Software Updates; Suunto App; Optical Heart Rate - Suunto 9 PEAK PRO User Manual

Suunto 9 Peak Pro

2.3. Software updates

Software updates add important improvements and new features to your watch. Suunto 9
Peak Pro is updated automatically, if it is connected to Suunto app.
When an update is available and your watch is connected with Suunto app, the software
update will be downloaded to the watch automatically. The status of this download can be
viewed in Suunto app.
Once the software is downloaded to your watch, the watch will update itself during the night
as long as the battery level is at least 50% and no exercise is being recorded simultaneously.
If you want to install the update manually before it happens automatically during the night,
navigate to Settings > General and select Software update.
NOTE: When the update is complete, the release notes will be visible in Suunto app.

2.4. Suunto app

With the Suunto app, you can further enrich your Suunto 9 Peak Pro experience. Pair your
watch with the mobile app to sync your activities, create workouts, get mobile notifications,
insights and more.
NOTE: You cannot pair anything if airplane mode is on. Turn off airplane mode before
pairing.
To pair your watch with Suunto app:
1. Ensure your watch Bluetooth is on. Under the settings menu, go to Connectivity »
Discovery and enable it if it is not already.
2. Download and install Suunto app on your compatible mobile device from the iTunes App
Store, Google Play in addition to several popular app stores in China.
3. Start Suunto app and turn on Bluetooth if it is not on already.
4. Tap the watch icon in the upper-left of the app screen and then tap "PAIR" to pair your
watch.
5. Verify the pairing by typing the code that is displayed on your watch in the app.
NOTE: Some features require an internet connection over Wi-Fi or mobile network.
Carrier data connection fees may apply.

2.5. Optical heart rate

Optical heart rate measurement from the wrist is an easy and convenient way to track your
heart rate. Best results for heart rate measurement may be affected by the following factors:
The watch must be worn directly against your skin. No clothing, however thin, can be
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between the sensor and your skin
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