# Garmin HR strap broadcasted through bluetooth on Fenix 5x **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [December 7, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/garmin-hr-strap-broadcasted-through-bluetooth-on-fenix-5x/7405 "2018-12-07T16:09:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bitasuite](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bitasuite/32/26465_2.png) [@bitasuite](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bitasuite)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/garmin-hr-strap-broadcasted-through-bluetooth-on-fenix-5x/7405/1 "2018-12-07T16:09:11Z")
Hi I’ve always used TR with my PC but I no longer have that option so will now have to set it up on my phone with bluetooth. I have a new Kickr which can broadcast with bluetooth but a Garmin HR strap which is ANT+. Question is: can I use my strap to my watch (Fenix 5X) via ANT+ and then broadcast the HR data from watch to phone via bluetooth? thanks in advance bita ---
**Author:** ![Ian](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ian/32/21_2.png) [@Ian](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Ian)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2018, 4:56pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/garmin-hr-strap-broadcasted-through-bluetooth-on-fenix-5x/7405/2 "2018-12-07T16:56:44Z")
Unfortunately, broadcast mode from Garmin watches only sends an ANT+ signal so that won’t resolve this issue. If you have an iPhone, you can get a couple adapters that will allow your phone to be compatible with ANT+. If you have an Android phone, you may be able to simply install some plug-ins. Check out the following Help Center article for more information: > **[ANT+ Connectivity](https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/201618914-ANT-Connectivity)** > > ANT+ is a communication protocol that allows wireless devices to transmit information from one another. Simply put, it's the "language" that ANT+ devices use to communicate with each other. Many of... If you need some extra assistance, shoot [support@trainerroad.com](mailto:support@trainerroad.com) an email and they will get you on the right track. 🙂 Cheers!