Wearing your Polar 360

Wear your Polar 360 around your wrist so that the optical heart rate sensor on the underside of the device is firmly against your skin. Adjust the wristband so that it fits snugly and comfortably on your wrist. The hook-and-loop fasteners on both ends allow you to easily adjust the wristband to a suitable size.

For accurate measurement, it’s important that the device is positioned correctly:

  • If you wear the device on your left hand, make sure the Polar logo faces up towards your arm.

  • If you wear the device on your right hand, make sure the Polar logo faces down towards your fingers.

  • Wear the Polar device on top of your wrist, at least a finger’s width up from the wrist bone.

  • Tighten the wristband firmly around your wrist. The sensor on the back must be in constant touch with your skin and the Polar device should not be able to move on your arm.

  • A good way to check that the wristband is not too loose is if you push the wristband lightly up from both sides of your arm and make sure the sensor doesn’t lift from your skin. When pushing the wristband up you shouldn't see the LED light shining from the sensor.

Every once in a while it’s a good idea to let your wrist have a breather, especially if you have sensitive skin. Loosen the wristband, for example, when your activity is low, to avoid skin irritation. You can also change the place of the device on your wrist a bit. From time to time, you should remove the Polar device completely from your wrist.

You should regularly wash the device, the wristband and the skin on your arm – especially after you’ve been sweating. Use a mild soap and water solution and running water. For more information, see Caring for your Polar 360.