Data Field
hDrop Scores: Hydration, Sweat, and Sodium Sensor
By hDropTechnologies · v0.7.0
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Description
IMPORTANT: An hDrop wearable sweat sensor is required to use this Garmin Connect IQ data field. ----------------------------------- The hDrop Scores Garmin data field lets you view your hydration and sweat data directly on your compatible Garmin device during training. Using your hDrop sensor, you can monitor: Sweat Loss Sodium Loss hDrop Score Track your sweat and electrolyte losses in real time while running, cycling, training, racing, and exercising with your Garmin. HOW TO USE THE HDROP GARMIN DATA FIELD 1. Download hDrop Scores Download the hDrop Scores data field from the Garmin Connect IQ Store. 2. Open the Connect IQ App Open the Garmin Connect IQ Store app on your phone and go to your installed data fields. 3. Select hDrop Scores Find and select the hDrop Scores data field. 4. Open Settings Select "Settings". 5. Configure Your hDrop Settings Under Settings, you can: Enter your hDrop Baseline. Your baseline is generated after completing three intense workouts using the hDrop App. You can find it directly above the Sweat Zones graph. IMPORTANT: Leave the "Device Name" field unchanged unless you own more than one hDrop. If you have multiple hDrop devices, enter the device you want to connect using this format: HDROP-XXXXXXXX Replace the Xs with your hDrop device serial name. You can find the serial name under "My Device" in the top-left menu of the hDrop App. You can also choose which real-time hydration metrics you want displayed on your Garmin: Sweat Loss Sodium Loss hDrop Score You can also select your preferred units: Metric Imperial 6. Save Your Settings Press "Save". 7. Sync Your Garmin Sync your Garmin device with your phone so the latest hDrop Scores settings are transferred. 8. Add hDrop Scores to Your Garmin Activity Screen Before starting your workout on your Garmin device, go to: Settings - Data Screens - Select Screen - Edit Data Fields Tap the location where you want the hDrop data to appear. Then select: Connect IQ - hDrop Scores Select the hDrop Scores data field. 9. Connect hDrop to Garmin Your Garmin is now configured. Next, open the hDrop App and start an activity. While on the in-activity screen: Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner. Select "Connect with Garmin". Your hDrop will disconnect from your phone so it can connect directly to your Garmin. You can now start your Garmin activity and monitor your hDrop sweat and sodium data during your workout. 10. Finish and Sync Your Activity When you finish your workout: Finish the activity on your Garmin first. Then reconnect your hDrop to the hDrop App. Finish and submit the activity in the hDrop App. This allows you to review your complete workout and access deeper sweat, sodium, and hydration insights inside the hDrop App. TRACK SWEAT LOSS AND SODIUM LOSS DURING TRAINING Hydration needs can vary significantly between athletes, workouts, environments, and weather conditions. Instead of relying only on how much water you drink, hDrop measures your sweat response during exercise, helping you better understand your individual fluid and sodium losses. The hDrop wearable sweat sensor can provide real-time information including: Sweat rate Total sweat loss Sodium loss Sweat sodium concentration hDrop Score With the hDrop Garmin Connect IQ integration, key sweat and sodium metrics can be displayed directly on your Garmin during exercise. Whether you are training for a marathon, triathlon, cycling event, ultra-endurance race, or simply trying to better understand your hydration needs, hDrop provides objective sweat data from your workouts. Measure your sweat. Understand your sodium losses. Build a more personalized hydration strategy. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER hDrop is not a medical device and must not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition.
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