50 piece of plastic that serves no real purpose. If it wasn’t for the connectivity to the DDPY app, I’d never even look at this company’s products ever again.
Problematic Heart rate – always at 227 bpm – reviewed. After a few months we of use started to occasionally show extremely high HR worsening to the point of becoming unusable, HR goes to 227 and stays there forever, removing and replacing batteries do not resolve the issueReview: after contacting customer support and confirming it was a technical failure they sent me a new device
My fourth one in about 8 years. The original Wahoo Blue HR lasted me at least 4 years until a battery leak killed it. The next one was the first version of this model (TICKR) with a strap with smooth electrode pads. That one died just after the 1 year warranty lapsed, like within a few days after. Wahoo wasn’t initially keen to replace it but ultimately did. Turned out the strap had failed and the unit itself was fine. About 6 months after that, another battery leak killed yet another HRM. That’s when I decided it was best to buy the extended 3 year warranty. Seems like a good deal all things considered, especially if they honor it even for a leaking battery.Now I’ve got 3 straps that work (no idea why the original strap works again) and at least one HRM. The newer straps have different (textured) electrode pads and poor plastic tensioner things (slip more easily than the ones on the original strap). I’m going to try the other HRMs with various straps and different batteries (not wasting money on name brand batteries any more because they leak regularly). I always use electrode gel and rinse the entire strap after each use.The straps seem to be a weak point on these but the unit itself also seems entirely intolerant of moisture or liquid (I’m not sure if coin cell liquid is corrosive – I didn’t think it was). Hopefully it doesn’t fail so I don’t have to test the warranty but I suspect it will. If it makes it past the 3 year extended warranty, I’ll try a generic replacement strap or give up on chest strap HRMs all together.
Easy to use. My only complaint is the battery drains when not in use.So if I don’t ride for a while I just remove the battery to prevent this.
A good HRM that works really well…until it doesn’t. I’m on my 4th Wahoo TICKR and I finally give up. I purchased on a couple of years ago and that first initial one was the best one. Eventually after a year or so it crapped out. I bought a new one and I’ve had to replace it twice. Wahoo’s customer service has been outstanding, but at a certain point I need stop receiving replacement devices and have a working HRM. This device constantly drops connection, not only from the official app but from other compatible fitness apps.I’ve done every bit of troubleshooting: wet the electrodes, regularly clean the strap and unit, reset the device, replace the battery, update firmware (which I can no longer do because of connection issues), disconnect from the Wahoo app when using third-party apps, etc. My only guess is there seems to be an issue with the HRM unit itself, or at least it’s battery connection. The only way to get my various units to function was to squeeze the plate and apply pressure to the battery cover.
Hasn’t worked from the start *update*. Ordered this to replace a dead Garmin heart rate monitor and have had nothing but problems. I’ve had this for a week and had issues from the second it came out the box I’m regretting not buying another Garmin. The tickr doesn’t connect with my Wahoo Roam automatically – I need to forget and re-pair it each time I turn the computer on. When connected it often disconnects itself. When it is actually connected it often reads below my resting heart rate while I’m exercising. I’ve updated the firmware, made sure it wasn’t paired with multiple devices at one time, and have the same reliability issues with it paired to my phone so it isn’t the computer. I have a help ticket in with Wahoo and may update my rating based on how they handle it, but as it stands this had been a pretty bad experience.*update*Turns out one of the battery door tabs was broken from the start meaning there was a bad battery connection. Wahoo has been very communicative in troubleshooting and making an exchange for a new one has been easy. Upgraded to 3 stars based on good/quick support
This is my second unit as I lost the first one I keep this for biking and another brand P….. in the gym as its akward to put on compared to the p….., the wahoo attaches with a press stud to unit itself so it in the right position wheras the other make has a clip on the sides which means you have slide it around to position it and its very grippy making it awkward to position… so yes its a very easy to strap up compared to other ones. When it comes to the app the Wahoo app is VERY functional and clear and super easy to read while exercising the other apps are very busy to look at and setup ..having tried the garmin polar and Wahoo the Wahoo is unquestionably the easiest to use, oh I I try to see if one was more accurate that another by wearing two at once and there was no difference that I could tell, the Wahoo seemed quicker to update its readout…one final thought its also the fastest to link to my Specialized levo carbon bike and its readout on the bike
Awesome. I agree with a previous response. After about 4 months, I started having issues with the monitor not connecting to the App. In my mind, I was cleaning and replacing the battery properly. I contacted the Support Team who sent me directions to try some basic steps to get the monitor to connect. As I said, in my mind, I was doing all the steps that was recommended. Then, I read the instructions again for the 50th time and it said ‘RECOMMEND A PANASONIC BATTERY’. I overlooked that detail after all a battery is a battery right. NOT. A PANASONIC battery was hard to find in the stores so I actually ordered from AMAZON and that was the trick. Now, the monitor works perfectly. I have also incorporated cleaning the band and the monitor after every use. I might add, the Support Team did send me another monitor. Great customer service!
after 1.5 years of using its stop working. I bought this heart rate monitor in April 2023 and used it without any problems until now. Today, it stopped working, and I can’t figure out what’s wrong. I’ve replaced the battery, changed the strap, and cleaned and moisturized the contacts, but nothing worked. The blue light is on, and I can connect it to my Wahoo Elemnt Roam, but there’s no heart rate data.
Great purchase. Good quality and works good. If this price is reasonable to you, buy it.