Description
alphaHRV is a DataField that performs real time DFA analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) during your activity.
It provides alpha1 parameter, showing its evolution during the last 2 min of the activity.
In order to use this DataField a heart rate monitor that provides HRV measurements is required. As accuracy in alpha1 identification depends on quality of the measurements, it is strongly recommended to use Polar H9 or H10 monitors that have been validated by different authors using existing HRV analysis platforms.
alphaHRV connects using BLE or Ant+ to the HR sensor. Follow these steps for connecting:
If you want to use BLE mode
- DELETE BLE sensor pairing with your device if previously exists (sensors menu in your device).
- (Optional for dual BLE/Ant+ sensors) Connect the sensor to your device using ANT+ (sensors menu in your device). It will allow HR data to be included in fit file as native parameter.
- Set BLE mode in alphaHRV settings (Garmin Connect app in your Android/iOS mobile or Garmin Express in PC/Mac). Use CLOSEST option when you pair first time a new sensor and change to LAST for further uses.
If you want to use ANT+mode:
- DELETE ANT+ sensor pairing with your device if previously exists (sensors menu in your device).
- (Optional for dual BLE/Ant+ sensors) Connect the sensor to your device using BLE (sensors menu in your device). It will allow HR data to be included in fit file as native parameter.
- Set ANT+ mode in alphaHRV settings (Garmin Connect app in your Android/iOS mobile or Garmin Express in PC/Mac). Use ANY (device number = 0), when you pair first time a new sensor and change to LAST or provide the sensor ID to keep same sensor for further connections.
If communication protocol is changed, restart of the app is required
Alpha1 value and graph are continuously shown just after collecting initial data.
Following information is displayed:
- Graphical alpha1 evolution during the last 2 min. Data is refreshed every second
- Current alpha1 value
- Current heart rate value
- Current power value (a power meter connected to the device is required), pace or speed.
- Battery level for the heart rate monitor
DISCLAIMER. THIS DATAFIELD IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE OR TREAT ANY MEDICAL CONDITION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE
Enjoy your activity!
What is new
1.0.02 (24.10.2026)
- Bug fixes
1.0.01 (20.10.2026)
- Added support for Edge 1060
1.00.00 (18.10.2026)
- Automatic determination of heart rate zones based on RRa1/HR.
- The option to select the graph's time range is now available on most devices, including those without a touchscreen.
- Heart rate can be displayed in bpm or as %HRmax.
- Added support for additional devices.
0.200.12 (06.10.2026)
- Fixed potential crash in BLE mode
0.200.11 (03.10.2026)
- Added support for new devices
- Improved mangement of disconnections in ANT mode
- Full support for all the layouts on Edge550/850
0.200.06 (31.05.2026)
- Added support for Venu4
- Some other minor changes
0.200.02 (03.01.2026)
- New interaction procedure for touch screen devices
0.100.23 (02.01.2026)
- Added support for Fenix8Pro
0.100.22 (29.10.2025)
- Minor fixes
0.100.21 (30.09.2025)
- Added support for Edge 550/850
0.100.20 (08.08.2025)
- Added many new devices
- Some bug fixes
0.100.19 (21.03.2025)
- Some bug fixes
0.100.18 (09.03.2025)
- Some bug fixes
0.100.16 (08.02.2025)
- Some bug fixes
0.100.15 (31.10.2024)
- Internal development version
0.100.01 (22.09.2024)
- Code optimization and improvements for live plots
0.100.00 (17.09.2024)0.100.00 (17.09.2024)
- Now live plot of alpha-1 and respiration rate can be extended from previous 2 minutes to 2 hours. Only available for touch screen devices, Edgexx40/50, Fenix7, FRx65 or above.
0.9.988 (03.09.2024)
- Added support for Readiness assessment during the activity
0.9.986 (31.08.2024)
- Added support for Fénix 8, Fénix 8solar, Fénix E, Explore 3
0.9.984 (19.08.2024)
- Added support for Descent Mk3
0.9.978 (26.06.2024)
- Added support for Edge1050
0.9.963 (07.01.2024)
- Heart rate read by this data field can be saved into the FIT file (disabled by default)
- Saving any parameter into the FIT file can be disabled/enabled separately
- Artifacts and battery percentage are shown for all field sizes in Edge devices (feature to be extended progressively to watches)
0.9.960 (07.12.2023)
- Range between both TH1 and TH2 can be filled in alpha1 live plot
0.9.956 (09.10.2023)
- Bug fixes
0.9.952 (03.10.2023)
- Potential crash fixed for some devices
0.9.951 (26.09.2023)
- Groups for settings are removed to avoid reset to default values
0.9.950 (24.09.2023)
- By default DFA is performed for 2 min RR-int blocks by all capable devices
- Improved respiration rate estimation
- Now, live plot can also display respiration rate
- VT1 and VT2 can be set to be displayed in the respiration rate live plot
- Added support for new devices (Fenix7 Pro, Fenix7S Pro, Fenix7X Pro, Venu3, Venu3S, Vivoactive5)
- Added support for new languages: french, italian, german (reports on inaccurate translation will be welcome)
- Rearranged settings according to this update
0.9.934 (06.08.2023)
- Autoscale
- Graphical corrections for some devices
0.9.91 (30.07.2023)
- Redesigned live plot for alpha-1
- Minor bugs fixed
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Supported languages (2)
Compatible devices (163)
Approach® S70 (42mm)
Approach® S70 (47mm)
Approach® S72 - 43 mm
Approach® S72 - 47 mm
D2™ Air X10
D2™ Air X15
D2™ Delta
D2™ Delta PX
D2™ Delta S
D2™ Mach 1
D2™ Mach 1 Pro
D2™ Mach 2
D2™ Mach 2 Pro
Descent™ MK2
Descent™ MK2
Descent™ Mk2S
Descent™ Mk2S
Descent™ MK3 - 43mm
Descent™ MK3i - 51mm
Edge® 1030
Edge® 1030
Edge® 1030 Plus
Edge® 1030 Plus
Edge® 1030, Bontrager
Edge® 1040
Edge® 1040
Edge® 1050
Edge® 1060
Edge® 520 Plus
Edge® 520 Plus
Edge® 530
Edge® 530
Edge® 540
Edge® 550
Edge® 830
Edge® 830
Edge® 840
Edge® 850
Edge® Explore
Edge® Explore 2
Edge® MTB
Enduro™ 2
Enduro™ 3
Enduro™ 4
epix™ (Gen 2)
epix™ (Gen 2)
epix™ Pro (42mm)
epix™ Pro (47mm)
epix™ Pro (51mm)
fēnix® 5 Plus
fēnix® 5 Plus
fēnix® 5S Plus
fēnix® 5S Plus
fēnix® 5X
fēnix® 5X
fēnix® 5X Plus
fēnix® 5X Plus
fēnix® 6 Pro
fēnix® 6 Pro
fēnix® 6 Pro Dual Power
fēnix® 6 Pro Solar
fēnix® 6S Pro
fēnix® 6S Pro
fēnix® 6S Pro Dual Power
fēnix® 6S Pro Solar
fēnix® 6X Pro
fēnix® 6X Pro
fēnix® 7
fēnix® 7
fēnix® 7 Pro
fēnix® 7 Pro – Solar Edition (No Wi-Fi®)
fēnix® 7S
fēnix® 7S
fēnix® 7S Pro
fēnix® 7X
fēnix® 7X
fēnix® 7X Pro
fēnix® 7X Pro No Wi-Fi
fēnix® 8 AMOLED (43mm)
fēnix® 8 AMOLED (47mm/51mm)
fēnix® 8 Pro
fēnix® 8 Solar (47mm)
fēnix® 8 Solar (51mm)
fenix® 9 - 43 mm
fenix® 9 – 47 mm
fenix® 9 Pro - 43 mm
fenix® 9 Pro - 47 mm
fenix® 9 Pro - 51 mm
fenix® 9 Pro - Solar 47 mm
fenix® 9 Pro - Solar 51 mm
fēnix® E
ForeAthlete 245 Music
ForeAthlete 745
Forerunner® 165
Forerunner® 165 Music
Forerunner® 170
Forerunner® 170 Music
Forerunner® 245 Music
Forerunner® 245 Music
Forerunner® 255
Forerunner® 255 Music
Forerunner® 255S
Forerunner® 255S Music
Forerunner® 265
Forerunner® 265S
Forerunner® 570 - 42mm
Forerunner® 570 - 47mm
Forerunner® 70
Forerunner® 70
Forerunner® 745
Forerunner® 945
Forerunner® 945
Forerunner® 945 LTE
Forerunner® 955 Dual Power
Forerunner® 965
Forerunner® 970
Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, AMOLED
Instinct® 3 – 50 mm, AMOLED
MARQ® (Gen 2)
MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 3)
MARQ® Commander (Gen 2) – Carbon Edition
MARQ™ Adventurer
MARQ™ Adventurer
MARQ™ Athlete
MARQ™ Athlete
MARQ™ Aviator
MARQ™ Aviator
MARQ™ Aviator (Gen 2)
MARQ™ Captain
MARQ™ Captain
MARQ™ Commander
MARQ™ Commander
MARQ™ Driver
MARQ™ Driver
MARQ™ Expedition
MARQ™ Expedition
MARQ™ Golfer
MARQ™ Golfer
Mercedes-Benz Venu® 2
Mercedes-Benz Venu® 2
Mercedes-Benz Venu® 2S
Mercedes-Benz Venu® 2S
quatix® 6
quatix® 6X
tactix® 7
tactix® 7 – AMOLED Edition
tactix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED
tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar
Venu® 2
Venu® 2
Venu® 2 Plus
Venu® 2 Plus
Venu® 2S
Venu® 2S
Venu® 3
Venu® 3S
Venu® 4 – 41 mm
Venu® 4 – 45 mm
Venu® Sq. 2
Venu® Sq. 2 Music
Venu® X1
vívoactive® 5
vívoactive® 6